NL1042525B1 - Handheld pipe cutter comprising a resizer and a method of resizing the same - Google Patents

Handheld pipe cutter comprising a resizer and a method of resizing the same Download PDF

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NL1042525B1
NL1042525B1 NL1042525A NL1042525A NL1042525B1 NL 1042525 B1 NL1042525 B1 NL 1042525B1 NL 1042525 A NL1042525 A NL 1042525A NL 1042525 A NL1042525 A NL 1042525A NL 1042525 B1 NL1042525 B1 NL 1042525B1
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Fardon Mark
Mogg Rebecca
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Wavin Bv
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D3/00—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor
    • B26D3/16—Cutting rods or tubes transversely
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D1/00—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
    • B26D1/01—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work
    • B26D1/02—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a stationary cutting member
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D7/00—Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
    • B26D7/01—Means for holding or positioning work
    • B26D7/02—Means for holding or positioning work with clamping means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D7/00—Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
    • B26D7/01—Means for holding or positioning work
    • B26D2007/013—Means for holding or positioning work the work being tubes, rods or logs

Abstract

A handheld pipe cutter, comprising: a body defining a volume with an axis for receiving a portion of a pipe such that the longitudinal axis of the pipe is aligned with the axis of the volume; and a blade protruding into the volume for cutting the pipe, wherein the body comprises a resizer having a retracted configuration and an extended configuration; the resizer is configured to be transitioned between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration by a rotation of the resizer about a rotation axis of the resizer; and in the retracted configuration a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a dimension having a first length, and in the extended configuration a second portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the dimension of the volume has a second length, the first length being greater than the second length.

Description

Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to a handheld pipe cutter, and particularly to a handheld pipe cutter having a resizer. The present disclosure also relates to a method of resizing a handheld pipe cutter.
Background
Typically, a handheld pipe cutter has two opposing arms which define a slot therebetween. The slot is configured to receive a portion of a pipe. A blade protrudes into the slot such that upon relative rotation of the pipe and the handheld pipe cutter, the circumference of the pipe is cut.
In order for the handheld pipe cutter to reliably cut the portion of the pipe, the pipe must fit snuggly in the slot so that the pipe can be easily rotated relative to the handheld pipe cutter without causing jittering of the pipe. Accordingly, the size of the slot, and therefore the handheld pipe cutter used, must correspond to the diameter of the pipe to be cut.
In some known handheld pipe cutters, the size of the slot may be adjusted such that different diameter pipes may be cut. Typically, this is done by linearly translating one of the arms relative to the other such that a dimension of the slot is adjusted. The mechanism to translate the arm is similar to that used in a vice. Specifically, one arm is fixed and the other arm is movable by a screw and a lever mechanism.
However, with such a handheld pipe cutter, the lever extends outside the body, and, therefore, may hinder the rotation of the pipe cutter about the pipe in confined environments.
Accordingly, there is a need for a compact handheld pipe cutter which is able to cut multiple pipes of different diameters. There is also a need for an improved method of resizing a pipe cutter.
Summary
Accordingly, it is an object of the present disclosure to provide a compact handheld pipe cutter which is able to cut 15 multiple pipes of different diameters.
It is also an object of the present disclosure to provide an improved method of resizing a pipe cutter.
At least one of these objectives are achieved with a handheld pipe cutter with the technical features of claim 1 and with the method of claim 14.
Preferred examples are recited in the dependent claims.
According to a first aspect, there is provided a handheld pipe cutter. The hand held pipe cutter comprises a body defining a volume with an axis for receiving a portion of a pipe such that the longitudinal axis of the pipe is aligned 30 with the axis of the volume. The handheld pipe cutter further comprises a blade protruding into the volume for cutting the pipe. The body comprises a resizer having a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The resizer is configured to be transitioned between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration by a rotation of the resizer about a rotation axis of the resizer. In the retracted configuration a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a dimension having a first length. In the extended configuration a second portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the dimension of the volume has a second length. The first length is greater than the second length.
Throughout this disclosure, the term 'handheld pipe cutter' is to be interpreted as a pipe cutter of a size, shape and mass such that it may be held and manipulated in one or both hands while it is in use to cut a pipe. In particular, a handheld pipe cutter does not require additional support structures connecting it to other apparatuses, such as a table, so as to support or manipulate it whilst in use.
Throughout this disclosure, the term 'a portion of a pipe' refers to a longitudinal section of a pipe.
With such a configuration, the length of the dimension of the volume, and thus the size of pipe that can be received within the volume, can be easily and ' conveniently adjusted by rotating the resizer about the rotation axis such that the portion of the resizer that defines the surface of the volume is altered.
Accordingly, adjusting the length of the dimension of the volume does not require any adjustment of the dimensions of the resizer or any adjustment of the dimensions of the rest of the body of the pipe cutter. Such a configuration may allow for a more compact arrangement of the elements of the handheld pipe cutter.
Furthermore, the length of the dimension of the volume is adjusted without translating any portion of the body of the handheld pipe cutter. Accordingly, a pipe cutter according to the present disclosure obviates the need for a lever or similar mechanism to control such linear translation of a portion of the body, thereby allowing for a handheld pipe cutter with a more compact profile.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a compact handheld pipe cutter which allows for cutting of pipes of different diameters.
In one example, the rotation axis of the resizer is parallel to the axis of the volume.
In this example, the rotation axis is aligned with the axis of the volume, and, therefore, with the longitudinal axis of the pipe received within the volume. With such a configuration, a resizer may be provided which abuts the portion of the pipe along a length of the resizer along the axis of rotation while having a uniform cross section perpendicular to the rotation axis.
Accordingly, the area of contact with the pipe is increased, which may reduce jittering of the pipe when it is rotated relative to the handheld pipe cutter, thereby allowing the pipe to be cut more reliably. Furthermore, provision of a resizer with a uniform cross section may allow for a more compact arrangement of the elements of the handheld pipe cutter around the volume.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a more compact handheld pipe cutter which allows for a more reliable cutting of pipes of different diameters.
In one example, the resizer is asymmetric about the rotation 10 axis of the resizer. In other words, the resizer is rotationally asymmetric about the rotation axis of the resizer.
With such a configuration, the rotation axis of the resizer may be in a fixed position relative to the other elements of the handheld pipe cutter while providing a first portion and a second portion which, when orientated to define a surface of the volume, result in a difference in length in the dimension of the volume that is sufficient to allow for cutting of pipes of different sizes.
The rotation axis of the resizer being in a fixed position relative to the rest of the body of the handheld pipe cutter may allow for a more compact arrangement of the elements of the pipe cutter.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a more compact handheld pipe cutter, which allows for cutting of pipes of different diameters.
In one example, the resizer is eccentrically mounted.
In one example, the resizer is asymmetric about a plane that bisects the first portion and the second portion.
In one example, the first portion is concave and the second 5 portion is convex.
Typically pipes have a curved cross section. With such a configuration, the size of the volume required to accommodate a portion of a pipe of a particular diameter may be reduced 10 as the surface of the pipe may substantially conform to the concave first portion of the resizer. A reduction in the required size of the volume defined by the body may allow for a more compact arrangement of the elements of the pipe cutter.
Furthermore, with such a configuration, the extent to which the second portion extends into the volume in the direction of the dimension of the volume may be increased for a given maximum radius of the resizer. Accordingly, the maximum 20 radius of the resizer may be reduced while still providing a sufficient change in length of the dimension of the volume to accommodate pipes of different diameters.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a 25 more compact handheld pipe cutter without affecting the diameter of the pipes with which the pipe cutter may be used.
In one example, the first portion and/or the second portion is circular.
Typically pipes have a circular cross section. With such a configuration, the area of contact between the first portion or the second portion of the resizer and the portion of the pipe received within the volume may be increased without increasing the size of the resizer. An increased area of contact between the resizer and the pipe cutter may allow for 5 a more snug fit of the pipe in the volume. Accordingly, jittering of the pipe when it is rotated relative to the handheld pipe cutter may be reduced.
Hence, with such a configuration, is it is possible to 10 provide a compact handheld pipe cutter which allows for a more reliable cutting of the pipe.
In one example, the resizer is elongate along the rotation axis.
With such a configuration, the area of contact between the resizer and the portion of the pipe received within the volume may be increased without increasing the maximum radius of the resizer. An increased area of contact between the 20 resizer and the pipe cutter may allow for a more snug fit of the pipe in the volume. Accordingly, jittering of the pipe when it is rotated relative to the handheld pipe cutter may be reduced.
Hence, with such a configuration, is it is possible to provide a compact handheld pipe cutter which allows for a more reliable cutting of the pipe.
In one example, the resizer extends along the whole length of 30 the body along the axis of the volume.
With such a configuration, the area of contact between the resizer and the portion of the pipe received within the volume may be maximised without increasing the maximum radius of the resizer and without increasing the size of the handheld pipe cutter. An increased area of contact between the resizer and the pipe cutter may allow for a more snug fit of the pipe in the volume. Accordingly, jittering of the pipe when it is rotated relative to the handheld pipe cutter may be reduced while maintaining a compact arrangement of the elements of the handheld pipe cutter.
Hence, with such a configuration, is it is possible to provide a more compact handheld pipe cutter which allows for a more reliable cutting of the pipe.
In one example, the body further comprises another resizer having a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, wherein the another resizer is configured to be transitioned between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration by a rotation of the another resizer about a rotation axis of the another resizer, wherein in the retracted configuration a first portion of the another resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the dimension has a third length, and wherein in the extended configuration a second portion of the another resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the dimension of the volume has a fourth length, the third length being greater than the fourth length.
The third length and the measured/compared when other (i.e. any other resizer is fourth length are to be parts of the body are fixed in the same configuration).
Specifically, the third length and the fourth length are to be measured/compared whilst the resizer is in the retracted configuration or the extended configuration).
Similarly, the first length and the second length are to be measured/compared when other parts of the body are fixed (i.e. any other resizer is in the same configuration). Specifically, the first length and the second length are to be measured/compared whilst the another resizer is in the retracted configuration or the extended configuration).
All of the features or any combination of the features described herein in relation to the resizer may also be features of the another resizer.
In one length. example, the first length is equal to the third
In one length. example, the second length is equal to the fourth
In one example, the resizer and the another resizer are
disposed on opposite sides of the volume.
With such a configuration, the difference in length of the dimension overall corresponds to the sum of the difference in length of the dimension attributable to the rotation of the resizer and the difference in length of the dimension attributable to the rotation of the another resizer.
The difference in the length of the dimension attributable to each resizer corresponds to the difference between the extent to which the first portion extends radially outwards from the rotation axis and the extent to which the second portion extends radially outwards from the rotation axis.
Accordingly, with such a configuration, the handheld pipe cutter may provide the required overall difference in the length of the dimension using two resizers, both of which may have a smaller maximum radius than a single resizer capable of providing an equivalent difference in length. Such a reduction in the maximum radius of the resizers may result in a reduction in the combined volume of the resizers compared to a handheld pipe cutter comprising a single resizer, thereby allowing for a more compact arrangement of the elements of the pipe cutter.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a more compact handheld pipe cutter without affecting the diameter of the pipes with which the pipe cutter may be used.
In one example, the dimension of the volume is perpendicular to the axis of the volume.
In one example, the dimension of the volume is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe when it is received within the volume.
With such configurations, the dimension of the volume is therefore perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe received within the volume. Typically, pipes have a circular cross section. As such, the dimension of the volume may be coincident with a radial axis of the portion of the pipe received within the volume such that the entire difference in length of the dimension of the volume achieved by rotation of the resizer is effective along a radial axis of the pipe.
Accordingly, with such a configuration, the required difference in length of the dimension of the volume may be reduced and therefore, the radial size of the resizer may be reduced, allowing for a more compact arrangement of the elements of the handheld pipe cutter.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a more compact handheld pipe cutter without affecting the diameter of the pipes with which the pipe cutter may be used.
In one example, the body comprises two opposing arms, the two arms defining the volume therebetween for receiving the portion of a pipe, and wherein the resizer is disposed on one of the two opposing arms.
In one example, the body further comprises another resizer, and wherein the another resizer is disposed on the other of the two opposing arms.
In one example, the another resizer may be the another 25 resizer described above.
In one example, the two opposing arms define an opening therebetween for inserting the pipe into the volume by translating the pipe in a direction perpendicular to its 30 longitudinal axis.
In one example, the two opposing arms define an opening therebetween for inserting the pipe into the volume by translating the pipe in a direction coincident with its longitudinal axis.
In one example, the distal ends of the two opposing arms define an opening therebetween for inserting the pipe into the volume .
Throughout this disclosure, the term 'distal end of the arm of the body' refers to an end of the arm which is furthest away from the point of attachment of the arm to the rest of the body.
In one example, the two opposing arms of the body extend away from the rest of the body. In one example, the two arms are parallel.
In one example, one or both of the two arms are integral with the rest of the body.
In one example, the handheld pipe cutter comprises two opposing pairs of arms, and the volume for receiving a portion of the pipe being defined between the opposing pairs of arms .
In one example, in the retracted configuration the first portion of the resizer is flush with the surrounding portions of the body.
Throughout this disclosure, the term 'flush' describes an element that is level or even with the surface of another element.
With such a configuration, the surface of the volume defined by the first portion of the resizer does not function as a limiting factor for the maximum diameter of pipe that can be 5 received within the volume. Therefore, the size of the volume for use with pipes of a given diameter does not need to be increased in any dimension to account for the first portion of the resizer extending into the volume. Accordingly, such a configuration may allow for a more compact arrangement of the 10 elements of the handheld pipe cutter.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a more compact handheld pipe cutter without affecting the diameter of the pipes with which the pipe cutter may be used.
In one example, the first portion has the same radius of curvature as a surrounding portion of the body which is configured to abut the pipe.
Typically pipes have a circular cross section. With such a configuration, the area of contact between body of the pipe cutter and the portion of the pipe received within the volume may be increased without increasing the size of the body. An increased area of contact between the resizer and the pipe 25 cutter may allow for a more snug fit of the pipe in the volume. Accordingly, jittering of the pipe when it is rotated relative to the handheld pipe cutter may be reduced.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a 30 compact handheld pipe cutter that more reliably cuts the pipe.
In one example, the resizer has an engaging means for engaging a portion of a tool.
In one example, the engaging means is a slot drive, Phillips 5 drive or a Pozi drive.
With such a configuration, the user of the pipe cutter may easily and conveniently transition the resizer between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration.
Furthermore, slot drive, Phillips drive and Pozi drive are widely used screw drives. With such a configuration, the user may easily and conveniently transition the resizer between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration 15 using existing screwdrivers or similar tools.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a compact handheld pipe cutter which allows for a more easy and convenient cutting of multiple pipes of different diameters.
In one example, the first portion is configured to abut the portion of the pipe when the resizer is in the retracted configuration and the second portion is configured to abut the portion of the pipe when the resizer is in the extended 25 configuration.
In one example, the first portion of the resizer and the second portion of the resizer have a different radius of curvature.
In one example, at least a portion of the first portion has a negative radius of curvature, and wherein, at least a portion of the second portion has a positive radius of curvature.
In one example, the resizer does not extend beyond the body of the handheld pipe cutter along the rotation axis.
With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a more compact handheld pipe cutter.
In one example, the handheld pipe cutter comprises a securer configured to connect a distal section of each of the two arms together, such that the two arms are urged towards each other thereby to secure the pipe within the volume.
Throughout this disclosure, the term 'connect' refers to a direct or indirect attaching of two elements.
Throughout this disclosure, the term 'distal section of the arm of the body' refers to a section of the arm which is away from the point of attachment of the arm to the rest of the body. In some examples, a 'distal section of the arm of the body' may refer to a distal end of the arm or the distal-most section of the arm.
In one example, the two opposing arms are configured such that as the two arms are urged towards each other, the distance between the two arms is reduced.
In one example, the two opposing arms are configured such that as the two arms are urged towards each other, the dimension of the volume reduces.
In one example, the first portion and/or the second portion comprises a slanted portion configured to abut the portion of the pipe, and configured such that as the two arms are urged 5 towards each other the slanted portion forces the pipe towards the blade.
In one example, the opposing arms are configured such that as the two arms are urged together, the pipe is forced towards 10 the blade.
In this example, the user is not required to manually force the portion of the pipe towards the blade while rotating the pipe relative to the handheld pipe cutter. Force applied 15 manually by a user can be variable or insufficient, resulting in unreliable cutting of the pipe.
Hence, with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a compact handheld pipe cutter with which the user may rotate 20 the handheld pipe cutter relative to the pipe to cut the pipe more conveniently and reliably.
In one example, the securer has an open configuration in which the securer does not connect the distal sections of the 25 two opposing arms and a closed configuration in which the securer connects the distal sections of the two opposing arms .
In one example, the securer is configured to connect the 30 distal section of each arm together such that the two arms are pulled towards each other.
In one example, the securer is configured to connect the distal section of each arm together such that the dimension of the volume is reduced.
In one example, the securer is configured to secure the pipe within the volume whilst the body is rotated relative to the pipe in a clockwise direction and an anti-clockwise direction.
In one example, when in use, the longitudinal axis of the pipe is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the volume.
In one example, the cutting edge of the blade is orientated perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe when the 15 pipe is received in the volume.
In one example, the cutting edge of the blade is orientated parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe when the pipe is received in the volume.
In one example, the cutting edge of the blade is oriented to cut the pipe along a circumferential direction of the pipe upon relative rotation of the pipe and the handheld pipe cutter.
In one example, the cutting edge of the blade is oriented to cut the pipe along a longitudinal direction of the pipe upon relative movement of the pipe and the handheld pipe cutter.
In one example, the handheld pipe cutter is a handheld pipe cutter with a largest dimension that is less than 95mm and a mass that is less than lOOg. Preferably, the handheld pipe cutter is a handheld pipe cutter with a largest dimension that is less than 70mm and a mass that is less than 60g. More preferably, the handheld pipe cutter is a handheld pipe cutter with a largest dimension of 66mm and a mass of 52g.
In one example, the handheld pipe cutter has a largest dimension that is less than 95mm. Preferably, the handheld pipe cutter has a largest dimension that is less than 70mm. More preferably, the handheld pipe cutter has a largest io dimension of 66mm.
In one example, the handheld pipe cutter has a mass that is less than 0.5kg. Preferably, the handheld pipe cutter has a mass that is less than lOOg. More preferably, the handheld 15 pipe cutter has a mass that is less than 60g. More preferably still, the handheld pipe cutter has a mass of 52g.
In one example, the handheld pipe cutter is configured to cut pipes with a diameter of 22mm and/or 15mm.
In one example, the body of the handheld pipe cutter is made of an elastically deformable material. Preferably, the handheld pipe cutter is made of an elastically deformable plastic. Preferably, the body of the handheld pipe cutter is 25 made of one of ABS plastic, Polyamide, or Polypropylene.
According to a second aspect, there is provided a method of resizing a handheld pipe cutter which comprises a body defining a volume for receiving a portion of a pipe. The 30 method comprises transitioning a resizer between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration by rotating the resizer about a rotation axis of the resizer. In the retracted configuration a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a dimension having a first length. In the extended configuration a second portion of the resizer is oriented to 5 define a surface of the volume such that the dimension of the volume has a second length. The first length is greater than the second length.
In one implementation, the handheld pipe cutter is any of the 10 handheld pipe cutters described herein.
The above-noted examples may be used individually, all together, or in any combination of two or more, as the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.
Further features and effects of the handheld pipe cutter and the method of cutting a pipe according to the present disclosure will be evident from the following description of certain examples. In the description of these examples, 20 reference is made to the accompanying drawings.
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For a better understanding of the present disclosure and to 25 show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter according to the present disclosure, in which the resizers are in a retracted configuration;
Figure 2 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter according to the present disclosure, in which the resizers are in an extended configuration;
Figure 3 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter according to the present disclosure, in which the resizers are in the retracted configuration and a pipe is inserted in the handheld pipe cutter;
Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a handheld pipe cutter according to the present disclosure, in which the resizers are in the retracted configuration and the pipe is inserted in the handheld pipe cutter;
Figure 5 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter according to the present disclosure, in which the resizers are in the extended configuration and a pipe is inserted in the handheld pipe cutter; and
Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a handheld pipe cutter according to the present disclosure, in which the resizers are in the extended configuration and a pipe is inserted in the handheld pipe cutter.
Detailed Description
Figure 1 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter 10 according to the present disclosure, in which resizers 15a, 15b are both in a retracted configuration.
The handheld pipe cutter 10 comprises a body 11. The body 11 defines two opposing arms 11a, lib. Each of the two opposing arms 11a, lib extends from the rest of the body 11. Each of the two opposing arms 11a, lib has a distal section 11a' , lib' which is distally located from the point of attachment of the arm 11a, lib to the rest of the body 11.
The two opposing arms 11a, lib are spaced apart so as to define a volume 12 therebetween for receiving a portion of a pipe P (see Figure 3) . The longitudinal axis of the pipe P when received in the volume 12 aligns with an axis of the 10 volume 12 .
The distal sections 11a', lib' define an opening 0 therebetween for inserting the pipe P into the volume 12. The pipe P may be inserted into the volume 12 by translating the 15 pipe P in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
The handheld pipe cutter 10 further comprises a blade 13 which protrudes into the volume 12. The blade 13 is suitable for cutting the portion of the pipe P when the pipe P is 20 received in volume 12. The blade 13 is fixedly mounted to the body 11 such that it extends past the body 11 into the volume 12 .
The blade 13 is located in the body 11 such that it extends 25 between the two opposing arms 11a, lib.
The handheld pipe cutter further comprises two resizers 15a, 15b. The resizers 15a, 15b are disposed on opposite sides of the volume 12. One of the resizers 15a is disposed on one of 30 the two opposing arms 11a. The other resizer 15b in disposed on the other of the two opposing arms lib.
Resizer 15a comprises a pin 15a'. The pin 15a' is received in a bracket formed in the body 11 to thereby secure the resizer 15a relative to the body 11.
Similarly, resizer 15b comprises a pin 15b'. The pin 15b' is received in a bracket formed in the body 11 to thereby secure the resizer 15b relative to the body 11.
Each of the resizers 15a, 15b may be rotated about the pins 15a' , 15b' within the brackets of the body 11 so as to transition the resizers 15a, 15b between their retracted configurations (as shown in Figure 1) and extended configurations (as shown in Figure 2).
The rotation axis of each resizers 15a, 15b is coincident with a longitudinal axis of pins 15a', 15b'. Each of the pins 15a' , 15b' comprise a slot which functions as an engaging means for engaging a portion of a tool, such as a screwdriver.
Each resizer 15a, 15b comprises a first portion 16a, 16b. The first portions 16a, 16b are curved and concave. The first portions 16a, 16b of each resizer 15a, 15b are flush with the surrounding portions of the body 11 and have the same radius of curvature as the surrounding portions of the body 11.
In Figure 1, each of the resizers 15a, 15b are in a retracted configuration. In this configuration, the first portions 16a, 16b are oriented to define a surface of the volume 12. Accordingly, in the retracted configuration, the first portions 16a, 16b abut the portion of the pipe P when the pipe is received in the volume 12.
The volume 12 has a dimension D which corresponds to a direction along the line connecting the resizers 15a, 15b.
The dimension D is perpendicular to the rotation axis of each of the resizers 15a, 15b.
The above-noted axis of the volume 12 is perpendicular to the dimension D.
As shown in Figure 1, the resizer 15a has a retracted configuration in which the first portion 16a of the resizer 15a is oriented to define a surface of the volume 12. The resizer 15b has a retracted configuration in which the first portion 16b of the resizer 15b is oriented to define a surface of the volume 12. When both of the resizers 15a, 15b are in their retracted configurations, the dimension D of the volume 12 has a retracted length. In this example, the retracted length is about 22mm.
The handheld pipe cutter 10 further comprises a securer 14. A first end of the securer 14 is pivotally connected to the distal section 11a' of the arm 11a by a pivot 14a.
A second, opposite end of the securer 14 comprises a hook 14b. The hook 14b is configured to snap-fit with a corresponding pin lib'' disposed on the distal section lib' of the arm lib.
As shown in Figure 1, the securer 14 has an open configuration in which the securer 14 does not connect the distal sections 11a', lib' of the two opposing arms 11a, lib.
As shown in Figure 2, the securer 14 has a closed configuration in which the securer 14 connects the distal sections Ila', lib' of the two opposing arms 11a, lib.
To facilitate easy transitioning of the securer 14 between the open configuration and the closed configuration, the securer 14 further comprises a tab 14c disposed on the second end of the securer 14. The tab 14 c may manipulated by a finger or thumb of the user of the handheld pipe cutter 10.
Reference is now made to Figure 2. Figure 2 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter 10 according to the present disclosure, in which each of the resizers 15a, 15b are in the extended configuration.
As shown in Figure 2, the resizers 15a, 15b have been rotated about their rotation axes such that a second portion 17a, 17b of each resizer 15a, 15b is orientated to extend into the volume 12. In this configuration, the second portions 17a, 17b are oriented to define a surface of the volume 12. Accordingly, in the extended configuration, the second portions 17a, 17b abut the portion of the pipe P' (see Figure 5) when the pipe is received in the volume 12.
When both of the resizers 15a, 15b are in their extended configurations, the dimension D of the volume 12 has an extended length. In this example, the extended length is about 15mm.
The user may achieve this rotation by engaging a screwdriver or other similar tool with the slot of each pin 15a' , 15b' and manually rotating each resizer 15a, 15b in turn.
In the extended configuration, the first portion 16a, 16b of each resizer 15a, 15b is orientated into the two opposing arms 11a, lib of the handheld pipe cutter 10.
The second portion 17a, 17b of each of the resizers 15a, 15b is curved and convex.
As shown in Figure 2, each of the resizers 15a, 15b is asymmetric about a plane that bisects the first portion 16a, 16b and the second portion 17a, 17b such that the resizers 15a, 15b are rotationally asymmetric about their rotation axis .
Figure 2 shows the securer 14 in the closed configuration, the securer 14 connects the distal section Ila', lib' of each arm 11a, lib together such that the two arms 11a, lib are urged towards each other.
Reference is now made to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter 10 according to the present disclosure, in which each of the resizers 15a, 15b are in the retracted configuration and a pipe P is inserted in the volume 12. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a handheld pipe cutter 10 according to the present disclosure, in which each of the resizers 15a, 15b are in the retracted configuration and a pipe P is inserted in the volume 12.
The first portion 16a, 16b of each resizer 15a, 15b abuts the portion of the pipe P received within the volume 12.
The first portion 16a, 16b of each resizer 15a, 15b is flush with the surrounding portions of the body 11 such that the surrounding portions of the body 11 abut the portion of the pipe P.
The cutting edge of the blade 13 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe P.
As shown in Figure 4, the pipe P may extend in a longitudinal direction on one or both sides of the handheld pipe cutter
10. As such, the user may grasp a portion of the pipe P other than the portion of the pipe P received within the volume 12 and rotate the handheld pipe cutter 10 relative to the pipe P in order to cut the pipe P.
As the user rotates the handheld pipe cutter 10 relative to the pipe P, the blade 13 (shown in Figure 3) cuts along a circumferential direction of the pipe P.
Once the entire circumference of the pipe P has been cut, the user may transition the securer 14 from the closed configuration to the open configuration in order to remove the pipe P from the volume 12.
Each resizer 15a, 15b extends along the whole length of the body 11 along the axis of the volume 12 but does not extend beyond the body 11 of the handheld pipe cutter 10 along the rotation axis.
Reference is now made to Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 shows a front view of a handheld pipe cutter 10 according to the present disclosure, in which each of the resizers 15a, 15b are in the extended configuration and a pipe P' is inserted in the volume. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a handheld pipe cutter 10 according to the present disclosure, in which each of the resizers 15a, 15b are in the extended configuration and a pipe P' is inserted in the volume.
The pipe P' has a smaller diameter than the pipe P shown in Figures 3 and 4.
io The second portion 17a, 17b of each resizer 15a, 15b abuts the portion of the pipe P' received within the volume 12.
The second portion 17a, 17b of each resizer 15a, 15b extends beyond the surrounding portions of the body 11 such that the 15 immediately surrounding portions of the body 11 do not abut the portion of the pipe P'.
The cutting edge of the blade 13 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe P'.
As shown in Figure 6, the pipe P' may extend in a longitudinal direction on one or both sides of the handheld pipe cutter 10. As such, the user may grasp a portion of the pipe P' other than the portion of the pipe P' received within 25 the volume 12 and rotate the handheld pipe cutter 10 relative to the pipe P' in order to cut the pipe P'.
As the user rotates the handheld pipe cutter 10 relative to the pipe P' , the blade 13 (shown in Figure 5) cuts along a 30 circumferential direction of the pipe P'.
Once the entire circumference of the pipe P' has been cut, the user may transition the securer 14 from the closed configuration to the open configuration in order to remove the pipe P' from the volume 12.
Although the above explanation is considered to fully clarify how the present disclosure may straightforwardly be put into effect by those skilled in the art, it is to be regarded as purely exemplary.
In particular, there are a number of variations which are possible, as may be appreciated by those skilled in the art.
For example, in the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the handheld pipe cutter 10 comprises two resizers 15a, 15b disposed on opposite sides of the volume.
In an alternative example, the handheld pipe cutter may comprise one resizer or three or more resizers. The resizer or resizers may be disposed in any part of the body of the handheld pipe cutter as long as the resizer or resizers may be rotated so as to alter the length of a dimension of a volume .
In the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the rotation axis of each of the resizers 15a, 15b is parallel to the axis of the volume 12.
In an alternative example, the rotation axis of the resizer may be perpendicular to the axis of the volume or orientated at any other angle to the axis of the volume as long as the resizer may be rotated so as to alter the length of a dimension of a volume.
In another example, in the example show in Figures 1 to 6, each of the resizers 15a, 15b is asymmetric about a plane that bisects the first portion 16a, 16b and the second portion 17a, 17b.
In an alternative example, the resizer may be eccentrically mounted such that the resizer may be rotated so as to alter the length of a dimension of a volume.
In the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the first portion 16a, 16b of each resizer 15a, 15b is curved and concave and the second portion 17a, 17b of each resizer is curved and convex.
In an alternative example, the first portion and/or the second portion may have a planar surface or an angular surface. The first portion and/or the second portion may have a smooth surface or a non-smooth surface (for example, a corrugated surface). The first portion and the second portion may have a different radius of curvature.
In the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, in the retracted configuration the first portion 16a, 16b of each resizer 15a, 15b is flush with the surrounding portions of the body 11 and the first portions 16a, 16b have the same radius of curvature as the surrounding portions of the body 11 which are configured to abut the pipe P.
In an alternative example, in the retracted configuration the surrounding portions of the body which are configured to abut the pipe may extend beyond the first portion of the resizer such that the first portion of the resizer is not configured 5 to abut the pipe in the retracted configuration.
In a further alternative example, in the retracted configuration the first portion of the resizer may extend beyond the surrounding portions of the body such that the 10 surrounding portions of the body are not configured to abut the pipe. The extent to which the first portion extends beyond the surrounding portions of the body in the retracted configuration may be different to the extent to which the second portion extends beyond the body in the extended 15 configuration.
By way of further example, in the examples shown in Figures 1 to 6, the dimension D of the volume 12 is perpendicular to the axis of the volume 12.
In an alternative example, the dimension may be orientated at any other angle to the axis of the volume as long as the resizer may be rotated so as to alter the length of a dimension of a volume such that the handheld pipe cutter can 25 be used to cut pipes of different diameters.
In the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, each of the resizers 15a, 15b has a slot drive for engaging a portion of a tool.
In an alternative example, the resizer may have a Phillips drive or a Pozi drive for engaging a portion of a tool.
Furthermore, the resizer may have an alternative engaging mechanism that does not require use of a tool.
Furthermore, in the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the blade 13 is fixedly mounted to the body 11 of the handheld pipe cutter 10 such that it extends past the body 11 into the volume 12.
However, in an alternative example, the blade may be in the form of a circular element and may be rotatably mounted in the body of the handheld pipe cutter such that the blade
rotates freely when the handheld pipe cutter is rotated
relative to the Pipe . Furthermore, the blade may be spring-
loaded such that it extends past the body into the volume
defined by the body of the handheld pipe cutter.
In another example, in the example shown in Figure 1 to 6, the blade 13 is located in the body 11 such that it extends between the two opposing arms 11a, lib.
However, in an alternative example, the blade may be located in one of the two opposing arms of the handheld pipe cutter, or in the securer of the pipe cutter, or alternatively located so long as the blade may cut a pipe received in the volume.
Furthermore, in the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the cutting edge of the blade 13 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe P, P' such that the blade 13 cuts along a circumferential direction of the pipe P, P' as the handheld pipe cutter 10 is rotated relative to the pipe P, P' .
In an alternative example, the blade may be orientated so as to cut the portion of the pipe received in the volume other than in a circumferential direction. The blade may be located 5 and orientated in any way such that the blade is suitable for cutting the pipe. For example, the blade may be orientated parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe such that the blade cuts along a longitudinal direction of the pipe.
In a further alternative example, the handheld pipe cutter may comprise two or more blades suitable for cutting a pipe received in the volume.
In an example, in the examples show in Figures 1 to 6, the 15 body 11 comprises two opposing arms 11a, lib which define the volume 12 therebetween for receiving a portion of a pipe P, P' .
In an alternative example, the body may not comprise arms.
The body may have any form suitable for a handheld pipe cutter so long as the body defines a volume with an axis for receiving a portion of a pipe such that the longitudinal axis of the pipe is aligned with the axis of the volume.
In another example, in the examples show in Figures 1 to 6, the handheld pipe cutter 10 comprises a securer 14.
In an alternative example, the handheld pipe cutter may not comprise a securer. The handheld pipe cutter may require the 30 user to hold the pipe within the volume while the pipe is cut. The handheld pipe cutter may have an alternative mechanism for securing the pipe within the volume.
In a further example, in the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, a first end of the securer 14 is pivotally connected to the distal section Ila' of the arm 11a by a pivot 14a and a second, opposite end of the securer 14 comprises a hook 14b, which is configured to snap-fit with a corresponding pin lib'' disposed on the distal section lib' of the arm lib.
In an alternative example, the securer may be detachable from io both of the distal sections of the two arms. The securer may be entirely detachable from both of the two arms.
In a further alternative example, the securer may comprise a clip and/or a hook and/or a latch.
In a further example, in the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the securer 14 is a single element.
In an alternative example, the securer may comprise two or more elements, each of which may be fixedly connected to the distal section of at least one of the two opposing arms, entirely detachable from the body of the pipe cutter or otherwise. The securer may comprise two elements, each element pivotally connected at a first end to the distal section of one of the two opposing arms and each configured to snap fit with the other element at a second end.
By way of further example, in the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the distal section 11a' , lib' of each of the opposing arms 11a, lib is the distal-most section of each arm 11a, lib.
In an alternative example, the distal sections may be any section of the opposing arms suitable to be connected by the securer such that the two arms are urged towards each other thereby to secure the pipe within the volume.
In the example shown in Figures 1 to 6, the pipes P and P' have circular cross sections.
In an alternative example, the pipe may have a square cross io section, an ellipsoidal cross section, or any other cross section.
All of the above are fully within the scope of the present disclosure, and are considered to form the basis for 15 alternative examples in which one or more combinations of the above-described features are applied, without limitation to the specific combinations disclosed above.
In light of this, there will be many alternatives which 20 implement the teaching of the present disclosure. It is expected that one skilled in the art will be able to modify and adapt the above disclosure to suit its own circumstances and requirements within the scope of the present disclosure, while retaining some or all technical effects of the same, 25 either disclosed or derivable from the above, in light of his common general knowledge in this art. All such equivalents, modifications or adaptations fall within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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CONCLUSIES?CONCLUSIONS? 1.2 Furthermore D2 and D3 (with the relevant passages cited in the search report) also contain all the features of claim 1, thus claim 1 also lacks novelty with respect to D2 and D3.1.2 Furthermore D2 and D3 (with the relevant passages cited in the search report) also contain all the features of claim 1, thus claim 1 also lacks novelty with respect to D2 and D3. 1,1 The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability oecause the subject-matter of claim 1 is not new.1.1 The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability or the subject matter of claim 1 is not new. DI discloses (kolom 2, regei 58 - kolom 3, regel 19; figuren 5, 6)DI discloses (column 2, line 58 - column 3, line 19; figures 5, 6) Een handbuissnijder (10), omvattende:A hand tube cutter (10), comprising: een lichaam(10) dat een volume definieert met een as voor het ontvangen van een gedeelte van een buis zodanig dat de lengteas van de buis correspondeert met de as van het volume: en een mes (38) dat uitsteekt in het volume om de buis te snijden, waarbij:a body (10) defining a volume with an axis for receiving a portion of a tube such that the longitudinal axis of the tube corresponds to the axis of the volume: and a knife (38) protruding into the volume about the tube to cut, where: het lichaam (10) een resizer (46, 50) omvat met een teruggetrokken configuratie en een uitgebreidere configuratie;the body (10) comprises a resizer (46, 50) with a retracted configuration and a more extensive configuration; waarbij de resizer (46. 50) geconfigureerd is om een overgang te bewerkstelligen tussen de ingetrokken configuratie en de uitgebreidere configuratie door een rotatie van de resizer om een rotatie-as van de resizer (46, 50); en waarbij in de teruggetrokken configuratie een eerste gedeelte van de resizer georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat het volume een afmeting heeft met een eerste lengte, en in de uitgebreidere configuratie een tweede gedeelte van de resizer georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat de afmeting van het volume een tweede lengte heeft, waarbij de eerste lengte groter is dan de tweede lengte.wherein the resizer (46.50) is configured to effect a transition between the retracted configuration and the more extensive configuration by a rotation of the resizer about an axis of rotation of the resizer (46, 50); and wherein in the retracted configuration a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a size with a first length, and in the more extensive configuration a second portion of the resizer is oriented about a surface of the volume such that the size of the volume has a second length, the first length being greater than the second length. rcs.-m ML237-3 (separate sheeti (July 2GÖ5; (sheet 1)rcs.-m ML237-3 (separate sheeti (July 2GÖ5; (sheet 1) WRITTEN OPINION (SEPARATE SHEET)WRITTEN OPINION (SEPARATE SHEET) Appiication numberApplication number The subject-matter of claim 1 is therefore not new.The subject matter of claim 1 is therefore not new. 1 Novelty objection for claim 11 Novelty objection for claim 1 1, This opinion has been established on the basis of the latest set of claims filed before the start el the search.1, This opinion has been established on the basis of the latest set of claims filed before the start of the search. 1. Een handbuissnijder, omvattende:A hand tube cutter, comprising: een lichaam dat een volume definieert met een as voora body that defines a volume with an axis in front 5 het ontvangen van een gedeelte van een buis zodanig dat de lengteas van de buis correspondeert met de as van het volume; en een mes dat uitsteekt in het volume om de buis te snijden, waarbij:5 receiving a portion of a tube such that the longitudinal axis of the tube corresponds to the axis of the volume; and a knife protruding into the volume to cut the tube, wherein: 10 het licnaam een resizer omvat met een teruggetrokken configuratie en een uitgebreidere configuratie;The license name comprises a resizer with a retracted configuration and a more extensive configuration; waarbij de resizer geconfigureerd is om een overgang te bewerkstelligen tussen de ingetrokken configuratie en de uitgebreidere configuratie door een rotatie van de resizer 15 om een rotatie-as van de resizer; en waarbij in de teruggetrokken configuratie een eerste gedeelte van de resizer georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat het volume een afmeting heeft met een eerste lengte, en in de uitgebreidere 20 configuratie een tweede gedeelte van de resizer georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat de afmeting van het volume een tweede lengte heeft, waarbij de eerste lengte groter is dan de tweede lengte.wherein the resizer is configured to effect a transition between the withdrawn configuration and the more extensive configuration by a rotation of the resizer 15 about a rotation axis of the resizer; and wherein in the retracted configuration a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a size with a first length, and in the more extensive configuration a second portion of the resizer is oriented to define the surface of the volume such that the size of the volume has a second length, the first length being greater than the second length. 25 2. De handbuissnijder volgens conclusie 1, waarbij de rotatie-as van de resizer parallel is aan de as van het volume.2. The hand tube cutter of claim 1, wherein the axis of rotation of the resizer is parallel to the axis of the volume. 2 Novelty objection for claim 142 Novelty objection for claim 14 The same reasoning applies, mutatis mutandis, to the subject-matter of the corresponding independent method claim 14 which therefore is also considered not new.The same reasoning applies, mutatis mutandis, to the subject matter of the corresponding independent method claim 14 which is therefore also not considered new. 2. Citations and explanations see separate sheet2. Citations and explanations see separate sheet WRITTEN OPINION (SEPARATE SHEET)WRITTEN OPINION (SEPARATE SHEET) Application numberApplication number BeJtefflXBeJtefflX Reasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability; citations and explanations supporting such statementReasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability; citations and explanations supporting such statement Reference is made to the following documents·.Reference is made to the following documents. D1 EP 0 454 682 A1 (TAYLOR CLIVE NEAL [GB]) 6 november 1991 (1991-11-06)D1 EP 0 454 682 A1 (TAYLOR CLIVE NEAL [GB]) November 6, 1991 (1991-11-06) D2 GB 2 489 706 A (YUNG CHI INDUSTRY CO LTD [TW]} 10 oktober 2012 (2012-10-10)D2 GB 2 489 706 A (YUNG CHI INDUSTRY CO LTD [TW]} October 10, 2012 (2012-10-10) D3 EP 0 756 530 A1 (MONUMENT TOOLS LTD [GB]) 5 februariD3 EP 0 756 530 A1 (MONUMENT TOOLS LTD [GB]) 5 February 1997(1997-02-05)1997 (1997-02-05) D4 EP 0 748 761 A1 (CELLINI FERDINANDO [IT]) 18 decemberD4 December 18 (CELLINI FERDINANDO [IT]) 1996 (1996-12-13)1996 (1996-12-13) 2. With regard to any nucleotide andtor amino acid sequence disclosed in the application and ne< essaty to the claimed invention, this opinion has been established on the basis of:2. With regard to any nucleotide and amino acid sequence disclosed in the application and ne <essaty to the claimed invention, this opinion has been established on the basis of: a. type of material:a. type of material: □ a sequence listing □ table(s) related to the sequence listing□ a sequence listing □ table (s) related to the sequence listing b. format of material:b. format of material: □ on paper□ on paper O in electronic formO in electronic form 0. time of filing,fu rn ishing:0. time of filing, fu rn ishing: □ contained in the application as filed.□ contained in the application as filed. □ filed together: with the application in electronic form.□ filed together: with the application in electronic form. □ furnished subsequently for the purposes of search.□ furnished further for the purposes of search. 2/62/6 3 Lack of novelty objection for claims 2-7,10-13 and 153 Lack of novelty objection for claims 2-7,10-13 and 15 Dependent claims 2-7,10-13 and 15 do not contain additional features which, in combination with the features of any claim to which they refer, meet the requirements with respect to novelty, the reasons being as follows:Dependent claims 2-7,10-13 and 15 do not contain additional features which, in combination with the features or any claim to which they refer, meet the requirements with respect to novelty, the reasons being as follows: All additional technical features of claims 2-7, 10-13 and 15 are known from D1-D3 (see the relevant passages cited in the search report)All additional technical features or claims 2-7, 10-13 and 15 are known from D1-D3 (see the relevant passages cited in the search report) 3. □ in addition, in the case that more than one version or copy of a sequence listing and,Or table relating thereto has been filed or furnished, the required statements that the information in the subsequent or additional copies is identical to that in tfie application as hied or does not go beyond the application as fifed, as appropriate, were furnished.3. □ in addition, in the case that more than one version or copy of a sequence listing and, or table related thereto has been filed or furnished, the required statements that the information in the subsequent or additional copies is identical to that in tfie application as it does or does not go beyond the application as fifty, as appropriate, were furnished. 4. Additional comments:4. Additional comments: Box No, V Reasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability; citations and explanations supporting such statementBox No, V Reasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability; citations and explanations supporting such statement i. Statementi. Statement Novelty Novelty Yes. Claims No: Claims Yes. Claims No: Claims 8, 9 1-7, 10-15 8, 9 1-7, 10-15 inventive step inventive step Yes Claims No: Claims Yes Claims No: Claims 1-15 1-15 industrial applicability industrial applicability Yes. Claims Nö: Claims Yes. Claims Nö: Claims 1 15 1 15
3/6 lib3/6 lib Figure 4Figure 4 5/65/6 6/66/6 Figure 6Figure 6 Abstract:Abstract: A handheld pipe cutter, comprising: a body defining a volume with an axis for receiving a portion of a pipe such that the 5 longitudinal axis of the pipe is aligned with the axis of the volume; and a blade protruding into the volume for cutting the pipe, wherein the body comprises a resizer having a retracted configuration and an extended configuration; the resizer is configured to be transitioned between the 10 retracted configuration and the extended configuration by a rotation of the resizer about a rotation axis of the resizer; and in the retracted configuration a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a dimension having a first length, and in 15 the extended configuration a second portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the dimension of the volume has a second length, the first length being greater than the second length.A handheld pipe cutter, comprising: a body defining a volume with an axis for receiving a portion of a pipe such that the 5 longitudinal axis is aligned with the axis of the volume; and a blade protruding into the volume for cutting the pipe, the body comprises a resizer having a retracted configuration and an extended configuration; the resizer is configured to be transitioned between the 10 retracted configuration and the extended configuration by a rotation of the resizer about a rotation axis of the resizer; and in the retracted configuration a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a dimension having a first length, and in 15 the extended configuration a second portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the dimension of the volume has a second length, the first length being greater than the second length. SAMENWERKINGSVERDRAG (PCT)COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) RAPPORT BETREFFENDE NIEUWHEIDSONDERZOEK VAN INTERNATIONAAL TYPEREPORT ON NEWNESS RESEARCH OF INTERNATIONAL TYPE IDENTIFICATIE VAM DE NATIONALE AANVRAGE IDENTIFICATION OF THE NATIONAL APPLICATION KENMERK VAN DE AANVRAGER OF VAN DE GEMACHTIGDE 196 011 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE APPLICANT OR OF THE AGENT 196 011 Nederlands' aanvraag nr.. 1042525 Dutch 'application nr .. 1042525 Ihdieningsdatum 31-08-2017 Application date 31-08-2017 Ingeroepen voorrsngsdaiüm Called performance vacuum Aanvrager (Naars;' Wavin B.V. Applicant (Naars; ' Wavin B.V. Datum van het verzoek voor een onderzoek van internalionaal lype 04-11-2017 Date of the request for an investigation of internalional lype 04-11-2017 Door cfe Instantie voor internationaal Onderzoek aan ne’ verzoek voor oen onderzoek vsn iniernaiionaai type tecgokend cc SN69909 By cfe International Investigation Authority to ne ’request for an investigation of iniernaiionaai type tecgokend cc SN69909 1. CLASSIFICATIE VAN HET ONDERWERP (pij »oa;jssss>n:g van verschillende cfassficarres «Ite rjsssaticabr^ymtoleri opgoven) 1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT (pij »among others; jssss> n: g from different cfassficarres« Ite rjsssaticabr ^ ymtoleri advanced) Volgens de internationale classificatie i'IPCi B23D21/1Ö According to the international classification i'IPCi B23D21 / 10 H. ONDERZOCHTE GEBIEDEN VAN DE TECHNIEK H. TECHNICAL FIELDS EXAMINED Onderzochte mirsimumdocumentatie Minimal documentation examined Classificatiesysteem | Ciassificaiiesymboten Classification system Ciassification symbol boats IPO B23D IPO B23D Gmferzaehte-andere dan de mfrjfrnum tfrjouni&nrsJie. voor zavar doctitTJanwi m-de pochte ^ebiedan zijn opgf:iKjrn(.-n Gmferzaehte-other than the mfrjfrnum tfrjouni & nrsJie. for zavar doctitTJanwi m-the proud are statement: iKjrn (.- n (II. (II. GEEN ONDERZOEK MOGELUK VOOR BEPAALDE CONOLUSiES tepmaMnyen op aiifrwlfinctsbiad} NO RESEARCH POSSIBLE FOR CERTAIN CONOLUSIONS tepmaMnyen op aiifrwlfinctsbiad} IV. IV. GEBREK AAN EENHEID VAN UITVINDING (opmMWngerr op aanvullingsblad) LACK OF UNIT OF INVENTION (note on supplement sheet)
Form PQT'iSA 201 A It 1/2000)Form PQT'iSA 201 A It 1/2000) ONDERZOEKSRAPPORT BETREFFENDE HETRESEARCH REPORT ON IT RESULTAAT VAN HET ONDERZOEK NAAR DE STANDRESULT OF RESEARCH INTO THE STAND VAN DE TECHNIEK VAN HET INTERNATIONALE TYPEOF THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE INTERNATIONAL TYPE Nummar vah hsi verzoek om een onderzoek naar déstand van datashntekNummar vah hsi request for an investigation into the state of datashntek NL. 1042525NL. 1042525 A. CLASSIFICATIE VAN HET ONDERWERP INV. B23021/10 ADD, Volgeris cte ntematicriate C/iaasifioaiw van ootracuen of zcw«l volgens de nationale classificatie als volgens de iPC. A. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT INV. B23021 / 10 ADD, Voluntary cte ntaticatic C / iaasifioaiw of ootracuen or zcw «l according to the national classification as according to the iPC. H:,..ONPERÏQCWE GEWEDEN VAN DE TECHNIEK H .. 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DOCUMENTS Categone:’Categone : " CSeostêêrde dödumenten, eventueel met aanduiding &peéiaaly»h beitSh^Vljnde passages Coostosted documents, possibly with indication & peéialy »h beitSh ^ Right passages Van belang voor· uonotusie nr Important for uonotusion no X X X A X X X a EP 0 454 632 Al (TAYLOR CLIVE NEAL [GB] ) 6 november 1991 (1991-11-06) * kolom 2, regel 58 - kolom 3, regel 19; figuren 5,6 * GB 2 489 706 A (YUNG CHI INDUSTRY CO LTD [TW]) 10 oktober 2012 (2012-10-10) * figuren * EP 0 756 530 Al (MONUMENT TOOLS LTD [GB]) 5 februari 1997 (1997-02-05) * figuren * EP 0 748 761 Al (CELLINI FERDINANDO [IT]) 18 december 1996 (1996-12-18) * figuren 4a,4b * EP 0 454 632 A1 (TAYLOR CLIVE NEAL [GB]) November 6, 1991 (1991-11-06) * column 2, line 58 - column 3, line 19; figures 5.6 * GB 2 489 706 A (YUNG CHI INDUSTRY CO LTD [TW]) 10 October 2012 (2012-10-10) * figures * EP 0 756 530 A1 (MONUMENT TOOLS LTD [GB]) February 5, 1997 (1997-02-05) * figures * EP 0 748 761 A1 (CELLINI FERDINANDO [IT]) December 18, 1996 (1996-12-18) * figures 4a, 4b * 1-15 1-7» 10-15 1-7, 10-15 1-15 1-15 1-7 » 10-15 1-7 10-15 1-15 | | Verdere d&oumenten worden vermeid m net velvety van vak 0 j Leden van dezelfde ixitmoifamiiie zijn vermeid in een bijlage | | Further d & ouments are avoided with the velvety of box 0 j Members of the same ixitmoifamiiie are mentioned in an appendix • Spsoiffle csttegomwiri vars iBngthaaliits düaut»»nten 'T” na de meningsdatum of cte vaairsfigsdsium geoublioeartte . , ; , <:/·:.·-.· > .. s ., j litersteur d«e niet bezwarend is voor de tKiroctarmvrags. A ntet tot de «utegene X of > behorende literatuur d» de etend .«on de rnaar wunit vwmeW .e, verheldertog van de toeo: ie of tedhntak oesenrijft principe dat ten grcndslag ligt aan de uitvinding Ί‘3' in de oeuooiaanvrage vetmeid *X* de conclusie wordt ais niet nieuw of met. inventief oeseneuwd Έ* «««ter* öötrc£itaarM*a«J· ö«pubh<®‘:«ci op *f hö rte indtefting«d«tum4 ton opxiöhte van deze kiorabsur waarin «ezetfde uitvinding worot beschreven *Y* de conclusie wordt ais niet inventie! beschouwd ten opzichte t, om andere redenen wwfcte literatuur yan ÜQn^r,stte van deze literatuur met andere geciteerde ♦λ*·· t w r> i . . . t , . , literniuur van dezelfde categorie. waarbij de combinatie voor -c, .„M-sehofteBA® stand vatt de techno devaKn.ar. voo, de handl^nd word! Jesohi T·' tussen de veurrangsdatum en de indteningadatum g^»rb:ioe«rde literatuur W td van dezelfde octrooifamute of overeenkomstige octroo^uWinatie• Spsoiffle csttegomwiri vars iBngthaaliits düaut »» nten 'T' after the date of the opinion or cte vaairsfigsdsium geoublioeartte. ,; , <: / ·:. · -. ·> .. s ., J literstur that is not harmful to the tKiroctarm questions. Not with the literature "belonging to X or>d" the eating "on the rwun wwit vwmeW . The clarifier of the addition to the principle that is at the heart of the invention is in the "3" application. inventive nervous Έ * «« ter * öötrc £ itaarM * a «J · ö« pubh <® ': «ci on * f hert reintefting the 4 ton opxioht of this kiorabsur in which the last invention is described * Y * the conclusion is not invalid! considered in relation to t, for other reasons wwfcte literature yan ÜQn ^ r, s tte of this literature cited with other ♦ λ * r ·· tw> i. . . t,. , liter of the same category. the combination for -c,., "M-sehofteBA® stand includes the techno devaKn.ar. voo, the handl ^ nd become! Jesohi T between the priority date and the indtening date: literature from the same patent family or corresponding patent. Datum waarop hetondeizuek naai de stand van de teohniek ven internationaal type werd voltooid 23 april 2818 Date of completion of the state of the art of international type April 23, 2818 Varzenddatum van het rapport van hef onderzoek naar de stand van de techniek. van internationaal type Shipping date of the report on the state of the art. of international type Idaam en adiea van de ineiantte Europeen Patent Office, P.B 5MS Patentlaan 2 NL - 2230 HV Te). (+3V70) S40'2Ö4Ö. Pax {^1·>'0)340301« Idame and adiea of the ineiantte Europeen Patent Office, P.B 5MS Patentlaan 2 NL - 2230 HV To). (+ 3V70) S40'2Ö4Ö. Pax {^ 1 ·> '0) 340301 « Dé bevoegde ambtenaar Popma, Ronald The competent official Popma, Ronald
ONDERZOEKSRAPPORT BETREFFENDE HETRESEARCH REPORT ON IT RESULTAAT VAN HET ONDERZOEK NAAR DE STANDRESULT OF RESEARCH INTO THE STAND VAN DE TECHNIEK VAN HET INTERNATIONALE TYPE totowah* dv«k' tevten van dezelfcte cwirceiföfttöteOF THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE INTERNATIONAL TYPE totowah * dv «k 'veten from the same cwirceiföfttöte NiutTttrt^rvan r^öt <fe stsanti cte teohntekNiutTttrt ^ rvan r ^ öt <fe stsanti cte teohntek In het rapport In the report Datum van Date of Övereenkomendfe) Ö matching) Datum van Date of genoemd ocirowgeeclwft called ocirowgeeclwft publicatie publication gesobriftfen) scripting) putecatie putecation EP 0454682 EP 0454682 Al 06-11-1991 Al 06-11-1991 AU AU 641624 641624 82 82 30-09-1993 30-09-1993 CA CA. 2003542 2003542 Al Already 22-05-1990 22-05-1990 DE THE 68906163 68906163 T2 T2 25-11-1993 25-11-1993 EP EP 0454682 0454682 Al Already 06-11-1991 06-11-1991 ES ES 2017381 2017381 A6 A6 16-01-1991 16-01-1991 PT PT 92383 92383 A a 31-05-1990 31-05-1990 US US 5285576 5285576 A a 15-Θ2-1994 15-12-1994 W0 WO 9005610 9005610 Al Already 31-05-1990 31-05-1990 ZA ZA 8908912 8908912 B B 26-09-1990 26-09-1990
08 08 2489706 2489706 A 10-10-2012 A 10-10-2012 GEEN NO EP EP 0756530 0756530 Al Already 05-02-1997 05-02-1997 AU AU 2111895 2111895 A a 10-11-1995 10-11-1995 CA CA. 2187868 2187868 Al Already 26-10-1995 26-10-1995 DE THE 69510451 69510451 Dl Dl 29-07-1999 29-07-1999 DE THE 69510451 69510451 T2 T2 24-02-2000 24-02-2000 EP EP Θ756530 Θ756530 Al Already 05-02-1997 05-02-1997 ËS ËS 2132653 2132653 T3 T3 16-08-1999 16-08-1999 GB GB 2288353 2288353 A a 18-10-1995 18-10-1995 NZ NZ 283149 283149 A a 28-07-1998 28-07-1998 US US 5903980 5903980 A a 18-Θ5-1999 18 -5-1999 W W 9528247 9528247 Al. Already. 26-10-1995 26-10-1995 EP EP 0748761 0748761 Al Already 18-12-1996 18-12-1996 AT AT 185128 185128 T T 15-10-1999 10/15/1999 AU AU 599842 599842 82 82 17-12-1998 17-12-1998 CA CA. 2178890 2178890 Al Already 16-12-1996 16-12-1996 DE THE 69604450 69604450 Dl Dl 04-11-1999 04/11/1999 DE THE 69604450 69604450 T2 T2 16-03-2000 16-03-2000 DK DK 0748761 0748761 T3 T3 20-12-1999 20-12-1999 EP EP 0748761 0748761 Al Already 18-12-1996 18-12-1996 ES ES 2139984 2139984 T3 T3 16-02-2000 16-02-2000 IT IT UD950115 UD950115 Al Already 16-12-1996 16-12-1996 US US 5887305 5887305 A a 30-Θ3-1999 30 -3-1999 ZA ZA 9604959 9604959 B B 08-Θ1-1997 08-1997
WRITTEN 0RINIQNWRITTEN 0RINIQN FiteNb; FiteNb; i Fifing date {yay4wnih.|iéar.J i Fifing date {yay4wnih. | iéar.J Pricdty date (ciayfoonthyead Pricdty date (ciayfoonthyead Application No. Application No. SN69909 SN69909 i 31.08.2017 31.08.2017 NL1042525 NL1042525 international· Patent Classification fiPC) international · Patent Classification fiPC) 1NV. B23D21/10 1NV. B23D21 / 10
ApplicantApplicant Wavin B.V.Wavin B.V. This: opinion contains indications relating to the following items:This: opinion contains indications related to the following items: Sox Sox No. 1 No. 1 □ □ Box Box No. II No. II □ □ Box Box No. Ill No. Ill □ □ Box Box No. fV No. fV KI AI Sox Sox No. V No. V □ □ Box Box No. VI No. VI Box Box Nö/Vil Nö / Vil □ □ So>. So>. No. Vili No. Vili
Basis of the opinionBasis of the opinion PriorityPriority Non-establishment of opinion with regord to novelty, inventive step and industrial applicabilityNon-establishment or opinion with regord to novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability Lack of unity of inventionLack of unity of invention Reasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability: citations and explanations supporting such statementReasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability: citations and explanations supporting such statement Certain documents citedCertain documents cited Certain detects in th® applicationCertain detects in th® application Certain observations on the applicationCertain observations on the application ExaminerExaminer Poptna, RonaldPoptna, Ronald Form NL237A iPskblaö} fJuiy 2000)Form NL237A iPskblaö} fJuiy 2000) Application numberApplication number WRITTEN OPINIONWRITTEN OPINION 3. De handbuis snij der ’volgens conclusie 1 of 2, waarbij de 30 resizer asymmetrisch is om de rotatie-as van de resizer.3. The hand tube cutter according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the resizer is asymmetrical about the axis of rotation of the resizer. 4. De handbuissnijder volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waaarbij het eerste gedeelte concaaf is en het tweede gedeelte convex is.The hand tube cutter according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion is concave and the second portion is convex. 5 5. De handbuissnijder volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij het eerste gedeelte en / of het tweede gedeelte cirkelvormig is.5. The hand tube cutter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion and / or the second portion is circular. 6. De handbuissnijder volgens een der voorgaande6. The hand tube cutter according to any one of the preceding 10 conclusies, waarbij de resizer langwerpig is langs de rotatie-as.10, wherein the resizer is elongated along the axis of rotation. 7. De handbuissnijder volgens volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de resizer zich langs de hele lengte vanThe hand tube cutter as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the resizer extends along the entire length of 15 het lichaam langs de as van het volume uitstrekt.15 extends the body along the axis of the volume. 8. De handbuissni]der volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij het lichaam verder een verdere resizer met een teruggetrokken configuratie en een uitgebreidere 20 configuratie omvat, waarbij de verdere resizer geconfigureerd is om een overgang te bewerkstelligen tussen de teruggetrokken configuratie en de uitgebreidere configuratie door een rotatie van de verdere resizer om een rotatie-as van de verdere resizer, waarbij in de 25 teruggetrokken positie een eerste gedeelte van de verdere resizer georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat de afmeting van het volume een derde lengte heeft, en waarin in de uitgebreidere configuratie een tweede gedeelte van de verdere resizer 30 georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat de afmeting van het volume een vierde lengte heeft, en waarbij de derde lengte groter is dan de vierde lengte.8. The handheld tube according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body further comprises a further resizer with a retracted configuration and a more extensive configuration, the further resizer being configured to effect a transition between the retracted configuration and the more extensive configuration by a rotation of the further resizer about a rotation axis of the further resizer, wherein in the retracted position a first portion of the further resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the size of the volume has a third length and wherein in the more extensive configuration a second portion of the further resizer 30 is oriented to define a surface area of the volume such that the size of the volume has a fourth length, and wherein the third length is greater than the fourth length. 9. De handbuissnijder volgens conclusie 8, waarbij de resizer en de andere resizer op tegenovergestelde zijden van het volume geplaatst zijn.The hand tube cutter of claim 8, wherein the resizer and the other resizer are placed on opposite sides of the volume. 10. De handbuissnijder volgens volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de afmeting van het volume loodrecht is op de as van het volume,The hand tube cutter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the size of the volume is perpendicular to the axis of the volume, 10 11. De handbuissnijder volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij het lichaam twee tegenoverliggende armen omvat, waarbij de twee armen het volume daartussen definiëren voor het ontvangen van het gedeelte van de buis, en waarbij de resizer op één van de twee tegenoverliggende11. The hand tube cutter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body comprises two opposite arms, the two arms defining the volume between them for receiving the portion of the tube, and wherein the resizer on one of the two opposite arms 15 armen geplaatst is.15 arms is placed. 12. De handbuissnijder volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij in de teruggetrokken configuratie het eerste gedeelte van de resizer met de omliggende gedeeltenThe hand tube cutter of any one of the preceding claims, wherein in the retracted configuration the first portion of the resizer with the surrounding portions 20 van het lichaam bondig zijn.20 of the body are concise. 13. De handbuissnijder volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij het eerste gedeelte dezelfde krommingsradius heeft als een omliggend gedeelte van hetThe hand tube cutter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion has the same curvature radius as a surrounding portion of the 25 lichaam dat geconfigureerd is om aan de buis aan te grenzen.25 body configured to abut the tube. 14. Een werkwijze voor het resizing van een handbuissnijder omvattende een lichaam dat een volume definiërt voor het ontvangen van een buis, de werkwijze omvattende:A method for resizing a hand tube cutter comprising a body defining a volume for receiving a tube, the method comprising: 30 het bewerkstelligen van een overgang tussen een teruggetrokken positie en een uitgebreidere positie door rotatie van de resizer om een rotatie-as van de resizer; waarbij:Effecting a transition between a retracted position and a more extensive position by rotating the resizer about an axis of rotation of the resizer; at which: in de teruggetrokken positie een eerste gedeelte van de resizer georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat het volume een afmeting met een eerste lengte heeft, en in de uitgebreidere configuratie een 5 tweede gedeelte van de resizer georiënteerd is om een oppervlak van het volume zodanig te definiëren dat de afmeting van het volume een tweede lengte heeft, waarbij dein the retracted position, a first portion of the resizer is oriented to define a surface of the volume such that the volume has a size with a first length, and in the more extensive configuration, a second portion of the resizer is oriented about a surface of define the volume such that the size of the volume has a second length, the eerste lengte groter first length larger is dan de is then the tweede lengte. second length. 10 15. De werkwijze 15. The method volgens according to conclusie 14, claim 14, waarbij at which de the handbuissnijder de hand tube cutter handbuiss handbuiss nijder volgens driver according to een van one of de the conclusies 1 tot 13 i claims 1 to 13 i ,s. , s.
4 Lack of inventive step objection for claims 8 and 94 Lack of inventive step objection for claims 8 and 9 Dependent claims 8 and 9 do not contain additional features which, in combination with the features of any claim to which they refer, meet the requirements with respect to inventive step, the reasons being as follows:Dependent claims 8 and 9 do not contain additional features which, in combination with the features or any claim to which they refer, meet the requirements with respect to inventive step, the reasons being as follows: All additional technical features of claims 8 and 9 are merely some of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person would select, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill. E.g. D4 shows an example with a cap cutter with two resizers (119a,119b) in figures 4a and 4b,All additional technical features or claims 8 and 9 are just some of several straightforward options from which the skilled person would select, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise or inventive skill. E.g. D4 shows an example with a cap cutter with two resizers (119a, 119b) in figures 4a and 4b, Fofrri MU237-3 (setarate sheet; (July St’üCü (Sheet £)Fofrri MU237-3 (setarate sheet; (July St’üCü (Sheet £)
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