Shrink wrap removal tool

摘要

A tool for removing shrink wrap from a product may include a first abrasive surface, a second abrasive surface, and a pressing surface, where the first and second abrasive surfaces are movable with respect to one another between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and where in the engaged position, the pressing surface presses the product into engagement with the first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface. The first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface may be located on a first arm and a second arm respectively. The first abrasive surface may be stationary relative to the first arm and the second abrasive surface may be stationary with respect to the second arm. The pressing surface may include a pressing element which is rotatable around an axis.

主权项

1. A tool for removing shrink wrap from a product comprising:
a first arm comprising a first abrasive surface having a rounded profile; a second arm comprising a second abrasive surface having a rounded profile, wherein the first arm is pivotably connected to the second arm at a pivot axis; and an element comprising a third cylindrical surface rotatable about the pivot axis, wherein the first surface, second surface, and third surface are arranged in a triangle, wherein the first surface, the second surface, and third surface are arranged to be engaged with the product at the same time, and wherein at least one dimension of said triangle is variable between an engaged position in which the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface are engaged with the product, and a disengaged position in which at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface is not engaged with the product, wherein the first and second surfaces are held fixed relative to the first and second arms respectively, wherein each of the first and second abrasive surfaces comprising a removable element having a thickness of between about 0.020 inches and about 0.100 inches, wherein the third surface is not an abrasive surface comprises a pressure applying surface that is rotatable about the pivot axis, and wherein the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface comprise edge profiles that would not be classified as sharps according to medical practice.