Cable ripper

Abstract

The hand held tool for cutting the sheath of a cable or insulated conductor is comprised of a durable plastic body, aluminum components which make up the blade adjustment mechanism and stainless steel hardware. The spring loaded blade adjustment mechanism allows the user to cut into the cable sheath or conductor insulation at various depths. The roller bearing guide in conjunction with the stepped thumb grip allows the user to easily insert the cable as well as perform the process of cutting the cable sheath or insulated conductor. Standard utility knife blades are used as the integral component for cutting the cable sheath or conductor insulation. A compartment for storing extra utility knife blades is located in the body of the tool.

1 . We claim the Cable Ripper is a hand tool that cuts the outer sheath of a cable or insulated conductor lengthwise to a pre-adjusted depth utilizing a standard utility knife blade.  
   
   
       2 . A hand tool according to  claim 1  in which the blade cutting depth is finger adjustable with a unique finite zero to one-eighth inch adjustable mechanism especially designed to accommodate a standard utility knife blade.  
   
   
       3 . A hand tool according to  claim 2  in which the cutting blade adjustable mechanism is spring loaded to insure the depth will not vary during use.  
   
   
       4 . A hand tool according to  claim 1  in which the roller slide mechanism allows pressure to be asserted upon the cable or conductor to insure an even depth of cut along the length of the cable or conductor without the use of extreme force to pull the cable or conductor through.  
   
   
       5 . A hand tool according to  claim 1  in which additional standard utility knife blades can be stored in the handle or body of the tool.