Turkey Spur Sheath Removal Tool and Method

Abstract

A turkey spur sheath removal tool includes a first pivoting member, a second pivoting member, and a hinge connecting the first and second pivoting members. Each pivoting member includes a handle, a cutting blade, and a gripping region. The turkey spur sheath removal tool is useful for severing and removing the spur sheath from a turkey leg for cleaning or trophy purposes.

Claims

1. A cutting device, the cutting device comprising: a first pivoting member including a first proximal end, a first distal end, a first front side, a first back side, a first blade, a first handle, and a first concavity; and a second pivoting member including a second proximal end, a second distal end, a second front side, a second back side, a second blade, a second handle, and a second concavity; and a hinge pivotably connecting said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member; wherein said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member are configured to close about a turkey spur sheath.

2. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein closing said first handle of said first pivoting member and said second handle of said second pivoting member cause said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member to close when manipulated.

3. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein closing said first handle of said first pivoting member and said second handle of said second pivoting member cause said first concavity of said first pivoting member and said second concavity of said second pivoting member to close when manipulated.

4. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first proximal end of said first pivoting member and said second proximal end of said second pivoting member are longer than said first distal end of said first pivoting member and said second distal end of said second pivoting member, said first proximal end of said first pivoting member and said second proximal end of said second pivoting member being configured to apply sufficient leverage upon said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member for severing said turkey spur sheath.

5. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said hinge comprises a fulcrum configured to transmit leverage from said first handle of said first pivoting member to said first blade of said first pivoting member, and from said second handle of said second pivoting member to said second blade of said second pivoting member.

6. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said hinge comprises a pinned joint.

7. The cutting device of claim 6, wherein said hinge is located between said first proximal end of said first pivoting member and said first distal end of said first pivoting member, and said hinge is located between said second proximal end of said second pivoting member and said second distal end of said second pivoting member.

8. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member comprise levers configured to impart a squeezing force and a twisting force on said turkey spur sheath.

9. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member comprise concave cutting edges.

10. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member comprise chisel ground cutting edges.

11. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member comprise scissors configured to sever keratin.

12. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member comprise a high-strength steel sufficient for cutting keratin.

13. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member is disposed on said first front side of said first pivoting member.

14. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said second blade of said second pivoting member is disposed on said second back side of said second pivoting member.

15. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member make contact when said first handle of said first pivoting member and said second handle of said second pivoting member are squeezed.

16. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first concavity of said first pivoting member and said second concavity of said second pivoting member each include a high friction material coating configured to grip said turkey spur sheath.

17. The cutting device of claim 1, wherein said first concavity of said first pivoting member and said second concavity of said second pivoting member comprise hemispherical voids in said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member configured to receive said turkey spur sheath.

18. A turkey spur sheath removal tool, the cutting device comprising: a first pivoting member including a first proximal end, a first distal end, a first front side, a first back side, a first blade, a first handle, and a first concavity; and a second pivoting member including a second proximal end, a second distal end, a second front side, a second back side, a second blade, a second handle, and a second concavity; and a hinge pivotably connecting said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member; wherein said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member are configured to close about a turkey spur sheath, wherein closing said first handle of said first pivoting member and said second handle of said second pivoting member cause said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member to close when manipulated, wherein closing said first handle of said first pivoting member and said second handle of said second pivoting member cause said first concavity of said first pivoting member and said second concavity of said second pivoting member to close when manipulated, wherein said first proximal end of said first pivoting member and said second proximal end of said second pivoting member are longer than said first distal end of said first pivoting member and said second distal end of said second pivoting member, said first proximal end of said first pivoting member and said second proximal end of said second pivoting member being configured to apply sufficient leverage upon said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member for severing said turkey spur sheath, wherein said hinge comprises a fulcrum configured to transmit leverage from said first handle of said first pivoting member to said first blade of said first pivoting member, and from said second handle of said second pivoting member to said second blade of said second pivoting member, wherein said hinge comprises a pinned joint, wherein said hinge is located between said first proximal end of said first pivoting member and said first distal end of said first pivoting member, and said hinge is located between said second proximal end of said second pivoting member and said second distal end of said second pivoting member, wherein said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member comprise levers configured to impart a squeezing force and a twisting force on said turkey spur sheath, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member comprise concave cutting edges, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member comprise chisel ground cutting edges, wherein said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member comprise scissors configured to sever keratin. wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member comprise a high-strength steel sufficient for cutting keratin. wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member is disposed on said first front side of said first pivoting member, wherein said second blade of said second pivoting member is disposed on said second back side of said second pivoting member, wherein said first blade of said first pivoting member and said second blade of said second pivoting member make contact when said first handle of said first pivoting member and said second handle of said second pivoting member are squeezed, wherein said first concavity of said first pivoting member and said second concavity of said second pivoting member each include a high friction material coating configured to grip said turkey spur sheath, and wherein said first concavity of said first pivoting member and said second concavity of said second pivoting member comprise hemispherical voids in said first pivoting member and said second pivoting member configured to receive said turkey spur sheath.

19. The cutting device of claim 17, further comprising set of instructions; and wherein the cutting device is arranged as a kit.

20. A method of removing turkey spur sheaths, the method comprising the steps of: applying a first blade of a first pivoting member and a second blade of a second pivoting member of a cutting device about either side of a turkey spur sheath, squeezing a first handle of said first pivoting member and a second handle of said second pivoting member of said cutting device to sever said turkey spur sheath, rotating said cutting device to sever said turkey spur sheath, and twisting said cutting device to break and remove said turkey spur sheath.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a turkey spur sheath removal tool and method, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cutting device during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cutting device of FIG. 1 during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cutting device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the cutting device of

[0018] FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for removing turkey spur sheaths, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a cutting tool and more particularly to a turkey spur sheath removal tool and method as used to improve the efficiency and convenience for removal of turkey spur sheaths.

[0022] Generally speaking, the turkey spur sheath removal tool disclosed herein provides turkey hunters with a spur sheath cutting device capable of cutting and removing turkey spur sheaths from their legs in an efficient manner The device features two handles designed to operate dual-rounded blades for cutting the spur sheath, as well as opposing gripping surfaces to remove the spur sheath from the bone spur. The device eliminates the need to haul a turkey home, allowing users to remove the spur sheaths and dispose of the unused portions of the turkey in a convenient manner The device allows hunters to collect spur sheaths off turkey legs for souvenirs, collections, and/or spur necklaces. The present invention also offers a much easier, safer, and more convenient method for removing spur sheaths from a turkey without leg bone or tissue decaying.

[0023] The device may include two members each including a squeezable gripping handle, a rounded blade, and a gripping surface. There is a sharp-oval cutting edge on the nose of the cutting tool, slight offset, configured to cut the turkey spur sheath from the leg. There is a hemispherical concavity placed near the hinge configured to grip the spur sheath and twist it off the bone mass. The device enables hunters to quickly cut and cleanly extract spur sheaths from the legs with no bone, eliminating the need to take the legs home. The device allows hunters to keep spur sheaths without leg bone or tissue decay.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the device may be constructed using steel and other suitable materials. The device may feature a 4″ long handle, a 1.25″ diameter cutting nose, and approximately 1.5″ of straight body with an oval grip.

[0025] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a cutting device 100. FIG. 1 shows a cutting device 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the cutting device 100 may be beneficial for use by a user 140 to remove turkey spur sheaths.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the cutting device 100 may be arranged as a kit 105. In particular, the cutting device 100 may further include a set of instructions 155. The instructions 155 may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the cutting device 100 (such that the cutting device 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner).

[0027] FIG. 1 shows cutting device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the cutting device 100 may include first pivoting member 110 and second pivoting member 120, being pivotably connected by hinge 130. First pivoting member 110 and second pivoting member 120 are configured to close about turkey spur sheath 142; cutting tool 100 being configured to remove turkey spur sheath 142.

[0028] Referring now to FIG. 2 showing cutting device 100 in an in-use condition. First pivoting member 110 may include first proximal end 118 and first distal end 119. Second pivoting member 120 may include second proximal end 128 and second distal end 129. First pivoting member 110 and second pivoting member 120 may be configured to grip turkey spur sheath 142 and impart a twisting force to snap off turkey spur sheath 142.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cutting device 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. First pivoting member 110 may further include first blade 112, first handle 114, and first concavity 116. Second pivoting member 120 may further include second blade 122, second handle 124, and second concavity 126. First pivoting member 110 and second pivoting member 120 may be pivotably connected by hinge 130.

[0030] First handle 114 of first pivoting member 110 and second handle 124 of second pivoting member 120 cause first blade 112 of first pivoting member 110 and second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120 to close when manipulated, particularly in a squeezing action. Likewise, first handle 114 of first pivoting member 110 and second handle 124 of second pivoting member 120 cause first concavity 116 of first pivoting member 110 and second concavity 126 of second pivoting member 120 to close when manipulated.

[0031] First proximal end 118 of first pivoting member 110 and second proximal end 128 of second pivoting member 120 are preferably longer than first distal end 119 of first pivoting member 110 and second distal end 129 of second pivoting member 120; first proximal end 118 of first pivoting member 110 and second proximal end 128 of second pivoting member 120 being configured to apply sufficient leverage upon first blade 112 of first pivoting member 110 and second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120 for severing turkey spur sheath 142.

[0032] Hinge 130 is configured to transmit leverage from first handle 114 of first pivoting member 110 to first blade 112 of first pivoting member 110, and from second handle 124 of second pivoting member 120 to second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120. Hinge 130 may be pinned. Hinge 130 is located between first proximal end 118 of first pivoting member 110 and first distal end 119 of first pivoting member 110, and accordingly, is located between located between second proximal end 128 of second pivoting member 120 and second distal end 129 of second pivoting member 120.

[0033] First pivoting member 110 and second pivoting member 120 comprise levers configured to squeeze and twist turkey spur sheath 142. First blade 112 of first pivoting member 110 and second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120 comprise chisel ground, concave cutting edges. First pivoting member 110 and second pivoting member 120 comprise scissors including high-strength steel blades configured to sever keratin. Other suitably equivalent materials may be used.

[0034] First blade 112 of first pivoting member 110 is disposed on first pivoting member 110, while second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120 is disposed on second pivoting member 120. First blade 112 of first pivoting member 110 and second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120 make contact when first handle 114 of first pivoting member 110 and second handle 124 of second pivoting member 120 are squeezed.

[0035] First concavity 116 of first pivoting member 110 and second concavity 126 of second pivoting member 120 each preferably include high friction material coating configured to grip turkey spur sheath 142. First concavity 116 of first pivoting member 110 and second concavity 126 of second pivoting member 120 comprise hemispherical voids in first pivoting member 110 and second pivoting member 120 configured to receive turkey spur sheath 142.

[0036] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the cutting device 100 of FIG. 1, according to an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, both first blade 112 of first pivoting member 110 and first concavity 116 of first pivoting member 110 are located on first distal end 119 of first pivoting member 110. Likewise, both second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120 and second concavity 126 of second pivoting member 120 are located on second distal end 129 of second pivoting member 120.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram 550 illustrating a method for removing a turkey spur 500, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method for removing a turkey spur sheath 500 may include one or more components or features of the cutting device 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for removing a turkey spur sheath 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, applying first blade 112 of first pivoting member 110 and second blade 122 of second pivoting member 120 of cutting device 100 about either side of turkey spur sheath 142; step two 502, squeezing first handle 114 of first pivoting member 110 and second handle 124 of second pivoting member 120 of cutting device 100 to sever turkey spur sheath 142; step three 503, rotating cutting device 100 to sever turkey spur sheath 142; and step four 504, twisting cutting device 100 to break and remove turkey spur sheath 142. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user preferences, design preference, structural requirements, marketing preferences, cost, available materials, technological advances, etc., other arrangements such as, for example, placement of the cutting blades and gripping concavities, or configuration of the handles, etc., may be sufficient.

[0038] It should be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for removing a turkey spur sheath (e.g., different step orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc.), are taught herein.

[0039] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.