[0001] The present disclosure relates to equipment and devices utilized for cutting. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a cutter assembly.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] In the current scenario, various countries are launching a lot of campaigns to minimize use of plastics, especially single-use plastic, due to their hazardous impact over health of human beings as well as non-human beings, and also on the ecosystem.
[0004] “Bakelite” that was produced in 1907 is the first synthetic plastic, it marked the beginning of the global plastics industry. Though, rapid growth in global production of plastic was not realized until the 1950s, however, over the next 65 years, annual production of plastics increased nearly 200-fold to 381 million tonnes, which if roughly calculated is equivalent to the mass of two-thirds of the world population.
[0005] While plastic has many valuable uses, however, it may result in severe environmental consequences.
[0006] Approximately one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute and up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide, every year. However, it is a great of concern that in total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once and then it is thrown away. Many a times, plastic products may get disintegrated in micro-plastics (particles smaller than 4.75 millimeter in diameter) due to various factors.
[0007] For example, generally, plastic packets of milk, snacks etc. are opened using a pair of scissor and this practice results in small pieces of plastics that may get dumped directly into sewerage systems. These small pieces of plastics get mixed with water reservoirs like rivers, lakes, ponds and finally to the sea or oceans through drainage system. After the effects of environmental factors, these small pieces of plastics are getting changed in to the micro-plastics.
[0008] However, in the case of micro-plastics, ingestion is the key concern. It has been observed through various researches that ingestion of micro-plastics occur in many organisms through various mechanisms, ranging from uptake by filter-feeders, swallowing from surrounding water, to consumption of organisms that have previously ingested micro-plastics.
[0009] Since micro-plastics are hydrophobic particles and have a high surface area-to-volume ratio, they can absorb environmental contaminants at a higher rate. If there was significant accumulation of environmental contaminants, there is the possibility that these concentrations could ‘bio-magnify’ in the food chain to higher levels. It is possible for micro-plastics to be passed up to higher levels in the food chain. This can occur when a species consumes organisms of a lower level in the food chain which has micro-plastics in the gut or tissue. The presence of micro-plastics at higher levels of the food chain (in fish) could prove to be detrimental.
[00010] There is increasing evidence that micro-plastic ingestion can affect the consumption of prey, leading to energy depletion, inhibited growth and fertility impacts. When organisms ingest micro-plastics, it can take up space in the gut and digestive system, leading to reductions in feeding signals. This feeling of fullness can reduce dietary intake.
[00011] Plastic fibres have also been detected in other food items; for example, honey, beer and table salt, etc. For human health, ingestion of such micro- and nano-particles may cause greatest concern. There are several ways by which plastic particles can be ingested: orally through water, consumption of marine products which contain micro-plastics, through the skin via cosmetics (identified as highly unlikely but possible), or inhalation of particles in the air.
[00012] One factor which possibly limits the dietary uptake for humans is that micro-plastics in fish tend to be present in the gut and digestive tract — parts of the fish not typically eaten. Micro- and nano-plastics in bivalves (mussels and oysters) cultured for human consumption have also been identified.
[00013] There is a need to provide a solution to overcome above mentioned problems and aid in reducing micro-plastics.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00014] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[00015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cutter assembly to enable cutting of a packet or pouch.
[00016] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a cutter assembly to facilitate cutting of a packet in a way such that after cutting parts of said packet remain intact with each other.
[00017] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a cutter assembly to avert production of micro-plastics.
[00018] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a cost-effective, ergonomic, and user-friendly cutter assembly.

SUMMARY
[00019] The present disclosure relates to equipment and devices utilized for cutting. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a cutter assembly.
[00020] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a cutter assembly comprising: a first member; and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member, the second member comprises: a blade configured at a first portion of the second member; wherein the first portion is faced towards the first member, wherein, movement of the second member towards the first member, upon exertion of a pre-defined force, may facilitate in cutting of one or more objects.
[00021] In an aspect, the cutter assembly comprises a spring movably coupled between the first member and the second member, wherein the spring may facilitate a controlled movement of the second member with respect to the first member.
[00022] In another aspect, the movement of the first member towards the second member, upon exertion of the pre-defined force, may facilitate in cutting of the one or more objects.
[00023] In an aspect, the cutter assembly comprises a locking element configured between the first member and the second member, wherein the locking element may enable locking and unlocking of the first member and the second member at a pre-defined angular position with respect to each other.
[00024] In another aspect, the locking element comprises a button associated with a protuberance configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member, and a cavity configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member; wherein movement of the button in a first direction with respect to the cavity may facilitate in bolting of the protuberance and the cavity, thereby enabling locking of the first member and the second member with respect to each other, and wherein movement of the button in a second direction with respect to the cavity may facilitate in unbolting of the protuberance and the cavity, thereby enabling unlocking of the first member and the second member.
[00025] In yet another aspect, the cavity may be configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member, and the protuberance may be configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member.
[00026] In yet another aspect, the one or more objects may comprise any or a combination of plastic, paper, cloth, and foam, and may be in the form of any or a combination of packet, pouch, and layer.
[00027] Further, in yet another aspect, the cutter assembly is configured from any or a combination of plastic, iron, steel, and aluminium.
[00028] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
[00029] Within the scope of this application it is expressly envisaged that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00030] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[00031] FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate structural diagrams of the proposed cutter assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, to elaborate upon its working.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00032] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00033] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability.
[00034] The present disclosure relates to equipment and devices utilized for cutting. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a cutter assembly.
[00035] In an aspect, the present disclosure discloses a cutter assembly including: a first member; and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member, the second member includes: a blade configured at a first portion of the second member; wherein the first portion is faced towards the first member, wherein, movement of the second member towards the first member, upon exertion of a pre-defined force, can facilitate in cutting of one or more objects.
[00036] In an embodiment, the cutter assembly includes a spring movably coupled between the first member and the second member, wherein the spring can facilitate a controlled movement of the second member with respect to the first member.
[00037] In another embodiment, the movement of the first member towards the second member, upon exertion of the pre-defined force, can facilitate in cutting of the one or more objects.
[00038] In an embodiment, the cutter assembly includes a locking element configured between the first member and the second member, wherein the locking element can enable locking and unlocking of the first member and the second member at a pre-defined angular position with respect to each other.
[00039] In another embodiment, the locking element includes a button associated with a protuberance configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member, and a cavity configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member; wherein movement of the button in a first direction with respect to the cavity can facilitate in bolting of the protuberance and the cavity, thereby enabling locking of the first member and the second member with respect to each other, and wherein movement of the button in a second direction with respect to the cavity can facilitate in unbolting of the protuberance and the cavity, thereby enabling unlocking of the first member and the second member.
[00040] In yet another embodiment, the cavity can be configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member, and the protuberance can be configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member.
[00041] In another embodiment, the one or more objects can include any or a combination of plastic, paper, cloth, and foam, and can be in the form of any or a combination of packet, pouch, and layer.
[00042] In yet another embodiment, the cutter assembly is configured from any or a combination of plastic, iron, steel, and aluminium.
[00043] FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate structural diagrams of the proposed cutter assembly 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, to elaborate upon its working.
[00044] In an embodiment, the proposed cutter assembly 100 (interchangeably referred to as cutter assembly 100, or cutter 100, hereinafter) can enable cutting of one or more objects (collectively referred to as objects, and individually referred to object, hereinafter), such as, packet, pouch, and layer, in such a way that small piece of said object does not get separated from the big piece of said object. In an exemplary embodiment, said object can be made up of materials including, but not limited to, plastic, paper, cloth, and foam.
[00045] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIGs. 1A and 1B, said cutter assembly 100 can include a first member 102 and a second member 104 that can be hingedly coupled to the first member 102. In another embodiment, the second member 104 can include a sharp-edged blade 106 configured at a first portion of the second member 104, wherein the first portion is facing towards the first member 102. In an implementation, movement of the second member 104 towards the first member 102, upon exertion of a pre-defined force, can facilitate in cutting of said objects. In another embodiment, movement of the first member 102 towards second member 104, upon exertion of the pre-defined force, can also facilitate in cutting of said objects.
[00046] In an embodiment, the cutter assembly 100 can include a spring 108 that can be movably coupled between the first member 102 and the second member 104, such that the spring 108 can facilitate a controlled movement of the second member 104 with respect to the first member 102 upon exertion of force.
[00047] In an embodiment, the cutter assembly 100 can include a locking element 110 configured between the first member 102 and the second member 104, where the locking element 110 can enable locking and unlocking of the first member 102 and the second member 104 at a pre-defined angular position with respect to each other.
[00048] In an exemplary embodiment, the locking element 110 can include a button associated with a protuberance 112 configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member 102, and a cavity 114 configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member 104. In another exemplary embodiment, the cavity 114 can be configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member, and the protuberance 112 can be configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member.
[00049] In an embodiment, movement of the button in a first direction with respect to the cavity 114 can facilitate in bolting of the protuberance 112 and the cavity 114, thereby enabling locking of the first member 102 and the second member 104 with respect to each other. In another embodiment, movement of the button in a second direction with respect to the cavity 114 can facilitate in unbolting of the protuberance 112 and the cavity 114, thereby enabling unlocking of the first member 102 and the second member 104.
[00050] In an exemplary embodiment, the cutter assembly 100 can be configured from, but not limited to, any or a combination of plastic, iron, steel, and aluminum.
[00051] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[00052] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[00053] The proposed disclosure provides a cutter assembly to enable cutting of a packet or pouch.
[00054] The proposed disclosure provides a cutter assembly to facilitate cutting of a packet in a way such that after cutting parts of said packet remain intact with each other.
[00055] The proposed disclosure provides a cutter assembly to avert production of micro-plastics.
[00056] The proposed disclosure provides a a cost-effective, ergonomic, and user-friendly cutter assembly.

Claims:1. A cutter assembly comprising:
a first member; and
a second member hingedly coupled to the first member, the second member comprises:
a blade configured at a first portion of the second member; wherein the first portion is faced towards the first member,
wherein, movement of the second member towards the first member, upon exertion of a pre-defined force, facilitates in cutting of one or more objects.
2. The cutter assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cutter assembly comprises a spring movably coupled between the first member and the second member, wherein the spring facilitates a controlled movement of the second member with respect to the first member.
3. The cutter assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movement of the first member towards the second member, upon exertion of the pre-defined force, facilitates in cutting of the one or more objects.
4. The cutter assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cutter assembly comprises a locking element configured between the first member and the second member, wherein the locking element enables locking and unlocking of the first member and the second member at a pre-defined angular position with respect to each other.
5. The cutter assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein the locking element comprises a button associated with a protuberance configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member, and a cavity configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member;
wherein movement of the button in a first direction with respect to the cavity facilitates in bolting of the protuberance and the cavity, thereby enabling locking of the first member and the second member with respect to each other, and
wherein movement of the button in a second direction with respect to the cavity facilitates in unbolting of the protuberance and the cavity, thereby enabling unlocking of the first member and the second member.
6. The cutter assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein the cavity is configured at a first pre-defined position at the first member, and the protuberance is configured at a second pre-defined position at the second member.
7. The cutter assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more objects comprise any or a combination of plastic, paper, cloth, and foam, and are in form of any or a combination of packet, pouch, and layer.
8. The cutter assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cutter assembly is configured from any or a combination of plastic, iron, steel, and aluminum.