Of Special Shape Or Structure Patents (Class 144/286.5)
  • Patent number: 6729371
    Abstract: A household workbench assembly (1) that utilizes dry dimensional lumber, plywood, metal, and plastic to provide a versatile, rugged workbench, requiring minimal assembly time and having a pleasing cosmetic outer appearance. The versatility and simplicity of the workbench design comes from the unique primary metal leg design (2) that allows rapid attachment of all components (3-8). The leg (2) is constructed as a load bearing metal structural frame with a front to back length equal to the product of the average width of a specific type of dry dimensional lumber (7) times an integer number of pieces. Holes (12) located along the top surface of the metal leg and spaced appropriately provide for attachment of dry dimensional lumber and prevent the lumber from warping or splitting. Brace attachment holes (13) pre-drilled symmetrically about the vertical axis of the leg (2) and along the sides of each vertical member provide for attachment of all lateral and drawer support braces (3,4,5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin Sheahan, Thomas Bulk
  • Patent number: 6705192
    Abstract: A collapsible table assembly having improved portability. A mechanism interconnects the table and supporting legs for moving the legs between a diverging supporting position, a folding position, and a storage position. A saw track assembly includes an upper platform for receiving a cutting device and a lower platform for supporting a workpiece during cutting connected to the upper platform. Each of the upper and lower platform are disposed above the table. A guide pin pivotally attaches the saw track to the table for allowing the saw track to pivot through a plane parallel to the table. A plurality of material supports supported by the table rotate between a first material supporting position for supporting a workpiece and a second unobstructing position for allowing the saw track to freely pivot through the plane without contacting the material supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: J. Richard Logan
  • Patent number: 6688350
    Abstract: A power tool workstation for mounting one of a series of different power tools includes a top plate with a flanged opening therein for receipt of an insert upon which any one of a number of power tools is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Thomas Heinlen, Robert John Mehmen, Troy Lynn Moller
  • Patent number: 6675690
    Abstract: A worktable for a bandsaw. The worktable includes a support frame having a top frame portion and a bottom frame portion for resting on a support surface with the bottom portion of the bandsaw body fixedly attached to the bottom frame portion; a tabletop having a slot therein with the bandsaw blade extending therethrough; a plurality of support wheels mounted on the top frame portion of the support frame and rollably supporting the tabletop for allowing the tabletop to roll between a first position and a second position; and guide structure for guiding the tabletop as the tabletop is rolled between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Jack Tyus
  • Patent number: 6675847
    Abstract: A workbench with an adjustable height top dually engaged by twin standards with each standard having a single pawl-like structure laterally extended from front to back. The pawl mechanism in each standard is a laterally extended round rod engaging a vertical array of rounded ratchet apertures at the front and back end of the top. A novel safety mechanism to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the rod from the ratchet apertures is a combination of a tension spring connected between a chain and a foot actuator pedal. This spring prevents accidental release of the rod by absorbing unintentional or inadvertent minor force applied to the pedal. The rod-like structure or pawl provides superior structural rigidity for the bench when restricted with rear shims to rotation into the ratchet slots at an angle &agr; between less than about 45 degrees and greater than about 10 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Geoffrey Noden
  • Patent number: 6672348
    Abstract: A portable saw table for supporting a portable saw. The portable saw table has a base supporting a plate slidably mountable thereon, and the portable saw is attached to the plate. An adjustable work support is mounted on the base adjacent the plate, and an extendable work support is slidably mounted with respect to the base. Linear guides mounted between the base and the plate properly locate the plate with respect to the adjustable work support, thereby permitting a saw fence to be aligned with a vertical guide surface on the adjustable work support. A locking device is used to secure the plate at its aligned position. The adjustable work support is movable lengthwise to align a horizontal work surface immediately adjacent a saw table, and the adjustable work support is also movable in a vertical direction so that it is coplanar with the saw table. The extendable work support is movable in three mutually perpendicular directions to align it with the adjustable work support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventors: Desmond L. Ransom, Dana Bascom
  • Patent number: 6666245
    Abstract: A tree trimming apparatus is provided for preparing a tree, such as a Christmas tree, for attachment to a tree stand. The tree trimming apparatus includes a raised platform supported by a plurality of legs. The platform also includes an opening for receiving the trunk of a tree. Below the platform is positioned a jaws assembly for affixing the tree in place. Meanwhile, the tree trimming apparatus includes a saw assembly for severing the base of the tree, and a drill assembly for drilling a recess into the bottom of the tree for receipt of the spike of a tree stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: LeisureMore Corporation
    Inventors: Richard C. LaBahn, Douglas W. LaBahn
  • Patent number: 6662838
    Abstract: A bench slide mount is provided, comprising a flat rectangular plate with roller slides connected to its sides, and two hinges connecting the plate to an L-shaped bench mount bracket. The bench slide mount has particular utility in connection with coupling tools to a workbench for operational use of the tools, with a unique capability to extend, pivot, and rotate for storing the tools below the workbench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Frank L. Graham, III
  • Patent number: 6644370
    Abstract: A device for enlarging a machine table of a machine tool has a rectangular table plate having an end face which can be attached to an edge of the machine table via a retaining device. The retaining device includes a supporting strip which can be fixed to the machine table edge and bears against the latter essentially over the entire length of the supporting strip. Two cap screws project from the supporting strip. Two suspension slots are defined on an underside of the table plate. The suspension slots are open at the bottom for receiving the cap screws in a positive-locking engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Georg Aigner
  • Publication number: 20030188804
    Abstract: A multi-functional, rotational work bench device enabling a user to mount, store and utilize four power tools in a limited space, wherein a generally cube shaped machine carousel has a generally central rotational axis with four outer work surfaces, wherein the carousel can receive and secure at least one machine or power tool on each outer surface, wherein the rotational support members for the carousel are fully height adjustable, wherein a hand-crank and gear mechanism enables easy rotation of the carousel and wherein a locking mechanism secures selected rotational positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas F. Hill
  • Publication number: 20030178099
    Abstract: The present invention involves a metal structure which has provisions for mounting a common hand held electric circular saw while supporting the wood being cut. Using the same tool, a woodworker may make accurate crosscuts, miter cuts, compound cuts, and rip cuts in a wide variety of wood components. Adjustable support wings can be employed to support long pieces of wood, particularly during the ripping process. Integrally mounted wheels provide means for easily moving the invention from one place to another. The invention's small size and light weight allow it to be stored when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Anthony Sanfilippo
  • Patent number: 6619348
    Abstract: A platform device for attaching to a working table includes a pair of rails slidably supported on a base, and a plate slidably supported on the rails. The base includes two grooves for slidably receiving the rails. One or more stops are secured on the base, and two end boards secured to the ends of the rails for selectively engaging with the stops and for limiting the movement of the rail relative to the base. One or more blocks are secured to the plate for selectively engaging with either of the end boards and for limiting the movement of the plate relative to the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: Tian Wang Wang
  • Patent number: 6595251
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on and frictionally contacting the structural body. In addition, the platform includes an override mechanism for allowing horizontal movement of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section. Such work bench can be used by disposing the platform on the structural body, so that the platform frictionally contacts the structural body. Then the user can mechanically override the static friction between the platform and the structural body and move the platform horizontally along the structural body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Adan Ayala, Ronald Quiram
  • Patent number: 6595096
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin D. Brewer
  • Patent number: 6581656
    Abstract: Two embodiments for a portable, elongated miter saw table for on site placement on a supporting surface, such as an open tail gate of a pick up truck, or a pair of saw horses. The table includes a pair of lateral work support members having a central well therebetween for receiving a miter saw. In a first embodiment each work support member includes a slidably engaging, U-shaped extension that features a raised transverse member, whereby the transverse member, along with the extension members, define a continuous planar support work surface. For the second embodiment, the lateral work support members are removably secured to a planar central well member, where the lateral work support members are spaced apart and horizontally aligned above the central well member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Donald A. Harper
  • Patent number: 6578856
    Abstract: A collapsible stand for supporting a table top machining tool, e.g., a table saw. The stand comprises a lateral support structure, such as a platform for holding the tool; a secondary support frame having a first end pivotally attached to a first end the lateral support structure; and a main support frame pivotally attached to the secondary support frame, wherein the main support frame comprises a handle at a first end for transporting the stand in its collapsed position, and wherein the handle comprises an out feed support for the table saw when the stand is in its set up position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: W. Scott Kahle
  • Patent number: 6575212
    Abstract: A workstation having an adjustable support structure is disclosed. The workstation includes a beam, a position locking apparatus, and a workpiece-supporting device slideable along the beam to a position where it is locked by the locking apparatus. The locking apparatus is configured to exert a constraining force proportional to a load force. Also disclosed is a workstation including a means for supporting a workpiece, a means for supporting a means for supporting the workpiece at a selected distance above a floor, and a means for frictionally securing the means for supporting the workpiece to the means for supporting the means for supporting the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Gilman Engineering & Manufacturing Co. LLC
    Inventors: Paul D. Terpstra, Lee K. Hilgendorf
  • Patent number: 6568308
    Abstract: A work table with a portable table saw support including a table portion comprised of a pair of elongated horizontal segments positioned in a spaced and parallel orientation. The horizontal segments each include a central section and opposed end sections. The table portion includes a table top secured between the central sections of the horizontal segments whereby empty space exists between corresponding opposed end sections of the horizontal segments. The table portion includes a pair of inverted generally U-shaped legs foldably secured to the table top for elevating the table portion when in an extended orientation. The legs fold against the table top in a closed orientation. The opposed end sections allow a portable table saw to be placed therebetween for elevated use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Wesley Ricker
  • Patent number: 6557602
    Abstract: An enclosed wet saw table for containing debris distributed by a wet type table saw. The enclosed wet saw table includes a table apparatus with a sink section for placing a wet saw on. There are walls on three sides of the sink for containing any splashing of liquid and debris during the cutting process. The liquid and debris drains through into a container having a pump member for filtering and re-circulating the liquid back up to the wet saw. All of the sections of the table apparatus are selectively couplable allowing the user to transport the unit and set it up on site in short order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Le Roy S. Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6546978
    Abstract: A two-part portable table saw stand system. The first part is a large folding table. The table can be folded relatively flat for storage or hauling. Once opened, it forms a large work surface. At one end of the table is a lower shelf. This shelf holds a portable table saw so that the table of the saw is flush with the top of the folding table. This allows wood to flow across the surfaces without binding. The second part of the system is a table saw carrier. The carrier is designed to hold the table saw. It has two wheels at one end and handles at the other. The saw is fastened to the carrier so that it can be wheeled from a truck to the job site or vice versa. The lower shelf of the folding table has a special bracket system that receives the table saw carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Fred Thoman
  • Publication number: 20030051769
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
  • Patent number: 6530302
    Abstract: A cabinetmaking system having a framing table including opposed fences on each side and a series of adjustably positionable clamps. One of the fences includes a removable central section for maneuvering a cutting tool therethrough. The clamps each include an eccentric cam rotating about a single bolt for securing workpieces along with pressure blocks for edge routing, making glue cuts, forming “biscuit cuts” in the ends and sides for tongue and groove joints, cutting decorative bevels, etc. The system further includes a panel table for clamping cabinet side and rear panels thereto for routing edge and surface grooves for joining the panel together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: William H. Rogers
  • Patent number: 6530583
    Abstract: A convertible apparatus for transporting and supporting a work tool at a work site. The apparatus includes a support frame extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. A base member extends from the support frame in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support frame and stabilizes the support frame in its vertical, working position. A removable handle is attachable to the support frame for use in transporting the apparatus, the handle is also positionable on the base member and supports the work platform when the work platform is in its extended position. A primary wheel assembly is mounted to the support frame opposite the base member such that the primary wheel assembly and the base member stabilize the support frame in its vertical, working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Mark J. Mueller
  • Patent number: 6520224
    Abstract: The mounting plate includes an upper panel having an aperture for receipt of the cutting implement of a power tool such as a bit or a saw. The panel is adapted to be received in the opening for an insert formed in the work bench where its upper surface is flush with the working surface of the bench. A sub-panel is attached to the lower surface of the upper panel and has a number of slots for receipt of screws for inter-connecting the sub-panel and the mounting ring or base of the power tool. The screws do not extend to the upper surface of the upper panel where they would interfere with the operation of the power tool. The mounting plate has one or more anchor brackets for interconnecting the sub-panel to the upper panel so that the sub-panel does not rotate relative to the upper panel. The mounting plate may be connected to the base of a power tool having a wide variation of hole patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Jessem Products Limited
    Inventor: Darrin E. Smith
  • Patent number: 6520227
    Abstract: An apparatus to support a hand held motorized tool in an inverted position that allows easy removal of the tool for hand held purposes. The apparatus is defined by a receiver in a frame and an opening for removal of the tool. A lid may further stabilize the tool. When mounted in the receiver the lateral and upper movement of the tool is restricted. When removed from the receiver the tool has attached to it only a sub base-plate that is comparable in size to the tool. The receiver may be removable or built into a tabletop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventors: Robert E. Mc Farlin, Jr., David L. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20030024604
    Abstract: A portable work bench useful when working in confined working areas, having a track with an elongate, tubular body is disclosed. The track is supported in an elevated position by a support means. Moreover, one or more legs of the support means can include an extendable leg for use on uneven surfaces. Further, a plurality of rail members are configured and arranged on and the track, generally extending along the entire length of the track. A first sliding lock assembly comprising a sliding lock member releasably attached and slidably mounted on one or more of the rail members is provided for mounting an accessory, e.g., a power tool, thereon. A second sliding lock assembly comprising an extension assembly releasably attached and slidably mounted on one of the rail members is provided for mounting an extendable member that includes a work stop assembly and an adjustable work piece support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas E. Derecktor
  • Publication number: 20030024603
    Abstract: An apparatus for suspending a material processing device (such as, for example, a chop saw) between first and second support structures (such as, for example, first and second saw horses). The support structures respectively have first and second support surfaces (such as, for example, the tops of the saw horses) arranged within a plane and defining a space therebetween across which a material to be operated on by the device (such as, for example, wood in the form of a beam) is supportable on the first and second support surfaces. The material processing device has a material support surface (such as, for example, a bed of the chop saw).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph G. Pica
  • Patent number: 6513557
    Abstract: A device for quick elevating and micro-adjusting a planing workbench includes a movable workbench pivotally assembled on a bottom base, an adjusting device pivotally connected with the bottom base by a connecting rod, an adjusting base provided with an elevating rod and a support shaft pivotally connected to a preset position of the movable workbench. When the elevating rod is activated to move up or down, the movable workbench will ascend or descend quickly by an interaction of the connecting rod. In case the elevating rod is rotated to activate the support shaft to turn around, the movable workbench is micro-adjusted to move up or down slightly. Then, a locking grip is provided at one end of the elevating rod for tightly locking the elevating rod, rendering it unmovable up or down any longer but merely capable to micro-adjust the movable workbench to ascend or descend slightly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Bor Yann Chuang
  • Publication number: 20020179181
    Abstract: Tradesmen such as maintenance men in apartment buildings, hospitals, motels, hotels, hobbyists and artists will find its many functions of great value. Also available will be a heavy duty model for farm, industry and military use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: William Charles Murphy
  • Patent number: 6484767
    Abstract: A work station is provided having a work surface. The work surface comprises spaced apart bearers (42) which are spaced apart and parallel. The bearers (42) are interconnected by braces (43) and intermediate bearer fits between the parallel bearers (42). In some embodiments of the invention, the intermediate bearer carrier a mitre guide (143).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Alan B. H. Cameron
  • Patent number: 6453786
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin Brewer
  • Publication number: 20020129870
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on and frictionally contacting the structural body. In addition, the platform includes an override mechanism for allowing horizontal movement of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section. Such work bench can be used by disposing the platform on the structural body, so that the platform frictionally contacts the structural body. Then the user can mechanically override the static friction between the platform and the structural body and move the platform horizontally along the structural body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Adan Ayala, Ronald Quiram
  • Publication number: 20020124705
    Abstract: A work table with a portable table saw support including a table portion comprised of a pair of elongated horizontal segments positioned in a spaced and parallel orientation. The horizontal segments each include a central section and opposed end sections. The table portion includes a table top secured between the central sections of the horizontal segments whereby empty space exists between corresponding opposed end sections of the horizontal segments. The table portion includes a pair of inverted generally U-shaped legs foldably secured to the table top for elevating the table portion when in an extended orientation. The legs fold against the table top in a closed orientation. The opposed end sections allow a portable table saw to be placed therebetween for elevated use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Wesley Michael Ricker
  • Patent number: 6427733
    Abstract: A portable device for cutting stand grooves in the trunk of a cut tree, including a frame, a pair of wheels rotatably secured to one end of the frame, and a hitch fixed to the other end of the frame. A support at the frame one end includes a first trunk support with two support surfaces downwardly tapered together to an intersection to define a notch therebetween for supporting a cut end of a cut tree trunk and a cutting element for cutting stand grooves in a trunk of a supported tree. A horizontal track on the frame extends toward and away from the frame one end support. An upright support member is selectively movable along a track on the frame toward and away from the first trunk support, and secures a second trunk support above the frame for supporting another portion of a cut tree trunk spaced from the cut tree trunk cut end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Berens Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Heinrich B. Dickhut, Christopher H. Dickhut, William J. Dickhut
  • Patent number: 6422116
    Abstract: An improved throat plate is disclosed herein. The throat plate includes a main body, an opening in the main body for allowing a cutting tool to extend therethrough, and a retainer assembly attached to the main body for retaining the throat plate in contact with the table. Preferably the retainer assembly is pivotally attached to the main body and/or is movable between a first position contacting the table and a second position bypassing the table. The retaining assembly may pivot about an axis substantially perpendicular to a plane of the table. The retainer assembly may also include an extension that contacts underside of the table. The extension in turn may include a camming surface contacting the underside of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Maria I. Kenyon, Michael L. O'Banion
  • Patent number: 6415831
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on and frictionally contacting the structural body. In addition, the platform includes an override mechanism for allowing horizontal movement of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section. Such work bench can be used by disposing the platform on the structural body, so that the platform frictionally contacts the structural body. Then the user can mechanically override the static friction between the platform and the structural body and move the platform horizontally along the structural body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Adan Ayala, Ronald Quiram
  • Patent number: 6393958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mitre box that is used to guide a saw through a series of cutting strokes as it cuts through a workpiece during a workpiece cutting operation. One aspect of the invention relates to a mitre box that has a pair of aligned slots that extend 90° with respect to the edge of the workpiece, a pair of aligned slots that extend 45° with respect to the edge of the workpiece, and a pair of aligned slots that extend 67½° with respect to the edge of the workpiece. Another aspect of the invention relates to a mitre box that has an open elongated well for temporarily storing a marking tool during the cutting operations. Another aspect of the invention relates to a molded plastic mitre box that has a storage space extending below the workpiece supporting surface of the base for temporarily storing the saw between cutting operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventors: Robert L. Owens, Eduardo J. Jimenez, George Matyczyk
  • Patent number: 6378580
    Abstract: A jig apparatus that allows one to cut arches in a work piece quickly and efficiently. It is comprised of a bar that has sliding adjustable clamps that secure a cable which go around pulleys on a router or other cutting device that when the cable is pulled taut, creates a path for the router or other cutting device to follow while it cuts thus cutting an arch into the work piece. Prior to this apparatus one would have to cut this arch with a template which had been previously tooled. This jig apparatus creates a template and cut all in one step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Lovett
  • Publication number: 20020043296
    Abstract: Router tables, generally used for woodworking, have fences used to guide workpieces during cutting. The router table has a table top which has a top work surface and a router bit hole through the table top. A plurality of support legs are provided below the table top. A safety shield is positioned above the router bit hole. The workpiece fence has left and right fences which operate independently of each other. The left and right fences slide on the top work surface in a front to rear direction and a side to side direction. A feather flap extends from the workpiece fence and holds the workpiece down against the table top during cutting. A miter guide is provided that has a slide guide for stabilizing the work piece. Also, a dovetail/boxjoint bar that can be slidably adjusted is provided. A variety of routers are accommodated by a number of hole patterns provided in the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: David R. Daniels, Edmund Apolinski, Klemens Degen
  • Patent number: 6360798
    Abstract: Router tables, generally used for woodworking, have fences used to guide workpieces during cutting. The router table has a table top which has a top work surface and a router bit hole through the table top. A plurality of support legs are provided below the table top. A safety shield is positioned above the router bit hole. The workpiece fence has left and right fences which operate independently of each other. The left and right fences slide on the top work surface in a front to rear direction and a side to side direction. A feather flap extends from the workpiece fence and holds the workpiece down against the table top during cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Wolfcraft GmbH
    Inventor: Edmund Apolinski
  • Patent number: 6360797
    Abstract: A motorized power tool and several support structures are defined. A basic embodiment includes a unibody base having base upper and base lower ends and sidewalls collectively forming an internal cavity. Atop the base upper end is disposed a table having a work support surface. A motor driven implement such as a saw blade or a sanding drum is supported so that it is adjustable and extends above the table. Wheels are disposed at the base lower end of one end of the base and an extendable handle at the other. The handle can be used to tilt the base so that all the weight is centered above the wheels and then to move the power tool. A fence is also slidably mounted on the table to adjustably position a workpiece relative to the saw blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: One World Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Brazell, M. Edward Lawing, Jeffrey M. Dils
  • Patent number: 6343631
    Abstract: A wood planing machine includes a base, two opposite side walls extending upright from the base, two pairs of supporting rods extending upright from the opposite sides of the base, a cutter carriage mounted movably on the supporting rods, a motor mounted on the cutter carriage, a rotatable shaft connected to and driven by the motor and having one end that extends through a vertically extending slot in one of the side walls, and an emery wheel mounted on the end of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventor: Pei-Lieh Chiang
  • Patent number: 6340039
    Abstract: An improvement in the structure of a worktable for a wood carving machine includes a positioning device provided with a sleeve having a U-shaped recess at the top for mounting a supporting arm of a clamping device, the supporting arm being provided with an eccentric roller close to an intermediate portion thereof and adapted for sliding on the upper edge of the positioning device, and the clamping device being replaceable with a holder which can be moved up and down along a rod and rotated with respect to a cross-shaped sleeve for holding a workpiece in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 6315014
    Abstract: A wood planing machine with a tool accommodating function includes a machine frame having an upper portion, and a tool box having a lower box body mounted securely on the upper portion of the machine frame. The lower box body confines a tool accommodating space adapted to receive tools therein, and has an open top side. The tool box further includes an upper cover body with a rear side edge hinged to the lower box body. The upper cover body is movable relative to the lower box body so as to selectively open and close the open top side of the lower box body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: P & F Brother Industrial Corporation
    Inventor: Chiu-Tsun Chang
  • Patent number: 6293321
    Abstract: A wood planing machine includes a base, a cutter carriage, a motor housing mounted on the cutter carriage and having a vent port, a motor disposed in the motor housing, a rotary cutter mounted on the cutter carriage, a shaft extending from the rotary cutter and driven by the motor, a blower mounted on the cutter carriage and having a fan driven by the shaft, a sawdust-guiding member mounted on the cutter carriage and having a box and a rear spout extending from the box to the rotary cutter to define a sawdust passageway, an air duct in fluid communication with the vent port of the motor housing and the box, a first conduit in fluid communication with the blower housing and the box, a second conduit in fluid communication with the blower housing, and a sawdust collector in fluid communication with the second conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Inventor: Pei-Lieh Chiang
  • Patent number: 6244149
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The cutting tool extends through a removable throat plate. An integral arbor wrench is provided which is accessible when the throat plate is removed. The wrench is designed to engage the arbor shaft to facilitate tool changing by preventing rotation of the arbor shaft. The wrench is also designed to not allow reassembling of the throat plate when the wrench is in engagement with the arbor shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin Brewer
  • Patent number: 6240987
    Abstract: A tool supporting device is provided having a main table surface which is supported on a collapsible frame of legs. The legs and the main table surface pivot into a substantially flat collapsed position. A pair of auxiliary table surfaces are pivotally mounted on respective ends of the main table surface. Each auxiliary table surface includes an auxiliary leg supporting a free end thereof. The auxiliary legs are pivotally mounted to be positioned alongside the respective auxiliary tables to lie flat in the collapsed position. The tool supporting device is thus arranged to support tools and work materials thereon at various relative heights and angles therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Clinton D. Birkeland
  • Patent number: 6237659
    Abstract: A work bench which includes a bench support structure (12) which incorporates a rotatable triangular bench support structure (55) which includes three surfaces to which are attached a first, second and third bench (90,92,94). On the bench surface can be permanently attached a variety of electrical power tools (150) such as a grinder (152) and a router (154). The rotatable work bench (10) can be designed to include an internal electrical power source (89) that is controlled by a master, electrical power switch (88). When the switch (88) is closed power is made available to each of the attached electrical power tools (150) thus, allowing each tool to be turned on by the tool switch. The rotatable work bench (10) can also be designed to have attached a drawer assembly (100), a shelf assembly (112) and a set of casters (124).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: David Francis
  • Patent number: 6206063
    Abstract: A multifunctional work box comprises a base and a face board pivoted to the top of the base. The base has a receiving compartment with an opening facing upward. The compartment is intended to keep hand tools. The face board is used to cover the compartment and to serve as a workpiece platform. The face board can be swiveled to enable its underside to face upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Hsin-Yun Lin
  • Patent number: 6203255
    Abstract: A router guide apparatus for use in forming rosette designs in a work piece includes a frame having a work surface with a wheel rotatably mounted upon the work surface. The wheel has a plurality of position stops. The rosette design can be formed in a synthetic material (eg. Corian®) and filled with a filler or glue or settable material of a different color to form an inlaid design. The frame includes an adjustable guide for holding and a tracking a router with a cutting blade. The frame includes stops for limiting movement of the router during use. The guide and stops are configured to enable the cutting blade to cut two petals of a rosette design in a single pass. Inserts (fence blocks and/or router filler blocks) can be added to vary the position tracked by the router. The wheel is affixable into multiple angular positions relative to the guide so that multiple cuts can be made at different angular orientations relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Southern Quality Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Dwayne J. Broussard