Patents Assigned to Precision Automation, Inc.
-
Patent number: 10967445Abstract: A lubrication system for a saw may include a lubricator that is mechanically linked to a traveling arm of a saw, such as an up-cut saw. Movement of the saw blade through a first path may result automatically in movement of the lubricator through a second path transverse to the first path. This coupled movement may result in a relatively consistent distance between the lubricator and the periphery of the saw blade, especially as compared with a stationary lubricator.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Melissa L. Covel
-
Publication number: 20210046596Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for positioning and/or processing items, such as workpieces. The systems, methods, and apparatus may include or use a linear positioner forming a track. In some embodiments, the linear positioner may include a carriage configured to be driven along the track to a desired position, in response to a signal(s), such as a radiofrequency signal(s), received from a computer, which may be a general-purpose, handheld computer, such as a phone or tablet. In some embodiments, the linear positioner may comprise a shuttle including a motor and a carriage, and may be configured to drive itself as a unit along the track. In some embodiments, the track may include a rack having a linear array of teeth formed by two or more frame sections, such as table sections, coupled end to end, with each support section providing a segment of the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Nathan Bryant
-
Publication number: 20200101542Abstract: A lubrication system for a saw may include a lubricator that is mechanically linked to a traveling arm of a saw, such as an up-cut saw. Movement of the saw blade through a first path may result automatically in movement of the lubricator through a second path transverse to the first path. This coupled movement may result in a relatively consistent distance between the lubricator and the periphery of the saw blade, especially as compared with a stationary lubricator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Melissa L. Covel
-
Patent number: 10427228Abstract: A lubrication system for a saw may include a lubricator that is mechanically linked to a traveling arm of a saw, such as an up-cut saw. Movement of the saw blade through a first path may result automatically in movement of the lubricator through a second path transverse to the first path. This coupled movement may result in a relatively consistent distance between the lubricator and the periphery of the saw blade, especially as compared with a stationary lubricator.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Melissa L. Covel
-
Patent number: 9943975Abstract: Saw system, including methods and apparatus, for cutting pieces of stock to be installed end-to-end to form miter joints. In some embodiments, the saw system may include a computer that determines an appropriate saw pivot angle for cutting a proximal end of a second piece of stock, based on a corner angle entered for cutting a distal end of a first piece of stock. In some embodiments, the saw system may compensate for an offset pivot axis of a saw device based on entered lengths of cut first and second pieces generated respectively with the saw device pivoted to the left and to the right.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Brennan J. McClure, Minh Dat Ba Tran
-
Publication number: 20170087650Abstract: A lubrication system for a saw may include a lubricator that is mechanically linked to a traveling arm of a saw, such as an up-cut saw. Movement of the saw blade through a first path may result automatically in movement of the lubricator through a second path transverse to the first path. This coupled movement may result in a relatively consistent distance between the lubricator and the periphery of the saw blade, especially as compared with a stationary lubricator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Melissa L. Covel
-
Publication number: 20130205564Abstract: Saw system, including methods and apparatus, for cutting pieces of stock to be installed end-to-end to form miter joints. In some embodiments, the saw system may include a computer that determines an appropriate saw pivot angle for cutting a proximal end of a second piece of stock, based on a corner angle entered for cutting a distal end of a first piece of stock. In some embodiments, the saw system may compensate for an offset pivot axis of a saw device based on entered lengths of cut first and second pieces generated respectively with the saw device pivoted to the left and to the right.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: PRECISION AUTOMATION, INC.Inventor: Precision Automation, Inc.
-
Publication number: 20130211576Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: PRECISION AUTOMATION, INC.Inventor: Precision Automation, Inc.
-
Publication number: 20130036890Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: PRECISION AUTOMATION, INC.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, David A. Morgan, Robert P. Hodges, Simon A. Soot, Jody S. Carpenter, John S. Gorny
-
Patent number: 8117732Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart Aldrich, David A. Morgan, David Lee
-
Publication number: 20110175273Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, David A. Morgan, Robert P. Hodges, Simon A. Soot, Jody S. Carpenter, John S. Gorny
-
Publication number: 20110178625Abstract: A system for processing material includes a computer connected to a saw. A pusher is used to convey material along a processing path. The computer is programmed to control optimal processing of material to satisfy a cut list.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Philip P. Sawyer, David A. Morgan, David Lee
-
Patent number: 7966714Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart Aldrich, David A. Morgan, David Lee
-
Patent number: 7835808Abstract: A system, including apparatus and method, for processing material includes a computer connected to a saw. A pusher is used to convey material along a processing path. The computer is programmed to control optimal processing of material to satisfy a cut list. The system for processing material may further include a printer configured to print labels for application to work pieces processed by the system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Philip P. Sawyer, David A. Morgan, David Lee
-
Patent number: 7792602Abstract: A material processing system includes an apparatus having a processing path. A saw station is located along the processing path. A positioner is configured to push a trailing end of a work piece along the processing path toward the saw station. A computer is connected to the apparatus, and programmed to provide a digital interface allowing an operator to control operation of the apparatus through the interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventor: Spencer B. Dick
-
Publication number: 20090299519Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: PRECISION AUTOMATION, INC.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, David A. Morgan, Robert P. Hodges, Simon A. Soot, Jody S. Carpenter, John S. Gorny
-
Publication number: 20090103977Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart Aldrich, David A. Morgan, David Lee
-
Publication number: 20090105870Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart Aldrich, David A. Morgan, David Lee
-
Publication number: 20090105871Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart Aldrich, David A. Morgan, David Lee
-
Publication number: 20090105872Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart Aldrich, David A. Morgan, David Lee