Patents Examined by Laura M. Lee
  • Elastic band dispenser
    Patent number: 11021339
    Abstract: A dispenser is configured for use with a chain of rupturably connected elastic bands, each of the bands having an aperture. The dispenser includes a fixed convex surface and a stop element. The chain of bands is configured to be drawn over the fixed convex surface in a direction from a first side to a second side of the surface. The stop element is positioned proximate the second side of the surface and is configured for insertion into the aperture of one of the elastic bands. In another aspect, an assembly is configured for use with a chain of rupturably connected elastic bands. The chain is provided on a spool, and each of the bands has an aperture therethrough. The assembly includes a dispenser and a shaft configured to support the spool. A method is described for dispensing elastic bands from a chain of rupturably connected elastic bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: BEDFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell
  • Method and apparatus for removing foreign objects from food pieces
    Patent number: 11014257
    Abstract: A method of removing a foreign object from a food piece detects the location of a foreign object in a food piece (10); conveys the food piece to a cutting tool (42); and operates the cutting tool to cut around the detected location of the foreign object and subsequently to engage and eject the foreign object from the food piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: ISHIDA EUROPE LIMITED
    Inventors: Adrian Sunter, Robert Bennett
  • Sawing machine and method for controlling a sawing machine
    Patent number: 11007587
    Abstract: A method for controlling a sawing machine with a sawing tool, which is driven by an electrical sawing tool drive with a first frequency converter, and with a sawing feed device for moving the driven sawing tool at a feed rate in relation to a workpiece to be sawn, and also to such a sawing machine. The feed rate is changed over from an idling feed rate to a working feed rate when the sawing tool engages in the workpiece. A value of a physical variable which corresponds to the torque transferred from the sawing tool drive to the sawing tool or from which a change in this torque can be calculated is determined here at the first frequency converter. The changeover from the idling feed rate to the working feed rate takes place in dependence on the value of this physical variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: KEURO Besitz GmbH & Co. EDV-Dienstleistimgs KG
    Inventors: Markus Oberle, Andre Sabel
  • Shaving head
    Patent number: 11000961
    Abstract: A shaving head for a shaver has a side-cap retainer secured to sides of the shaving head. Each of the retainers has a plurality of legs operable to abut various portions of the shaving head, thereby securing components of the shaving head thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: BIC-VIOLEX SA
    Inventor: Christoforos-Athanassios Brellis
  • Device for perforating an acoustic annular panel for a turbine engine
    Patent number: 11000964
    Abstract: Device for perforating an acoustic annular panel for a turbine engine, wherein it includes a perforation needle support ring, the ring having an axis A of revolution and being intended to be inserted substantially coaxially inside the panel, the ring being sectored and including ring sectors regularly distributed around the axis and each one radially mobile opposite the axis from a radially inner rest position up to a perforation position of the radially outer panel, and at least one rotating actuator of rotation axis A and mechanically connected to the ring sectors such that a rotation of the actuator leads to a radial movement of the ring sectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES
    Inventors: Norman Bruno Andre Jodet, Laurent Louis Robert Baudoin, Jeremy Paul Gonzalez
  • System and method for cutting to length long rolled products coming from different strands of a rolling mill
    Patent number: 10994348
    Abstract: A system for cutting to length at least two strands of long rolled products (3, 5) preferably coming from a hot rolling mill. The system includes shears comprising at least two rotatable drums (4,6), each drum having a cutter (8,8?,10,10?) arranged to cut simultaneously at least two strands of long rolled products into finished segments. The system further includes at least two movable guides (12,14), each including at least two channels, each guide arranged to receive and guide at least one strand (3,5) of long product. The guides are movable between a position wherein, in operation, the strands of long product are located in positions either outside of the trajectory of the cutters in a position wherein the strands cannot be cut or wherein the strands are located on the trajectories of the cutters and can be cut by the cutters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventors: Roberto Albè, Roberto Bianchi, Ezio Colombo
  • Method for forming a crack in the edge region of a donor substrate, using an inclined laser beam
    Patent number: 10994442
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating solid-body slices (1) from a donor substrate (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Siltectra GmbH
    Inventors: Marko Swoboda, Christian Beyer, Franz Schilling, Jan Richter
  • Razor cartridge guards
    Patent number: 10967531
    Abstract: Razor cartridges are disclosed that include an elastomeric guard having a plurality of curved fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: SHAVELOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Griffin, Craig A. Provost, William E. Tucker, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Combined wafer production method with a receiving layer having holes
    Patent number: 10960574
    Abstract: A method for producing solid layers includes: providing a solid for separating at least one solid layer; fixing an accommodating layer for holding the solid layer on the solid, wherein the accommodating layer has a multiplicity of holes for conducting a liquid, wherein the accommodating layer is fixed on the solid by means of a connecting layer; and thermal loading of the accommodating layer for mechanical generation of stresses in the solid. A crack in the solid propagates along a detachment plane due to the stresses. The solid layer is separated from the solid by means of the crack. The accommodating layer includes at least one polymer material, and the polymer material undergoes a glass transition at a temperature lower than 0° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Siltectra GmbH
    Inventors: Jan Richter, Christian Beyer, Anas Ajaj
  • Power tool attachment saw
    Patent number: 10960568
    Abstract: A power tool attachment saw according to the invention is provide and includes a body plate, a connector section and a plurality of cutting walls. The body plate is a planar body and the connector section positioned on one side of the planar body and adapted for attachment to an oscillating power tool. The plurality of cutting walls are positioned orthogonal to and extend from exterior edges of the planar body to form a material receiving space. The plurality of cutting walls provide a uniform cutting edge about the material receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: D2 Management, LLC
    Inventors: Keith J. Delaney, Paul Falcone
  • Cutting tooth system for a disk-saw felling head
    Patent number: 10940550
    Abstract: A cutting tooth system for a disk of a disk-saw felling head. The disk defines a receiving portion and an axis of rotation. The cutting tooth system comprises at least one cutting tooth. The cutting tooth comprises a first portion defining a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first portion is configured to be received in the receiving portion for rotation with the disk. A second portion defines a chip removal path and a cutting edge adjacent the chip removal path. A first retaining device is configured to couple to the disk to secure the first protrusion in the receiving portion. A second retaining device is configured to couple to the disk to secure the second protrusion in the receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventor: Mark E Breutzman
  • Unit for applying tabs to a chassis web
    Patent number: 10934123
    Abstract: A unit for applying first and second tabs, obtained from first and second webs, to a chassis web includes an applicator drum rotatable about an axis and including a main body. A plurality of carriers is movable between a lowered position close to the axis and a raised position away from the axis, each including a suction portion. A first carrier first suction and non-suction portions aligned along the axis. A second carrier includes second suction and non-suction portions aligned along the axis. The first suction portions alternate with the second non-suction portions and the first non-suction portions alternate with the second suction portions. A first system holds the first web on the applicator drum upstream of a cutting device. A second system holds the second web on the drum upstream of the cutting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: GDM S.P.A.
    Inventors: Matteo Piantoni, Valerio Soli, Marco Rosani, Federico Tordini
  • Cutter and kit
    Patent number: 10919098
    Abstract: A cutter and a kit. The cutter, such as a close quarters cutter, is operable to cut a work piece extending along an axis and includes a cutting wheel, a roller, and a housing assembly supporting the cutting wheel and the roller for movement about the axis in a cutting direction to cut the work piece. The housing assembly has a generally cylindrical outer surface engageable by a user to pivot the cutter about the axis. A grip portion is provided on the outer surface and includes a plurality of grip members. Each grip member includes, relative to the cutting direction, a trailing surface and a leading surface extending from the outer surface. The leading surface may be angled toward the cutting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Derek Rose
  • Self-retaining inverted grip knife
    Patent number: 10913168
    Abstract: A special purpose-designed combat knife to provide for passive retention of the knife without having the gripping hand fully closed. The essence of the disclosure is a handle which allows for passive retention in the user's hand. The knife uses a finger slot shape which allows retention of the handle without closing the user's hand around the handle of the knife. The user of the knife can also operate a handgun or other instrument in the same hand with the palm of the user relaxed about the handle without dropping the knife. A preferred embodiment includes a blade which protrudes from the lower end of the knife handle. An alternate embodiment includes a folding blade and locking design in which the knife blade protrudes from the top end of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Alfred W. Salvitti
  • Method and machine for cutting logs of wound web material
    Patent number: 10899034
    Abstract: The cutting machine for cutting logs of web material, includes a cutting head arranged along the feeding path of the logs. The cutting head includes a coupling for a disc-shaped cutting blade and is designed to impart the disc-shaped cutting blade a rotary motion around the axis thereof and a cyclic movement to cut the logs into single rolls, and to allow the logs to move forward along the feeding path. The machine also includes a store unit for disc-shaped cutting blades associated with the cutting head. A handling member is provided to remove a worn disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head and replace the worn disc-shaped cutting blade with a new disc-shaped cutting blade taken from the store unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Graziano Mazzaccherini, Franco Montagnani
  • Roll-dispensed stock container
    Patent number: 10894688
    Abstract: A roll-dispensed stock container is provided with fixation strips attached to the body of the container and a cutter assembly attached to a lid of the container. Roll-dispensed stock is secured by the fixation strips when the lid of the container is in a closed configuration and the cutter assembly is configured to separate a sheet of the roll-dispensed stock of a desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Paul Vegliante
  • Miter saw
    Patent number: 10882123
    Abstract: A miter saw includes a base assembly and a saw unit pivotably coupled to the base assembly. The saw unit includes a saw arm, a brushless motor supported by the saw arm, and power electronics positioned outside the motor for supplying power to the motor. The power electronics are coupled to a structural component of the miter saw to utilize the entire mass of the structural component as a heat sink to dissipate heat generated by the power electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Mike Brewster, Taylor Crabb, Josh Adams, Steven Cunningham, David Rose, Daryl S. Richards, Jeffrey S. Holly, John W. Thiele
  • Table saws with safety systems and systems to mount and index attachments
    Patent number: 10882207
    Abstract: Table saws and table saws designed to implement safety systems that detect contact between a person and a dangerous portion of the saw are disclosed. Table saw components, mounting systems for table saws, and table saw attachments are also disclosed. One embodiment may include a first clamp surface, a second clamp surface spaced apart from the first clamp surface so that a base portion of a riving knife or splitter can be placed between the clamp surfaces with the opposing sides of the base portion generally parallel to the first and second clamp surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: SawStop Holding LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, J. David Fulmer, David A. Fanning
  • Label picking arrangement and method for picking labels
    Patent number: 10865007
    Abstract: A label picking apparatus includes an anvil having a cavity and a picking element. A support surface surrounding the cavity and a picking surface of the picking element are respectively connectable to an under pressure source for respectively holding a web of material to the support surface and pre-cut label to the picking surface, the pre-cut label attached with the web of material with micro material bridges. The picking surface moveable into the cavity to release the label from the web. The picking surface has an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is formed from ends of protrusions that each extend from the inner surface, the protrusions of the picking surface made from high-friction material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ROLLQUETT PATENT AB
    Inventor: Leif Hall
  • Safety cutter with blade change/storage mechanism
    Patent number: 10857685
    Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing and a blade holder coupled to the housing, wherein the housing includes a distal portion (e.g., a blade storage compartment) that is both slidably and pivotally coupled to portions of the housing and configured to serve as a cover for the blade holder. The cutter apparatus can also include a cover release device configured to facilitate repositioning the cover between a locked position at which the cover is secured to the housing and a released position at which at least a portion of the cover is free to pivotally reposition away from the housing providing access to the blade holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: PACIFIC HANDY CUTTER, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Garavaglia, Brandon L. Spoelstra, Markus E. Gropl, Mark Marinovich