Patents by Inventor André LaPointe

André LaPointe has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • HELICAL CUTTING TOOL
    Publication number: 20210101307
    Abstract: A cylindrical cutting head for a wood workpiece, comprising an even number of main grooves disposed on helices running on a length of a surface thereof, wherein each main groove comprises cutting inserts; each cutting insert comprising a knife removably locked in position in relation to the main groove by a clamp. A cutting insert for a cylindrical cutting head for a wood workpiece, comprising a knife and a clamp, wherein the knife is removably positioned and locked in position in relation to the cylindrical cutting head by a clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: André LAPOINTE
  • Presser roll for surface planner
    Patent number: 6447386
    Abstract: A presser roll for surface planers is described herein. The presser roll comprises a longitudinal shaft, a radially deformable generally cylindrical sleeve mounted on said longitudinal shaft for rotation in unison therewith and a biasing assembly mounted between the shaft and the sleeve for outwardly biasing the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: OSI Machinerie Inc.
    Inventor: André LaPointe