Patents by Inventor D. Tate Fanning

D. Tate Fanning 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).

  • Blade elevation mechanisms and anti-backdrive mechanisms for table saws
    Patent number: 10537949
    Abstract: Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: SawStop Holding LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, James F. W. Wright, J. David Fulmer, Jeffrey D. Weston, Steven D. McDaniel, D. Tate Fanning, Paul H. Stasiewicz
  • BLADE ELEVATION MECHANISMS AND ANTI-BACKDRIVE MECHANISMS FOR TABLE SAWS
    Publication number: 20180304384
    Abstract: Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: SawStop Holding LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, James F. W. Wright, J. David Fulmer, Jeffrey D. Weston, Steven D. McDaniel, D. Tate Fanning, Paul H. Stasiewicz
  • Blade elevation mechanisms and anti-backdrive mechanisms for table saws
    Patent number: 9908189
    Abstract: Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: SawStop Holding LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, James F. W. Wright, J. David Fulmer, Jeffrey D. Weston, Steven D. McDaniel, D. Tate Fanning, Paul H. Stasiewicz
  • BLADE ELEVATION MECHANISMS AND ANTI-BACKDRIVE MECHANISMS FOR TABLE SAWS
    Publication number: 20170136561
    Abstract: Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: SD3, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, James F.W. Wright, J. David Fulmer, Jeffrey D. Weston, Steven D. McDaniel, D. Tate Fanning, Paul H. Stasiewicz
  • Blade elevation mechanisms and anti-backdrive mechanisms for table saws
    Patent number: 9555491
    Abstract: Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: SD3, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, James F. W. Wright, J. David Fulmer, Jeffrey D. Weston, Steven D. McDaniel, D. Tate Fanning, Paul H. Stasiewicz
  • BLADE ELEVATION MECHANISMS AND ANTI-BACKDRIVE MECHANISMS FOR TABLE SAWS
    Publication number: 20160271710
    Abstract: Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, James F.W. Wright, J. David Fulmer, Jeffrey D. Weston, Steven D. McDaniel, D. Tate Fanning, Paul H. Stasiewicz
  • BLADE ELEVATION MECHANISMS AND ANTI-BACKDRIVE MECHANISMS FOR TABLE SAWS
    Publication number: 20150020669
    Abstract: Elevation mechanisms for table saws and anti-backdrive mechanisms for use in elevation mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The anti-backdrive mechanisms typically include three sub-assemblies: an input assembly, an output assembly, and a fixed assembly. The anti-backdrive mechanisms prevent a torque related to the output assembly from changing the blade elevation. For example, the weight of the blade and the structure supporting the blade is prevented from backdriving the elevation mechanism and allowing the blade to drop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, James F.W. Wright, J. David Fulmer, Jeffrey D. Weston, Steven D. McDaniel, D. Tate Fanning, Paul H. Stasiewicz