Patents by Inventor James E. Canfield

James E. Canfield 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).

  • Patent number: 6491071
    Abstract: Out-feed support apparatus for use with frame-mounted work-piece cutting equipment having a height-adjustable work-piece support is described. The apparatus comprises a frame-mounted pulley, an elongate generally planar work-piece out-feed support mechanism extending distally from the support. The proximal end of the support mechanism is attached to the support. Additionally, the apparatus has an articulating mechanism extending between the floor and the support mechanism. The articulating mechanism is articulable to extend the effective height of the articulating mechanism by pivotal movement between the upper and lower arms thereof. The articulating mechanism further includes a first pivotal mount for attachment to the first mounting bracket and a second pivotal mount for pivotally connecting the upper and lower arms. The apparatus also has a cable having a proximal end fixedly attached to and extending from the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: James E. Canfield