Patents by Inventor Kirk Spillman

Kirk Spillman 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).

  • Method for optimized wood production in a chop saw
    Patent number: 11485038
    Abstract: An automated crosscut saw system utilizing a wood scanning unit to optimize the cuts in a particular piece of wood to remove defects or flaws and a method of use therefor is provided. The automated saw system has the ability to scan and cut a piece of wood simultaneously or in rapid succession without the need for scanning the entire length of the wood prior to cutting. Further, the automated saw system may eliminate the need for a secondary feeder and secondary queue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman
  • Apparatus for optimized wood production in a chop saw
    Patent number: 11213970
    Abstract: An automated crosscut saw system utilizing a wood scanning unit to optimize the cuts in a particular piece of wood to remove defects or flaws and a method of use therefor is provided. The automated saw system has the ability to scan and cut a piece of wood simultaneously or in rapid succession without the need for scanning the entire length of the wood prior to cutting. Further, the automated saw system may eliminate the need for a secondary feeder and secondary queue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman
  • APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZED WOOD PRODUCTION IN A CHOP SAW
    Publication number: 20200324352
    Abstract: An automated crosscut saw system utilizing a wood scanning unit to optimize the cuts in a particular piece of wood to remove defects or flaws and a method of use therefor is provided. The automated saw system has the ability to scan and cut a piece of wood simultaneously or in rapid succession without the need for scanning the entire length of the wood prior to cutting. Further, the automated saw system may eliminate the need for a secondary feeder and secondary queue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman
  • METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED WOOD PRODUCTION IN A CHOP SAW
    Publication number: 20200307014
    Abstract: An automated crosscut saw system utilizing a wood scanning unit to optimize the cuts in a particular piece of wood to remove defects or flaws and a method of use therefor is provided. The automated saw system has the ability to scan and cut a piece of wood simultaneously or in rapid succession without the need for scanning the entire length of the wood prior to cutting. Further, the automated saw system may eliminate the need for a secondary feeder and secondary queue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman