Patents by Inventor Todd Spillman

Todd 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).

  • Publication number: 20230132838
    Abstract: An automated inline rip saw system utilizing x-ray and optical scanning techniques to identify and detect flaws within a piece of wood. The present system may further utilize a precision skewing unit which may reduce or eliminate errors while allowing for precision rip cuts to be performed. Further, the present automated inline rip saw system may utilize multiple independently controlled saw blades to perform precision cuts. Finally, the present inline rip saw system may allow for more accurate detection of flaws or undesirable inclusions within the wood earlier in the wood production process, including the ability to scan for, identify, and remove sap wood from green lumber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben R. Schlabach, Edward M. Hershberger, Andrew C. Sampsel, Todd A. Spillman, Kirk E. Spillman
  • Publication number: 20230137310
    Abstract: An automated inline rip saw system utilizing x-ray and optical scanning techniques to identify and detect flaws within a piece of wood. The present system may further utilize a precision skewing unit which may reduce or eliminate errors while allowing for precision rip cuts to be performed. Further, the present automated inline rip saw system may utilize multiple independently controlled saw blades to perform precision cuts. Finally, the present inline rip saw system may allow for more accurate detection of flaws or undesirable inclusions within the wood earlier in the wood production process, including the ability to scan for, identify, and remove sap wood from green lumber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Timmer, Reuben R. Schlabach, Edward M. Hershberger, Andrew C. Sampsel, Corey M. Kandel, Marvin L. Raber, Raymond A. Miller, Rudy A. Miller, Todd A. Spillman, Kirk E. Spillman
  • Publication number: 20230136757
    Abstract: An automated inline rip saw system utilizing x-ray and optical scanning techniques to identify and detect flaws within a piece of wood. The present system may further utilize a precision skewing unit which may reduce or eliminate errors while allowing for precision rip cuts to be performed. Further, the present automated inline rip saw system may utilize multiple independently controlled saw blades to perform precision cuts. Finally, the present inline rip saw system may allow for more accurate detection of flaws or undesirable inclusions within the wood earlier in the wood production process, including the ability to scan for, identify, and remove sap wood from green lumber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Timmer, Reuben R. Schlabach, Raymond A. Miller, Rudy A. Miller, Todd A. Spillman, Kirk E. Spillman
  • Publication number: 20230136737
    Abstract: An automated inline rip saw system utilizing x-ray and optical scanning techniques to identify and detect flaws within a piece of wood. The present system may further utilize a precision skewing unit which may reduce or eliminate errors while allowing for precision rip cuts to be performed. Further, the present automated inline rip saw system may utilize multiple independently controlled saw blades to perform precision cuts. Finally, the present inline rip saw system may allow for more accurate detection of flaws or undesirable inclusions within the wood earlier in the wood production process, including the ability to scan for, identify, and remove sap wood from green lumber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Timmer, Reuben R. Schlabach, Edward M. Hershberger, Andrew C. Sampsel, Raymond A. Miller, Rudy A. Miller, Todd A. Spillman, Kirk E. Spillman
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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