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).
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Publication number: 20240300752Abstract: An assembly and method thereof creates a stack of objects. The assembly has a diverted to move objects having a desired size from a first conveyor to a second conveyor. The diverted utilizes diversion plates. The second conveyor transfers the objects to an accumulator. The objects that are accumulate are squared and then moved to a raised position. A lift assembly then lifts the accumulated objects that were square and translates the objects to a queuing assembly. The process repeats to construct a stack of objects with multiple layers of objects. The created stack of objects may then be transferred to a subsequent destination for further use or processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: 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 Spillman, Kirk Spillman
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Publication number: 20230136737Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20230132838Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Reuben R. Schlabach, Edward M. Hershberger, Andrew C. Sampsel, Todd A. Spillman, Kirk E. Spillman
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Publication number: 20230136757Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Andrew D. Timmer, Reuben R. Schlabach, Raymond A. Miller, Rudy A. Miller, Todd A. Spillman, Kirk E. Spillman
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Publication number: 20230137310Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 11485038Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman
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Patent number: 11213970Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman
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Publication number: 20200324352Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman
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Publication number: 20200307014Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Spillman, Todd Spillman