Including A Motor Patents (Class 30/277.4)
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Publication number: 20080178473Abstract: A clamshell package includes an edge on each shell of the package that, when sealed, forms an edge structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The edge structure may be gripped by an opener in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention configured to grip the edge structure and cut the shells apart with a cutting blade. The opener may be a hinged device that closes on the package and engages a motorized or manually operated driving wheel and a cutting blade to allow the separation of one portion of the package from the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Calvin Y. Liu
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Publication number: 20080141542Abstract: An electric mowing machine includes a stem, a power supply disposed on the stem, a motor base that is installed to the stem receiving a motor which electrically communicates with the power supply and includes a shaft disposed through the motor. A cutter installed on the shaft of the motor rotatably, and a motor secure device mounted between the cutter and the shaft of the motor and adapted for prevent the shaft of the motor from bearing external force.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Te-Hua Hung
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Publication number: 20080134857Abstract: A cutting head including a carriage has a cutting blade assembly fixed relative to the carriage for movement between an upper position and a lower position. The cutting blade assembly includes a cutting blade for cutting a sheet material. In one embodiment, the cutting blade assembly is pivotally fixed to the carriage. In another embodiment, a first motor is operatively connected to the cutting blade assembly to move the cutting blade assembly between the upper position and the lower position and a second motor is operatively connected to the cutting blade to move the cutting blade between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: William A. Roach
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Publication number: 20080134521Abstract: A trimming machine according to the present invention has a pair of blades each of which has a plurality of cutting edges along a longitudinal direction of the blades and which are reciprocated along the longitudinal direction relative to each other by a rotary power unit. The trimming machine further has a substantially cylindrical eccentric cam eccentrically rotated by the rotary power unit, and a connecting rod having an annular larger end part slidably fitted around the eccentric cam, a smaller end part pivotally attached to one of the blades, and a connecting rod axis passing through a central axis of the smaller end part and a central axis of the larger end part. The larger end part has a bearing portion for bearing load from the blade, and the bearing portion is located on the connecting rod axis when the connecting rod axis is aligned with the longitudinal direction, and is deformable along the connecting rod axis when the bearing portion is subjected to a load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: KIORITZ CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuya HANADA, Naoyuki KIRIHARA, Kazuteru FUKUDA
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Patent number: 7313868Abstract: In a cutoff tool, a hood is arranged to overlap a distal end portion of a cutting blade, and a distal end portion of the hook is arranged to protrude from a toothed portion of the cutting blade. When the cutting blade retracts farthest in a uniaxial direction, the distal end portion of the cutting blade is arranged to overlap the hook in a plan view, wherein a space for holding an object to be cut is formed between the toothed portion of the cutting blade and the distal end of portion of the hook. When the cutting blade advances farthest in a uniaxial direction, the distal end portion of the cutting blade is arranged not to protrude from the hook to the outside.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Suzuki Motor CorporationInventor: Norifumi Izumo
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Patent number: 7207116Abstract: A main spindle of an air saw is reciprocated by sliding a piston in a cylinder chamber with the pressure of air supplied to the cylinder chamber via an air supply path so as to alternately apply the air pressure to pressure-receiving surfaces of a back plate and a front plate, wherein a rear air-cushion chamber is formed in a portion for fixing a return spring for urging the back plate toward the center of a cylinder while a front air-cushion chamber is formed in a portion for fixing a return spring for urging the front plate toward the center of the cylinder, so that the front and rear balance is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Kuken Co., Ltd.Inventor: Akinori Nakamura
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Patent number: 7174639Abstract: A vegetation cutting machine has a tubular operation rod, a motor mounted to an end of the operation rod, a drive shaft extending through the operation rod and driven by the motor, a cutting tool provided at a distal end of the operation rod to undergo rotation with the drive shaft, a handle mounted on the operation rod, and a pair of handgrips provided on distal ends of the handle. Each of a pair of fastener members traverses the handle and a respective one of the handgrips for fixedly mounting the respective handgrip to the handle at a point located substantially at a center of gravity of a sum of a mass of the respective handgrip and a mass of a portion of the handle extending between the fixing point and a respective one of the distal ends of the handle, such that the fastener members of the respective handgrips are located at positions of the handle at which vibrations transmitted to the handle from the motor through the operation rod are minimized.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Makoto Warashina, Hiroaki Uchitani, Hideshi Sasaki
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Patent number: 7121007Abstract: The cutting assembly functions to sever the urethane bed bonding a windshield to a vehicle. The assembly comprises a reciprocating air gun connected with a cutting blade by a shaft. The blade has a straight front cutting edge about 4 inches in width. The blade is reciprocated in and out of the bed to sever it.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Crystal Glass Canada Ltd.Inventor: Alfred John Ogston
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Patent number: 6880248Abstract: An implement having a drive motor and a tool is provided. A drive shaft is mounted in a guide tube and interconnects the drive motor and tool for rotatingly driving the tool. The drive shaft includes a main member in the form of a hollow shaft having ends on which are disposed respective extensions that form a coupling connection for a positive engagement with coupling components of the drive motor and of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co.Inventors: Wolfgang Weissert, Hans Peter Stehle
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Patent number: 6871405Abstract: An extension is attachable to the driving shaft of a reciprocating blade tool such as a saber saw. The extension is attached to the drive shaft and the blade is attached to the end of the extension. The extension places the blade at a position spaced laterally and longitudinally from the nominal point of attachment of the blade to the driving shaft, the lateral spacing placing the new blade position approximately at the lateral outside edge of the tool housing, thereby permitting flush cuts. The extension can be formed of an integral strip or sheet having a proximal leg, an intermediate section and a distal leg, joined at equal and opposite obtuse angles. The angles are reinforced by two or more webs bent from the plane of the legs and attached, for example by welding, to the intermediate section.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Inventors: George S. Reale, Paul F. Wolf
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Patent number: 6865813Abstract: A tool is disclosed having a holder provided with a mounting opening for mounting on a drive shaft, which may be driven in oscillating fashion, and having further a fixture for mounting a working element. The working element comprises at least two holding sections, spaced one from the other in tangential direction to the mounting opening, and wherein a mounting plate is provided which is engaged by releasable securing elements that coact with the holding sections for clamping the working element against the holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: C. & E. Fein GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Roland Pollak
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Patent number: 6862968Abstract: The cutting assembly functions to sever the urethane bed bonding a windshield to a vehicle. The assembly comprises a reciprocating air gun connected with a cutting blade by a shaft. The blade has a straight front cutting edge about 4 inches in width. The blade is reciprocated in and out of the bed to sever it.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Crystal Glass Canada Ltd.Inventor: Alfred John Ogston
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Publication number: 20040237316Abstract: A bi-directional rotation pneumatic cutting machine includes an operation section which has an actuator to drive an output shaft to rotate in two directions and a fastening mechanism coupled on the output shaft. The fastening mechanism includes a coupling head which has first reverse threads formed in the interior for fastening to the output shaft, an anchor member engaged with the coupling head with second reverse threads formed thereon, and a fastener which has first positive threads formed thereon to run through the anchor member and engage with second positive threads formed on the output shaft. The positive threads and the reverse threads are engageable with each other to allow the pneumatic cutting machine to rotate in a positive direction or a reverse direction according to different requirements without loosening and direct sparks, cutting debris or dusts generated in cutting processes in a desired direction without polluting environment or hurting people and working pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Lung-Hui Chen
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Patent number: 6823591Abstract: A bush cutting machine has a relay member mounted to undergo movement by actuation of a throttle lever to adjust the opening degree of a throttle valve and to release a brake unit from a braking condition. A first wire has first and second ends each connected to a respective one of the throttle lever and a first portion of the relay member so that pivotal movement of the throttle lever pulls the second end of the first wire in a pulling direction from a standby condition to an operative condition. A first end of each of second and third wires is connected to a respective one of the throttle valve and the brake unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takao Kobayashi, Atsushi Kojima, Kenjiro Hiratsuna, Akito Kono
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Patent number: 6820338Abstract: An electrical gardening tool includes a working piece having a main body, and a seat body with a base seat. The main body includes a coupling strip with actuating and hook ends and a projection that is disposed within the main body, and a side wall with a slot. The base seat has a coupling end surface that is formed with a fixed bar to engage the hook end so as to fix the seat body to the working piece. The actuating end of the coupling strip is rotatable forcibly relative to the main body to turn the projection out of the main body through the slot so as to remove the hook end from the bar, thereby permitting removal of the seat body from the working piece.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Macauto Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Paul Lin
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Patent number: 6802127Abstract: A cutting knife for a cutting tool for cutting through adhesive beads on glass panes of vehicles comprises an attachment part and a cutting part. The attachment part, on a first end thereof, is provided with a receiving opening for attachment to an oscillating drive and taperes toward a second end. The cutting part extends at an angle with respect to a plane in which the flat attachment part extends. The cutting part has two lateral edges that join each other at the outer end of the cutting part, at least one of the lateral edges of the cutting part being shaped as a corrugated or serrated cutting edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: C & E Fein GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Walter Thomaschewski
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Patent number: 6785970Abstract: An electric cutting utensil adapted to receive a variety of shaped attachments for cutting any of a variety of foods into fanciful shapes is disclosed. The cutting utensil includes a housing having an ergonomically designed external shape adapted to comfortably fit in a user's hand. The housing contains an electric motor having an output shaft connected to an attachment-receiving tip by an oscillation-generating coupling. The attachment-receiving tip includes a chuck lock assembly for receiving a plurality of variously sized and shaped interchangeable cutting heads. Each cutting head includes a projecting knife-like edge formed into a fanciful shape, such as a heart or a star, or any other suitable shape. The electric motor may be powered by one or more batteries contained within the housing, or by direct connection to an electrical outlet using a power cord. A base is provided for storage of the device and attachments.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventor: Elizabeth Zerlin
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Patent number: 6773375Abstract: A portable trimmer capable of applying to a throttle valve a different operation from that according to a throttle operation lever. The portable trimmer includes a brake device for braking the movement of a cutting blade that is released in conjunction with a throttle operation. The portable trimmer includes a throttle wire having a first throttle wire extending between a throttle operation lever and a swingable member, and a second wire portion extending between a swingable member and a throttle to provide a first operation transmission path for transmitting the movement of the throttle operation lever to the throttle valve. The portable trimmer further includes an additional operation lever for performing a different operation from said throttle operation, and a pulley pivotally attached to the swingable member.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Kioritz CorporationInventor: Akira Nagashima
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Publication number: 20040143970Abstract: A variable-speed coring tool kit for coring vegetables and fruits is provided which includes a decorative stand for charging and removably storing a decorative handle of a coring tool until needed for use. The tool handle and stand together form a decorative display. The tool handle is hollow and has an exterior surface constructed to resemble an oblong vegetable. The handle houses an implement locking mechanism, a three-speed D.C. motor and a rechargeable battery for powering the motor. The stand includes a compartment for receiving a battery charger and a retractable reel of electric cord. Cavities are formed in the stand for receiving the coring tool handle and various coring implements to be used with the coring tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Zuhoor R. Sakhleh, Irene Sakhleh
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Patent number: 6739059Abstract: A cutting tool with a linear oscillating drive has a handle body (1) and a knife (3, 4) which is guided therein and is displaceable in an oscillating manner in the longitudinal direction, the knife (3, 4), by means of a knife holder (4), being detachably connected via a clamping member to a transmission element, arranged in the handle body (1), of the linear oscillating drive. Since the knife holder (4) is cohesively connected, in particular sealed, together with a knife shaft (31), the cutting tool complies with the hygiene regulations for use in the foodstuffs sector.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Biax-Maschinen GmbHInventors: Heinrich Bollinger, Max Keller
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Publication number: 20040088869Abstract: The present specification discloses a cutting blade (10) for use with a tool (36) for reciprocating same intended for cutting sealing strips securing glass panels into a surrounding frame structure such as vehicle wind screens, the cutting blade (10) having a cutting region (11) with a cutting edge (37), the cutting region having one flat face (16) and an opposed face (14) that is curved in a convex shape with the thicker region of the blade being adjacent to and extending along a mid region thereof, the cutting edge (37) being formed along at least one side edge (26) of the cutting region (11) and around a free tip portion (22) of the cutting region (11), the cutting edge (37) being located, when viewed in the plane of the cutting region (11) of the blade (10), between the flat face (16) and the mid region of the second surface (14), the at least one side edge (26) having serrations (26) along at least a portion of the cutting edge (37).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: Trevor Stanley Lock
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Patent number: 6678959Abstract: A grout removal tool includes an adapter having a replaceable cutting blade mounted thereon. The adapter is configured to be installed within a common reciprocating saw. The adapter has a proximal attachment end for attachment to the saw, an elongated proximal leg extending from the proximal attachment end, and an elongated distal leg extending from the proximal leg at an angle to terminate in a distal end whereupon the cutting blade is attached. When the proximal attachment end of the adapter is installed within the reciprocating saw, the cutting blade reciprocates in a parallel plane beneath the plane in which the proximal leg reciprocates. When the cutting blade is reciprocated across a grouted work surface, it results in a high rate of grout removal with low dust dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Midwest Trade Tool, Inc.Inventors: William Phillip, Lonnie E. Middleton
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Publication number: 20040003504Abstract: An extension is attachable to the driving shaft of a reciprocating blade tool such as a saber saw. The extension is attached to the drive shaft and the blade is attached to the end of the extension. The extension places the blade at a position spaced laterally and longitudinally from the nominal point of attachment of the blade to the driving shaft, the lateral spacing placing the new blade position approximately at the lateral outside edge of the tool housing, thereby permitting flush cuts. The extension can be formed of an integral strip or sheet having a proximal leg, an intermediate section and a distal leg, joined at equal and opposite obtuse angles. The angles are reinforced by two or more webs bent from the plane of the legs and attached, for example by welding, to the intermediate section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: George S. Reale, Paul F. Wolf
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Patent number: 6658744Abstract: A protection lid to facilitate replacing saw blade of a pneumatic saw, in which the front end of the body is furnished with a fixed member covered with a protection lid; the transmission shaft of the pneumatic saw and the chuck cylinder are mounted in a recess portion; the saw blade extends out through a gap between two guide blocks on the front end of the fixed member; the protection lid mounted on the fixed member has two elongate holes on both sides thereof, which are opposite to a fastening screw of the chuck cylinder; the elongate holes facilitate a hexagon wrench to reach the fastening screw upon replacing saw blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventor: Yu-Fu Hsieh
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Patent number: 6640445Abstract: A filleting knife is disclosed having a reciprocating, motor driven filleting blade mounted on a buoyant handle. A flashlight head is mounted on the handle opposite the knife. A rechargeable battery is housed within the handle and can power either the knife or the flashlight via separate on/off switches. The handle is contoured to fit a user's hand, and is circumscribed with additional buoyant foam that covers the outer surface of the handle such as to provide a sufficient additional buoyancy such as to allow the entire knife to float when dropped or placed in water.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Inventor: Jeffrey Crawford
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Patent number: 6640444Abstract: A portable trimmer in which the power generated by an internal combustion engine is transmitted to a cutter via a centrifugal clutch and the output power of the internal combustion engine is controlled by operating a manual throttle lever, thereby adjusting the throttle opening of a throttle valve via a throttle wire. The portable trimmer includes a friction member arranged to face the clutch drum of the centrifugal clutch, a moving member which is connected to the friction member and moves the friction member between a braking position where the friction member is pressed against the clutch drum and a non-braking position where the friction member is kept away from the clutch drum so as to release the braking, a manual release device for moving the moving member from the braking position to the non-braking position, and a release restricting device for controlling the behavior of the manual release device.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Kioritz CorporationInventors: Kazuo Harada, Toshiyuki Takano
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Publication number: 20030192191Abstract: A battery-powered carving knife is shown having a housing and a switch, which connects and disconnects a battery to a motor. A drive mechanism including a worm gear together with a cam member causes reciprocation of reciprocating blade mounts to reciprocate back and forth in an out of phase fashion. The motor is positioned forward within the housing in motor receiving section, with the drive shaft of the motor facing rearwardly. The blade mounts are driven by the motor, and reciprocate in a position below the motor. The motor and blade mounts are positioned in front of a handgrip section, thereby improving the ergonomics of the device. Alternatively, the drive shaft can be positioned facing forward.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: Steve Wong
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Publication number: 20030177646Abstract: A high twig pruner, comprising an operating tube or an operating rod of a specified length (33); a saw blade (43) attached to the top end of the operating tube or rod to be movable in the forward and backward directions; a power source installed at the base end of the operating tube or rod; a drive means (80) connected to the power source to perform the forward and backward movements; and power transmission members (70A, 70) for connecting the drive means and the saw blade. The pruning part is formed in the saw blade (43), which is reciprocatory driven by the drive means (80). Thus the structure is simple, and the reduction of weight and size, as well as the improvement of workability in pruning, can be accomplished.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Hideaki Watanabe
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Publication number: 20030145473Abstract: A protection lid to facilitate replacing saw blade of a pneumatic saw, in which the front end of the body is furnished with a fixed member covered with a protection lid; the transmission shaft of the pneumatic saw and the chuck cylinder are mounted in a recess portion; the saw blade extends out through a gap between two guide blocks on the front end of the fixed member; the protection lid mounted on the fixed member has two elongate holes on both sides thereof, which are opposite to a fastening screw of the chuck cylinder; the elongate holes facilitate a hexagon wrench to reach the fastening screw upon replacing saw blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Yu-Fu Hsieh
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Publication number: 20030110646Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell, John Michael Beville, Jeffrey F. Schmitz
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Publication number: 20030101599Abstract: This invention discloses a hand-held electric powered flush cutting saber saw that is capable of making flush cuts both up to and along a surface lying in an intersecting perpendicular plane. This is accomplished through means of mounting the saw blade so that its teeth can project beyond the plane of the front of the saw, as well as simultaneously cut in a line that follows a perpendicular plane lying beyond the plane of either side of the saw's housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventor: Edgar L. Swift
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Publication number: 20030070301Abstract: A pneumatic hand tool comprises a tool body communicable with an operating air source, a pneumatic motor supported by the tool body, and a control valve for controlling air flow to the motor. When the control valve is in an open condition the motor is operated to drive the tool. When the valve is in a closed condition it cuts off the supply of operating air to the motor. In the closed condition the control valve communicates with air at ambient atmospheric pressure so that source air leaking from the control valve is vented away from the motor to preclude unintended motor operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: Bettcher Industries, Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. Herrmann, Geoffrey D. Rapp, Shawn A. Mills
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Patent number: 6546905Abstract: A valve drive mechanism is provided for an internal combustion engine, especially a four-stroke engine in a power chain saw. The implement housing is spanned by a front handle, the tubular grip of which is adjacent to the cylinder head of the engine and extends from one longitudinal side of the implement to the other longitudinal side thereof. A rocker arm of a valve control is pivotably mounted on the cylinder head between the ends of the rocker arm, with the rocker arm being pivotable about a pivot axis disposed transverse to the rocker arm. Push rods of a control mechanism engage one end of the rocker arm to actuate a poppet valve, on the valve stem of which the other end of the rocker arm acts. To be able to guide the tubular grip close to the center of gravity of the implement, the longitudinal axis of the rocker arm is disposed approximately parallel to the adjacent portion of the tubular grip.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co.Inventors: Bernhard Dürr, Harald Schliemann, Manfred Rabis
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Publication number: 20030041464Abstract: A cordless electric knife having a rechargeable battery pack interchangeable with other power tools. The cordless knife includes a main housing having a DC motor driving a plurality of pistons. The pistons move at least one blade in a cutting motion. The cordless knife also includes a heavy duty 12-volt battery pack which may be interchanged with other power tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventor: Mark D. Anders
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Publication number: 20020178589Abstract: A battery-powered carving knife is shown having a housing and a switch which connects and disconnects a battery to a motor. A drive mechanism including a worm gear together with a cam member causes reciprocation of reciprocating blade mounts to reciprocate back and forth in an out of phase fashion. The motor is positioned forward within the housing in motor receiving section, with the drive shaft of the motor facing rearwardly. The blade mounts are driven by the motor, and reciprocate in a position below the motor. The motor and blade mounts are positioned in front of a handgrip section, thereby improving the ergonomics of the device. Alternatively, the drive shaft can be positioned facing forward.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Steve Wong, David Bean, Neville Glenn
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Patent number: 6487779Abstract: A rechargeable fillet knife comprises a tubular handle defining an interior cavity having front and rear portions. A reciprocating motor is disposed in the front portion of the interior cavity with a pair of blades coupled to the motor. A rechargeable battery is disposed within the rear portion of the interior cavity and is selectably removable therefrom. The battery and motor are electrically coupled to a trigger such that the motor is energized upon a user depression of the trigger. A male connector is electrically coupled to the battery and is configured to selectively mate with a socket. The socket is electrically connected to a connector assembly configured for insertion into a vehicle power receptacle or to a connector assembly configured for insertion into a wall outlet so as to provide electrical power to the battery. The battery may also be removed and inserted into a recharging unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Inventor: David A. Underthun
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Publication number: 20020166240Abstract: A power tool (20) is provided. The power tool includes a housing (22), a base plate (28) coupled to the housing and having a base plate width. The power tool also includes a motor assembly (24) attached to the housing and coupled to a tool connector adapted to releasably receive a tool (74). The motor assembly and housing having a width W that is at most substantially equal to the base plate width. Further, the motor assembly having a length (86) and diameter (84) ratio that is at least 1:1.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: Jore CorporationInventors: James David Duford, Matthew B. Jore, David R. Samsel, Michael Alan Kvam, Chad Michael Komlofske, Nathan Cary Cantlon, Brian Patrick Havlovick, Jack Howard Bishop
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Publication number: 20020138991Abstract: Two different eccentric shaft portions are formed on a secondary shaft. A contact plate has two different contact portions which are selectively brought into contact with two eccentric shaft portions of the secondary shaft. The contact plate is attached to a guide sleeve. A plunger is slidably coupled in the guide sleeve. A saw blade, attached to a front end of the plunger, causes an orbital motion according to a phase difference between two eccentric shaft portions regardless of attached direction (i.e., normal or upside-down) of the saw blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: Hitachi Koki Co., LtdInventors: Toshihiko Tachibana, Yoshio Osada
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Patent number: 6442844Abstract: A cutting knife for a cutting tool for cutting through adhesive beads on glass panes of vehicles is disclosed having a cross section that is bent into a U-shape and comprises a first limb, configured as an attachment part, with a receiving opening for attachment to an oscillating drive, and a second limb that is configured as a cutting part and is joined via an intermediate part to the attachment part of the cutting knife. The intermediate part and the cutting part being shaped such that a distance exists in a radial direction between a center point of the receiving opening and at least one cutting edge. The cutting part has, in a middle region between its outer free end and its angled transition to the intermediate part, a width that is greater than the width at the transition.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: C. & E. Fein GmbH & Co.Inventors: Peter Grunikiewicz, Bert G. Wurst
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Patent number: 6441571Abstract: Vibrating linear actuator and method of operating same. The actuator of the invention includes a stator, a spring vibration system having a moving portion with a magnet and further having a spring configured to support the moving portion. The actuator further includes an electromagnetic coil configured to receive an electrical current, whereupon the coil moves the moving portion against a load supplied by the spring to reciprocally move the moving portion, a frequency detector configured to detect a natural frequency of the spring vibration system, and a frequency controller configured to determine a frequency of an electrical current pulse, the pulse to be received by the coil, in accordance with a detection result of the detector.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.Inventors: Yasuo Ibuki, Hidetoshi Amaya, Toyokatsu Okamoto
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Publication number: 20020112353Abstract: A hydraulic punch driver which includes a hydraulic pump section a hydraulic ram section, and a hydraulic hose which connects these two sections together. Because the hydraulic hose is flexible, the operator is able to manipulate the ram section such that it can be positioned at an angle relative to the pump section; a hose guard can be provided on the hose to protect the hose and to prevent overflexing of the hose. Such flexibleness allows the operator to use the punch driver in virtually any position such that the ram can operate as necessary and the operator can operate the pump handle, regardless of the environmental conditions of the place of use. The pump section also includes a coupler which allows a handle thereof to swivel 360 degrees to further allow the operator to grip and actuate the pump handle with maximum comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: William F. Nordlin, Thomas G. Boese
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Publication number: 20020112356Abstract: A cutting tool with a linear oscillating drive has a handle body (1) and a knife (3, 4) which is guided therein and is displaceable in an oscillating manner in the longitudinal direction, the knife (3, 4), by means of a knife holder (4), being detachably connected via a clamping member to a transmission element, arranged in the handle body (1), of the linear oscillating drive. Since the knife holder (4) is cohesively connected, in particular sealed, together with a knife shaft (31), the cutting tool complies with the hygiene regulations for use in the foodstuffs sector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Applicant: Biax-Maschinen GmbHInventors: Heinrich Bollinger, Max Keller
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Patent number: 6434835Abstract: The invention describes a cutting knife for a cutting tool for cutting through adhesive beads on glass panes of vehicles, having a cross section that is bent into a U-shape and comprises a first limb, configured as the attachment part, with a receiving opening for attachment to an oscillating drive, and a second limb that is configured as the cutting part and is joined via an intermediate part to the attachment part of the cutting knife, the intermediate part and the cutting part being shaped such that a distance exists in the radial direction between the center point of the receiving opening and at least one cutting edge. The cutting part has, in a middle region between its outer free end and its angled transition to the intermediate part, a lesser width than at the transition and at the outer end. This results in a reduced susceptibility to breakage.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: C. & E. Fein GmbH & Co.Inventors: Peter Grunikiewicz, Bert G. Wurst
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Patent number: 6434836Abstract: The invention is an electric knife that runs on a battery or by use of a corded power converter. The handle housing has an electric reciprocating motor activated by a power button located on the handle of the knife. Different sizes and shapes of knife blades, dependent on the task, can be inserted into a locking slot in the front of the motorized head, and only released by a heavy-duty lock knife release button. The motorized head is powered directly by an electric motor located directly behind it in the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Inventor: Hector Olivares
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Patent number: 6427339Abstract: An electrical metal cutting device including a housing having a generally L-shaped configuration. The housing has a hollow interior. The housing has a horizontally disposed upper portion and a vertically disposed lower portion. The upper portion has an open outer end. A motor is disposed within the upper portion of the housing. The motor is couplable with an outside power source. A power cylindrical bore is disposed within the upper portion of the housing inwardly of the open outer end thereof. The power cylindrical bore has a shaft extending inwardly therefrom. The shaft has a free end coupling with the motor. The power cylindrical bore has an open outer end. A power piston is slidably positioned within the open outer end of the power cylindrical bore. The power piston has an outer end extending outwardly of the open outer end of the upper portion of the housing. The power piston has an opening in its outer end. A cutting blade is secured within the opening in the outer end of the power piston.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Inventor: George Andrew
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Patent number: 6422110Abstract: A cutting knife and a method for production are provided, the knife being suitable for severing tough, elastic material, in particular cement beads of window panes cemented in motor vehicles. The knife comprises a securement portion having a securement receptacle for securing the cutting knife to an oscillatory drive of a cutting tool, and a cutting portion with at least one cutting edge. The cutting knife comprises a plurality of flat bonded layers, which are preferably bonded together by forging. Additionally or alternatively, an outer wear resistant layer is applied, preferably by thermal spraying. The cutting knife has an improved elasticity and increased bending strength in combination with improved cutting properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: C & E. Fein GmbH & Co.Inventors: Bert G. Wurst, Stefan Gahlert
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Publication number: 20020092179Abstract: An operational lever for a bush cutter includes a handle housed in a handle case, a throttle lever pivotally mounted to the handle, and a lock lever pivotally mounted to the handle. The operational lever further includes a torsional coil spring which exerts a resilient force on the lock lever. The lock lever is pivoted from an initial position to a pivoted position by an operator's palm. The throttle lever is then pivoted to a half-pivoted position by operator's fingers. When the palm is moved a small distance away from the handle case with the throttle lever held in the half-pivoted position, the lock lever is pivoted back towards the initial position by a resilient force of the spring. This causes a curved surface of a side protrusion portion of the lock lever to engage or abut on a side of a protrusion portion of the throttle lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Takao Kobayashi, Atsushi Kojima, Kenjiro Hiratsuna, Akito Kono
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Patent number: 6401342Abstract: A cutting knife is provided for a cutting tool for severing cement beads of window panes that are cemented in motor vehicles. The cutting knife is formed from a flat material which is bent into the shape of an U. The knife comprises a cutting portion forming one leg of the U, a securement portion forming the other leg of the U, and an intermediate bridge that connects the cutting portion with the securement portion. The securement portion is provided at its free end with an opening for securing the knife to an oscillatory drive unit of the cutting tool and tapers from this securement opening toward the intermediate bridge. In one embodiment, the securement portion is provided with a curved section at the end adjacent the intermediate bridge. In another embodiment, the cutting portion has a cross-section with a central section that is defined by two parallel surfaces. A serrated or saw-like cutting edge is preferably provided on the cutting portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: C. & E. Fein GmbH & Co.Inventors: Günter Kloss, Walter Thomaschewski, Georg Harsch
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Patent number: 6382325Abstract: Portable motorized hoe comprises a narrow elongate casing (1) forming the machine frame and comprising two complementary half-casings (2, 3) connected together in a direction parallel to the axis (99) of rotation of a hoeing unit, to provide, with reference to the working position assumed by the operator, in the part closest thereto a machine transporting and manoeuvring handle, in the intermediate part a housing containing an electric motor (80), and in the part farthest therefrom the support seats for said hoeing unit, the shaft of which is linkage-connected to said electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Eurosystems S.p.A.Inventor: Fabio Bovi
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Publication number: 20020042998Abstract: A saw blade, saw and method for making circular openings in construction materials. The saw is adapted to be attached to a handle, motor and holder assembly so that an up and down stroking motion can be provided to the saw blade. The saw blade is concave in cross-section along substantially its whole length, and the degree of curvature of the blade is the same throughout the length of the blade that is concave in cross-section. The degree of curvature is that necessary to make a circular opening of the size desired. To make the opening, a circle of the size of the opening desired is drawn on the construction material, a hole is drilled in the construction material inside and abutting the circle of a size slightly larger than that necessary to receive the blade, the blade is inserted in the hole, and the cutting edge of the blade is moved around the circle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventor: Mario Napoli