Indicates Dimension Of Work Being Cut Patents (Class 83/522.19)
  • Patent number: 11884448
    Abstract: An eyelash extension storage system having: a lash support assembly having: a substrate defining a plurality of semi-circular depressions; a lip surrounding each of the semi-circular depressions, wherein the lip has a perimeter, and wherein the perimeter features a plurality of sets of grooves spaced around said perimeter; a securing element adapted to nest within the lash support assembly, the securing element having: a semi-circular insert having a substantially similar shape and size to the semi-circular depressions of the lash support assembly, wherein the semi-circular insert is surrounded by a flange configured to overlay the lip of the lash support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kichul Ahn
  • Patent number: 11383312
    Abstract: An adaptive cutting system is presented that facilitates cutting workpieces in new and different ways in a fun, easy, fast, accurate and safe manner. The system includes a benchtop having a grid of bench dog holes across its surface as well as a pair of table tracks embedded within its surface. An edge track extends around the benchtop and a pair of hinge members are connected to the edge tracks that also connect to a saw track that is movable between a raised and lowered position. The system also includes narrow rip stops, wide rip stops, bench dogs and a miter gauge all of which work in concert with the on-table features to facilitate on-table measurement and alignment of workpieces for performing cutting operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: KREG ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph W. Gibson, Doyle R. Ramsey, Shelby Lee Strempke, Nathan Scott Combs, Neil M. Holland, Elliot James Hoff, Timothy J. Forbes, Allen F. Raushel, Jacob Martin, Casey L. Kerkmann, Stacy A. Peterson, Christian D. Ewoldt, Michael P. Marusiak, Mark David McClellan, Frederick J. Good, Scott Clark, Edward Charles Hay
  • Patent number: 8191453
    Abstract: A specimen slicing guide for use in slicing a biopsy specimen taken from a human patient or an animal patient includes a base extending in a longitudinal direction. A plurality of needles extends substantially perpendicularly to the base and the needles are spaced along the longitudinal direction of the base. Two specimen slicing guides are coupled via at least one link, which is adapted to allow an adjustable spacing of the two specimen slicing guides in a parallel relationship. A method of cutting a biopsy specimen includes fixing the biopsy specimen relative to a support surface using the needles of two, parallel-arranged specimen slicing guides, inserting a cutting tool between corresponding needle gap pairs and then downwardly moving the cutting tool under guidance of adjacent needles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Shu Ichihara
  • Publication number: 20120006168
    Abstract: A cutdown machine for window coverings includes a central work surface and cutting stations at each end, above and behind and below and in front of the work surface. The machine fits in a standard display bay of a home improvement store, and includes a cutting station that extends in front thereof to cut a vertical blind headrail that is longer than the width of the bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Cletis Frazier Swopes, Steven John Neumaier
  • Publication number: 20110192265
    Abstract: A kit for use in making a scrapbook. The kit including a cutting mat having a plurality of openings along one edge and a notch locating along an opposed edge. A T-square type crosspiece includes pins and is secured to the cutting mat via the openings. The crosspiece also includes grooves. A ruler or straight edge includes pins at one end for pivotal connection to the T-square crosspiece. The other end includes a flange for engagement with the notch to secure the straight edge in place. A circle cutter is also provided and includes an arm to slidingly receive a handle and base. At one end of the are is located a blade housing having a rotatable knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Regina Yoder
  • Patent number: 7914175
    Abstract: The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure body which is adapted to accommodate a laser scanner therein for use in a sawmill environment. The enclosure body includes a lid portion which is hinged to permit access to the interior of the enclosure for convenient removal and cleaning of the laser scanner. A front end assembly extends from a forward end of the enclosure body and includes an air knife member mounted therein which in operation produces an air curtain which extends from the air knife towards the workpiece, tending to maintain the debris away from the laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: EB Associates
    Inventors: Earl M. Barker, Kevin J. Barker
  • Publication number: 20110067544
    Abstract: The invention is comprised of a series of dimensional scales (linear measuring device) on the top surface of a miter saw table. The scales allow for measurements to be located or obtained on the saw table relative to the saw fence and relative to the saw blade. The scales may replace the need for a hand held tape measure or ruler for measuring or marking the saw table surface when cutting crown molding or other materials. The scales could be placed on or in a saw during production by a manufacturer. The scales could be placed on or in a material to be placed on a saw during production by a manufacturer. The scales could be placed on or in a material to be placed on an existing saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy J. Glomb, SR.
  • Patent number: 7886644
    Abstract: A cutter including a base, a holder, a cutter blade portion, and a laser generator. The holder is supported on the base portion in an upright posture. The cutter blade portion supports a moving blade. The cutter blade portion is supported on the holder movable between an upper position and a lower position. The cutter blade portion is moved into the lower position to cut a workpiece supported on the base using the moving blade. The laser generator is attached to the holder or the cutter blade portion in an orientation to direct at least a portion of the laser light onto a position on the workpiece that is directly beneath the cutter blade portion when the cutter blade portion is in the upper position. Alternatively, a holder has a shaft support portion, and a slide shaft is axially slidably supported by the shaft support portion. A front end of the slide shaft has a hinge holder which pivotally supports the cutting blade portion. A laser generator is fixed to a front side of the hinge holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeharu Ushiwata, Shinji Takano, Hideaki Terashima, Kenichi Matsunaga, Ryuichi Imamura
  • Publication number: 20100170376
    Abstract: A window covering cutting machine sized and configured to trim window covering work pieces is disclosed. The cutting machine includes a base, a work surface connected to the base, at least one cutting mechanism, adjacent the work surface, one or more controllers connected to the one or more cutting mechanisms and at least one data entry device connected to the controller The controller includes a program. The program is configured to determine an amount to be cut from a window covering work piece based on allowance input received from one or more of the data entry devices. The one or more controllers are configured to prompt a user to provide the allowance input to the program. The allowance input identifies an allowance value used by the program to determine the amount to be cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Kollman
  • Patent number: 7614330
    Abstract: A power table saw of the type which has a generally rectangular table with front and rear end portions, a motor operatively coupled to drive a rotary cutting blade extending upwardly through a top of the table, the table saw including an elongated fence having front and rear end portions, and being configured to be laterally movable along the width of the table and be secured to the front and rear end portions of the table, front and rear releasable locking mechanisms operatively associated with the front and rear end portions of the fence for locking each end portion to the end portions of the table, and at least one positional sensor provided with each of the front and rear end portions of the fence for determining the lateral position of each end portion of the fence along the width of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Scott Griswold, Tam Ramon, Kenneth N. Svetlik, Mark S. Talesky, Ravi Voruganti, Bradley Wolf
  • Publication number: 20090249932
    Abstract: The invention relates to a reed cutter device (1) for cutting the reeds (5) of wind instruments, in which the body of the reed (5) is held on a bed (3) and the end (7) of the reed is able to be cut by the die (45) and punch (47) cutting assembly (9) for cutting to a suitable profile, comprising a device (11) for centering the reed (5) relative to said die and punch cutting assembly (9), provided with a means (19, 35) for advancing the reed longitudinally and with a means (19, 33) for adjusting the transverse position of the end (7) of the reed (5) on said bed (3), and the cutting assembly (9) comprises a punch (47) mounted movably relative to a fixed die (45) mounted on the bed (3), the punch (47), which is mounted on an actuating plunger (13), being able to slide on an axis perpendicular to the plane of the reed (5) or to the plane of the bed (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: VARLEPIC PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventor: Bernard VAN DOREN
  • Patent number: 7546793
    Abstract: A system and method for producing window components using polymer based, metallurgy based, extruded, injection molded, or wooden lineal material. The lineal material is notched at intervals calculated to include a stretch treatment and folded to form window components such as window sashes, frames, and the like. Internal reinforcing members may be welded within the joints formed by folding at the notches. The notching system and method provide low cost, highly reliable, low defect production of multi-sided window components from a continuous piece of lineal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Frank LaSusa
  • Patent number: 7458170
    Abstract: An apparatus that accurately measures rope, wire, tubing and other materials is herein disclosed. A variety of different-sized models would possess different sized openings. One model with a one-inch opening would be used to measure small wire and cable. Another model with approximately a 3-inch opening would be used for larger electrical cables, rope, tubing and the like. An even large model would be available for measuring ductwork, hoses, and other large diameter material. As the material is pulled through the opening, an optical sensor, similar to that used on an optical computer mouse, accurately measures the material to the fraction of an inch. A mechanical sensor, utilizing a guide wheel is also envisioned. The length is displayed on a digital readout on the perimeter of the invention that is provided with a power button, reset button and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Shane D. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20080072727
    Abstract: A hand tool apparatus for cutting a portion of an object at a length is presented. The apparatus includes at least two movable parts arranged on a pivot point. A nose is at one end of the pivot point and a pair of handles at an opposite end of the pivot point for operating the parts to grasp the object and cut the portion of the object. The nose including a pair of opposing cutting blades positioned vertically at a distal end of the nose for cutting the portion of the object and a measuring scale disposed on at least one surface of the nose. When the object is inserted at the distal end, the length of the portion of the object extending inward from the distal end can be measured. When the parts are operated the measured length of the portion of the object is cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: Marat Geyfen
  • Patent number: 7337701
    Abstract: The sliding table is used in conjunction with a workbench and includes a panel slidable along a path which is disposed normal to the longitudinal axis of the workbench. The panel has stop points in front and behind the workbench. At each stop point, the panel has an outwardly extending portion which is cantilevered from an outer support and an inwardly extending portion which is prevented from rising by an inner support. Both supports are beneath the panel and are spaced apart from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Darrin Eugene Smith
  • Publication number: 20080041208
    Abstract: A metal panel shear cutter is designed for metal panels which include support ribs. The metal panel cutter utilizes an anvil type cutting blade positioned at each side of a cutting base. Each cutting blade is pivotally connected to a cutting base in the vertical plane. The cutting base also includes supports for the ribs of the panels to allow for a smooth and clean cut of the panel. The cutting blades and a small portion of the cutting base are pivotally connected to the cutting base in the horizontal plane so they may be pivoted to the desired cutting angle while the metal panel remains fixed with respect to the base. This pivotal portion of the base includes additional supports for the ribs of the panel. These supports are adjustable to accommodate the various angles at which the panels are to be cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Osgood
  • Patent number: 7322266
    Abstract: A table saw includes a stationary table, a movable table linearly movable relative to the stationary table, a rip fence movable relative to the stationary table and the movable table, and a scale device mounted between the stationary table and the movable table and including a tape measure secured on the movable table to move therewith and having a retractable tape having a distal end secured on the stationary table. Thus, when the movable table is pulled outward from the stationary table to fit a wooden workpiece having a longer cutting length, the user can read the values of the retractable tape of the tape measure of the scale device so as to obtain the cutting length of the wooden workpiece directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yi-Yuan Lin
  • Patent number: 7255031
    Abstract: A vertical curtain cutter includes at least a base and a mold cutting device fixed on the base, which consists of a clamper, a knife and a motor. The clamper has a stationary clamp block and a movable clamp block, and the stationary clamp block has a flat clamp surface at one side and a curved clamp surface at other side. As a result, the movable clamp block and the stationary clamp block can clamp between them the rolled curtain cloth or folded-up curtain cloth. The cloth is vertically inserted by reversing the flat surface and the curved surface of the stationary clamp block. The motor can drive the knife to shift towards the curtain cloth and cut it, so that the cutter is able to cut either rolled or folded-up curtain cloth into multiple curtain pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming Nien, Wen-Yeu Lee, Kun-Ming Chuang
  • Patent number: 7191692
    Abstract: A table saw includes a primary table having an opening through which a saw blade extends, and an auxiliary table slidably coupled to the primary table at one side. A fence is movable on the primary table and the auxiliary table relative to the saw blade. A first scale is provided on the primary table and exposed to the outside. A first index is provided at the fence for indicating readings of the first scale. A second scale is kept from sight when the auxiliary table is abutted against the primary table and exposed to the outside for reading by a second index when the auxiliary table is pulled outwards from the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Durq Machinery Corp.
    Inventor: Peter Huang
  • Patent number: 7104175
    Abstract: A system for locating the center of a window covering relative to a cutting mechanism. The window covering including a head rail with a first end and a second end and a connector disposed approximately midway between the first end and the second end, the connector including an aperture. The system includes a locator that engages the connector and positions the window covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: David Roberts, Thomas A. Caputo, Richard D. Coulcher, Jr., David A. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 7069832
    Abstract: An apparatus for sizing a window covering in a retail outlet includes a housing with a first working end, a second working end, and a top operating surface adapted to support a window covering. The window covering includes first and second ends and a connector disposed approximately midway between the first and second ends. A cutting element is disposed on the first working end and defines a cutting plane. A locator is axially slidable on the housing relative to the cutting plane and is adapted to engage the connector of the window covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: David Roberts, Thomas A. Caputo, Richard D. Coulcher, Jr., David A. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 7044043
    Abstract: An apparatus for sizing at a single workstation pleated shades and mini blinds in a particular dimension uses a sizing device that includes hydraulic actuated horizontal and vertical blades and a cutting rail assembly. The hydraulic actuated horizontal and vertical blades are used to respectively cut the components of a pleated shade or a mini blind, such as head rails, bottom rails and a pleated blind or aluminum slats. The horizontal and the vertical blades are sequentially operated to prevent the blades from colliding with each other. The cutting rail assembly has multiple stacked guiding blocks so that the pleated shade and the mini blind can be held in different tiers and be simultaneously cut at the single workstation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: King Koon Industrial Corp.
    Inventor: Li-Ming Cheng
  • Patent number: 7024977
    Abstract: A window blind cutting machine includes a machine base; two cutting units respectively disposed at two ends of the machine base, each cutting unit having a cutter movable along a respective cutting path across a longitudinal axis of the machine base for cutting off a part of the window blind carried on the machine base that protrudes over a respective reference line based on the cutting path, two measuring devices respectively disposed at an outer side of each cutting unit for measuring the part of the window blind that protrudes over the reference line, and two inner measuring rules arranged in parallel to the longitudinal axis and respectively extended in reversed directions from one cutting unit toward the other and having a respective true-zero disposed at the reference line, for measuring the length of the window blind from the reference line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming Nien
  • Patent number: 7007576
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for positioning a stock window covering in a sizing mechanism for sizing the window covering in a retail outlet includes obtaining a width specification for a finished window covering, which includes a bottom rail, a window covering material and a head rail, the method comprising. The stock window covering is disposed in a sizing mechanism adjacent a scale. The scale is calibrated from a cutting plane of the sizing mechanism, and has indicia that are twice the actual distance from the cutting plane. The center of the stock window covering is located on an indicia in the scale having a value equal to the width specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Roberts, Thomas A. Caputo, Richard D. Coulcher, Jr., David A. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 6959633
    Abstract: A cutting system for accurately cutting a notch in a piece of lineal to permit sharp bending of the lineal, permitting the lineal to be placed about the perimeter of picture or similar structure is disclosed. The cutting system includes a handle for driving a cutting blade in the direction of the force of gravity, and includes a retracting mechanism to return the handle and cutting blade to an initial starting position after each cut. A laterally reversible measuring assembly consisting of a measuring guide barn and a pair of adjustable measuring stops for measuring and supporting a piece of lineal to be cut, is releasably secured to the cutting system, facilitating interchange between left and right lateral configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Inventor: Richard J. Brady
  • Patent number: 6854371
    Abstract: A device for smooth sliding of a positioning rod of a sawing device platform is disclosed. The device includes a support platform or a lateral side of an auxiliary platform with a calibration rod and a gap is formed between the calibration rod. A support platform or the lateral side of the auxiliary platform. The support platform or the auxiliary platform is flatly mounted with the positioning rod which slides between the support platform and the auxiliary platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Shi-Whi Yu
  • Publication number: 20040237740
    Abstract: An apparatus for trimming the width of blinds of the type having a headrail, and a bottom rail and blind slats, and having a support body with a headrail opening, and a bottom rail opening, and a blind slat opening the blind components being insertable into their openings from one side of the support body, a die located adjacent to the support body, a headrail cutting recess in the die, guides on the support body for the die, enabling the die to move relative to the headrail opening between two positions and a bottom rail and blind slat cutter operable to cut the bottom rail and the blind slats. A modified apparatus can be used to trim the width of a vertical blind having a headrail and control rods. Also disclosed is a method of trimming the width of blind, having a head rail, a bottom rail and blind slats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Norbert Marocco
  • Patent number: 6789453
    Abstract: Embodiments of features for a paper punch machine are shown and described. Preferably, these features, which may be called “accessories” whether they are built-in original equipment manufacture or retrofit equipment, assist in proper paper alignment and punch control. A first accessory is an improved paper stop that is both grossly-adjustable and finely-adjustable, by a preferred combination of a biased sliding mechanism, followed by a fine-tuning mechanism gradually laterally moving the paper stop by causing a threaded shaft to rotate after the paper stop is already in the preferred “gross-adjustment” position. This way, the paper stop is brought close to the proper marking on the housing appropriate for a particular paper or die assembly, and then exact adjustment may be made in very small and precise amounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Performance Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Whiteman
  • Publication number: 20040173075
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Joseph Potts
  • Publication number: 20040173077
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Joshua A. Abdollahzadeh
  • Publication number: 20040173076
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph Potts
  • Publication number: 20040173078
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Sean Gilboy, Joshua Abdollahzadeh
  • Patent number: 6786122
    Abstract: A scale system used with a table saw. The table saw has a stationary table, a movable table and support rails portion relative the stationary table, and a rip fence that slides over the stationary table and the movable table. The scale system includes a first measurement scale and a second measurement scale located relative the stationary table. The first measurement scale includes a zero marking aligned with a point on the stationary table and a last marking separated from the zero marking. The initial marking on the second scale is aligned proximate the last marking such that the second scales runs counter to the first scale. A pointer system designates the distance on the measurement scales the unit is from the point where a first pointer on the unit measures on the first measurement scale and a second pointer on the stationary table measures on the second scale. The scale system can include a third measurement scale on the opposite side of the scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth N. Svetlik
  • Publication number: 20040163510
    Abstract: A novel slanted butter dish comprising a tray and two endpieces. The tray is attached between the endpieces such that it is longitudinally slanted from the horizontal with one end higher than the other, so that the stick of butter rests against the lower endpiece, thereby facilitating the shaving or cutting of a pat from the high end of the stick of butter. The lower endpiece is large enough to provide a stop for the butter stick and absorb any normal force from the butter knife while the pat is being cut from the upper end. The tray is also angled from the horizontal in the lateral direction so that the stick of butter will be contained within the butter dish and will not slide thereon, as is common with traditional butter dishes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Jules Arnold Weisfeld
  • Patent number: 6758120
    Abstract: An apparatus for trimming the width of blinds of the type having a headrail, and a bottom rail and blind slats, and having a support body with a headrail opening, and a bottom rail opening, and a blind slat opening the blind components being insertable into their openings from one side of the support body, a die located adjacent to the support body, a headrail cutting recess in the die, guides on the support body for the die, enabling the die to move relative to the headrail opening between two positions and a bottom rail and blind slat cutter operable to cut the bottom rail and the blind slats. A modified apparatus can be used to trim the width of a vertical blind having a headrail and control rods. Also disclosed is a method of trimming the width of blind, having a head rail, a bottom rail and blind slats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Shade-O-Matic Limited
    Inventor: Norbert Marocco
  • Publication number: 20040123713
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a punch assembly and methods of using same and, more particularly, to a punch assembly that is capable of accurately and repeatedly measuring an intersecting point at which a hold or indentation can be put in a sheet of material such as, but not by way of limitation, a sheet of metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Archie Cofer
  • Patent number: 6745659
    Abstract: A head rail holder extension for use with a blind trimming machine having a horizontal support member defining a pathway for a sliding stabilizer block. The sliding stabilizer block is adapted to move along the pathway and is adapted to be locked at positions along the length of the pathway. A channel-shaped member with an opening is attached to the stabilizer block. An adjustable stop is disposed adjacent to the channel shaped member such that the adjustable stop can be moved into a first position where it blocks the opening and a second position where it allows the head rail to extend beyond the stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: John E. Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20040103767
    Abstract: The present invention provides a blind cutting size setting mechanism and a blind cutting size setting method of the same for a blind cutting machine. The blind cutting size setting mechanism includes a base frame, a motor fixedly mounted on the base frame, a locating frame, the locating frame having an open frame body fixedly fastened to the base frame and a transmission screw rod fastened pivotally with the open frame body and coupled to the motor and two guide rods fixedly fastened to the open frame body, and a positioning control unit adapted to move in the locating frame between a start position and an end position upon operation of the motor to stop the blind to be cut in position for cutting, the positioning control unit having a screw hole and two through hole respectively coupled to the transmission screw rod and guide rod of the locating frame for enabling the positioning control unit to be moved along the guide rods upon rotary motion of the transmission screw rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicants: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NIEN MADE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Kuei Lin, Kuei-Lu Liu
  • Patent number: 6725754
    Abstract: A workpiece positioning device for precisely positioning a workpiece relative to a power tool or other device. The device includes a stationary base, an elongated locator member carried by the base for limited slideable movement right and left thereof. The locator member having a set of spaced-apart circumferential slots therein. An elongated scale made fast to the base and disposed adjacent to the locator member has a set of axially aligned spaced-apart through-apertures therein for positioning of the scale relative to said locator member. A movable stop having a surface thereon for abutting against a workpiece is disposed adjacent to the locator member for limited slideable movement right and left thereof. The movable stop being incrementally positionable relative to the locator member. The locator member being incrementally positionable relative to the scale. Whereby a workpiece abutting the movable stop will be exactly located in the precise position selected therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: George L. MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 6725755
    Abstract: A scale system used with a table saw. The table saw has a stationary table, a movable table and support rails portion relative the stationary table, and a rip fence that slides over the stationary table and the movable table. The scale system includes a first measurement scale and a second measurement scale located relative the stationary table. The first measurement scale includes a zero marking aligned with a point on the stationary table and a last marking separated from the zero marking. The initial marking on the second scale is aligned proximate the last marking such that the second scales runs counter to the first scale. A pointer system designates the distance on the measurement scales the unit is from the point where a first pointer on the unit measures on the first measurement scale and a second pointer on the stationary table measures on the second scale. The scale system can include a third measurement scale on the opposite side of the scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: S-B Power Tool Company
    Inventor: Kenneth N. Svetlik
  • Publication number: 20040060411
    Abstract: A scale system used with a table saw. The table saw has a stationary table, a movable table and support rails portion relative the stationary table, and a rip fence that slides over the stationary table and the movable table. The scale system includes a first measurement scale and a second measurement scale located relative the stationary table. The first measurement scale includes a zero marking aligned with a point on the stationary table and a last marking separated from the zero marking. The initial marking on the second scale is aligned proximate the last marking such that the second scales runs counter to the first scale. A pointer system designates the distance on the measurement scales the unit is from the point where a first pointer on the unit measures on the first measurement scale and a second pointer on the stationary table measures on the second scale. The scale system can include a third measurement scale on the opposite side of the scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: S-B Power Tool Company
    Inventor: Kenneth N. Svetlik
  • Publication number: 20030213347
    Abstract: A system for locating the center of a window covering relative to a cutting mechanism. The window covering including a head rail with a first end and a second end and a connector disposed approximately midway between the first end and the second end, the connector including an aperture. The system includes a locator that engages the connector and positions the window covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: David Roberts, Thomas A. Caputo, Richard D. Coulcher, David A. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20030213348
    Abstract: An apparatus for sizing a window covering in a retail outlet includes a housing with a first working end, a second working end, and a top operating surface adapted to support a window covering. The window covering includes first and second ends and a connector disposed approximately midway between the first and second ends. A cutting element is disposed on the first working end and defines a cutting plane. A locator is axially slidable on the housing relative to the cutting plane and is adapted to engage the connector of the window covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: David Roberts, Thomas A. Caputo, Richard D. Coulcher, David A. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20030209118
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for positioning a stock window covering in a sizing mechanism for sizing the window covering in a retail outlet includes obtaining a width specification for a finished window covering, which includes a bottom rail, a window covering material and a head rail, the method comprising. The stock window covering is disposed in a sizing mechanism adjacent a scale. The scale is calibrated from a cutting plane of the sizing mechanism, and has indicia that are twice the actual distance from the cutting plane. The center of the stock window covering is located on an indicia in the scale having a value equal to the width specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: David C. Roberts, Thomas A. Caputo, Richard D. Coulcher, David A. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20030209121
    Abstract: A guide device for a working table, includes a seat, and a plate rotatably and adjustably secured to the seat for adjusting work pieces relative to the seat to different angular positions. A lock device is attached to the plate, for clamping the work piece to the plate, and a handle is selectively secured to either of the two sides of the seat, and to be located closer to users, for allowing the handle to be operated by either the right-handed or the left-handed users. A bracket may be selectively secured to either of the two sides of the plate, and located closer to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: Cie General International Mfre Ltee
    Inventor: Sophia Wei
  • Patent number: 6615698
    Abstract: A dual-end cutting machine for trimming assembled blinds has fixed spacing between a pair of trimming units, which are adapted from conventional power miter saws. The blind assembly is clamped to a carriage that is movable on tracks between the trimming units, and adjustable stops are supported at opposite ends of the machine. The adjustable stops also have actuators for movement between an advanced position for positioning the blinds for cutting, and a retracted position that facilitates evacuation of scraps and chips from respective collector boxes wherein cutting takes place to a vacuum holding tank. A method for trimming includes clamping the blinds to the carriage with components aligned against one stop member, trimming that end of the blinds, moving the carriage to abut the blinds against the other stop, and trimming the other end of the blinds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Custom Craft Co.
    Inventors: Hsirong Chuang, Kevin Chang Dien Shieh
  • Publication number: 20030164078
    Abstract: An alignment device including a body having an alignment edge configured to guide a cutting device, an extension portion pivotal relative to the alignment edge, and at least one cutting-line indicator configured to be selectively positioned on the extension portion and configured to indicate a cutting line for the cutting device. In some embodiments, the alignment device may include a plurality of pitch selectors configured to indicate a plurality of different angles, including a first pitch selector indicating a first angle. The body further may include a level indicator configured to identify whether a plank is at first angle when the first pitch selector is selected and the body is positioned in a pitch measurement position on the plank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Wendel Reed Hiland
  • Patent number: 6591509
    Abstract: A floating bench saw guide for guiding a portable circular saw along a workpiece while sawing the workpiece, has a cradle for retaining a portable circular saw, a saw plane across the cradle, and a guide lip movably affixed to the cradle. A pair of gage blocks are affixed to the cradle along the saw plane. The gage blocks are advantageous for allowing the use of a straight edge for easily positioning the blade of a circular saw along the saw plane. In another feature of the invention, a pair of spaced-apart parallel rails are affixed to the cradle. The guide lip is movably affixed to the rails and is reversible relative to the saw plane. The guide lip overhangs its mountings to the rails such that it is positional relative to the saw plane over a distance which is longer than the length of the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Rodrigue Raymond LeBlanc
  • Patent number: 6574873
    Abstract: An jig for a hand-held saw having a powered blade includes a slotted trammel arm, one end of the arm being formed for fixably engaging a guide holder of the saw. A clamp assembly fixably locatable on the workpiece includes a frame having a planar, face member for contacting a face of the workpiece, a web member perpendicular to the face member for contacting an edge of the workpiece, the clamp assembly defining a pivot axis that is oriented perpendicular to the face member; a pivot member rotatably connected to the clamp assembly on the pivot axis and projecting from the face member opposite the a web member, the pivot member having a head portion and a shank portion that protrudes the slot of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Michael W. Kordyak
  • Publication number: 20030033920
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert S. Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert P. Welsh, William Scott Taylor, Todd L. Huston, Edwin G. Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Louis Weissburg, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Stumpf, Lewis Hampton Rohr, Henry Louis Tew, Thomas S. Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Edmund Duncanson, Jerry Wayne Holleman, Adan Ayala