With Means To Adjust Position Patents (Class 83/829)
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Publication number: 20150096420Abstract: A saw guide can include pivotally connected arcuate sections having a plurality of slots formed therein to receive and guide saw blades as they cut a workpiece, such as a pipe or tube. The slots are of varying width so that the saw guide can be used with different saws. For example, the saw guide can include a first slot sized to receive and guide the blade of a reciprocating saw, and a relatively narrower second slot, sized to receive the blade of a portable band saw. The saw guide can include a locking mechanism to securely hold the saw guide on the workpiece, and a stopping mechanism for preventing the saw blade from cutting into the saw guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: TECHSOUTH, INC.Inventors: William D. Kloiber, Richard Brodrick
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Publication number: 20150096421Abstract: In one aspect, a tool support for a pipe machining apparatus includes a support arm defining a groove therein and configured to support a tool, and a guide member at least partially positioned in the groove to allow movement of the support arm in a first direction and inhibit movement of the support arm in a second direction. In one aspect, a tool support includes a one-piece unitarily formed body member defining a cavity there through, and a tool support arm at least partially positioned in the cavity and configured to translate within the cavity. In one aspect, a tool support includes a first translating member configured to translate a tool toward and away from a pipe, and a second translating member configured to translate the tool toward and away from the pipe. The second translating member is coupled to and moveable relative to the first translating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Kenneth R. Pierce, Michael W. Gearhart
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Patent number: 8984997Abstract: Equipment for stabilizing rotation of a blade in a circle saw and for staying at the wanted sawing line which equipment comprises the formation devices (1,2); (7,8); (10,11) of a magnetic field in connection with a ferrous metallic circle saw blade (3) and equipment for adjusting the intensity of the mentioned magnetic field, such as a sensor (14) that measures the sideway position of a control center (13) and a circular blade (3). Of the formation devices of the magnetic field metallic parts (1); (7) or (10) that direct at least magnetic flux in the last resort to the circle saw blade (3) or part of them are located in relation to the circle saw blade (3) outside its toothing (4), at the location of the teeth essentially to the level of the circle saw blade (3).Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventor: Reijo Viljanen
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Publication number: 20150047484Abstract: The improved saw cutting guide of the present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art power cutting tools by providing a portable, mechanical guide for safely and accurately guiding a powered cutting tool along a predetermined cut line in the workpiece that is at a desired angular position relative to the cutting blade of the power cutting tool. The saw cutting guide includes a main baseplate having a top side and an under side, and featuring a guide track on the top side, for receiving and guiding a power cutting tool, and a pivotally mounted alignment fence on the underside for selectively aligning the work piece in relation to the guide track. In a preferred embodiment, the power cutting tool comprises an electric circular saw having a metal cutting blade featuring cold saw metal-cutting technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Richard P. Lane
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Publication number: 20140260874Abstract: A two-part pivotable block component for mounting onto a sawguide post of a sawguide assembly for a circular gang saw. The two-part pivotable block component comprises an upper first part that is integrally engagible with the sawguide post and a lower second part having an orifice for receiving therethrough the sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component has an inclined surface in a first plane for pivotably engaging an inclined surface provided therefore on the second part of the pivotable block component. The inclined surface of the second part of the pivotable block component is in a second plane. The first part of the pivotable block component may be integrally incorporated into a sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component may have one or more channels for flowing a coolant therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Gary Arthur STROUD
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Publication number: 20140202300Abstract: A device for assisting in cutting of a fiber texture layer wound on an impregnation mandrel of a winding machine, the device including two positioning stops each configured to be positioned on a respective side plate of the impregnation mandrel, and a plate forming a cutting jig that is configured to be positioned on the fiber texture layer that is to be cut in register with the protective film, the plate including a slot extending in position between the side plates of the impregnation mandrel and serving to guide a cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Richard Mathon, Antoine Phelippeau, Micah Gummel
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Publication number: 20140182443Abstract: A cutting guide includes a central rail, a plurality of legs supporting the central rail, a first frame connected and extending upwardly from the central rail, and a second frame pivotally mounted adjacent to the first frame and extending upwardly from the central rail. The second frame is constructed to pivot away from the first frame so that a substrate material becomes insertable therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventor: Willy Bokelaar
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Publication number: 20140047967Abstract: A saw base assembly for use with a saw support apparatus. The saw base assembly allows for any power tool, cutting device, drill, and associated bits of various sizes to be utilized to make straight and bevel saw cuts having a common cut line. The saw base assembly includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail, a fixed plate coupled to the first and second guide rails, a moveable plate coupled to the first and second guide rails, a means for securing the fixed plate and the moveable plate to the guide rails, and a means for securing the saw base assembly to the saw support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventor: Dino Makropoulos
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Publication number: 20140013917Abstract: A jigsaw includes at least one saw blade guide that supports a back of a saw blade of the jigsaw. The jigsaw further includes a fastening element that has a bearing portion on which the saw blade guide is mounted, in particular in a rocking manner, so that the saw blade guide is held on the jigsaw. The fastening element is configured to be repeatedly positioned on the jigsaw in a locking position and an unlocking position such that the saw blade guide is exchangeable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Samuel Meier
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Patent number: 8584563Abstract: An assembly is used upon a powered saw table to accurately cut at a centerline of a workable piece or other material to be cut or, if desired, to accurately cut the cheeks of a tenon to fit a mortise. The trigonometric functions of a right triangle—sine and cosine—are used to assure that as a component of the assembly is moved a certain distance longitudinally, parallel the cutting direction of the saw blade, the guide fence is moved just one-half that distance toward the blade. The longitudinal distance moved is made to equal the width of the piece, thereby indicating a centerline. If the width of the mortise is also considered in addition as part of the longitudinal distance moved, the guide fence is moved toward the saw blade just one-half the distance of the combined widths of the piece and the mortise, to cut the tenon cheeks.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Timothy James Kulas
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Publication number: 20130283993Abstract: A saw guide device for the rapid and precise cutting of perpendicular notches in framing lumber using a portable circular saw. The device consists of an edge-of-board follower rail, a support arm, and a pivotally adjustable saw fence. Externally affixed to the saw fence are a horizontal cut locator arm and a saw stop tab. The locator arm has a cut alignment tang and a saw blade recess slot. The saw stop tab has a thumbscrew type adjuster. The device is positioned by the alignment tang, which drops into a previous cut. During operation the saw foot overruns the cut locator arm and is stopped by the tab. Thumbscrew type adjusters are located at each end of the follower rail to allow for variation in depth of the perpendicular notch. Various angular scales are marked on the upper surface of the follower rail to aid in saw fence setup.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Will Holladay
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Publication number: 20130269496Abstract: According to an embodiment, a wire-type cutting device includes, a main roller portion includes a main roller on which a cutting wire is stretched, and a reel which delivers or takes up the wire, the reel and the main roller being disposed having the same axial direction and capable of being arranged so that the wire between the reel and the main roller is substantially perpendicular to the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: TOKYO ROPE MFG. CO., LTD.Inventor: Sachio Oikawa
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Publication number: 20130263711Abstract: A two-part pivotable block component for mounting onto a sawguide post of a sawguide assembly for a circular gang saw. The two-part pivotable block component comprises an upper first part that is integrally engagible with the sawguide post and a lower second part having an orifice for receiving therethrough the sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component has an inclined surface in a first plane for pivotably engaging an inclined surface provided therefore on the second part of the pivotable block component. The inclined surface of the second part of the pivotable block component is in a second plane. The first part of the pivotable block component may be integrally incorporated into a sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component may have one or more channels for flowing a coolant therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventor: Gary Arthur STROUD
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Publication number: 20130220096Abstract: Equipment for stabilizing rotation of a blade in a circle saw and for staying at the wanted sawing line which equipment comprises the formation devices (1,2); (7,8); (10,11) of a magnetic field in connection with a ferrous metallic circle saw blade (3) and equipment for adjusting the intensity of the mentioned magnetic field, such as a sensor (14) that measures the sideway position of a control center (13) and a circular blade (3). Of the formation devices of the magnetic field metallic parts (1); (7) or (10) that direct at least magnetic flux in the last resort to the circle saw blade (3) or part of them are located in relation to the circle saw blade (3) outside its toothing (4), at the location of the teeth essentially to the level of the circle saw blade (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Reijo Viljanen
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Publication number: 20130139665Abstract: An improved slicer having a reciprocating blade is disclosed. The use of a reciprocating blade allows the configuration and functionality of the slicer to be modified to address many of the deficiencies of current rotary slicers. The slicer operates without manual intervention, and includes the capability to automatically stack the sliced products. In other words, the food product to be sliced is placed on the slicer, and the slicer automatically slices the food product and stacks the sliced product, in a configuration that is presentable to the customer. In some embodiments, the machine is designed to have certain zones that can be cleaned or replaced, while the rest of the machine is never contaminated. In addition, the reciprocating blade is inexpensive and easily replaceable, thereby eliminating the need to sharpen the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: SEALED AIR CORPORATION (US)Inventor: Sealed Air Corporation (US)
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Publication number: 20130112055Abstract: This invention provides a slitter assembly with automated adjustment of slitter elements that allows for driven rotation of elements on the associated drive shaft during operation while enabling the elements to be moved freely along the drive shaft during setup and subsequently secured to the shaft free of lateral movement. This ensures that adjustment of the slitter elements is accurate, repeatable and reliable. In an illustrative embodiment, the slitter elements each comprise a pair of coaxial members including a blade member and a locking member. The blade member contains a slitter blade and overlies the locking member which is nested therewith. The locking member directly engages the drive shaft surface with a wedge assembly structure. The members are spring-loaded with respect to each other so that the two surfaces are normally biased to cam together and exert a hoop stress on the drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: LASERMAX ROLL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Steven P. Lewalski, Bruce J. Taylor
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Publication number: 20120255416Abstract: A circular saw guide is disclosed which comprises a first guide member having a guide edge for positioning against a circular saw for cutting a workpiece and a second guide member having a guide edge for positioning against a workpiece to be cut, the second guide member being connected to the first guide member and being movable relative to the first guide member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Leroy Rellergert
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Publication number: 20120137849Abstract: A cutting apparatus, particularly for hides, comprising a worktable, which defines a cutting area, surmounted by at least one movable transverse bridge, at least one cutting head being provided in order to perform cutting operations, at least one cutting head being supported in a cantilever fashion at a first end of an arm that is adapted to be moved, at a second end thereof, along the movable bridge, transversely with respect to guides for the sliding of the movable bridge, which are arranged laterally with respect to the worktable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: COMELZ S.P.A.Inventor: Stefano Zorzolo
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Publication number: 20110041659Abstract: A duct board cutting table provides accurate cutting of duct board while providing portability and moderate cost. A table top, which is generally large enough to accept most of a sheet of duct board, has a cross-rail assembly mounted above it that slides along the length of the duct board. A duct board cutting tool slides along the length of the cross-rail assembly, which is along the width of the duct board, in order to move the tool's blade through the duct board to make a cut. The tool may be a hand tool, with a tool fixture provided with the table that can slidably mount the hand tool within the cross-rail assembly at multiple heights above the table to accommodate duct board of various thicknesses. A stopping mechanism can be included to stop the cross-rail assembly at multiple cutting positions using removable stop blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Dennis Clifford Williams
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Publication number: 20110000356Abstract: A height adjustment device for a band saw includes a manual driving unit and an automatic driving unit. When one of the manual driving unit and the automatic driving unit is damaged, the user can operate the other to adjust the height where a saw blade guiding device is located, thereby ensuring a smooth running of the production line and improving the production efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Chun-Jung Chen
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Patent number: 7819724Abstract: A device for securing and guiding a hand-held tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventor: Larry Edmonds
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Publication number: 20100251870Abstract: Operating a power saw between a pair of parallel guide rails, which engage opposing sides of saw base plate to constrain the motion of the saw to a straight path, allows for precise cuts. A set of two or more fences allows for multiple cutting options. In some embodiments, non-parallel fences coupled to the guide rails allow for precise cuts at more than just a single angle. In some embodiments, two fences may engage opposing sides of the object to be cut simultaneously, holding the object more securely with respect to the guide rails than would a single fence. A possible clamping force holding the two fences against the object allows the miter guide to remain fixed relative to the object so that the user's hand may be freed for another task, such as holding the saw with both hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Kelce Steven Wilson
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Publication number: 20100224046Abstract: A saw guide for guiding the blade of a saw during cutting of a workpiece comprises a housing having a basal surface and a guide surface adapted to be positioned on a workpiece to be cut, such that with the basal surface engaging a surface of the workpiece, the guide surface extends across the surface to be cut at a forward position of the housing, such that a cutting member in face to face contact with the guide surface may be guided during cutting of the workpiece, and measuring means for measuring a position of the guide surface with respect to the workpiece such that, in use, the position of the guide surface may be monitored by reference to said measuring means, during a cutting operation of the workpiece. The saw guide enables a cut to be made with continual reference to the measuring means.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Howard George Osbourne
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Publication number: 20100132687Abstract: A material cutting guide system for cutting predetermined widths of a material. The system includes a frame fixed in location and a pair of spaced apart parallel tracks. At least one horizontal member is movably affixed to the frame and has a distal end extending outwardly therefrom, the distal end being affixed to the tracks. The system includes a motive device adapted to move the tracks in a generally lateral direction to a new location toward the fixed frame in predetermined increments to change the location of the tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: John Budiac, Gregory J. Peplinski
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Publication number: 20100132531Abstract: The invention relates to a receiving and guiding device for receiving a work piece and for guiding a cutting tool, consisting of a receiving frame comprising a bearing surface for the work piece and a guide rail for the cutting tool, said guide rail being adjusted between a functional position and a non-functional position. In the functional position, the guide rail is located above the bearing surface in the receiving frame. Said device also comprises a support arm on which the guide rail is supported in the functional position. Said support arm and the guide rail can carry out a relative movement in relation to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventor: Rudolf Fuchs
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Publication number: 20100064873Abstract: A workbench system in one embodiment includes a first and a second plurality of dog holes in a planar work surface defining a first and a second axis extending in the work surface plane, and a plurality of cutting guides, each of the plurality of cutting guides including a body defining a first securing portion on a first side of the body and a second securing portion on a second side of the body opposite to the first side, a first stem extending downwardly away from the body and configured to fit into one of the first plurality of holes, and a guide member defining a guide plane which intersects the first axis and the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Brian Hyuk Chung, Christopher Heflin
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Publication number: 20090293689Abstract: A specimen slicing guide for use in slicing a biopsy specimen taken from a human patient or an animal patient comprises 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 may be coupled via at least one link, which may be 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Shu Ichihara
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Publication number: 20090071312Abstract: A device for securing and guiding a hand-held tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Larry Edmonds
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Publication number: 20080264229Abstract: An improved hand-held circular saw having increased accuracy, speed and safety for square cuts on workpieces. The saw is equipped with a pair of retractable guide pins; when both pins touch the front edge of the workpiece the Saw's blade is automatically perpendicular to it. The saw is also equipped with at least one torsion spring that temporarily holds the saw's blade above the workpiece. Without moving the saw's base, the user turns on the saw, and pressing downwardly on its handle, lowers the blade into the workpiece, making a square cut with the accuracy of a cut-off saw. The guide pins can also be automatically or manually retracted to convert the improved saw back to a conventional saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventor: Klaus Dern
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Publication number: 20080173151Abstract: An improved guide for stabilizing the saw blade of a saw mill assembly is provided. The guide includes a first guide block assembly and a second guide block assembly. The first guide block assembly comprises a first guide block having a first surface for engaging a first surface of the saw blade and a second opposing surface, a first mounting plate affixed to the second opposing surface of the first guide block proximate a first end thereof, and a first positioning shaft having a first end affixed to the first mounting plate proximate to a second end thereof, and a second end received in a mounting bracket of a saw mill.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Edward E. Belfiglio
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Publication number: 20080110315Abstract: A guiding device for guiding movement of a saw blade of a band saw includes a holder base and two saw blade guiding units. The holder base includes a base portion for mounting to the band saw, and two parallel supporting arms. Each of the saw blade guiding units has a sleeve fastened to a transversely extending through hole of one of the supporting arms, a ball rotatably received in the sleeve, and a wheel having a metal wheel shaft with one end inserted into the sleeve and stopped at the ball, and a wheel body made of ceramic material and connected to the other end of the wheel shaft for stopping against one lateral side of the saw blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: OAV Equipment and Tools, Inc.Inventor: Jacky Wang
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Publication number: 20080047411Abstract: A table-top saw comprises a base, frame, water pan and a table disposed with the frame for supporting a workpiece to be cut. The saw also includes a guide beam and a carriage operably connected to the guide beam by a fixing mechanism, wherein the carriage is capable of slidable movement along the guide beam. A cutter-motor unit, including a saw and motor, is secured to the carriage whereby the cutter-motor unit is slidable along the guide beam. The fixing mechanism includes a trig block for locking the carriage and the cutter-motor unit at a selected position on the guide beam. The fixing mechanism is movable between a released position wherein a clearance is defined between a lower surface of the guide beam and the trig device to allow for movement along the guide beam, and a locked position wherein the trig device engages the lower surface of the guide beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Yang Cao
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Patent number: 7325473Abstract: An improved guide for stabilizing the saw blade of a saw mill assembly is provided. The guide includes a guide block having a first surface for engaging a surface of a saw blade and a second opposing surface. A threaded shaft extends outwardly from the second surface of the guide block, and is generally rotatable in relation to the guide block. A securing nut threadably engages the shaft such that a surface of the securing nut engages the second surface of said guide block upon rotation into engagement therewith thereby rendering the threaded shaft nonrotable in relation to the guide block. An improved guide block or insert is also provided. The insert is bi-metallic such that the metallic material proximal to a first blade-engaging surface thereof is harder than the metallic material proximal to a second guide-engaging surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Inventor: Edward E. Belfiglio
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Patent number: 7249552Abstract: A guide for use with a cutting member, such as hand saws, that is easy to use, is readily portable and can be adjusted to permit cutting of precise compound angles on work pieces of various configurations. The guide mechanism comprises two angularly related members arranged so that when one member engages the face of a work piece, the other member functions to glidably engage a cutting member, such as the blade of a hand saw with the teeth thereof in cutting relation with said face of the work piece. In one form of the invention, locking mechanisms are provided to lock the member in any selected angular relation and a magnet is carried by the guide member which uniquely functions to continuously urge the saw into engagement with a plurality of rollers that are also carried by the guide member.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Inventor: Stephen P. Hines
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Patent number: 7240596Abstract: A workbench holder system comprising a stop piece having a height and a thickness and a length in a generally rectilinear configuration with a first end having a first angled cut and with a second end having a second angled cut, one cut being at an obtuse angle and the other cut being at an acute angle. The system also comprises a cutting guide and a support bracket each coupled to the stop piece, the cutting guide and support bracket each having an upper horizontal component and a downwardly extending vertical component with a slot formed in the horizontal component of the cutting guide extending away from the stop piece and with apertures formed in the vertical components for coupling to the stop piece.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Inventors: Stuart M. Campbell, Jacqueline M. Campbell
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Patent number: 7127978Abstract: A circular saw machine having a saw blade (1) that is movably held for back and forth motion during the sawing process. A forward and a rearward saw blade guide (4, 5) ensure the stability of the saw blade (1) while sawing. The saw blade guides (4, 5) respectively have contact surfaces (6), which abut on the respective side surfaces of the saw blade (1). In order to operate the circular saw machine with different saw blade diameters, the forward saw blade guide (5) is removable from, or pivotable away from, the saw blade (1), and the saw blade itself is interchangeable. The radial positioning of the contact surfaces (6) of the saw blade guides (4, 5) is variable. This can be accomplished by interchanging the whole saw blade guide (5), but also in particular by a mounting (12), pivotable with respect to the saw blade guide (4, 5) and to which the contact surface (6) is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: KEURO Besitz GmbH & Co. EDV-Dienstleistungs KGInventors: Stefan Boss, Klaus Frietsch, Fritz Heydt
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Patent number: 6907809Abstract: A saw blade positioning device has two drive mechanisms and two guidance devices, which are preferably oriented at right angles in respect to each other. If a first guidance device is oriented in the radial direction of the circular saw blade by the linear guides, and the other guidance device in the circumferential direction, a desired advancement curve of the engagement member, independently of the saw blade diameter, is achieved respectively by means of the same control, or respectively the same control pulses, and of the drive mechanisms, in every radial position of the first guidance device. A mechanically robust basic structure results in addition, which makes a precise positioning possible.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2000Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Walter AGInventor: Harry Rein
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Patent number: 6889589Abstract: An improved guide for stabilizing the saw blade of a saw mill assembly is provided. The guide includes a guide block having a first surface for engaging a surface of a saw blade and a second opposing surface. A threaded shaft extends outwardly from the second surface of the guide block, and is generally rotatable in relation to the guide block. A securing nut threadably engages the shaft such that a surface of the securing nut engages the second surface of said guide block upon rotation into engagement therewith thereby rendering the threaded shaft nonrotable in relation to the guide block. An improved guide block or insert is also provided. The insert is bi-metallic such that the metallic material proximal to a first blade-engaging surface thereof is harder than the metallic material proximal to a second guide-engaging surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2000Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Inventor: Edward E. Belfiglio
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Patent number: 6877411Abstract: A sawguide assembly includes a set of sawguides positioned adjacent to one another to create an array of laterally-abutting sawguides. A sawguide biasing assembly biases the sawguides against one another. The array is supported for movement along a lateral path generally parallel to the axis of the arbor. A lateral driver is used to move the entire array in unison along the lateral path. A sawguide array skewing assembly couples the sawguides to one another so that the sawguides can be pivoted in unison about their respective pivot axes by a skewing driver.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: COE Newnes/McGemee ULCInventors: Ronald W. McGehee, Jeffrey T. Burns, Rory M. Mitchell
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Patent number: 6868612Abstract: A guide device for a hand held circular saw having a base, the device having a platform on which the base of a hand held circular saw can rest, wherein cooperating shoulders on the platform and saw base provide a guide for cutting on a straight line through a workpiece, wherein elevation flanges are provided on the sides of the platform and are provided with mounting structure which is operable to fix the platform to a supporting structure at a desired height above the workpiece, and wherein angle adjustment structure is provided on the elevation flanges for a fixing the angle of the platform and saw base with respect to the surface of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Inventor: Willard E. Ballard
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Patent number: 6752059Abstract: A guide for guiding a hand held saw is disclosed. The guide has a locating member for locating the guide relative to an edge and a guiding member that guides the saw. The guiding member can be locked at any angle between 0 and 90 degrees relative to locating member and is invertible so that angles between 90 to 180 degrees can be guided. The guide has an angle gauge and also stops for 45 and 90 degrees. A clamp interfits with the locating member to quickly secure the guide to the material to be cut.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Inventor: Joseph H. Posont
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Patent number: 6688208Abstract: A workbench holder system configured with a triangular notch in one corner. A cutting guide and a support bracket each have an upper horizontal component and a downwardly extending vertical component coupled to the stop piece. A piece of lumber may be brought in contact with the surface of the stop piece remote from the vertical component of the cutting guide and the lower surface of the horizontal component for the accurate cutting of the lumber.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventors: Stuart M. Campbell, Jacqueline M. Campbell
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Publication number: 20030233925Abstract: The multi-functional woodworking adapter for use with a multi-functional woodworking guide is a modular portable universal guide, adapted for guiding multiple hand held power tools, that is extendable with the use of multiple guide plates, side bars and edge bars in order to increase the size of the guide device to any length, thus being capable of cutting, grooving or sanding an unlimited length of material with the use of side extension clamps. The multi-functional woodworking guide is compact, portable and easy to transport, as it fits into the back seat or trunk of a car. The multi-functional woodworking guide is easy to secure to a work piece by various integrated clamps, which do not have to be move when cutting, grooving or sanding the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Dino Makropoulos
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Publication number: 20030233926Abstract: The multi-functional woodworking system is a modular portable universal guide for multiple hand held power tools that is extendable with the use of multiple guide plates, side bars and edge bars in order to increase the size of the guide device to any length, thus being capable of cutting, grooving or sanding an unlimited length of material with the use of side extension clamps. The multi-functional woodworking system is compact, portable and easy to transport, as it fits into the back seat or trunk of a car. The multi-functional woodworking system is easy to secure to a work piece by various integrated clamps, which do not have to be move when cutting, grooving or sanding the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Dino Makropoulos
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Publication number: 20030051589Abstract: A cake pan adapted for guidance in cutting a cake provides a pan bottom and a peripheral pan sidewall integral with the pan bottom and directed upwardly for terminating with a pan sidewall edge. The sidewall edge provids plural circular guide pins. A straightedge ruler has a straight edge of a length sufficient to span the cake pan from any one selected position on the sidewall edge to any further selected position on the sidewall edge. The guide pins are positioned such that with the straightedge ruler in contact with any selected pair of the guide pins, the straight edge is positioned for guiding straight-line cutting of the cake in a desired location on the cake corresponding to the straight edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Mary L. Caputo
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Publication number: 20030024370Abstract: A workbench holder system configured with a triangular notch in one corner. A cutting guide and a support bracket each have an upper horizontal component and a downwardly extending vertical component coupled to the stop piece. A piece of lumber may be brought in contact with the surface of the stop piece remote from the vertical component of the cutting guide and the lower surface of the horizontal component for the accurate cutting of the lumber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Stuart M. Campbell, Jacqueline M. Campbell
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Publication number: 20020088329Abstract: A band saw blade stabilizer for stabilizing a moving band saw blade of a band saw appliance. The blade stabilizer includes two opposing guide structures situated to form a passage there between within which the saw blade travels while the guide structures limit lateral motion thereof. An attachment mount is included for securing the guide structures above a standard work table. Preferably, at least one of the guide structures is provided with an adjustor for selective lateral movement thereof for selective change of passage width. The stabilizer can additionally include a thrust bearing situated behind the blade for limiting rearward movement thereof as can occur when a workpiece is cut. In this manner, traditional band saw appliance utility is maintained while precision-cutting versatility is enhanced as lateral and longitudinal blade movement is controlled with precision.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventor: Torben Helshoj
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Patent number: 6401584Abstract: A miter cutting guide apparatus is provided to aid in the making of miter cuts used on wood millwork as trim around floors, walls, doors, cabinets and the like and which can also be used on ceramics such as for tile cutting. Two miter arms are pivotally attached by a pivot locking means such as a screw. Each miter arm has a complementary base resting underneath and being guidably received by each miter arm, thereby allowing each miter arm to reciprocate along its complementary base.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventor: James T. Rowe
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Publication number: 20020066345Abstract: A waterjet head is tilted relative to vertical in order that the edge of a cut made by the head when severing a part from a workpiece is perpendicular to the workpiece surface, or is oriented at another desired inclination. As the waterjet head is moved along a cutting path over the workpiece, the plane in which the waterjet head is tilted is maintained at a constant bevel control angle relative to the direction of movement of the waterjet head. The waterjet head together with a tilt control assembly is carried by a support that is moved by a CNC controlled three axis drive system. The tilt control assembly includes provision for adjustably tilting the waterjet head and for rotating the waterjet head to maintain the bevel control angle as the direction of waterjet head movement changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: John D. Shepherd, John K. Shepherd
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Publication number: 20020053269Abstract: A bar notch (3) in the side of a side member (1) and a shaping cut (4) at the end of a cross member (2) for the bar jointing of a side member (1) with a member (2) in workpieces of wood, plastics or MDF—medium density fibreboard—produced by a punching or shearing operation consisting of a first step—a preliminary cut—and a second step—a final cut. A machine for implementation of the cutting operation comprises a knife head (9) for two side knives (10) and a nose knife (11), a table (14) and a rest (13), a first set of adjustable guide members (17) that can set the position of the knife head (9) in relation to the workpiece (1) or (2) which is to be processed, a second set of adjustable guide members (23) for setting of the mutual distance between the cross member notches (3), and a third guide members (29), which can serve as an end stop for the end of the cross member (2) during the shearing process of a cross member shaping (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventor: Agner Pedersen