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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347234 | Method for optimizing veneer peeling The invention concerns a method for optimizing the veneer yield in veneer peeling. The contour of the log to be peeled is determined and the peeling axes at the ends of the log are determined by simulating the veneer yield. The desired veneer yield is determined at ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7245981 | Material handling system with saw and wheel drag mechanism A material handling system with a drag mechanism including a wheel for a table saw that controls the orientation and speed of material as it moves through the system. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7200458 | Wood tracking by identification of surface characteristics A “woodprint™” characterization and identification technique unique employs cameras (16), lighting (14), camera interface hardware (18), a computer (20), and/or image processing software to collect and analyze surface characteristic... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7159628 | Gangsaw with a split sawbox A split sawbox for a gangsaw includes a sawbox having at least first and second mating sawbox sections. The sections are linearly selectively translatable relative to one another between a closed position wherein the sections are releasably locked together for opera... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156730 | Method and system for achieving acceptable process time A method and system for automatically portioning workpieces, such as meat products, into pieces having acceptable process time (e.g., acceptable cook time) are provided. The method includes generally five steps. First, measurement data of a workpiece carried on a co... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153203 | Apparatus and method for portioning using automatic workpiece conveyance speed control A portioning apparatus (10) includes a powered conveyor (12) for carrying workpieces (WP) past a scanning station (14) and past a cutting station (20). Information from the scanning station pertaining to physical parameters of the workpie... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7017632 | Position-based integrated motion controlled curve sawing A method of position-based integrated motion controlled curve sawing includes the steps of: transporting a curved workpiece in a downstream direction on a transfer, and monitoring position of the workpiece on the transfer, scanning the workpiece through an upstream ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6991012 | Apparatus for sawing a workpiece A method of forming a workpiece into sectioned parts using a pair of laterally translatable chipping heads and, downstream, a cutting device of the type having a plurality of rotatable cutting members mounted for rotation on a common axis which is movable and includ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6971423 | Method and apparatus for singulating, debarking, scanning and automatically sawing and sorting logs into lengths A log handling and cutting system which cuts logs into lengths, and allows for maximum use of fiber. The system includes equipment for singulating the logs, optimally removing the bark from the logs, scanning the true log image, cutting the logs to length, and sorti... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6941864 | Method to control optimized cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list A method of processing material involves cutting pieces of material pursuant to a cut list and managing remaining salvage and defect pieces. A computer may be connected to a saw machine, and programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list. An operator ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6539993 | Method and apparatus for singulating, debarking, scanning and automatically sawing and sorting logs into lengths A log handling and cutting system which cuts logs into lengths, and allows for maximum use of fiber. The system includes equipment for singulating the logs, optimally removing the bark from the logs, scanning the true log image, cutting the logs to length... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6520228 | Position-based integrated motion controlled curve sawing A method of position-based integrated motion controlled curve sawing includes the steps of: transporting a curved workpiece in a downstream direction on a transfer, and monitoring position of the workpiece on the transfer, scanning the workpiece through a... | 02/18/2003 |
| 5518052 | XY log charger A log charging apparatus for a veneer production line. A log to be peeled is supported in a non rotative manner at a scanning station. The log is scanned and the scan data is input to a computing device to determine an optimum cylinder of the log and to d... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5421385 | Method and apparatus for processing log for sawmill including end dogging carriage which rotationally repositions log to cutting position determined by computer after non-rotational scanning A log processing method and apparatus are described in which the log is moved laterally through a light scanner by a pair of charger arms to determine the configuration of the log and the best cutting pattern solution for such log by a computer from the s... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5400842 | Curved sawing and cutting of two-faced cants A system used in combination with a cant sawing or cutting unit, the function of which is to guide two faced-cants through the cut along the line of their natural curvature. The system comprises, at the infeed end of the unit, rollers for clamping the opp... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5396938 | Apparatus and method for producing surfaced lumber Apparatus and method for, in one continuous operation, receiving a slab sawn from a log, sensing the thickness of the slab and setting the apparatus to plane its upper and lower surfaces to produce a desired thickness slab which then is sawn into boards o... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5320153 | Method and apparatus for around the curve sawing A method and apparatus for around the curve sawing is shown and described wherein a group of roller assemblies are positionable along a selected semicircular path having a point of tangency relative to lines of cut provided by an assembly of cutting blade... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5228490 | Process and apparatus for producing squares from tree boles or the like A process for producing beams of square cross-section from tree boles or the like is characterized in that plano-convex slabs are severed in parallel to the hart zone of the boles. An apparatus for performing the process is characterized in that the boles... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5201258 | Automated cutting station for wood blanks A station (10) for cutting sheets of wood (13), and in particular for cutting packages of sheets, includes a first device (12) for positioning a package of sheets under a first cutter (15) so as to separate parts of the package sequentially. A further dev... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5148847 | Method and apparatus for around the curve sawing A method and apparatus for around the curve sawing is shown and described wherein a group of roller assemblies are positionable along a selected semicircular path having a point of tangency relative to lines of cut provided by an assembly of cutting blade... | 09/22/1992 |
| 4934228 | System for diverting veneer sheets having offsize defects A system for detecting offsize defects and for segregating the veneer sheets containing the defects from the non-defective sheets. Scanners are positioned along the in-feed conveyor leading to the clipper. As offsize defects are identified, a computer det... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4373563 | Sawing of lumber from logs The sawing of an elongated workpiece, such as a log or cant, is effected by feeding the workpiece longitudinally through a saw; sensing the longitudinal configuration of a longitudinal side surface of the workpiece on one side only of the workpiece as the... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4269245 | Infeed mechanism A method and a mechanism for feeding waned boards to an edger comprising a cross conveyor for the boards, a measuring apparatus, a computer, and centering and side-adjustment means to enable centering and side-adjustment of the boards in dependence of the... | 05/26/1981 |
| 4232720 | Round log material and method of producing the same Round log material is provided in transversely cut log portions suitable for simplified bulk loading, transporting, unloading, storing and utilization as compared with prior bulk handling operations.... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4185672 | Integrated tree processing mill A process and apparatus are described wherein an integrated saw mill includes conveyor means for feeding debarked logs, classifying the logs and storing them according to size, advancing a particular log, scanning and analyzing the log and determining its... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4127044 | For sawing and for controlling the sawing process The sawing of an elongated workpiece, such as a log or cant, by feeding the workpiece longitudinally through a saw; sensing the longitudinal configuration of a longitudinal side surface of the workpiece on one side only of the workpiece as the latter pass... | 11/28/1978 |
| 4069851 | Method and apparatus for processing logs A method, and apparatus operating in accordance therewith, for processing logs prior to their being processed by a saw mill. The logs are cut to length and then sorted and stored according to their diameters and wood types. Undersized logs and other scrap... | 01/24/1978 |
| 3960188 | Programmed contour copying machine A contour-copying machine in which a plurality or workpieces are spanned between headstocks and tailstocks and rotatable synchronously about respective parallel axes parallel to the rotation axis of a pattern with a feeler roller engaging the pattern and ... | 06/01/1976 |
