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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8122799 | Dust collecting devices for machining apparatus A dust collecting device for collecting cutting chips into a dust collecting container is provided. A back-flow preventing wall(s) is fixedly disposed on a flow path member defining a flow path between a machining apparatus and the dust collecting container. The bac... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8069762 | Machine tool The invention is based on a machine tool, in particular a circular power saw, for machining a workpiece, having a covering (10) for guarding a user against machining residues of the workpiece that occur in operation and having an adjustable residue guide (... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8069761 | Dust collector A saw with a base assembly, a table pivotably attached to the base assembly, a housing pivotably attached to the table, at least one rail slidably connected to the housing, and a saw assembly disposed on the at least one rail. The saw assembly includes a motor, and ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8011282 | Sheet processing device, image forming apparatus, and sheet processing method A sheet processing device having punch processing device(s) for punch-processing on a conveyed sheet member and a punch-scrap storage box for storing punch scraps therein that are produced by the punch processing and dropped from the punch-processing device(s) havin... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7908951 | Adjustable chip guide for removing part of the chips of a machine tool A machine tool, in particular a circular power saw, for machining a workpiece, has a covering (10) for guarding a user against machining residues of the workpiece that occur in operation and an adjustable residue guide (12, 14) for carrying away at lea... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7882771 | Dust-collecting devices and cutting devices with the dust-collecting devices A dust-collecting device for collecting cutting chips produced by a cutting device has a separator for separating the cutting chips from the carrier air by utilizing the force of gravity upon the cutting chips. A dust container collects the cutting chips separated b... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7802505 | Dust collection assembly for a power tool A power tool includes a housing assembly having a housing portion and an arm extending upwardly from the housing portion. The arm has an outer surface. The power tool also includes a drive unit supported by the arm. The drive unit is operable to drive a tool element... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7789003 | Miter saw A saw having a table assembly, a pivot arm, a saw blade and a dust collection system. The table assembly includes a workpiece support surface upon which a workpiece can be supported. The pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the table assembly, and includes a driver and... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7775143 | Work table having adjustable hose support A work table includes a table plate having a slot for attaching a tool device, and a coupler for coupling to a vacuum device, a shield engaged onto the tool device for shielding the tool device and for gathering the dust, a hose coupling device coupled between the s... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7654181 | Dust collection shroud A dust collector has a shroud mounted to the connecting rods of the pivoting assembly of a contractor's table saw. The shroud is configured to surround the lower portion of the saw blade when the blade is fully raised, and most of the blade's diameter when it is ful... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7559268 | Dust-collecting devices and cutting devices with the dust-collecting devices A dust-collecting device for collecting cutting chips produced by a cutting device has a separator for separating the cutting chips from the carrier air by utilizing the force of gravity upon the cutting chips. A dust container collects the cutting chips separated b... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7509900 | Scroll saw with dust collector A dust collector for a power tool, such as a scroll saw, wherein the saw may include a base, a table supported by the base and a blade passing through a slot in the table. The dust collector may include a container defining an accumulation chamber and having an inle... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7419341 | Machining mechanical parts with a hollow cylindrical tool The present invention relates to a device for machining mechanical parts by means of a hollow cylindrical tool presenting a distal end with a free edge that is shaped to perform machining when said tool is rotated about its axis. In accordance with the invention, th... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7406901 | Auto sheet threading and cutting device and method An apparatus and method for cutting and threading a sheet of material is described. The apparatus can facilitate the transfer of a sheet from a sheet forming machine to a processing machine, and can halt the feeding of sheet material to the processing machine. When ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7380343 | Cutting tool A cutting tool that maintains a compact-sized main body without affecting the usability as well as the dust collecting operation is provided. In a dust cover mounted on a blade case, a dust collection route divided from a saw blade is formed, and an outlet is provid... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370563 | Process and device for manufacturing a product from strip tape, especially for manufacturing a medicinal and/or active substance-containing product as well as fillable containers or sealed-margin bags A process for manufacturing a product from strip tape starting from a broad web of material includes the step of separating the web into individual strips with a smooth stripping roll, conveying each strip in a vacuum conveyor channel, turning the strips on their wa... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369916 | Drill press A power tool control system connected with a drill press provides a system for determining operational settings for the drill press and/or structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the drill press. For instance, the power tool control system may estab... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363952 | Non-return block for snow chains having inserts to protect wheel A non return block (5) for locking a tensioning terminal portion (7) of snow chains (2), comprising a body (51) which defines a channel (12) in which the terminal portion (7) passes and a ratchet or a pawl (13) pivote... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7359762 | Measurement and alignment device including a display system A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device. In operation with a power tool, the graphical user int... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341086 | Automated fabric layup system and method To apply a resin impregnated fabric to a substrate, a device includes a surface having a layer of material and a first edge. The surface moves relative to the substrate and to conform to the substrate. The layer of material is compatible for use with the resin. The ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7290474 | System for rapidly stopping a spinning table saw blade A system for stopping a spinning table saw blade is comprised of a pin assembly disposed adjacent to a saw blade assembly for stopping a spinning saw blade. A receiving block is disposed on a side of the saw blade opposing the pin assembly for receiving the tip of t... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7263921 | Air distribution assembly and rotary cutting apparatus provided with such an air distribution assembly A rotary cutter includes a hollow rotary mantle having a cutter arbor on an outer periphery thereof, through holes extending radially through the mantle, and an air distribution mechanism. The air distribution mechanism includes first and second parts. The first par... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258052 | Apparatus for removing the tips of tablet punches A machine for removing the tips of tablet punches includes a housing that contains a turret that is rotated about a substantially vertical axis and a cutting wheel. The turret supports a plurality of tablet punches in a substantially vertical position with the tips ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7243587 | Pivoting rear blade guard The present invention is directed to a blade guard assembly capable of allowing increased capacity for saws, such as radial arm saw, miter saws, and the like. The assembly includes a U-shaped guard and a pivot pin for allowing the guard to obtain a plurality of posi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243440 | Gauge for use with power tools A gauge for connecting with a power tool and providing a system for determining structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the power tool is provided by the present invention. The gauge including a probe connected with a sensor via a spring, wherein co... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234382 | Slicer with unitary handle A slicer comprising a slicer body including a rotatable blade for slicing a product, and a tray mounted for reciprocal movement relative the slicer body and for supporting and moving the product relative the blade. The tray includes a tray body and a unitary handle.... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234620 | Automated flat glass separator Apparatus and methods are provided for separating a pane (11) of a brittle material from a moving ribbon (13) of the material without contact between the newly-formed leading edge of the ribbon and the newly-formed trailing edge of the pane. The appara... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231857 | Depaneling systems A depaneling system is disclosed for cutting a panel. The depaneling system comprises a tooling apparatus and a cutting apparatus. The tooling apparatus helps hold the panel in place with suction during cutting of said panel and collects dust particles generated by ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228773 | Radial arm saw safety top A radial arm saw is adapted with a safety top configured with cutting box enclosure that contains and collects substantially all of the sawdust generated during use. A dust collection system is in fluid communication with the cutting box for removing the sawdust con... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228772 | Brake positioning system A saw is disclosed having a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and a saw blade, and a brake adapted to stop the saw blade in response to detection of the dangerous condition. The saw further includes a brake positioning system ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222560 | Dust collection arrangement for a miter saw A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably attached to the base, a support housing connected to the table, a saw assembly connected to the support housing, the saw assembly comprising a pivot arm, an upper blade guard connected to the pivot arm, a motor attached... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219605 | Cylinder cleaning apparatus An apparatus is arranged to clean a cylinder with cleaning liquid being supplied. The cylinder includes an outer surface to which impurities are adhered. The impurities are removed from the outer surface when cleaning. The apparatus includes a spray bar into which t... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216572 | Sawdust collector for table saws A table saw having a horizontal worktable, an open bottom base below the worktable enclosing a rotating blade that cuts wood objects on the worktable surface, and a stand for supporting the base from the floor. The table saw further including a sawdust collector for... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210386 | Quickly detachable protective cover unit of a table sawing machine The quickly-detachable protective cover unit of a table sawing machine includes a protective cover, a non-return plate, a protective plate, a combining plate and an extending plate. The extending plate positioned at one side of the saw blade of a table sawing machin... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204178 | Power cutting saw with dust catching device Cutting saw with a workpiece supporting surface, a holder mounted on the carrier, a saw assembly, having a motor and saw blade, being pivotably attached to the holder above the carrier, and a dust catching device mounted on the saw assembly. The saw assembly can piv... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201162 | Cutting machine with environment control arrangement A cutting machine includes a bottom collecting tray, a cutting blade overhanging on a cutting table and having a cutting area defined at an outer circumferential portion thereof when the cutting blade cuts the work piece, and an environment control arrangement. The ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7178217 | Tapering device for removing portions of a gypsum board A device 10 and method for forming a non-tapered end 12 of a gypsum board 14 into a tapered configuration or portion 16 includes a rotary drive tool 18 that imparts rotary motion to a tool bit 20 removably secured thereto, a... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174821 | Punch for a braced die A punch for attachment to a brace of a braced die has a hollow cutting nose with a leading end for cutting a material to be punched and a trailing end opposite the leading end. A shaft extends from the trailing end of the nose and is sized to pass through an apertur... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174819 | Apparatus and method for cutting a web, feeding it into a processing and threading it up through that line The invention relates to an apparatus for cutting of a web (1) conveyed along a conveyance direction (F), and subsequent feeding and threading it up into a processing line, said web (1) comprising a central portion (1c) and edges (1 | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171880 | Dust collection for panel saw A sawdust collection cup of a dust collection system for use with a panel saw is disposed proximal a bottom of a vertically disposed channel member. The sawdust collection cup has an open top, a front portion disposed for receiving sawdust from in front of a workpie... | 02/06/2007 |
