Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100269657 | UNIVERSAL FENCE FOR A POWER TABLE SAW - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a fence for a power saw having a table top with generally vertical front, rear and opposite side surfaces, at least one side surface having an elongated side element extending from a front portion toward said rear surface, said side element having a cross section defining a vertical groove with an inner vertical surface that merge into upper and lower opposed extensions that define upper and lower undercuts, said fence comprising an elongated fence member having a generally vertical front planar surface for engaging a work piece, a table extension having a top surface area coextensive with said saw table top and operatively connected to said fence member, said extension providing support for a work piece that extends beyond a side of the table top surface, said fence being configured so that the front planar surface can be positioned in front of the vertical front surface of the saw, i.e., off of the top surface. | 10-28-2010 |
20110162501 | DUST EXTRACTION BLADE GUARD SYSTEM FOR POWER SAWS - Embodiments of the invention are directed a guard system for a table saw having a top surface with an opening through which a blade extends for cutting a work piece, the forward reach of the cutting edge of the blade engaging the work piece in a downward cutting direction, the system comprising an upper guard mounted to the table saw and configured to enclose the blade to shield a user from contacting the blade, the upper guard having an outlet adjacent the rearward reach of the blade for connection to a vacuum source, an inlet adjacent to the forward reach of the blade and to the table top surface and an interior channel communicating the inlet to the outlet. | 07-07-2011 |
20110247471 | CORD WRAP HANDLE - A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably mounted on the base, a blade and motor assembly pivotally coupled to a frame support that is attached to the table, and a power cord coupled to the blade and motor assembly. The frame support, the base, and/or the blade and motor assembly also comprises a handle portion that includes a grip with an opening disposed at an outer end thereof, with the grip also having a pair of arcuate surfaces disposed at opposing sides thereof for retaining the power cord when wrapped around both surfaces. | 10-13-2011 |
20110314986 | PULL ROD RELEASE MECHANISM FOR A PUSH-PULL TABLE TOOL - In at least one embodiment, a table saw includes a table, a moveable carriage supported by the table, a saw assembly supported by the carriage, and a pull rod coupled to the carriage. The pull rod is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the housing between a back position and a forward position. The carriage and saw assembly move in the linear direction when the pull rod is moved in the linear direction. A collar is positioned on the pull rod and configured to move in the linear direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The pull rod is configured to move in the linear direction from the back position toward the forward position when the collar is in the unlocked position, and the pull rod is blocked from moving from the back position when the collar is in the locked position. | 12-29-2011 |
20120032382 | MOVABLE WORK PIECE CLAMPING MECHANISM - Embodiments of the invention comprise a clamping mechanism for securing a work piece on a power tool having a working surface and a guide fence, the clamping mechanism including a support configured to be movable along the guide fence and a clamp interconnected to the support, the clamp being movable between a securing position and a release position, wherein in the securing position, the clamp engages a work piece, and in the release position, the clamp is disengaged from the work piece. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036974 | FENCE SYSTEM FOR A POWER SAW - Embodiments are directed to a fence system for use on a power saw that has a flat top surface and a saw blade extending through an opening in the top surface, the fence system comprising an elongated fence configured to be secured on the flat top surface at various positions relative to the blade, the fence having at least one flat side wall portion against which material can be positioned and moved along while the material is moved through the cutting zone, and a support unit configured to ride on the fence and contact the object to move it through the cutting zone, the unit comprising an ergonomically shaped hand pad, the unit being removably attached to the fence and movable along the length thereof and a movable arm attached to the hand pad that is configured to extend downwardly to an elevation closely adjacent to the top surface. | 02-16-2012 |
20120090440 | Table Saw Having Airflow Apparatus - A power tool includes a table structure including a work surface, a motor assembly including an output drive positioned under the work surface, the motor assembly is adjustable relative to the work surface between a first position that is close to the work surface and a second position that is further from the work surface, a fan member coupled to the motor assembly and configured to generate an airflow, a blade case positioned under the work surface, the blade case including a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall, and an air guide configured to channel the airflow into the blade case through an opening in the first sidewall, and the air guide further configured to move with the motor assembly between the first position and the second position, wherein the air guide covers the opening in both the first position and the second position. | 04-19-2012 |
20120255414 | Modular Laser Alignment Device for Power Tool - A table saw including a table top having an opening configured to receive a blade. A cutting tool is configured to rotate the blade within the opening of the table top. A light alignment apparatus is configured to be selectively mounted in an upright manner at a plurality of locations on the table saw and direct a beam of light on to the table top from each of the plurality of locations on the table saw. The plurality of locations on the table saw include a first location on the table top and a second location on the cutting tool. | 10-11-2012 |
20130291699 | Pull Rod Release Mechanism for a Push-Pull Table Tool - In at least one embodiment, a table saw includes a table, a moveable carriage supported by the table, a saw assembly supported by the carriage, and a pull rod coupled to the carriage. The pull rod is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the housing between a back position and a forward position. The carriage and saw assembly move in the linear direction when the pull rod is moved in the linear direction. A collar is positioned on the pull rod and configured to move in the linear direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The pull rod is configured to move in the linear direction from the back position toward the forward position when the collar is in the unlocked position, and the pull rod is blocked from moving from the back position when the collar is in the locked position. | 11-07-2013 |
20130333540 | Cord Wrap Handle - A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably mounted on the base, a blade and motor assembly pivotally coupled to a frame support that is attached to the table, and a power cord coupled to the blade and motor assembly. The frame support, the base, and/or the blade and motor assembly also comprises a handle portion that includes a grip with an opening disposed at an outer end thereof, with the grip also having a pair of arcuate surfaces disposed at opposing sides thereof for retaining the power cord when wrapped around both surfaces. | 12-19-2013 |