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20080202298 | Glass cutting method - A method of cutting a glass substrate to form a plurality of flat panel displays. The method includes forming a scribe line or a line of weakness on a surface of a mother material; treating the mother material with chemical to further weaken the mother material; and cutting the mother material. The scribe line may be formed using a masking technique. The mother material may be treated with chemical by putting the mother material into a chemical solution. Alternatively, the chemical may be sprayed, blown, or exposed to the mother material. The cutting of the mother material may be done by applying mechanical and/or thermal stress along the scribe line. | 08-28-2008 |
20080229891 | WEAR RESISTANT HARD COATING FOR A WORKPIECE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides an optimized hard coating and a workpiece, especially a cutting tool coated with a hard coating to increase tooling performance with difficult to machine materials such as high speed steels, titanium alloys, nickel alloys, austenitic steels and especially hard materials like hardened tool steel having a hardness of higher 50, preferably of higher 55 HRC. This is achieved by a workpiece coated with a wear resistant multilayered comprising at least a first supporting layer and a second nanocrystalline layer, whereas the first layer comprises a coating material of the following composition (Ti | 09-25-2008 |
20080236347 | Swinging circular saw with lateral movement - A cutting device may include a base for supporting a material, such as wood, to be cut. A blade may be joined to an arm that swings about a pivot located above a cutting area. The blade may be allowed to move in a lateral direction through an arcuate path toward the user to cut the material. A biasing force may be applied to the arm to pull the arm to a retracted position off of the cutting area. A motor for driving the blade may be located on the arm above the blade such that the cutting area may remain visible to allow precise cutting. An abutment may be provided for aligning the material to be cut. A gap may be provided in the abutment to allow the blade to pass therethrough. Measuring indicia may be placed on opposing sides of the gap to facilitate measuring and cutting the material. | 10-02-2008 |
20080236348 | Method for cutting PCB - An exemplary method for cutting a first printed circuit board (PCB) into a plurality of second PCBs, the method includes: providing a plurality of first dimension parameters of the first PCB; providing a plurality of second dimension parameters and an interval parameter of the second PCB; performing a process for selecting a best calculating mode and a corresponding cutting parameter according to the first dimension parameters, the second dimension parameters, and the interval parameter; calculating coordinate parameters of each second PCB; and cutting the first PCB into the plurality of second PCBs. | 10-02-2008 |
20080245200 | Electric Saw with Operator Protection System - There is described a control system for an electrically powered saw of the type incorporating a table through which the blade of the saw passes. The control system comprises a clamping mechanism ( | 10-09-2008 |
20080257122 | Method and Devices for Severing Sheets from and/or Feeding a Web into a Subsequent Processing Stage - A web is fed into a sheet severer prior to its entry into a subsequent processing stage. The sheets, which have been severed from the web are then cut into required product sections in a cross-cutter which is associated with this subsequent processing stage. In order to achieve an accurately registered severing process, using the sheet severer, it is triggered by a signal which represents the phase position of the cross-cutter. The sheet severer is thus phase-correlated in relation to the phase position of the cross-cutter. | 10-23-2008 |
20080289464 | Cutting method and manufacturing method of sheet member, sheet member, optical element, and image display device - Problem to be Solved: To provide a cutting method for a laminated sheet to have excellent accuracy and an excellent surface state when cutting and finishing a cutting surface of the laminated sheet. | 11-27-2008 |
20080289465 | Swing Bolt Construction with Locking - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a tool for clamping together pivotable parts under bias relative to each other, using a swing bolt construction for mounting the pivotable parts on a fork of a holder, the swing bolt construction including: a swing bolt with a widened part provided on a first outer end and provided on the other outer end with first fastening device; a nut provided with second fastening device for fastening the nut to the first fastening device on said other end of the swing bolt; wherein the widened part of the swing bolt and the nut are embodied so as to lie during use against the pivotable parts for clamping thereof under the required bias. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295658 | COATED CEMENTED CARBIDE CUTTING TOOL INSERT - The present invention relates to PVD coated cemented carbide cutting tool inserts semifinishing and finishing metal cutting operations. The cemented carbide cutting tool insert comprises a substrate and a wear resistant coating. The substrate comprises in addition to WC, from about 5.5 to about 8.5 wt-% Co and Cr such that the Cr/Co weight ratio is from about 0.08 to about 0.12 and also small amounts of Ti and Ta. The wear resistant coating is a homogeneous Al | 12-04-2008 |
20080295659 | Method of Aligning and Cutting Web of Lidstock - A method for cutting lidstock units from a web of pre-printed lidstock, the steps of: a) providing a web of pre-printed lidstock comprising a plurality of lidstock units across its width and its length and provided with a plurality of registration marks, b) feeding the web in the direction of its length through a cutting region provided with a first and a second optical sensor, c) stopping the feeding of the web when the first optical sensor detects a registration mark, d) moving the web in the direction of its width until a second optical sensor detects the registration mark, e) cutting the web in the cutting region into lidstock units by means of cutters. | 12-04-2008 |
20080307936 | Reciprocating Saw Blade Having Variable-Height Teeth and Related Method - A reciprocating saw blade, for use in a portable power reciprocating saw including a chuck for releasably engaging the saw blade, includes a tang having an elongated axis and being engageable with the chuck for attaching the saw blade to the reciprocating saw. The saw further includes a blade portion having a cutting edge that defines a plurality of cutting teeth. The cutting teeth define a repeating pattern of successive groups of teeth. Each group of teeth is less than about a half inch in length, and includes a plurality of laterally offset teeth, at least one relatively high first tooth and at least one relatively low second tooth. Prior to tooth set, the at least one relatively high first tooth is at least about 0.002 inch higher than the at least one relatively low second tooth. | 12-18-2008 |
20080314213 | Cutting Method to Prevent Interlocking of Adjacent Panels - A method for removing material between the panels of a foldable blank ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090000437 | Methods for Cutting - A method of cutting for an electronic cutter includes receiving a signal that a sheet has been loaded and receiving a size of the sheet. The method also includes receiving data from a removable electronic memory device containing shape data. The method further includes selecting a shape from said shape data from a user interface, and cutting said shape in the sheet | 01-01-2009 |
20090000438 | APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING PAPER ROLLS OR LOGS AND AN OPERATING METHOD FOR TREATING THE LOGS - Apparatus for trimming paper rolls or logs ( | 01-01-2009 |
20090013838 | Method of Cutting a Shape - An electronic cutter includes a method of cutting a shape in a sheet. The method includes connecting a memory storage device to the electronic cutter and selecting a shape to be cut, the shape being selected from a set of shapes stored on the memory storage device. The method also includes displaying the shape on a graphical display, receiving an indication from a user to cut the shape displayed in the graphical display, and cutting the shape in the sheet. | 01-15-2009 |
20090013839 | WATER JET PROCESSING METHOD - In a water jet processing method, when a nozzle adapted to emit water jet is moved relatively to a substrate to form a second cut line intersecting a first cut line, the relative travel speed of the nozzle is set to a second speed lower than a first normal speed by about ⅕ to 1/20 at least in a section anteroposterior to the intersection. Delay-inclination of a front edge of the second cut line is eliminated as much as possible to thereby prevent the occurrence of an insufficient processing area. | 01-15-2009 |
20090019977 | MULTI-DRIVE TOOLING - The invention involves a multi-drive tool for use on a fabricating press having a table with multiple stations. Each station can include a mount opening passing through the table. The multi-drive tool can have a bridge member relating to at least two drive members such that a ram stroke of the press simultaneously moves the drive members or components thereof in a direction toward the workpiece. The invention also involves a die shoe adapted for use on a press. A die-mounting recess configured to receive a die is formed in the top of the die shoe. The invention also provides a fabricating press in combination with a multi-drive tool, as well as methods of fabricating a workpiece. | 01-22-2009 |
20090031870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUTTING A WEB TO PROVIDE A COVERING - A covering is provided for exterior or interior application on solid surfaces such as garage floors, patios, and walkways. The covering is formed as tiles formed of a top layer of fibrous material, such as carpet, and a bottom layer of adhesive applied in spaced bands, lines, strips or rows that allow the tile to be removed from the surface after installation if desired. A release sheet, preferably formed of plural pieces, is secured over the adhesive for removal during installation. A portion of the release sheet can function as a positioning strip to assist in accurately placing the tiles. The covering is manufactured by coating the bottom surface of a strip of material in beads of adhesive, smoothing the beads into bands, lines, strips or rows, and then cutting the strip into tiles using a non-mechanical cutter such as a laser. | 02-05-2009 |
20090038451 | METHOD FOR MONITORING CUTTING BLADE FUNCTIONALITY - The present invention provides a method for monitoring the functionality of the contour cutting blade by cutting at least a portion of the top sheet, which is connected to the reservoir of sheet material, along a separation line with the cutting blade so as to at least partially separate the stack portion of sheet material from the reservoir of sheet material. The separation line, therefore, defines the trailing edge of the stack portion of the sheet and a leading edge of the reservoir of sheet material. Checking the functionality of the cutting blade is achieved by retracting the leading edge of the reservoir from the trailing edge of the stack portion. The ability to perform this retracting step is considered as indication that the cutting blade is functioning properly. Likewise, the inability to perform this retracting step is considered as indication that the cutting blade has malfunctioned and an appropriate resolution is required. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038452 | Method for making contoured decorative grass - Method for producing decorative grass, such as Easter grass, from a sheet or web of material having a decorative pattern thereon. The decorative pattern may be printed material and/or embossed patterns thereon, or a non-linear side edge that provides the decorative grass with a contoured configuration. | 02-12-2009 |
20090064831 | Precision Corner Post Cutter - An apparatus and method are disclosed for cutting a corner post. The apparatus includes a blade disposed within the apparatus. A piston is coupled to the blade for actuating the blade. A trigger switch is coupled to the piston. The piston causes the blade to actuate when the trigger is depressed. The apparatus includes an opening through the apparatus for receiving the corner post through the opening. The blade is actuated to move through the opening and cut through the corner post. | 03-12-2009 |
20090100974 | Method and apparatus for processing material - A system for processing material includes a computer connected to a saw. A pusher is used to convey material along a processing path. The computer is programmed to control optimal processing of material to satisfy a cut list. | 04-23-2009 |
20090120251 | Machining method and apparatus for brittle material - A machining method for a brittle material is provided. The machining method includes steps of heating the brittle material; providing a concentrated cold source; and spurting the concentrated cold source on a surface of the brittle material along a predetermined cutting path. | 05-14-2009 |
20090126541 | Cutting Method - A cutting tool component which has an ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material bonded to a cemented carbide substrate. The ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material has a thickness of no greater than 0.2 mm. This cutting tool is used to cut workpieces under roughing and/or interrupted cut conditions. Where the workpiece is a wood product or wood composite the invention extends to cutting such workpieces in general. The ultra-hard material is preferably PCD or PCBN. | 05-21-2009 |
20090133548 | WINDSHIELD REMOVAL ASSEMBLY, METHOD AND BLADE FOR SAME - A windshield removal assembly, method and blade for same, with the thin metal blade having a unique delta-shape. The blade connects at its narrowed shank portion to the shaft of a reciprocating power tool. The blade has front and rear ends, the front end being substantially straight and wider than the blade rear end. The top edge of the blade forms a non-sharpened top edge on the front end and arc portions, while the bottom edge of the blade forms a sharpened bottom cutting edge which extends across the front end of the blade and along at least half of the arc portions. The blade has sufficient rigidity to cut the urethane bed when reciprocated, and sufficient lateral flexibility to conform to the curved surface of the windshield when pressed thereagainst. | 05-28-2009 |
20090145272 | Food Article Loading Mechanism for a Food Article Slicing Machine - An automated sequenced food article tray loading method and apparatus for a high speed slicing machine where food articles can be loaded sequentially into designated and separated lanes of a lift tray and automatically sequentially assume a preload condition. Food article separation is maintained on the lift tray after the food articles are loaded by a plurality of support plates and one or more dividers. A food article sweep mechanism receives the food articles on the lift tray in their separated positions and transfers the food articles into the food article feed mechanism while maintaining the separated positions. The food article sweep mechanism is a substantially open structure without enclosing walls. | 06-11-2009 |
20090165612 | AIR TEMPERATURE NORMALIZATION IN PAPER CUTTING SYSTEM - A paper cutting system includes a cutting assembly, a transport moving a web through the cutting assembly, a vacuum plenum utilizing a vacuum source to control the web moving through the cutting assembly, an air source providing purge air to the cutting assembly for removal of debris, and a heat exchanger normalizing a temperature of the purge air with respect to a temperature of ambient air prior to the purge air reaching the cutting assembly. The heat exchanger may be operated using the vacuum source. | 07-02-2009 |
20090173196 | Maintenance and Safety System for a Food Article Slicing Machine - A slicing apparatus and a weighing and classifying conveyor combination with cleanup position wherein, the elevated food article feed mechanism can be collapsed to a maintenance position, the weighing and classifying conveyor is oriented at a distance from the slicing apparatus and the slicing head cover is automatically lifted to an open cleanup position. The machine has laser intrusion detectors that are used to shut down systems when an unwanted intrusion by a person or object is detected. | 07-09-2009 |
20090178521 | METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR SAWING LINEAL MATERIAL TO LENGTH - An enhancement for use with automatically cycled saw systems that provides an operator access to two-hand anti-tie down buttons and other machine control functions while manually crowding the material to be cut against the saw's fence. | 07-16-2009 |
20090183611 | Food preparation device with safety features - A food preparation device having a mandolin slicer with safety features including an adjustable plate that can shield a person's hand from the cutting surface when the device is not in active use and a stability base and handle that prevent the device from sliding or falling over during operation. | 07-23-2009 |
20090188354 | Combination Vegetation trimmer and edger - A dual handled, single throttle trigger trimmer comprising rotating handles and a rotating trimmer head. The rotating handles allow the use of the trimmer in a trimming mode and an edging mode. The device may be readily converted between the two modes and the lawn care worker must not remove either hand from the device while doing so. The conversion is accomplished by rotating the trimmer upper handle about an axis perpendicular to the trimmer driveshaft while simultaneously rotating the trimmer middle handle about an axis parallel to the trimmer driveshaft. The middle handle has a slide fit around the trimmer driveshaft. | 07-30-2009 |
20090193946 | DIRECT BLADE DRIVE - A food-slicer includes a motor, a motor shaft rotatably connected to the motor, and a blade mounted directly to an end portion of the motor shaft. | 08-06-2009 |
20090199686 | Apparatus for sawing with self-clamping of work piece - An apparatus for clamping a work piece to be cut using a power saw includes a first clamping portion foldably connected with a second clamping portion. The work piece is placed between the first and second clamping portions and the saw is forced against one of the clamping portions to secure the work piece for cutting. | 08-13-2009 |
20090205469 | METHODS FOR REPLACING CUTTING MEMBERS - A method enabling maintenance intervention on a chopping machine. In the method at least one strand is drawn through a first chopping assembly in operation, the first chopping assembly including a first chopping wheel and a first anvil wheel, the first chopping assembly being secured to a chassis mounted to move about an axle. The chassis is rotated about its axle until a second chopping assembly initially in a position of non-operation is brought into the vicinity of the strand, the second chopping assembly being secured to the chassis and including a second chopping wheel and a second anvil wheel. The second chopping assembly is set in operation and the strand is led in between the second chopping wheel and the second anvil wheel. The first chopping assembly is brought into the position of non-operation. | 08-20-2009 |
20090205470 | Coated guided pad for saw blades - Guide pads with electroless nickel coatings provide a better wear resistance and a lower coefficient of friction than the Babbitt guide pad material. The unexpected benefit is that when the electroless nickel coating comes into contact with the rotating saw blade body the damage to the pad or saw blade or both is substantially reduced. Also the effect of hydraulic erosion or third body erosion is minimal. With a nickel boron coating on a set of guide pads made of AMS-5069-1018 steel, at least 600 hours of use was achieved without failure of the pad or damage to the saw blade body | 08-20-2009 |
20090211414 | Cutting Tool - A cutting tool with a hard coating layer coating a surface of a substrate formed of a hard sintered body, the hard coating layer being harder than the substrate. A polishing is performed on a cutting edge part ranging from a rake face side on a surface of the hard coating layer to a flank face side with a crossing ridge interposed therebetween. The polishing is performed so that a crack is present in a polished surface, and a depth of an adjacent region of the crack increases gradually with decreasing distance to the crack. This enables to provide the cutting tool having an excellent wear resistance and having an improvement in the chipping resistance of the cutting edge. | 08-27-2009 |
20090223333 | Cutting Tool, Process for Producing the Same, and Method of Cutting - [Problems] To provide a cutting tool consisting of a hard material improved in the adherence between a substratum of cemented carbide having hard phases bound by a binder metal and a TiN layer superimposed on a surface of the substratum, and provide a process for producing the same. | 09-10-2009 |
20090255387 | VISION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A system or apparatus of monitoring and adjusting the location of a perforation cut during production of a plastic sheet. | 10-15-2009 |
20090272239 | Systems and methods for straight line sawing incorporating a pressure arm assembly - The invention has two main components: a straight edge board and a pressure arm assembly. When used together, the two components will allow a table saw operator to safely and accurately straight line rip crooked material, typically lumber, in one continuous pass. When used without the straight edge board, the pressure arm assembly will keep the material tight against the table saw's rip fence while rip sawing or performing additional sawing techniques. | 11-05-2009 |
20090282958 | TEACHING DEVICE FOR A CUTTING DIE AROUND PATTERNS PRINTED ON A FLAT PRINTING MEDIUM, CUTTING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME - The purpose of the invention is a control device for handling mobility elements of a cutting tool ( | 11-19-2009 |
20090288529 | Detecting and Reworking Inconsistencies Proximate Aircraft Splice Joints - Detecting inconsistencies proximate a panel splice joint involves trimming a portion of a first panel overlapping a second panel to expose a previously overlapped region of the second panel. The previously overlapped region of the second panel may be inspected to detect any inconsistencies present thereon after trimming the portion. | 11-26-2009 |
20090314144 | DICING METHOD, PROGRAM FOR THE DICING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR THE DICING METHOD - A dicing method includes the step of cutting a substrate with a blade along a scribe line free from metal before an inclination of the blade surface reaches a predetermined critical value. The blade surface becomes inclined when the blade cuts into a scribe line having metal thereon. The critical value is determined on the basis of the inclination of the blade surface which leads to a breakage of the blade. | 12-24-2009 |
20090320658 | Cutting Methods and Cutting Apparatus - The present invention provides cutting methods and cutting apparatus that can precisely cut workpieces in complicated shapes with high aspect ratios regardless of materials of the workpieces. The present invention is cutting methods and cutting apparatus using a wire saw wherein cutting processing is performed for a workpiece by extending a cutting wire on a cutting arm that rotates around a wire's center axis or a real cutting position relative to a fixed section and rotating the cutting arm such that a cutting direction of the wire matches a support direction of a total stiffness that supports the wire. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320659 | Method and apparatus for making storage container from plastic bottle - An apparatus and method are disclosed for cutting a cylindrical plastic bottle into two sections, providing the open end of one section with an externally threaded collar and the open end of the other section with an internally threaded collar, and threadedly engaging the two sections into a storage container. | 12-31-2009 |
20100000382 | METHOD FOR CUTTING PAPER AND OTHER GRAPHIC SUPPORTS ON A ROLL AT THE SAME TIME ALONG TWO PERPENDICULAR AXES WITH AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF ERRORS - A method of cutting, simultaneously on two axes (X, Y) perpendicular to each other, of a sheet or web of paper and other graphic or photographic substrates ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100005936 | CUTTING METHOD AND CUTTING APPARATUS - A tool main spindle, whose cutting angle can be changed, is translated by an X-axis moving mechanism portion on an X-axis provided in a plane perpendicular to an axis of a work; and is translated on a Y-axis by a Y-axis moving mechanism portion. Cutting of the work is performed by setting the cutting angle of the tool main spindle to an angle of the cutting tool at which the work has large dynamic rigidity, and causing an axis of a cutting tool to cross the work axis, and cutting the work with the cutting tool toward the axis of the work by cooperatively operating the X-axis moving mechanism portion and the Y-axis moving mechanism portion. | 01-14-2010 |
20100011921 | Apparatus and Method for Cutting Elongated Elements - Apparatus for cutting an elongate element ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100018368 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRIMMING AT LEAST ONE SIDE EDGE OF A BOUND PRINTED PRODUCT - A device for trimming at least one side edge of a bound printed product including a trimming table to receive the printed product and a press die arranged to press the printed product against the trimming table. The press die is operative to rise and fall with respect to the trimming table and the press die includes an elastic surface in a region approximately near the side edge of the print product. The elastic surface is operable to expand in a direction approximately transverse to the pressing direction. The device also includes a trimming knife positioned to trim the side edge. The trimming knife is operable to move between a starting position away from the trimming table and an ending position at the trimming table. The device also includes counter blade or a cutting bar mounted to limit a cutting stroke of the trimming knife. | 01-28-2010 |
20100024614 | METHOD FOR CUTTING OR PUNCHING CERAMIC-CONTAINING COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A method for cutting and/or punching material in which abrasive particles are present within and/or on the surface of a substrate is provided. The material cut or punched is useful as a ceramic separator for electrochemical applications including capacitors, supercapacitors, batteries, lithium ion batteries and lithium metal batteries. | 02-04-2010 |
20100037738 | SHEET PERFORATION DEVICE AND ITS CONTROL METHOD - A paper-sheet punching device shown in FIG. | 02-18-2010 |
20100043608 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING, IN PARTICULAR, THIN REAR SIDES OF A WAFER, WAFER-CARRIER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID TYPE OF WAFER-CARRIER ARRANGEMENT - The present patent application relates to a wafer support arrangement, comprising
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20100043609 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING COLUMNAR ITEMS - A cutting apparatus for columnar items such as metal pipes has a base frame that supports a movable cutting blade. At least one blade actuator is disposed between the blade and the frame to drive the blade back and forth between retracted and extended positions. First and second arms are pivotably connected to the frame and moveable between disengaged and engaged positions. An arm actuator is associated with each arm and drives each arm between the disengaged and engaged positions. A segmented collar engages the entire circumference of the columnar item being cut. The blade is supported by the frame and the arms during the cutting process while the collar supports the material of the columnar item adjacent the cut. | 02-25-2010 |
20100050833 | METHOD FOR CUTTING A LOAF-SHAPED FOOD AND CUTTING MACHINE - In a method for cutting a loaf-shaped food, a loaf of the food is advanced toward a cutting device by means of a feed apparatus and the loaf is cut into slices, strips or cubes by means of said cutting device such that the loaf is fixed during the feed movement by means of a vacuum gripper that is advanced together with the loaf and a negative pressure is generated within an interior of a contact element of the vacuum gripper and acts upon a fixing region of the surface of the loaf in a suction region of the contact element; in order to avoid the risk of defects due to a vacuum loss and a loss of the fixing force, it is proposed that the suction region is divided into at least two separate partial suction regions and the interior of the contact element is accordingly divided into at least two partial interiors, wherein the partial suction regions respectively adjoin one another, are separated from by a contact line and form separate partial fixing regions. | 03-04-2010 |
20100050834 | METHOD FOR CUTTING A LOAF-SHAPED FOOD AND CUTTING MACHINE - In a method for cutting a loaf-shaped food, a loaf of the food is advanced toward a cutting device by means of a feed apparatus and the loaf is cut into slices, strips or cubes by means of said cutting device, which includes that the loaf is fixed during the feed movement by means of a vacuum gripper that is advanced together with the loaf; a negative pressure is generated within an interior of a contact element of the vacuum gripper and acts upon a fixing region of the surface of the loaf in a suction region of the contact element, in order to prevent hygienic problems associated with vacuum pumps, the negative pressure is generated by means of a piston-cylinder unit, the piston of which defines the interior of the contact element. | 03-04-2010 |
20100050835 | METHOD FOR CUTTING A LOAF-SHAPED FOOD AND CUTTING MACHINE - In a method for cutting a string-shaped food product which is fed towards a cutting device by means of a feeding device into slices, strips or cubes, the product string is fixed during the feed motion by means of a vacuum gripper, which is fed forward together with the product string; a vacuum, for acting on a fixing area at the surface of the product string in a suction area of the contact element, is generated within an interior of the contact element of the vacuum gripper; at least two rotating cutting edges of the contact element are provided and which enclose the suction area and cut into the product string in order to improve the quality of the sealing of the suction area | 03-04-2010 |
20100050836 | Machine tool protective device - A machine tool protective device for a machine tool, having a monitoring unit which is provided for monitoring a protective region assigned to a tool. It is provided that the machine tool protective device has a guiding unit, which is provided for guiding the protective region as a function of a position of the tool. | 03-04-2010 |
20100058904 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING OFF FIBRE MATS - The present invention concerns a method and an apparatus for cutting fibre mats, preferably from a roll, where the cutting is effected with a mechanical automatic tool, where cutting of the fibre mat is effected so that the cut surface on the fibre mat can be varied from an angle greater than 0° to an angle less than 180° in relation to both surfaces on the fibre mat, where it is the variable position of the fibre mat relative to the direction of movement and cutting of the cutting tool that determines the angle of the cut. | 03-11-2010 |
20100058905 | POST-IMAGING PUNCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An imaging and punching system and related method for a plate imaging system that can record an image on recordable media and punch the imaged media. The imaging and punching system includes a punching apparatus that is a part of the imaging and punching system that can precisely punch an imaged plate in a punch area. The system also includes a transfer assembly, including the imaged media support, having a pivot for moving the imaged media from the imaging system to the punching system. The pivot having a fixed relationship to said imaging system and said punching system and movable about the pivot between a first position proximate the imaging system and a second position proximate the punching system. | 03-11-2010 |
20100064866 | OPTICAL FIBER FLAIL WITH INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY AND LIGHT SOURCE FOR ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS - A method of improving the control of a rotary cutting machine is disclosed. The cutting element of the rotary cutting machine being a filament which is rotated at high velocity under the control of a motor, such as powered by a battery or gasoline. The invention provides within the lower rotating head of the rotary cutting machine an optical source which illuminates the filament such that the distal rotating end of the filament provides a visual indication to an operator of the location of the rotating cutting element. In an embodiment of the invention the electrical power for the optical source is provided by providing an electrical generator within the rotary cutting machine such that for example the rotor is within the rotating head and the stator within the upper body of the rotary cutting machine. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071519 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DIVIDING METAL STRIP - In the case of a method for dividing metal strip, by means of shears ( | 03-25-2010 |
20100083801 | EMBEDDED THIN FILM SENSORS AND METHODS OF EMBEDDING THIN FILM SENSORS - An embedded sensor or other desired device is provided within a completed structure through a solid-state bonding process (e.g., by diffusion bonding) and/or through a dynamic bonding process (e.g., by brazing). The embedded sensor or other desired device is provided on a substrate through any know or later-developed method (e.g., a photolithography or conductive ink printing process). A cover is then bonded to the substrate using a solid-state bonding process and/or a dynamic bonding process. The solid-state bonding process and/or dynamic bonding process may include providing heat and/or pressure to the substrate, the cover and/or a bonding agent (e.g., a filler metal or alloy) to bond the substrate and the cover together. | 04-08-2010 |
20100083802 | Production of Superabsorbent Polymers on a Continuous Belt Reactor - The invention relates to the production of superabsorbent polymers on a continuous belt reactor, comprising at least one rotating knife that cuts the formed polymer gel at the end of the continuous belt reactor, wherein the length of the cutting edge is at least 1 cm and the cutting edge is non-parallel to the rotation axis. | 04-08-2010 |
20100095814 | DEVICE FOR PICKING UP, DISPLACING AND PLACING BANDS OR STRIPS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL - The invention relates to a device for picking up, displacing and placing a strip or band of flexible material, particularly unvulcanised rubber, more particularly unvulcanised rubber provided with reinforcement cords, comprising: a frame, a conveyor belt which runs over at least a first and a second roller, and a retaining unit provided with retaining means for retaining the strip or band onto the conveyor belt, wherein the frame is provided with the first roller, the retaining unit is displaceably mounted on the frame and provided with the second roller, and the device is furthermore provided with tensioning means for keeping the conveyor belt tensioned during the displacement of the retaining unit. | 04-22-2010 |
20100101385 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A MICROTOME - A method and apparatus for operating a microtome are described. According to the method, a specific type of a sample to be sectioned is detected, at least one stored sectioning parameter value is determined as a function of the specific type of the sample that was detected, said value being allocated to the specific type of the sample and defines a specific setting of the microtome, and the setting the microtome as defined by the determined sectioning parameter value is performed automatically. | 04-29-2010 |
20100107832 | ADJUSTABLE PUNCH ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED ADJUSTMENT METHODS - A punch tool assembly includes an adjustment subassembly coupled to a canister sidewall of the assembly. The adjustment subassembly includes a punch head, which engages a punch holder, or body, of the punch tool, at a threaded interface, so that rotation of the punch head moves the punch body/holder along a central longitudinal axis of the punch tool assembly. The adjustment subassembly further includes a locking member, which is biased with respect to the punch head, in a first position, where the locking member is engaged with a locking feature of an engagement sidewall of the subassembly, to lock the punch head and prevent rotation thereof. The locking member may be released, to unlock the punch head, by applying a force to an externally accessible actuation interface of a release member of the subassembly, for example, to rotate the actuation interface about the central longitudinal axis. | 05-06-2010 |
20100107833 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. An assembly is provided for moving the window covering on the support surface relative to the saw such that the window covering is positioned to be cut by the saw. A sensor is used to automatically determine a center of the window covering by detecting a predetermined portion of the window covering such as a mark on the window covering or an edge of the window covering. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116106 | CUTTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a cutting device ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100116107 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT SMEAR-LESS SLICING OF MEAT, POULTRY AND SIMILAR FOOD PRODUCTS - A slicer system and method is disclosed that cuts meat products from a primal. The system comprises an isolated chute that delivers the primal to a cutting area along a first direction, a shuttle that moves a portion of the primal in a horizontal plane that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, a conveyor that supports and carries a meat product cut from the primal in the cutting area, and a sprayer that applies a fluid to a cutting blade in the cutting area. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122613 | Folder for adjustably tensioning a web and method of adjusting web tension as a web is cut - A printing press folder is provided. The printing press folder includes a cutting apparatus cutting a moving web to form successive signatures, a first acceleration cylinder and a second acceleration cylinder. The first acceleration cylinder includes a first contacting segment and a first relieved portion circumferentially adjacent to the first contacting segment and the first contacting segment radially protrudes from the first acceleration cylinder with respect to the first relieved portion. The second acceleration cylinder includes a second contacting segment and a second relieved portion circumferentially adjacent to the second contacting segment and the second contacting segment radially protrudes from the second acceleration cylinder with respect to the second relieved portion. The first acceleration cylinder and the second acceleration cylinder grip the web at a gripping location with the first contacting segment and the second contacting segment to create a tension in the web as the web is cut by the cutting apparatus. A method of varying tension in a web in a printing press folder is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126319 | CUTTING DEVICE AND CUTTING METHOD FOR PRINTED PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a cutting device for cutting continuously conveyed printed products ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100147120 | Method For Automatically Feeding A Specimen To Be Thinly Cut To The Knife Of A Microtome - A method for the automatic and contact-free relative approach between a specimen ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100154607 | ROTARY CUTTER KNIFE - The present invention relates to a rotary cutter knife of a cemented carbide comprising a hard phase comprising WC and a binder phase wherein the cemented carbide comprises, in wt-%, from about 7 to about 12 Co+Ni, with a weight ratio Co/Ni of from about 0 to about 4, from about 0.5 to about 3 Cr and from about 0.1 to about 0.3 Mo. | 06-24-2010 |
20100170373 | CUTTING DEVICE - Cutting device ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100170374 | WINDOW COVERING MODIFICATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for modifying window blind assemblies. The apparatus may have a base plate and a wall, the base plate and wall supporting the blind assembly. The apparatus may have a horizontal clamp assembly attached to the base plate that may secure a side of the blind assembly. The wall may support a slide clamp assembly. The slide clamp assembly may be slidably connected along the wall and pivotally adjusted to secure an adjacent side of the blind assembly. A cutting assembly may be attached to the base plate. The cutting assembly may have a saw guide for securing a saw that may be positioned to modify the blind assembly along a plane. The apparatus provides measuring and cutting the adjacently bundled blinds together along a plane, until the bundled blind assembly is again secured within the apparatus for modifying another end of the bundled blinds, for symmetry purposes. | 07-08-2010 |
20100175520 | Method and device for cutting fresh tissue slices - Fresh tissue slices can be cut from tissue specimens embedded in a low gel point agarose by the use of a vibrating, sliding-blade microtome. The microtome has a blade which vibrates in a generally horizontal direction and which is supported for movement in a generally diagonal, sliding direction with respect to the tissue specimen. The compound vibrating and sliding motion of the cutting blade of the microtome is very effective in cutting fresh tissue slices that have a slice viability, measured as a ratio of live to dead cells, which is much better than that which has been obtained using conventional vibrating microtomes. | 07-15-2010 |
20100175521 | METHOD FOR CUTTING A PLANAR PRINTING PLANE - A method for cutting a planar printing plane. The method belongs to the field of cutting a planar printing plane, such as a sheet or a plate, following a pattern previously printed on the printing substrate. The method includes: detecting ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100175522 | WEIGHT MATERIAL DISPENSING AND CUTTING SYSTEM - An apparatus includes a receiving module, a conversion module, first and second rollers, a motor, and a cutting head. The receiving module receives a desired weight value. The conversion module converts the desired weight value to a first length of wheel weight material based on a linear density of the wheel weight material. The first and second rollers engage first and second opposing sides of a continuous strip of the wheel weight material. The linear density of the wheel weight material is approximately constant along the continuous strip. The motor directly drives the first roller based on the first length. The cutting head is selectively actuated to cut the wheel weight material. | 07-15-2010 |
20100180735 | Tooth for a circular saw or mower drum - A tooth for a circular saw or a mower drum that can be used to cut standing trees or brush and undergrowth. The tooth has four cutting edges arranged in a first pair of opposed cutting edges that are generally straight and a second pair of opposed cutting edges that are generally concave. The tooth is mounted in a holder in a first or second cutting position that orients a cutting edge of the first or second pair to physically contact and effect a cutting method to a cuttable material. In a first cutting method, a generally straight cutting edge contacts the material, resulting in a slicing action. In a second cutting method, a generally concave cutting edge contacts the material, resulting in a gouging action. Teeth in the circular saw or brush mower alternate between first and second cutting positions, allowing both cutting methods to be applied to cuttable material. | 07-22-2010 |
20100186561 | Device for Separating Winding Cores from Turns of Wound Material in Trimmings of Logs of Web Material - The device comprises: a moving member ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100186562 | SEPARATING DEVICE FOR AN ASSEMBLY LINE TYPE PRODUCTION LINE - The invention relates to a device for separating insulating materials which were obtained in a continuous production process and are made of mineral wool in determinable lengths, comprising the following features: a) the separation of the material is carried out by means of two separately driven circular saw blades ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100206144 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206145 | DETECTION SYSTEM FOR POWER TOOL - A power tool is disclosed. The power tool may comprise a movable blade and a detection system for detecting contact between the blade and an object. The detection system may comprise an excitation plate capacitively coupling the drive signal to the movable blade and a circuit in communication with the excitation plate. The circuit may be configured to generate an in-phase component signal and a quadrature component signal from a blade current signal indicative of the instantaneous current drawn by the movable blade and calculate an energy of the blade current signal considering the in-phase component and the quadrature component. The circuit may be further programmed to compare the energy of the blade current signal to an adaptive trigger threshold to detect contact between the blade and the object based on whether the energy of the blade current signal is greater than the adaptive trigger threshold. The adaptive trigger threshold may be based on a sum of a first plurality of values comprising a fixed direct current (DC) offset, and a mean of the energy of the blade current signal. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212464 | WEB CORRECTION CUTTER - A method and apparatus provide for continuous automatic cutting of a web of material wherein the web has a web anomaly that prevents the web from lying flat and straight. The web anomalies include when a web has a non-zero Gaussian curvature and/or when the web or roll of material follows an arc when the roll is unrolled onto a flat surface. These web anomalies may be justified through use of computer controlled cutters that correct the motion trajectory of the cutter relative to the web and also by means of distortions to the support surface upon which the cutting of the web is to occur. | 08-26-2010 |
20100218653 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING HEIGHTS OF SLITTER BLADE - Disclosed is a method and a device for adjusting the height of a slitter blade wherein the quality at a slitting section of a cardboard web is ensured in a slitter device by finding an optimal engaging point of a receiving roll and a slitter blade, and setting of the engaging point can be achieved easily by a simple and low cost mechanism. A center of a slitter blade is located on the downstream side of a center of a receiving roll in the traveling direction of a cardboard web, the slitter blade and the receiving roll are rotated such that the outer circumferential surfaces thereof move in the same direction as the traveling direction of a cardboard web, light beams are irradiated in the width direction of the cardboard web to pass through a contact position of the outer circumferential surface of the receiving roll with the cardboard web, the slitter blade is brought close towards the receiving roll, and a position where the circular outer edge of the slitter blade intercepts the light beams is determined as a slitting position of the cardboard web for the slitter blade. | 09-02-2010 |
20100224040 | WINDSHIELD DEICER - A pair of vertically disposed handlebars spaced laterally apart mounting a plurality of vertically spaced flexible cords. | 09-09-2010 |
20100224041 | FOOD SLICER - A food slicing apparatus includes a container, a removable top, and a slicing device that includes blades and slides relative to the top. The top defines a patterned hole which accommodates the blades as the slicing device slides from an open position in which the blades are spaced from the top, toward a closed position in which the blades are disposed through the patterned hole. A piece of food that is placed on the top below the blades and is sliced by pressing the slicing device against the food and the sliced pieces are moved into the container by further pressing on the slicing device thereby pressing the frame of the slicing device against the food. The slicing device and top are thereafter removed from the container, and a lid is placed on the container to accommodate the food after it has been sliced. | 09-09-2010 |
20100229700 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR REMOVING THIMBLES FROM ANODE LEGS, NOTABLY ANODES USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALUMINIUM BY IGNEOUS ELECTROLYSIS - The invention relates to a method for the single-step removal of thimbles attached to the rods of a base of an anode stem, that comprises the following steps: a) placing said anode stem between an abutment device and an etching device, the abutment device at least partially surrounding each of the rods of said anode stem and having an abutment surface blocking the advance of the corresponding thimble; moving the etching device in the direction of the abutment device until said anode base is in contact with said abutment device; c) carrying on the movement of the etching device so that each thimble blocked by the associated abutment surface is detached from the corresponding rod; d) interrupting and removing the etching device. The method comprises using an abutment device including at least two abutment surfaces located at an axial distance from each other such that the thimbles blocked by a first abutment surface are disconnected from the rods before the other thimbles are blocked by the other abutment surface. | 09-16-2010 |
20100229701 | Multiple Punch and Die Assembly Providing Hand Disassembly, Punch Length Adjustment and Replacement - A multiple punch and multiple die assembly has a workpiece protector comprising a punch lifter that is operatively associated with each punch for supporting each of the punches in an inactive position as an active punch is moved by the ram to the active, i.e. operating position to thereby eliminate scoring or marking of the sheet material or other workpiece that is being punched. To eliminate the need for hand tools and hand assembly or disassembly, a manually moveable retainer on the punch assembly is provided that can be moved by hand between a punch-releasing and punch-retaining position for holding the punches within the multi-punch assembly during operation. To prevent stress fractures that formerly occurred in die carriers, support of each die is distributed between two different die components thereby reducing impact stress on the carrier as the ram drives the punch through the workpiece. | 09-16-2010 |
20100242695 | Optical marking mechanism and method for marking lines for a power tool - An optical marking mechanism for a power tool, the power tool comprising a cutting blade with a cutting width. The optical marking mechanism comprising a light source emitting a first light beam and an optical element located on the end of the emitting light for converting the first light beam into a planar light beam. The planar light beam being able to assist a user in incorporating the cutting width of the cutting blade when cutting a workpiece to increase the measurement accuracy of the resultant cut workpiece. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251864 | Compressible Material Profile Forming Tooling, Profile Assembly With, and Method of Using Same - A tool device with projections and valley floors used in profiling material such as foam. The projections having distal recesses surrounded by rims to form flat topped products. A profiler has opposing tooling devices with one or more (e.g., stacked) tool devices and a cutter to form, for example, mirror image flat top output products including single of multi-zoned flat top surface regions with flat surface protuberances. Projections of one tooling device extend within a valley floor region surrounded by a projection of an opposing tooling device or within recesses formed in, for example, an opposing side wall of a projection of the opposing tooling device or projections designed to extend within valley floor regions between adjacent rows of projections on an opposing tooling device, inclusive of conformingly shaped valley floor regions having a common interior configuration to the exterior configuration of an opposing projection to be received. | 10-07-2010 |
20100251865 | METHOD OF FABRICATING SINGLE CRYSTAL GALLIUM NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE, NITRIDE GALLIUM SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE AND NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR EPITAXIAL SUBSTRATE - A method of fabricating a single crystal gallium nitride substrate the step of cutting an ingot of single crystal gallium nitride along predetermined planes to make one or more single crystal gallium nitride substrates. The ingot of single crystal gallium nitride is grown by vapor phase epitaxy in a direction of a predetermined axis. Each predetermined plane is inclined to the predetermined axis. Each substrate has a mirror polished primary surface. The primary surface has a first area and a second area. The first area is between an edge of the substrate and a line 3 millimeter away from the edge. The first area surrounds the second area. An axis perpendicular to the primary surface forms an off-angle with c-axis of the substrate. The off-angle takes a minimum value at a first position in the first area of the primary surface. | 10-07-2010 |
20100257983 | Method and apparatus for rapid severance of a decoy towline - A method and apparatus for rapidly severing a decoy towline extending from an aircraft by a mechanical spring actuated cutting blade and a thermal fuse type of release mechanism eliminating a pyrotechnic actuation device. The cutting blade is biased toward cutting engagement with the towline by a preloaded coil compression spring retained in the loaded position by a length of a polymer cord. The polymer cord has a heater wire wrapped about a portion of the cord which is connected to a DC voltage supply. The heater wire melts the cords when electrically connected to the DC power supply which releases the restraint on the spring which then drives the cutting blade into severing engagement with the towline. | 10-14-2010 |
20100257984 | PRODUCE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Produce trimming apparatus are presented including, including: a number of paddles coupled with a rotating conveyor system configured for capturing and isolating the produce along a first section; a counter-rotating compression belt system for compressing the produce along a second section, where the counter-rotating compression belt system is configured to apply a compressive force to the produce such that the produce is secured, and where the counter-rotating compression belt system includes a belt that is counter-rotating and synchronized with respect to the rotating conveyor system; and a cutting system including a number of cutting blades positioned along a path of the rotating conveyor system, where the number of cutting blades are configured to core and trim the produce along the second section. | 10-14-2010 |
20100257985 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AND METHODS OF USING APPARATUS FOR MEASURING - Embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus for measuring paper for the scrapbooker. Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of use of an apparatus for measuring paper for the scrapbooker. | 10-14-2010 |
20100257986 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ROBOTIC DEBURR AND MATERIAL REMOVAL - An apparatus for cutting, deburring, deflashing and removing material from a workpiece includes a housing mounted to a robot, a collet coupled to the housing, a shaft disposed in the housing and coupled to the collet such that a rotation of the shaft results in a rotation of the collet, wherein the shaft is selectively toggled between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a blade holder disposed in the collet and including a blade coupled thereto, wherein a freedom of movement of the blade is determined based on a position of the shaft. | 10-14-2010 |
20100257987 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REGISTER BETWEEN A PRINTED PATTERN AND A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN ON A PACKAGING MATERIAL - A method and/or an apparatus for controlling the register between print and three-dimensional structures, such as creases in the forming of a package, and a method and/or the apparatus for controlling a unit for repeated cutting-out or perforation of a material web from which the packages are formed. In the control, a focused, high intensive light beam, such as a laser line, is laid in a bisecting direction to relevant creases. The position of the crease or the creases is determined by sensing of a deflection of the projected laser line. Diffuse light from the laser line may be used in order to register the position of a register marking. If the difference between the register marking and crease differs more than a predetermined value, the creasing tool and/or printing press is automatically adjusted. | 10-14-2010 |
20100263503 | WORKPIECE WITH HARD COATING - A workpiece has a body ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100263504 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A REINFORCED FOAM MATERIAL - The invention relates to a device for producing a reinforced foam material and for receiving a textile semifinished product in a hook. To this end, the device has a first subunit having a transport device and a second subunit having a receiving device. The transport device is designed to convey the textile semifinished product into the receiving device, and the first subunit and the second subunit are designed such that the textile semifinished product can be presented in defined length by a relative movement of the first subunit relative to the second subunit. Furthermore, the receiving device of the second subunit is set up such that the textile semifinished product can be placed in the hooks by a relative movement of the receiving device relative to the hook. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263505 | Verification of Tow Cut for Automatic Fiber Placement - The operation of tow cutters in an automatic fiber placement machine are monitored to determine if inconsistencies in fiber placement are related to cutter operation. A machine vision system detects inconsistencies in tow placement, and timing signals are generated that represent the actuation of the cutters. The timing signals are correlated with recorded images of the placed tows to determine if the inconsistency in tow placement is related to cutter operation. | 10-21-2010 |
20100269650 | DICING APPARATUS AND DICING METHOD - A dicing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention is featured by including: a work table on which a work is mounted; a processing device which processes the work; an imaging device which images the work on the work table; a plurality of moving device which move the work table, the processing device, and the imaging device relatively to each other; and an alignment camera which is provided on the same moving device as the work table so as to face the imaging device, and which performs imaging in the direction toward the portion where the imaging device is provided. According to the dicing apparatus configured in this way, it is possible to easily measure the relative position of the imaging device and the processing device without processing a dummy work, and it is possible to perform excellent dicing processing without lowering the efficiency of the dicing apparatus. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269651 | ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY - A method of trimming printed media, having a first dimension, a first edge parallel to the direction of the first dimension, and a second dimension substantially perpendicular to the first dimension, includes selecting printed media to be positioned on a conveyor based on predetermined delivery sequence data, positioning the printed media along a path on the conveyor, abutting the printed media with a stop to position the first edge of the printed media at a location along the path, receiving size data representative of the second dimension of the printed media to be trimmed, and electronically controlling at least one of the stop and a trimming device to adjust a distance between the stop and the trimming device, in a direction substantially parallel with the path, based on the received size data to adjust a location along the second dimension at which the printed media is to be trimmed. | 10-28-2010 |
20100275749 | Cutting Insert and Cutting Method - In a cutting insert of the invention, a protruded portion formed on an upper surface lying more inward than a breaker groove along a corner comprises a breaker projection adjacentmost to the corner; a breaker wall face formed connectedly with the breaker projection so as to project more upward than the breaker projection; and a breaker side face formed connectedly with the breaker wall face. The breaker wall face is formed to have a smaller width toward the projecting direction of the breaker wall face, and inclined to have a higher position as it departs from the corner. The breaker side face is formed to have a larger width as it departs from the corner. The height of the breaker projection is not more than half of the height of the top of the breaker wall face, and is lower than the height of the cutting edge along the corner. A cutting method using a cutting tool comprising the cutting insert is also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20100275750 | System and Method for Forming Barbs on a Suture - A station for cutting a barb suture is provided. The barb cutting station includes a suture transport assembly for supporting a first suture, a first knife assembly for forming barbs on the first suture, and a first clamp and position assembly for approximating the at least first suture towards the at least first knife assembly. The barb cutting station may further include at least a first suture cutting mechanism configured for severing the at least first suture when a defect is detected. The station may also include at least a first visual inspection assembly configured for detecting defective barbs. | 11-04-2010 |
20100275751 | CUTTING OF A SOFT FOOD MASS - Method and device for cutting a soft food mass, in particular for cutting machine-processed cheese, such as processed cheese or mozzarella, whereby the food mass is present as a broad food ribbon of small ribbon thickness, whereby the food ribbon is fed by means of a conveyor belt with a travel speed leading to a longitudinal cutting system, in particular in the form of a cutting roller, which cuts the food ribbon with axially arranged cutting disks into parallel longitudinal strips, whereby the direction of rotation of the longitudinal cutting system corresponds to the travel direction of the food ribbon, whereby the cutting disks in each case have blades that are provided with at least one tooth, whereby the tooth height is greater than the ribbon thickness, whereby the peripheral speed of the cutting roller is adjusted in such a way that a tooth is immersed in the food ribbon when cutting with the tips of the teeth and creates a slot of a specific slot length in the food ribbon that moves in the same direction, whereby the slot created by the subsequent tooth is adjacent to the preceding slot. | 11-04-2010 |
20100282038 | Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for cutting floor tiles ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100288091 | Apparatus for the Slicing of a Food Product - The invention relates to a device, in particular a high-power slicing device, for slicing a food product in accordance with a selected slicing programme. Said slicing device comprises a process control and several components that can be mounted in or onto the device in accordance with the selected slicing programme. Said components respectively have a coding that clearly identifies the component and detection means for detecting the coding of a component that is mounted in or onto the device. Said detection means is connected to the process control which can determine from the detected coding whether the component has been mounted in accordance with the selected slicing programme. | 11-18-2010 |
20100288092 | VIBRATION CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VIBRATION CUTTING - The present invention discloses a vibration cutting device and a method for vibration cutting. The vibration cutting device comprises at least one first oscillating heat, a controller, by means of which the first oscillating head can be selectively electrically excited in order to carry out oscillations within a frequency range below the kilohertz range, and a cutting tool disposed between a first and a second fixture, while the first fixture is connected to the first oscillating head such that mechanical oscillations of the first oscillating head can be transferred to the cutting tool. | 11-18-2010 |
20100288093 | Apparatus and Methods for Cutting Food Products into Portions - Processing apparatus and methods are provided for use in the division of a food product log( | 11-18-2010 |
20100294096 | FIBER CUTTING DEVICE - A fiber cutting device is disclosed having a cutting head with one or more blades disposed across a surface of the cutting head and disposed to rotate about a cutting head axis. An anvil roller is disposed and driven to rotate about an anvil axis and has a surface in momentary contact with each the one or more blades of the cutting head. Fibers are delivered to the device across a feeder. A feed control toggle may be moved to a stop position, where a first end of the feed control toggle presses the plurality of fibers against the feeder to stop motion of the fibers and prevent cutting. Contact with the anvil roller to draw the fibers between the cutting head and the anvil may also be controlled by the feed control toggle. A flap for sliding contact between the fibers and the anvil may also be used. | 11-25-2010 |
20100300254 | CUTTING SYSTEM FOR WIRE PROCESSING MACHINES - A wire processing machine having a cutting system, comprising a knife holder which carries a knife cooperating during a cut with a stationary counter-blade tool and is connected for performing a reciprocating motion by connecting means to an eccentric pin or a cam disk of a crankshaft, which on its part is driven by an electric motor, with the knife holder sliding in a guide during its reciprocating movement, which guide is arranged in a stationary manner or can be pivoted freely about an axis parallel to the rotational axis of the crankshaft in the case of a rigid connection of connecting means and knife holder, the crankshaft is driven directly by an asynchronous motor to which a gyrating mass is connected whose kinetic energy is released as a cutting force upon impingement of the knife on the wire, with the asynchronous motor performing precisely one rotation per cutting cycle and being controlled in such a way that it is accelerated up to the start of the cut and is braked after the cut has been performed. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307302 | FEATHERBOARD ASSEMBLY - A featherboard assembly for use with a work table. The featherboard assembly includes a featherboard having a body and an axis. The featherboard assembly further includes an adjustment mechanism associated with the featherboard for attaching the featherboard to the work table. The adjustment mechanism permits the featherboard to be adjusted on the table along a first axis and permits the featherboard to be adjusted along a second axis. The adjustment mechanism is capable of locking the featherboard against movement along the second axis while the featherboard is moved along the first axis and locking the featherboard against movement along the first axis while the featherboard is moved along the second axis. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307303 | Apparatus and method for the slicing of food products - An apparatus for the slicing of food products has a product feeder which includes a plurality of belt conveyors arranged parallel next to one another. The belt conveyors each include an elastic endless belt serving as a product support for a product to be sliced and they are drivable together in order simultaneously to feed a plurality of products which each lie on one of the belts to a cutting plane in which a cutting blade moves. The belt conveyors have a common drive with a drive shaft. For the setting of an individual single conveying speed for each belt conveyor, a respective setting apparatus is associated with them which is made to individually change the degree of stretching of the belt. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307304 | Apparatus and method for the slicing of food products - An apparatus for the slicing of food products has a product feeder which includes a plurality of belt conveyors arranged parallel next to one another. The belt conveyors each include an endless belt serving as a product support for a product to be sliced and they are drivable together in order simultaneously to feed a plurality of products which each lie on one of the belts to a cutting plane in which a cutting blade moves. The belt conveyors have a common drive with a drive shaft. For the setting of an individual single conveying speed for each belt conveyor, a respective setting apparatus is associated with them which is made to individually change the running diameter of the drive shaft in the region of the belt. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307305 | Methods and Apparatus for Singulating Micro-well Tape - An apparatus ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100313719 | CHAIN CUTTER FOR CONTINUOUSLY FORMING CENTER-FILLED GUM PIECES - The present invention includes a chain type cutting apparatus for continuous cutting of a rope of a center-filled consumable product into individual pieces, which includes a first continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of first open die cavity portions and a second continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of second open die cavity portions. The first and second die cavity portions are mutually engageable to form a closed die cavity about a rope of center filled consumable product, forming pieces. The invention incorporates four main variables, dwell time, chain length, chain speed and the number of closed die cavities in simultaneous engagement. These four variables can be altered to increase the output of the product, as well as maintain a satisfactory seal of the center-filled consumable product. | 12-16-2010 |
20100313720 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING SURFACE LAYERS IN PRODUCTS OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY - A method and apparatus to separate a surface layer of a product in the food industry. The apparatus includes a transport device to transport the product from an input region to an output region and a pressure device to press the product against the transport device. A separating device is arranged in the output region to separate the surface layer from the product. The separating device defines a separating gap between the separating device and the transport device. A substantially cylindrical, rotatably controllable deflecting device is arranged in the output region. The deflecting device has a shape varying in the axial direction and/or a circumferential direction. The transport device is guided around the deflecting device to create a variable process gap to separate the surface layer of the product from the product. | 12-16-2010 |
20100319503 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PERFORATION OF DUCTILE AND/OR TACKY AND/OR ELASTIC SHEET MATERIAL - A device for the perforation of a ductile and/or tacky sheet material includes a frame, pressing tool, a stamp provided with at least one hole, as well as a drive element suspended in the frame for causing the pressing tool and the stamp to move toward each other and away from each other respectively. The pressing tool is provided with an end face and the stamp with a die-edge surrounding the die-hole, which can be caused to act cooperatively with the end face of the pressing tool. The lateral dimensions of the end face are greater than the lateral dimensions of the die-edge, whilst the end face comes into contact with the die-edge essentially around the entire periphery thereof, or the end face and the die-edge enclose a gap with a fixed lateral dimension essentially around the entire periphery thereof. | 12-23-2010 |
20100319504 | LAYER CUTTING APPARATUS - A layer cutting apparatus includes a tray having an interior defined by a bottom and sidewall. A sleeve is at least partially disposed in the interior of the tray, and a cutting line is attached to the sleeve. The cutting line is configured to be removed from the sleeve by pulling the line away from the tray at one point of the sidewall. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326250 | CONTAINER FOR PRODUCING PREDETERMINED FOOD PORTIONS - A container or pan for producing predetermined food portions is disclosed. Indicia are formed on the container at selected intervals adjacent an outer peripheral edge. A cutting blade is provided having a length substantially equivalent to a length, or a width, or a diameter of the container; or to a distance between a pair of cooperating indicia. The cutting blade is adapted to extend from the indicia on one side of the container to the indicia on another side of the container. The cutting member is placed in alignment with the respective indicia and then forced downwardly through the food. The indicia provide a guide to readily align the cutting blade for cutting the food into selected sized portions without having to measure and mark the food prior no cutting. | 12-30-2010 |
20110005360 | ROOT CUTTING TOOL - The present invention provides for a tool operable to cut objects placed below ground level or on ground level, including tree roots or pipes. The cutting tool of the present invention comprises (a) a base plate, and (b) a cutting plate that includes a cutting. The cutting plate is slidably mounted to the base plate. The cutting edge is capable of moving between a resting position and a cutting position. The cutting edge is configured for cutting an object when positioned in the cutting position. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011221 | Plasma Arc Cutting Torch, Oxygen-Fuel Gas Cutting Torch, Waterjet or Laser Cutting Torch, Pierce Height three or more Multi-Step Transition Height Process control for more than an initial pierce height and set cut height setting - The three or more multi-step material piercing cutting process sequence is to prolong the life of the cutting tool consumables and tool itself, lower cost of the operation to the machine user and reduce damage and loss of the material being cut with Plasma Arc cutting torches, Oxygen-Fuel Gas Cutting Torches, Water Jet Cutting Heads and Laser Cutting Heads. This process controlled by dedicated hardware or software or both, including external CNC machine or P.C. controllers, will provide unlimited cutting tool process height distance steps and the delay timing between each successive step to the work being cut before usual existing process control takes over the cut process. This process includes any control signal communication of these function from any analog, digital, wireless or fiberoptic to the equipment used for motion control of this process. | 01-20-2011 |
20110011222 | Mobile CNC cutting machine - The mobile CNC cutting machine is a mobile automated CNC cutting machine for rapid set-up on a remote job site. The machine is particularly well suited to cut metal materials, and is built on a mobile structure for easy transporting to the job site ready for use. | 01-20-2011 |
20110011223 | PROPORTIONAL LENGTH FOOD SLICING SYSTEM - This invention includes a system for cutting food products, such as potatoes, into proportional length pieces. In a one embodiment, the system includes a cutting assembly, sensors upstream of the cutting assembly and a programmable logic controller. The cutting assembly preferably includes a housing defining a passageway, at least two separately actuatable stops extendable into the passageway to provide an abutment to hold the food product in place, and at least two separately actuatable blades for slicing the food product into pieces. The controller cooperates with the sensors to determine the length of each food product and, based on a length determinative algorithm, selectively actuate one of the stops and at least one of the blades to determine how many times the food product will be sliced and location of the cut(s) relative to the leading end of the food product. | 01-20-2011 |
20110011224 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF DIE USE OR YIELD - A method for monitoring die cutting comprising the steps of placing at least one cutting die on a hide, each cutting die having a particular pattern and an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag coupled thereto, each RFID tag containing die-related information about that particular cutting die, repeatedly reading at least one RFID tag to obtain the die-related information for each RFID tag in real-time, based on the die-related information, determining whether the hide is ready for cutting, generating an output based on with whether the hide is ready for cutting, and when the hide is ready for cutting, cutting the hide. | 01-20-2011 |
20110011225 | POWER TOOL, IN PARTICULAR UNDERFLOOR CIRCULAR-SAW BENCH - For a machine tool, particularly an underfloor circular saw bench, a height adjustment of the tool during operation is provided at least as a function of the respective height of the machined workpiece present across the advancement path to a height level having only little overhang to the workpiece. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017030 | UNIVERSAL CUTTING TOOL FOR USE WITH LEGACY AND NEW GENERATION EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) ROBOTS - A universal cutting tool for use on the arm of a robot, the universal cutting tool comprising:
| 01-27-2011 |
20110023668 | Recovery of high value rubber from tires - A process for recovering rubber from a tire, the tire including a rubber tread block, a reinforced portion below the tread block portion, typically known as steel belting, and an inner liner that serves to hold the air pressure in the tire. The bead and sidewall are removed from the tire leaving a loop of tread material. Next, the loop is placed on several rollers of a rubber-separating machine to hold the loop in place. One or more cutting blades, preferably chisels, are positioned at the tread portion of the tire. The cutting blades are lowered into position. Access to the steel belting can be accomplished by making an initial cut through tread block to expose the steel belting. Once the blades are in place, the tread loop is placed in motion around the rollers. As the blades contact the steel belts, the cutting blades separate the tread rubber from the reinforced rubber at the interface between the tread rubber and the steel belts. The inner layer may also be removed in a similar fashion with blades positioned within the loop rather than above it. | 02-03-2011 |
20110023669 | SAW BLADE FOR REMOVING A SECTION FROM A TIRE - An improved method and apparatus for removing a section from a tire is disclosed. The improved method and apparatus are configured so that one side of a saw blade used to cut a section from a tire is treated by dulling. The treatment allows for the removal of a section of a tire so cords embedded in various layers of the tire are protected from damage and the surface texture surrounding the removed section of the tire is adequate for repair. | 02-03-2011 |
20110023670 | Power equipment with detection and reaction systems - Woodworking machines and safety methods for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system. | 02-03-2011 |
20110023671 | CUTTING DEVICE AND CUTTING METHOD FOR CUTTING LABELS, AND LABELLING APPARATUS - There is described a cutting device ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110030520 | APPLIANCE FOR READING THE SHAPE OF A RIM OR A HALF-RIM OF AN EYEGLASS FRAME, AND A CORRESPONDING READING METHOD - An appliance for reading a rim ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110041659 | PORTABLE DUCT BOARD CUTTING TABLE - 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. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041660 | MONITORING UNIT FOR A MONITORING RANGE IN A MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool device having a monitoring unit for monitoring at least one machine tool monitoring range, which has a projection unit for projecting into the machine tool monitoring range, a detection unit for detecting the machine tool monitoring range, and a pattern generation unit for generating at least one pattern for projection into the machine tool monitoring range. The machine tool device has an evaluation unit which is provided for evaluating a pattern which is associated with the generated pattern and detected with the aid of the detection unit. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041661 | Rotary Cutting Tool, Method of Cutting Billet for Manufacturing Seamless Pipe or Tube, and Method of Manufacturing Seamless Pipe or Tube - An object of the present invention is to provide a rotary cutting tool, a method of cutting a billet for manufacturing a seamless pipe, and a method of manufacturing the seamless pipe, which are capable of restraining the occurrence of an outer surface flaw on the seamless pipe. | 02-24-2011 |
20110048185 | Method and Systems for Using a Shim Plate for Increased Strength - Blowout preventer (BOP) and method for sealing a well. The BOP includes a body having first and second conduits, the first conduit being substantially perpendicular on the second conduit; a piston extending through the first conduit and being configured to reciprocate inside the first conduit, the piston having a body portion, a neck portion and a head portion in this order; a ram block disposed on the piston and configured to move with the piston inside the first conduit for closing the second conduit; and a shim configured to fill a gap between a back region of the ram block and the body portion of the piston. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048186 | Cutting Guide With Seam Allowance Recess - A cutting guide having a seam allowance recess and methods of cutting a piece of material with such cutting guide. | 03-03-2011 |
20110056344 | GAUGE SYSTEM FOR WORKPIECE PROCESSING - Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056345 | WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for cutting a vertical window covering are disclosed. One method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises retaining a window covering in a package such that a first end of the window covering is located at a known first position relative to the package. An engagement element is provided on the package that is located at a known second position on the package. The engagement element is moved a distance from a saw to obtain a final dimension of the window covering where the distance is calculated using the first position and the second position. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056346 | PROCESS FOR MAKING PERFORATIONS IN A PLASTIC FILM MATERIAL - A process for making perforations in a plastic film material to be used in a package for products prone to decay, in which the surface area of the perforations made in a defined surface area of the plastic film material must have a predetermined value, which process has the following steps: A. making of one perforation or a number of perforations in the defined surface area of the plastic film material, B. measuring the surface area of the perforation or of the number of perforations made in step A, C. calculating the difference between the predetermined perforation value minus the surface area of all perforations present in the defined surface area, D. if the difference is smaller than a first predetermined reference value, stopping the making of perforations in the defined surface area of the plastic film material, or if the difference is larger than the first predetermined reference value repeating the steps A to C until the difference is at most equal to the first predetermined reference value. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061503 | Diver's knife and cutting tool - A diver's knife that includes a casing with a bottom portion, a top half and a bottom half, a handle slot disposed on bottom portion of casing to allow a user to grasp diver's knife, a single-sided cutting blade to cut a line with a cutting edge with a top end and a blade aperture, with the single-sided cutting blade being sandwiched between top half and bottom half of casing. The diver's knife also includes a slot disposed on a side of casing to receive a line to be cut by an exposed single-sided cutting blade with cutting edge and an fastener to secure top half of casing, single-sided cutting blade and bottom half of casing together to form diver's knife. The diver's knife can also be double-sided to cut the line from both sides. | 03-17-2011 |
20110067537 | Method For Selecting And Positioning Segments Of A Knife Edge - The present invention relates to a method for positioning a cutting knife of a microtome or ultramicrotome equipped with motors for moving the cutting knife, the following steps being carried out:
| 03-24-2011 |
20110088524 | Automatically Configurable Blind Cutting Center - 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. | 04-21-2011 |
20110100171 | Starter strip for protective adhesive film or tape - A starter strip for protective adhesive film or tape for ease in starting and cutting a roll of protective adhesive film or tape. In one embodiment, the starter strip comprises a semi rigid plastic elongated body. The starter strip further comprises a cutting groove running along the length of the starter strip to provide a clean, straight cut of the adhesive tape or film when the roll is used without a dispenser or unintentional cutting into carpet, flooring or linoleum. The starter strip further comprises a cutting edge a that provides a clean, straight cut of the adhesive film when the roll is used with a dispenser. The starter strip further comprises a cutting edge b that provides a clean, straight cut of the adhesive film when the roll is used with a dispenser. The starter strip may further comprise a flatter side that can be laid against the sticky surface of the roll where it remains ready for the next use. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100172 | MULTI-PROCESS PRESS MACHINE AND PRESS-WORKING METHOD - A press machine able to press-work a strip-shaped material during which it can prevent the strip-shaped material from moving or warping or can prevent the strip-shaped material from partially cracking and a processing method using that press machine. A multi-process press machine provided with a drive source M, a camshaft | 05-05-2011 |
20110100173 | Method and Apparatus for Sizing a Material - A method and apparatus for sizing a member. The apparatus may include a first member and a second member movable relative to one another to impinge the member. The apparatus may be used in a small area to achieve a selected sizing of the member. | 05-05-2011 |
20110107884 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PRECURSOR LENS FOR A RIM-SHAPED LENS - A method for manufacturing an externally circular precursor lens that is processed into a rim-shaped lens includes inputting processing data to specify the shape of the rim-shaped lens, and processing a material block based on the processing data so as to manufacture a precursor lens. An elliptical virtual rim surrounding the precursor lens manufactured at that time is imaginarily set, and is processed based on the processing data up to that range, and, outside the virtual rim, an amount of sag is changed to secure the edge thickness of the precursor lens. This method for manufacturing a precursor lens for a rim-shaped lens reduces an excessive load imposed on a processing tool during processing, allows the precursor lens to be processed into a rim-shaped lens while satisfactorily maintaining its edge thickness without the lack of the edge of the precursor lens, and results in a thin lens. | 05-12-2011 |
20110107885 | SHEET MATERIAL CUTTING DEVICE AND PRINTER USING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a sheet material cutting device includes a rotatable blade including a blade unit, which extends from one end of the rotary shaft to the other end thereof and defines a predetermined angle relative to an axial direction of the rotary shaft, provided on the outer circumference of a rotary shaft rotatably supported by a support frame. The sheet material cutting device further includes a fixed blade mounted on the support frame so as to be opposed to the rotatable blade and configured to cut a sheet material in a transverse direction perpendicular to the feed direction of the sheet material that is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotary shaft. The sheet material cutting device further includes a sheet-suspension prevention unit configured to prevent a rear edge of the sheet material in its feed direction from being suspended within the support frame. | 05-12-2011 |
20110107886 | SHEET PUNCHING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A sheet punching apparatus capable of improving the accuracy of movement distance of a movable member and maintaining the durability of a drive unit of the apparatus. A sheet post-processing apparatus controller computes a time period corresponding to an amount of overrun of a slider at the time of stopping the slider in an initial operation. In a punching operation, the sheet post-processing apparatus controller starts a punch motor at a timing earlier by the computed time period corresponding to the amount of overrun than a stop timing of a conveyance motor. | 05-12-2011 |
20110107887 | Method and Apparatus for Trimming Photovoltaic Modules - Embodiments of an apparatus and a method for automatically trimming a rectangular photovoltaic module are disclosed. The module comprises two longitudinal sides and two transverse sides and comprising two equally sized glass plates which rest one on the other and further comprises an intermediate layer comprising a film overlapping the glass plates on all sides. The apparatus comprises: a) holding means for fixing the rear transverse side of the module, b) means for the edge-precise cutting of the overlapping film of the module on the rear transverse side, c) means for the edge-precise, simultaneous cutting off of the overlapping film of the module on both longitudinal sides, d) holding means for fixing the front transverse side of the module, and e) means for the edge-precise cutting off of the overlapping film of the module on the front transverse side. A computer program for carrying out the method is also disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113938 | Rail System Cheese Cutter - The present invention is a rail system cheese cutter comprised of an arched cutting surface, rail and cutting arm with a removable cutting wire and tension adjustment component which allows the user to adjust the tension of the wire. The rail has a milled portion where the cutting arm is to be attached to the rail. One end of the cutting arm has a rotational bearing with a slot and opening. The slot is slid around the milled portion of the rail until the rail rests in the opening of the rotational bearing. Once attached, the cutting arm can be pivoted around the rail and moved laterally along the rail allowing the user to uniformly cut or slice a food item without moving it. | 05-19-2011 |
20110113939 | MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool, in particular a circular table saw, having a tool holding fixture, in particular for a disk-shaped, rotary-drivable tool, and a protective device. The protective device may be provided for the purpose of guiding the tool into a safety position, and from the safety position into at least one working position. | 05-19-2011 |
20110120279 | Manual Food Dicer - A manually operated food dicer having a frame structure which is supported above a support surface, the frame structure having a top surface that includes at least a first slicing blade and at least one carriage guide configuration. A food item carriage displaceably deployed on the frame structure by way of the carriage guide configuration, the food item carriage including an upper receptacle for receiving food items and a lower dicing blade platform. As the food item carriage traverses the length of the frame structure in a cutting direction, the upper receptacle passes over the slicing blade resulting in a slide of the food item being deposited on the lower dicing blade platform, after which the carriage guide configuration brings a top surface of the lower dicing blade platform into contact with a bottom dicing surface of the frame structure further cutting the food item slice into diced food cubes. | 05-26-2011 |
20110120280 | ANTI-KICKBACK INSERTABLE CHAIN AND REPLACEABLE TEETH THEREFOR - An anti-kickback saw chain including a plurality of links each having an upstream end and a downstream end relative to a direction of travel of the chain is provided. The anti-kickback saw chain comprises a holding link having a first side and a second side, a replaceable tooth adapted to be removably mounted on the downstream end of the holding link, and a safety drive link. The upstream end of the safety drive link is pivotally connected to the downstream end of the first side of the holding link. The safety drive link includes a safety lobe effective to prevent the tooth from being dislodged from the holding link during chain travel, and a substantially flat upper edge. | 05-26-2011 |
20110126679 | Apparatus for slicing food products - The present invention relates to an apparatus for slicing food products, in particular to high-performance slicers, having a product feed which is made to feed at least one product to a cutting plane in which at least one cutting blade moves, in particular in a rotating and/or orbiting manner, for cutting slices from the product, wherein the cutting blade is pivotally mounted and is pivotable for carrying out at least one additional function, in particular for carrying out blank cuts, for setting a cutting gap and/or for the vertical or dipping depth setting such that the spacing between the cutting blade and a reference plane which extends parallel to the cutting plane or coincides with the cutting plane is changed and in this process the cutting blade remains parallel to the cutting plane or departs from a parallel alignment. | 06-02-2011 |
20110126680 | Apparatus for slicing food products - The invention relates to an apparatus for slicing food products, in particular to a high-performance slicer, comprising a product feed, at least one cutting blade which rotates about a blade axis and/or orbits a center axis in a planetary manner and to which at least one product to be sliced can be fed in a product feed direction and having an adjustment device for the cutting blade with which the cutting blade is movable in an adjustment direction, with the blade axis and/or the center axis of the cutting blade being inclined with respect to the horizontal during the slicing and with the adjustment direction of the cutting blade extending obliquely to the blade axis and/or to the center axis of the cutting blade. | 06-02-2011 |
20110132159 | TEMPLATE DEVICES FOR CUTTING AND MARKING SHEET METAL - The embodiments disclosed herein provide a device suitable for assisting cutting and/or marking metal, such as sheet metal, comprising a template member, and optionally, an attachment component such as a magnetic component. The template member may further comprises a solid substrate material or a solid component and an outer edge and/or a window component. The device is configured so that the magnetic component allows the template member to be affixed to a metal object so that the outer edge and/or the window component may be used as a guide for cutting the metal, and allows the component to be removed from the metal when it is no longer needed for cutting. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132160 | HAND TOOLS AND RELATED METHODS - Hand-operated tools; such as hand saws, knives, and files, having improved features for enhancing use thereof are disclosed. The hand tools include one or more recoil members and are adapted to absorb motion of the hand tool in a first direction, and to supplement motion of the hand tool in a second direction. A method for use of an improved hand tool is disclosed, the method includes hand tools adapted with recoil members. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132161 | Convertible slicing/dicing mandolin and method - The cutting device can be used to slice, make julienne strips, and/or dice food items. In dicing, preferably the horizontal slicer blade is retracted during a first pass of the slider past the julienne blades, and after the slider has been rotated by 90°, during a second pass, the horizontal blade is erected to make the horizontal cut and complete the dicing operation. A slicing width adjustment is provided with a large diameter threaded member being adjustable to support a movable platform, with an adjustable locking mechanism to support the end of the platform nearest the horizontal cutting blade. | 06-09-2011 |
20110138977 | PORTIONING DEVICE - The invention provides a method and a device for portioning a substance, e.g. dough for making bread or pastry. The device operates on an elongated body of the substance and separates pieces there from in accordance with an image received from an image generating camera. Accordingly, portioning of the dough occurs without having to compress the dough into a measuring chamber as it is required in traditional portioning of dough. | 06-16-2011 |
20110162494 | Device of double saw blades - A device of double saw blades includes a first saw blade, a second saw blade, a driving device and security system. The first saw blade and the second saw blade rotate around a rotation axis oppositely, and respectively include a blade body and a cutting element mounting on a periphery of the blade body. The driving device connects with the first saw blade and the second saw blade, and has a driving diameter. The security system has a security distance provided between the blade bodies. The security system includes two rigidity enhancers. The rigidity enhancers respectively include a saw blade adapter mounting on an outer side of the blade bodies. The saw blade adapters respectively have a predetermined diameter to enhance a rigidity of the blade bodies, so as to reduce deformation thereof when working. The diameters are no more than the driving diameter. | 07-07-2011 |
20110162495 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMAGING ELEMENT - Provided is an accurately processed imaging element that can be readily manufactured for saving time and cost. A blade section | 07-07-2011 |
20110167970 | MACHINE TOOL DEVICE - A machine tool device having a monitoring unit for monitoring at least one machine tool monitoring range, the monitoring unit having an evaluation unit. The evaluation unit has a computing unit which is provided to distinguish at least two motions in the machine tool monitoring range. | 07-14-2011 |
20110167971 | MATCHED VELOCITY TRANSFER APPARATUS FOR A SHEET MATERIAL ARTICLE TRIMMER - A transfer apparatus for a sheet material article trimmer includes a transfer element configured to grip the sheet material article and move the sheet material article in a transfer direction onto a side table of the sheet material article trimmer. A driver is provided, the driver being configured to move the transfer element at the same speed as the side table during period of time when the sheet material article is gripped by the transfer element and the side table is moving in the transfer direction. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174122 | Ring saw cutting machine - A ring saw including a housing with a whirling assembly, on which a holder for a saw blade with inner teeth connected with a drive is rotatably mounted. A control unit controls the assembly. A vibration meter is disposed on the housing. The whirling assembly has a rotational position transducer for detecting the saw blade's rotational position. An evaluation unit, connected with the vibration meter and the rotational position transducer, is set up so that a vibration progression per saw blade tooth is determined on the basis of the vibration meter and rotational position transducer measurement data. The evaluation unit is connected with the control unit of the whirling assembly, which is set up so that the saw blade penetrates into the work piece with a region of low measured vibration amplitude during the penetration process. A method for controlling a saw blade of a ring saw is also provided. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174123 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE LENGTH OF A DISCRETE SEGMENT OF A CONTINUOUS WEB OF ELASTIC MATERIAL - In a system and method for controlling the length of a discrete segment of an elastic web, a wound off tension of the web is determined during unwinding from a wound roll. The unwound web is delivered to a processing station while being maintained in tension. A discrete segment of the web is transported away from the processing station for at least a time t wherein the discrete segment decreases in length to a recovered length. The recovered length is predicted based at least in part on the wound off tension and in response to the predicted recovered length, at least one of the following is controlled: 1) the speed at which the web is delivered to the processing station, 2) the tension in the continuous web as it is delivered to the processing station, and 3) the length of the discrete segment at the processing station. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174124 | BAGEL CHIP SLICER - A bagel slicing apparatus comprising providing a housing having a plurality of cutting blades, with the cutting blades moving linearly and reciprocally to slice a bagel into a plurality of bagel chips. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174125 | METHOD OF SHEARING THIN PLATE - Provided is a method of shearing a thin plate with high quality without a need for narrowing a clearance by precision machining. The method comprises: placing a thin plate ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110179919 | TOOL FOR HANDS FREE PATTERN CREATING DEVICE - A pattern creating implement may include a pattern creating tip on a first end, a connection member on a second end, and an engagement member between the first and second ends. The engagement member may be configured to be engaged by an implement placement member for detachably coupling the connection member to an implement receptor of a pattern creating device. According to various embodiments, a pattern creating device controls the rotational, vertical and planar movements of the pattern creating tip to transfer a digital pattern to a media. A tool may be configured to receive, resupply, and/or insert a pattern creating implement. According to one embodiment, in conjunction with an optional cap, a body of a tool may be configured to house a pattern creating implement when it is not in use. | 07-28-2011 |
20110179920 | SAW BLADE WITH SINGLE LEVEL AND MULTIPLE LEVEL SET PATTERNS WITHIN PITCH PATTERNS, AND RELATED METHOD - A band saw blade has a plurality of teeth defining a pitch pattern and first and second set patterns within each pitch pattern. The first set pattern includes a plurality of offset teeth that are each offset at approximately the same set magnitude as every other set tooth within the first set pattern. The second set pattern includes a plurality of first offset teeth that are each offset at approximately a first set magnitude, and a plurality of second set teeth that are each offset at approximately a second set magnitude that is greater than the first set magnitude. | 07-28-2011 |
20110179921 | Method for Processing Domestic and Industrial Fabric Waste - The invention relates to light industry and can be used for processing previously used textile articles, in particular second-hand articles. Textile waste is selected and materials suitable for secondary use are chosen therefrom. As materials suitable for secondary use there are selected textile articles of one type, the selection being carried out in an amount suitable for industrial processing. The aforementioned textile articles contain at least one standard composite element suitable for forming an overlay and in accordance with which a pattern cutting card is created. An overlay of the standard composite element is formed in accordance with the card, at least one pattern of the article being manufactured is selected for the overlay according to the pattern cutting card, the pattern is positioned on the upper layer of the overlay and the overlay is then cut out so as to obtain the parts of the article being manufactured. The technical result is a reduction in the amount of secondary textile waste sent for disposal or subjected to chemical, thermal and other types of processing, a reduction in labour costs, and achievement of a high productivity. | 07-28-2011 |
20110179922 | Apparatus for slicing food products - The invention relates to an apparatus for slicing food products, in particular to high-performance slicers, having a product feed, at least one cutting blade which rotates about a blade axis and/or orbits a center axis in a planetary manner and to which at least one product to be sliced can be fed in a product feed direction and having an adjustment device for the cutting blade with which the cutting blade is movable between a cutting position and an additional function position, wherein the cutting blade is coupled to the adjustment device at a first region and to a guide at a second region, and wherein the adjustment movement of the cutting blade is fixed by an exciter movement of the adjustment device and by the guide. | 07-28-2011 |
20110185865 | Apparatus for slicing food products - An apparatus for slicing food products includes a product feed which is configured to convey at least one product along a direction of advance through a cutting plane in which at least one cutting blade moves, in particular in a rotational and/or orbital manner, to cut slices from the product, wherein a spacing can be established between the cutting blade and the product for a blank cut phase in which the cutting blade continues to move, but does not cut any slices from the product in so doing. The product feed is configured to continue to convey the product along the direction of advance during the blank cutting phase. | 08-04-2011 |
20110185866 | CEILING GRID BEAM CUTTING APPARATUS - A ceiling grid beam cutting apparatus is provided. The ceiling grid beam cutting apparatus includes a base plate and a cutting instrument combined with two clamps and a guide plate. The clamps and guide plate secure the ceiling grid beam to the base plate. The clamps are positioned at opposite 45 degree angles from the cutting instrument. The guide plate is positioned to hold the ceiling grid beam securely on its side to allow for precise off-center cuts of the ceiling grid beam to form a connection tab. | 08-04-2011 |
20110197724 | Apparatus and Method for Cutting a Cathode Ray Tube - An apparatus | 08-18-2011 |
20110197725 | PUNCHING UNIT - There is provided a punching unit having a structure permitting to reduce a force required for punching, permitting to lessen parts and permitting to punch holes through a member to be perforated at arbitrary positions thereof. The punching unit has a holder that holds one or plurality of sets of punches and dies. The holder is movable in an array direction in which a plurality of holes to be perforated through the member is arrayed. An eccentric cam is disposed above the holder in parallel with the array direction. The punches within the holder are driven toward the dies by rotating the eccentric cam regardless of moving positions of the holder. Thus, the punching unit can perforate a number of holes greater than the number of punches held within the holder by sequentially moving the holder and by rotating the eccentric cam. | 08-18-2011 |
20110197726 | Electrically Operated Shaver - An electrically operated shaver includes a shaver housing and a cutter head. The cutter head is arranged on the shaver housing and includes at least one cutting device comprised of an outer cutter equipped with apertures and an under cutter. The cutters are driven into sliding relationship to one another by an electric drive, so that hairs entering the apertures are cut off by the cutting device. Provided on the cutter head adjacent to the cutting device is a supporting element which, like the cutting device, is engaged by an operator's skin surface during a shaving operation. Both the cutting device and the supporting element are mounted in the cutter head for displacement against the force of a spring. Means are provided for enabling a different distribution of the contact forces (F | 08-18-2011 |
20110203428 | Siding cutting table - The present invention provides a Siding Cutting Table, comprising a work surface specially designed for cutting aluminum or vinyl siding, as well as other construction materials such as wood and similar. Fabricated of a durable, heavy duty aluminum material, the Siding Cutting Table is generally rectangular in shape, measuring approximately nine feet eight inches in overall length, sixteen inches in width, and one and three-quarter inches in depth. A tri-sectioned unit, the product would consist of an “A” section with an enlarged surface on the left, a smaller “C” section in the center, and a similarly small “B” section on the right. These sections are separated by “K” pieces, or removable slots. The table also comes equipped with a table stabilizer beam located underneath the unit, as well as foldable legs that ensure easy transport and storage. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203429 | Cutting Device - A cutting device, particularly suited for removing vehicle glazing panels, has forward blade carrier and a rearward handle spaced from the forward blade carrier. The forward blade carrier may function as a handle, the device thereby being operable in two handed use. The rearward handle and forward blade may be movable relative to one another permitting re-configuration of the device. The rearward handle and forward blade carrier may be connected by a bridge portion. Novel aspects of the blade and lubrication for the device are also described and claimed. | 08-25-2011 |
20110214541 | Work Piece Guide Assembly for Table Saw - A work piece guide assembly is for use with a table saw having a fence that defines an elongated slot. The work piece guide assembly includes a body having a mating component configured to be received in the elongated slot of the fence. A handle for manipulating the guide assembly is supported by the body. The work piece guide assembly includes an arm having a first end portion pivotably mounted in relation to the body and a second end portion defining a work piece contact surface. A roller is rotatably connected to the second end portion of the arm. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MULTI-PAGE MAIL PIECES - Systems and methods for processing multi-page mail pieces include a first unwinder that produces single width web and a second unwinder that produces a double width web. A merger/aligner having a slitter is located downstream from the second unwinder, and a cutter is located downstream from the merger/aligner. The slitter slits the double width web into two single width webs, and all of the single width webs are fed into the cutter. The cutter cuts the webs cross-wise at appropriate locations to separate the webs into individual sheets of a desired length. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219921 | Cutting System - A cutting system for cutting natural or composite products is disclosed. The cutting system includes a fixed shear cutting blade having a cutting edge that faces upwardly. The cutting system also includes a movable ram positioned above the cutting edge. The movable ram can be moved upwardly and downwardly relative to the cutting edge. In use of the cutting system, a product desired to be cut is fed between the movable ram and the cutting edge of the cutting blade. By moving the movable ram downwardly toward the cutting blade, the product is compressed against the cutting blade thereby causing the cutting edge of the cutting blade to cut upwardly through the product. | 09-15-2011 |
20110226100 | Cutting Machine - The invention relates to a cutting machine, in particular for cutting passepartouts to size by means of a blade ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110232435 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING CUTTING OF A UNIT DOSE BLISTER CARD - An apparatus for facilitating cutting of unit dose blisters from a blister card is provided. The apparatus may include a platform, a clamp, a blade and a sensor. The blister card may be positionable on the platform for cutting. The clamp may be positionable to hold a portion of the blister card in contact with the platform for cutting when the clamp is seated. The clamp may be operatively coupled to a guillotine head. The blade may also be operatively coupled to the guillotine head. The guillotine head may be configured to move the blade through a range of motion that intersects a plane of the platform. The sensor may be positioned to detect a seating status of the clamp to enable control of movement of the guillotine head based on the seating status. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232436 | Low Speed Trimmer and Oriented Trimmer Line - A power tool head is including a trimmer head or the like is powered with an AC or DC motor. The head and tool attachment are ergonomically constructed to facilitate use and operation. In the trimmer tool, molded line blades with or without an aerodynamic cross-section provide for effective cutting at low speeds and low power requirements. The line blades may be selectively oriented to improve strength and durability. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232437 | Methods for Cutting - A method of cutting for an electronic cutter includes receiving a signal that a sheet has been loaded and receiving a size of the sheet. The method also includes receiving data from a removable electronic memory device containing shape data. The method further includes selecting a shape from said shape data from a user interface, and cutting said shape in the sheet | 09-29-2011 |
20110232438 | Lifting Device for Stripping and Blanking Operations - A deflectable lifting device can be mounted to a support form, work surface or other member of a material conveyance system. According to embodiments, the deflectable lifting device can have a base that mounts into the support, and a bendable arm arranged in the pathway of a material conveyance system, such as a paper stripping or paper blanking work station. When a sheet or web of material travels over the deflectable lifting device, the bendable arm can bend and deflect downwards, but still contact the sheet or web with a gently humped or arcuate portion, providing a small margin of elevation or lift to the sheet or web. The sheet or web can therefore be elevated above edges, holes, or other obstructions in the pathway that could jam or snag the delivery of the material. The deflectable lifting device can comprise an arcuate portion or head over which the sheet or web can slide in a bearing fashion. | 09-29-2011 |
20110247466 | APPARATUS FOR SLICING FOOD PRODUCTS - An apparatus for slicing food products includes a product feed device, at least one cutting blade which rotates about a blade axis and/or revolves in a planetary motion about a center axis and to which at least one product to be sliced can be fed in a product feed direction and includes a blade holder for the cutting blade. Means are provided for producing a rotary movement of the cutting blade relative to the blade holder and for transforming the relative rotary movement into a linear movement of the cutting blade relative to the blade holder in an adjustment direction. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247467 | HEAVY-DUTY PUNCH TECHNOLOGY - Heavy-duty, wear-resistant punches and punch blanks for stamping are derived from cold work steel formed by powder metallurgy processing and containing not greater than about 4% of tungsten. The punches and blanks desirably contain not greater than about 4% molybdenum by weight and at least about 5% chromium by weight. Related stamping method are also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
20110252933 | BURST CUTTING DIE PLATES, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A set of burst cutting dies is provided and includes an upper die plate and a lower die plate. The set of burst cutting dies can be mounted within a flat die press to form a burst cutting die press. The upper die plate can have a working surface having a substantially uniform minimum thickness defining a recessed surface across a majority of the area of the working surface. A plurality of workpiece manipulating features can extend from the recessed surface to defile areas of the working surface having thicknesses that are greater than the uniform minimum thickness. The lower die plate can have a working surface having a substantially uniform maximum thickness defining a contact surface across a majority of the area of the working surface. A plurality of workpiece manipulating features can be recessed from the contact surface to define areas of the working surface having thicknesses that are less than the maximum thickness. A method of burst cutting using the burst cutting die press is also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259163 | CUTTER FOR A PRINTER AND METHODS OF CUTTING PAPER MEDIA IN A PRINTER - A cutter for a printer is provided, together with corresponding methods. The cutter comprises a fixed blade and a movable blade. The fixed blade is arranged on a cover bracket. The cover bracket is movable between an open and a closed position. The movable blade is arranged on a printer frame. Means are also provided for moving the movable blade from a home position into engagement with the fixed blade for cutting paper media during a cutting action. In the open position of the cover bracket the fixed blade and movable blade are separated, enabling paper jams to be cleared and paper to be loaded. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259164 | SHEAR WITH VARIABLE STROKE CUTTING - A rolling cut metal shearing apparatus is described in which the starting and, or end position of a shear blade is varied according to the width, position and thickness of material to be cut, thereby optimising the stroke of the blade for the material dimensions. This provides for shorter cutting times, reduced volumes of hydraulic fluid and increased throughput. | 10-27-2011 |
20110265617 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CUTTING GLASS - A material cutting line system including a cutting table, a material cutter positioned on the table and a control system for controlling the material cutting line such that sheets of material are cut into a plurality of individual workpieces, the control system including a machine readable medium having computer readable instructions thereon for defining a plurality of runs, wherein each run is optimized to minimize the number of sheets of material required to be cut to produce the plurality of individual workpieces, thereby minimizing the amount of resulting waste material from the sheets; identifying the amount of waste material from each sheet to determine the lowest yielding sheets from the plurality of runs; and, grouping the plurality of lowest yielding sheets to form an exception run. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265618 | CUTTING TOOL WITH RETRACTABLE BLADES - A cutting tool includes a blade assembly with two retractable, opposing blades in a handle shaped for comfortable gripping. The blades may be closed and stowed by being partially retracted into the handle with a continuous motion of a single hand. The blades may similarly be extended and deployed for use with a continuous motion of a single hand. Each blade is formed with a shearing edge and a lever arm. Each lever arm is formed with a slot for engaging a blade locking tab joined to a cover for the handle. When the blade assembly is retracted into the handle, the shearing edges of the blades remain safely closed when the lever arms are released by a person using the tool. The cutting tool includes a retractable tether for preventing loss or damage to the tool should it be dropped. | 11-03-2011 |
20110271805 | Hydraulic Saw System - A saw apparatus having a saw body with a front portion and a rear portion and two motors position on the body. A circular saw blade is mounted on each of said motors. The saw blades are oriented such that (i) a circumferential perimeter of the saw blades are in substantially the same plane; and (ii) a center of a first saw blade is positioned closer to the front portion of the saw body than is the center of a second saw blade. | 11-10-2011 |
20110277604 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESSING METHOD - A sheet processing apparatus includes a first detector configured to detect a leading edge of a sheet conveyed in a conveying direction, a second detector provided on a downstream side of the first detector in the sheet conveying direction to detect the leading edge of the sheet conveyed, a punching portion, in the downstream side of the first detector in the sheet conveying direction, to move in a sheet width direction crossing the sheet conveying direction and perform a punching process for the sheet, an edge detector configured to move in the width direction together with the punching portion and detect the edge of the sheet conveyed in the width direction, and a controller, on the basis of at least either of information of a conveying speed of the sheet and a sheet length in the conveying direction, when the edge detector starts movement in the width direction after the first or second detector detects the leading edge of the sheet, to judge whether the edge detector can detect the edge of the sheet or not, as a result of the judgment, selecting the detector positioned on the most downstream side in the conveying direction among the first and second detectors which can be used, and when the selected first or second detector detects the leading edge of the sheet conveyed, permitting the edge detector to start movement to detect the edge of the sheet in the width direction. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283848 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MECHANICAL TRIMMING - A device for trimming the thickness of a mechanical body is disclosed. The trimming is performed by screwing a screw through a threaded hole and having the end of the screw pressing against the center of a disk element, which, by deformation, acts as a lever against an adjacent body. | 11-24-2011 |
20110283849 | CUTTING PLOTTER AND CUTTING METHOD THEREOF - A cutting plotter ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110283850 | Block Alignment For Microtomes - Systems and methods described herein for aligning a block in a microtome attempt to save time, money, and the sample by aligning a block in any rotary or cryostat microtome. One such device for aligning a block in a microtome has a knife holder component removably attached to a knife holder of the microtome and a pin alignment component extending vertically from the knife holder component in a direction substantially parallel to the block. The pin alignment component has a plurality of front pins extending from a front surface of the pin alignment component configured to slide in response to an angle of the block and a plurality of rear pins extending from a rear surface of the pin alignment component and coupled to the front pins. The rear pins are configured to indicate the extension of the front pins from the pin alignment component. | 11-24-2011 |
20110303060 | MOTORIZED CUTTER, MOTORIZED CUTTER WITH WHEELS, AND CUTTING METHOD - The motorized cutter with wheels ( | 12-15-2011 |
20110303061 | COATED CUTTING TOOL FOR GENERAL TURNING IN HEAT RESISTANT SUPER ALLOYS (HRSA) - Coated cemented carbide inserts are particularly useful in general turning of superalloys. The inserts are formed from a cemented carbide of WC about 5.0-7.0 wt-% Co, and about 0.22-0.43 wt-% Cr, where the substrate has a coercivity (Hc) of about 19-28 kA/m. The coating contains a single layer of (Ti | 12-15-2011 |
20110308361 | Ergonomic Cutting Board - A cutting board that can be dried without having to rest the cutting board's cutting surface on a kitchen surface and that further allows the user to handle the cutting board comfortably. The cutting board has a substantially planar portion and an acute angled rear portion. The acute angled rear portion of the cutting board is used to stand the cutting board upward after the washing of the cutting board. By standing the cutting board, any liquid on the cutting board will drip toward the surface in which the cutting board stands on. By allowing the board to be dried in this manner, contamination of the board's cutting surface is minimized. | 12-22-2011 |
20110308362 | Loading and Unloading Units and Methods for Sheet Metal Processing - A loading and unloading unit for sheet metal providing a first tool holder is provided. Therewith, sheet metal processing tools may be passed from a first tool magazine that is attached to a fixed unit of the loading and unloading unit to a second tool holder integrated in a sheet metal processing machine or to a tool fixture of the sheet metal processing machine, and, thus, the number of tools automatically exchangeable in the sheet metal processing machine can be increased to create a more efficient and space-saving manufacturing process. | 12-22-2011 |
20110314979 | CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A plurality of bushings are coupled to one another via a series of bolts to provide an interlocking, articulating cutter. The bolts have a cylindrical end and a convex end. The convex ends are seated inside a concave socket coupled to the bushings. The cylindrical ends are coupled to a convex nut seated inside another concave socket coupled to an adjacent bushing. The convex ends of the bolts are configured to articulate inside the seat of the concave sockets. A washer may be placed between the bushings to provide a desired amount of flexibility and/or rigidity. The outer surface of the bushing comprises a cutting structure, such as a milled or clad cutting structure. | 12-29-2011 |
20110314980 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING SAUSAGE CHAINS - In a device for the separation of sausage chains, having a feeding apparatus ( | 12-29-2011 |
20120000330 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CUTTING POROUS SUBSTRATES - Apparatuses and methods for cutting a sample piece, having a shape and an outer dimension, out of a porous substrate, comprising: a puncher having an outermost dimension at a punch head; a stripping sleeve; a die having an innermost dimension that is larger than the outermost dimension of the punch head; and a fixture that holds the die in a fixed position relative to the puncher and stripping sleeve. | 01-05-2012 |
20120000331 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING SURFACE LAYERS IN PRODUCTS OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY - A method and apparatus to separate a surface layer of a product in the food industry. The apparatus includes a transport device to transport the product from an input region to an output region and a pressure device to press the product against the transport device. A separating device is arranged in the output region to separate the surface layer from the product. The separating device defines a separating gap between the separating device and the transport device. A substantially cylindrical, rotatably controllable deflecting device is arranged in the output region. The deflecting device has a shape varying in the axial direction and/or a circumferential direction. The transport device is guided around the deflecting device to create a variable process gap to separate the surface layer of the product from the product. | 01-05-2012 |
20120011973 | CUTTING FRAME HAVING EXCHANGEABLE KNIVES - A cutting frame for use in a curd vat comprises one or more exchangeable longitudinal knives, and a support frame accommodating the knife/knives. The support frame comprises first and second transverse frame girders, and at least one longitudinal frame girder. The longitudinal frame girder at one end connects the first transverse frame girder; and the longitudinal frame girder at another end connects the second transverse frame girder. An opening in the first transverse frame girder and an opening in the second transverse frame girder together in pairs accommodate one of the longitudinal knives. At least one of the longitudinal knives comprises a first knife lock for releasable locking the knife into a locked position onto the frame, and the frame comprises a second knife lock for releasable locking the longitudinal knife into a locked position onto the frame by engagement of the first knife lock with the second knife lock. | 01-19-2012 |
20120017731 | SLICER FOR FOOD ITEMS - A slicer for quickly slicing food items includes a cavity into which a food item can be inserted, a plurality of blades for slicing the food item, and a pressing portion for pressing the food item onto the plurality of blades. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017732 | WIRE-PROCESSING MACHINE WITH LENGTH-COMPENSATING UNIT - A wire-processing machine or apparatus includes a wire-feeding apparatus for guiding a wire, wherein the wire-processing machine or apparatus contains a wire drive for forward movement of the wire and a guide pipe with an entry opening and an exit opening. The wire-processing machine or apparatus contains a swivel unit with drive and a wire-gripping apparatus which is arranged on a swivel arm, wherein an exit side end of the guide pipe is fastened to the swivel arm. The wire drive and the guide pipe are arranged in such manner that the wire can be shot-in through the guide pipe. The wire-feed apparatus further contains a length-compensating unit which is arranged in the area of the guide pipe and which, in a first state, shortens an effective length of the guide pipe and, in a second state, lengthens the effective length of the guide pipe. | 01-26-2012 |
20120024121 | ADJUSTABLE PRINT MEDIA CUTTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An adjustable print media cutter system and method are disclosed. In one form, the print media cutter system incorporates a blade assembly and an anvil assembly that are configured to provide an adjustable gap between a cutting blade and an anvil. Rotation of an adjustment cam adjusts the gap between the cutting blade and the anvil, thereby adjusting a depth of cut made into or through a print media that is fed between the blade assembly and the anvil assembly during operation of the adjustable print media cutter system. | 02-02-2012 |
20120031245 | PUNCH TOOL DEVICE AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING LUBRICATING OIL - A punch tool device vertically movably mounted in a punch mounting hole ( | 02-09-2012 |
20120031246 | Device For Guiding A Saw Blade - The invention describes a device for guiding a saw blade, in particular a saw blade that is driven in an oscillating way, having a base body through which a guide slot extends for guiding a saw blade, which guide slot opens into a first guide surface configured as contact surface for the workpiece, having a stop which is supported on the base body and which comprises a second guide surface configured for being brought into contact with the workpiece and arranged at an angle relative to the first guide surface, and having a handle as means for holding the base body | 02-09-2012 |
20120042756 | SAW BLADE STABILIZER AND METHOD - Stabilization of a circular saw blade is provided, through use of a blade stabilizer mounted adjacent a workpiece in a fixed relationship to the workpiece and having a stabilizer contact element adapted to bear against the circular saw blade and exert a force against the saw blade in a direction substantially perpendicular to a cutting plane of the saw blade at a point on at least one of the blade faces on the working side of the blade, proximate an axis of motion passing through an axis of rotation of the saw blade and the workpiece in the cutting plane, as the circular saw blade and/or the workpiece move relative to one another along the axis of motion. The axis of motion may be linear or curved. Some embodiments include additional blade stabilizers. | 02-23-2012 |
20120055297 | FEEDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus ( | 03-08-2012 |
20120055298 | CARPET DYEING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055299 | STAND FOR SUPPORTING A HAND-HELD POWERED BAND SAW - A method and apparatus for converting a portable band saw to an upright stationary table band saw includes a stand having a base, at least one vertically extending side wall, and a top. A work piece support surface can include an opening through which one run of a closed loop saw blade of the portable band saw can pass when the portable band saw is mounted in a supporting relationship with respect to the stand. A switch mounted on the stand operates the portable band saw independent of the finger trigger on the handle. The on/off switch is connected to a plug engaged by the portable band saw when mounted in the stand. The plug is engagable within a socket of the band saw and is electrically connected to bypass the finger trigger of the portable band saw and to create a circuit through the on/off switch. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060658 | Apparatus and method for slicing food products - An apparatus for slicing food products includes a product feed which supplies a product to be sliced along a product supply direction to a cutting plane in which a cutting blade moves, in particular in a rotating and/or revolving manner, with the product feed including at least one product conveyor designed for the continuous conveying of the product and product holder which can be brought into engagement with the product, in particular with a rear product end. The product holder is designed to be adjusted after the start of the slicing process from a waiting position releasing the path for the product into a working position behind the product and/or in the path for the product and back into the waiting position after the end of the slicing process. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060659 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SETTING A CUTTING GAP AT A CUTTING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a device and to a method for adjusting a blade clearance on a cutting device for slicing a product, in particular a food product ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120060660 | Method for Operating a Processing Roller - A method for operating a processing roller of a processing machine having a circumferential length and comprising a tool having a tool length extending in the circumferential direction is disclosed. A processing length extending in the circumferential direction is defined, along which the tool is engaged with the material to be processed during processing. A compensation length in the circumferential direction is further prescribed, along which a compensation motion of the processing roller is performed, wherein the tangential velocity of the processing roller is negative at least at times. The compensation length is determined using the circumferential length, the processing length, and the tool length. | 03-15-2012 |
20120073414 | ULTRASONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUTTING SOFT MATERIALS AND ULTRASONIC HORN BLADE THEREFOR - An ultrasonic system and method for cutting soft material has an ultrasonic transducer that vibrates axially at least one horn blade having a serrated edge so that when the horn blade is moved into the food product being cut, it is vibrating in a direction in and out of the food product to make a plunge cut. | 03-29-2012 |
20120073415 | Method For Slicing A Block Of Food Into Portions Of Precise Weight - The invention relates to a method for slicing a block of food ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120085208 | Pattern Cutting System - There is disclosed herein a system, methods and device for creating three-dimensional decorations. The system, devices and methods disclosed operate to facilitate quick creation of relatively inexpensive and reproducible three-dimensional decorations from most any cuttable material. A pattern cutting system includes a two-part template and a cutter having a cutting blade. The template includes substantially planar first and second portions, each with a plurality of grooves therein, the cutting blade of the cutter fitting within the grooves to effectively cut material. The two portions are preferably hinged together, for example, by a living hinge, to be foldable such that the grooves in each portion align. A cuttable material, such as paper, is sandwiched and retained between the first portion and the second portion while the cutter cuts the material along the plurality of grooves. | 04-12-2012 |
20120118116 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING A HOLE HAVING A PREDETERMINED SHAPE AND SIZE IN A DOOR PANEL - A device for guiding a tool to create a hole in a door panel. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for guiding a tool to create a hole having a predetermined shape and size in a door panel, the apparatus comprising: an elongate member extending from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis, a bracket at the first end of the elongate member for engaging a top edge of the door panel; a template comprising a template section and a mounting section, the template section comprising a central opening defined by an inner edge, the central opening having the predetermined shape and size, the mounting section slidably mounted to the elongate member so that the template can be slid along the longitudinal axis of the elongate member; and a locking means for securing a position of the template on the elongate member. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118117 | Multi-functional guide table and workpiece support - A multi-functional guide table and workpiece support system comprising modular components that may be assembled and interchanged for particular purposes. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125166 | CLEAVERS FOR CLEAVING OPTICAL FIBERS, AND RELATED BLADES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed in the detailed description include cleavers for cleaving optical fibers, and related blades, components, and methods. In this regard in one embodiment, a cleaver for cleaving an optical fiber is provided. The cleaver comprises a body and an actuator disposed in the body and configured to be actuated along an actuation path to move a blade in an at least partially arcuate cleaving path. The cleaver also comprises an optical fiber path disposed in the body and intersecting with the at least partially arcuate cleaving path, such that an end portion of an optical fiber disposed in the optical fiber path is cleaved when the actuator is actuated, moving the blade in the at least partially arcuate cleaving path and contacting the end portion of the optical fiber. Related methods and other cleaver components and related methods are disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125167 | IMBEDDED CARRIER BLADES FOR CLEAVING OPTICAL FIBERS, AND RELATED CLEAVERS AND METHODS - Imbedded carrier blades for cleaving optical fibers and related cleavers and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the blade includes a carrier body that defines a blade edge. At least one cleaving material is imbedded into at least a portion of the carrier body. The at least one cleaving material is additionally exposed on at least a portion of the blade edge to induce a flaw in a portion of an optical fiber contacted by the blade edge. The portion of the optical fiber can be broken about the induced flaw to create an end face for fiber optic termination preparations. Cleaving the optical fiber prepares an end face on the optical fiber to prepare fiber optic terminations, including in the field. The imbedded carrier blade can be disposed in a cleaver to cleave an optical fiber. Methods of cleaving an optical fiber using an imbedded carrier blade are also provided. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125168 | Cutting Device - A cutting device ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120132045 | SUSPENSION OF ABRASIVE GRAINS - The invention relates to a suspension including a set of abrasive grains and a binder, said suspension being characterized in that: the particle size fraction D | 05-31-2012 |
20120137844 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING FOOD PRODUCTS - A device for cutting food products for a slicer is provided including a product feed, at least one cutting blade, a common drive, and respective transmission units. The product feed includes a plurality of conveying devices arranged generally parallel next to one another, each having a conveying speed for simultaneously feeding a plurality of food products to a cutting plane. A respective one of the plurality of conveying devices is associated with each of the plurality of food products. At least one cutting blade is configured for moving in the cutting plane. The common drive is for the plurality of conveying devices. The respective transmission units are for each of the plurality conveying devices. Each transmission unit has a variable transmission ratio. The transmission ratios are variable to individually vary each of the conveying speeds of the plurality of conveying devices. | 06-07-2012 |
20120137845 | CUTTING DEVICE - A device for slicing a food product is provided including a product feed and an adjustment apparatus. The product feed feeds the food product to be sliced along a product conveying direction to a cutting plane, in which a cutting blade moves. The food product has a contour and a front product end region. The product feed includes at least one end element which has at least one of a product guiding support surface and a product contact surface for the front product end region. The adjustment apparatus adjusts the at least one end element to have a component of movement generally perpendicular to the product conveying direction. The adjustment apparatus is configured to adjust at least one of the product guiding support surface and the product contact surface of the at least one end element to the contour of the food product during a slicing operation. | 06-07-2012 |
20120137846 | CUTTING BY MEANS OF A JET OF LIQUID CRYOGENIC FLUID WITH ADDED ABRASIVE PARTICLES - The invention relates to a process and device for cutting materials, such as metals, concrete, wood, plastics or any other type of material, by means of a jet of cryogenic fluid at very high pressure with added abrasive, in particular corundum. Materials can be cut using a disk cutter (concrete, stone, metals, etc.), with a saw (metals, wood, plastics, etc.), by laser beam (metals, plastics, etc.), using a plasma jet (metals), using an ultrahigh pressure (UHP) water jet with or without abrasives (any type of material). | 06-07-2012 |
20120144968 | CLAMPING TOOL FOR USE IN MANUFACTURING FOOT ORTHOSIS SUPPORT DEVICES - A clamping device and associated method for clamping a foam carving block for use by a carving system to produce a positive mold during the manufacturing of orthotic and prosthetic devices. The clamping device includes first and second elongated clamping jaws that are selectively movable between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the clamping jaws clamp the foam carving block therebetween when in the closed position. The clamping device is further operative to automatically center the foam carving block when the foam carving block is clamped. The clamping device also includes a mechanism for automatically generating indexing holes in the foam carving block for use in subsequent manufacturing processes for the orthotic or prosthetic devices. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144969 | WORKPIECE AND GRIPPING MECHANISM - There are provided a workpiece and a gripping mechanism capable of shortening the handling time not involved in machining, shortening the overall time required for producing a plurality of finished members, accurately positioning the workpiece even if there is an axial dimension error, lessening waste of a material and reducing the burden of disposal of discharged chips. The workpiece has a shape in which plural raw blanks that become products by material removal are integrally molded. The gripping mechanism comprises a free moving means that relatively and freely moves a gripper and the workpiece, and a positioning means for defining the axial gripping position of the gripper and the workpiece. | 06-14-2012 |
20120160066 | Polymer Clay Slicing System - A polymer clay slicer having a base which supports a platform positionally adjustable in relation to a blade carrier which operates to engage a blade with an amount of polymer clay located on the platform to generate polymer clay slices having a desired thickness. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160067 | System and Method for Printing and Cutting - A method including printing an image onto a medium and printing an alignment region onto the medium. The method further including loading the medium to an electronic cutter and aligning the medium with the electronic cutter. The method further including cutting the image from the medium. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167729 | SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUTTINIG MACHINE - A safety system prevents cutting machine operators from being accidentally carried through the infeed chute into the machine's cutting mechanism. An operator wears a safety device on his wrist and/or ankle and a sensor array mounts on opposing sides of the cutting machine's infeed chute. The sensor array elements are wound in opposite directions and connect in series opposing. The magnetic field of the safety device induces a current in the sensor array as it moves in the proximity of the sensor array. The safety system generates a signal which is proportional to the sum of the induced currents. When the signal exceeds a threshold, the safety system shuts off power to the feed mechanism and/or the cutting blades of the cutting machine, preventing injury to the operator. | 07-05-2012 |
20120186408 | Workpiece processing machine and method of operation thereof - In a method of operating a cutting machine, a punching machine or the like, with a sensor, which operates in a danger zone of the machine, and with a control device, the control device interacts with the sensor in such a way that, in an active state of the sensor, the intrusion of an object into the danger zone is detected by the sensor and an appropriate object detection signal is transmitted by the sensor to the control device. After receiving the object detection signal, the control device triggers a safety measure, and to ensure that the safety measure is not triggered unnecessarily and to ensure the safety of the operating personnel, the sensor is switched by the control device into an inactive state before the start of a predetermined process step. The speed of danger-relevant machine parts is thereby limited to a predetermined maximum value. | 07-26-2012 |
20120186409 | Layer Cutting Apparatus - A layer cutting apparatus includes a tray having an interior defined by a bottom and sidewall. A sleeve is at least partially disposed in the interior of the tray, and a cutting line is attached to the sleeve. The cutting line is configured to be removed from the sleeve by pulling the line away from the tray at one point of the sidewall. | 07-26-2012 |
20120192687 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING NOODLE - A noodle strand cutting apparatus for cutting gelatinized noodle strands used in manufacturing of instant noodles is provided with: a conveyer for conveying at least one bundle of the gelatinized noodle strands; and a rotary cutter arranged above the conveyer and intended to cut, to a predetermined length, the at least one bundle of the gelatinized noodle strands conveyed on the conveyer in a substantially horizontal direction. The rotary cutter is provided with a plurality of blades that extend side by side with a rotational axis in radial directions around the rotational axis, the plurality of blades being spaced from each other in a circumferential direction by predetermined intervals. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192688 | PUNCH TOOL AND METHOD FOR ROTARY BLADES - A two piece punch and die button tool is used to punch a hole in a rotary mower blade. The upper punch has a circumferential radius that forms a circumferential radius in the upper side of the hole. The lower die button has a circumferential radius that forms a circumferential radius in the lower side of the hole. The upper and lower circumferential radii of the holes reduces stress risers in the hole and increases the durability and safety of the blade. The punch and die button form the circumferential radii with one stroke of the machine. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192689 | GUIDE ASSEMBLY AND SHEET MATERIAL SLITTER INCORPORATING THE SAME - A sheet material slitter with a guide assembly for receiving the edges of material along a slit formed in the sheet material. The slitter includes a cutting assembly in the form of a pair of cooperative slitting knives rotatably mounted in axially offset relation. A drive motor is coupled to the slitting knives and operative to counter-rotate the knives such that sheet material fed into the slitter is drawn through the slitter as the material is cut to form a slit. The guide assembly is mounted adjacent the slitting knives and comprises a pair of guide rollers rotatably supported in axially spaced relation. Each guide roller is capable of receiving a respective edge of material along the slit formed in the sheet material. The guide rollers are supported in substantially parallel relation to one another and may be supported at an angle with respect to the slitting knives. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192690 | Controlling Rules and Variables for Cutting - The present invention relates to a method and a system for machine cutting several parts ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120198974 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING CONSTANT WEIGHT SLICES FROM SLICED FOOD PRODUCTS AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method of acquiring slices or portions of slices of constant weight from food products sliced by a cutting apparatus. A plurality of cross-sectional areas Fi of the product are determined for at least one product to be sliced, in particular in accordance with the light sectioning process. The total weight Gges of the product is determined; control data are calculated using the cross-sectional areas Fi and the total weight Gges; and the cutting apparatus, is operated at least in part using the control data. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204687 | MEASUREMENT CLAMP DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT METHOD - A clamp device is provided for defining a reference for a measurement comprising: a receiving tray defining a first reference guide and a second reference guide disposed at an acute angle to said first reference guide; a wing projecting from said receiving tray and defining a reference edge which aligns with the vertex of the angle between said first and second reference guides and is orthogonal to said first reference guide; a handle projecting from said receiving tray; a second handle pivotally connected with said first handle and having a forward portion; a clamp plate pivotally mounted to said forward portion; and a biasing member which biases the handles apart so that said pivoting clamp plate is urged toward said receiving tray. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204688 | TABLE MITER SAW - A table miter saw includes a motor assembly and tilt plate assembly holding a blade for angular adjustment within a table slot. The blade is mounted to the motor below a table supported by a glide assembly situated within a frame. A handle assembly and the tilt plate assembly are attached to the glide assembly and move the blade longitudinally within the slot. The tilt plates are attached to a shaft between the miter side and the table side of the saw and control knobs operate the shaft to move gears within the tilt plates and change the angle of the blade. The tilt plate assembly moves along the shaft when the blade moves. A brake lock assembly in connection with the control knobs locks the angle of the blade. The height of the blade is set using a blade height lock in connection with the handle assembly for operation during miter cuts, which in addition includes a blade height stop for use during table saw operation. Mirrored miter fences are connected to the table top by star receptacles with gears that operate cooperatively for uniform angle change to make complementary miter cuts. The miter fences receive accessories as needed for complex cuts. The miter fences are removable, and a rip fence is attachable for table saw rip cuts. | 08-16-2012 |
20120210835 | TRANSFER CAR, AND A METHOD OF MACHINING A PANEL IN A FLAT BED MACHINE - A transfer car to carry a panel, the transfer car including a chassis, a holding frame to hold a panel, the holding frame having a translatable frame part, which translatable frame part is translatable in a work position of the holding frame, and a tilting mechanism supporting pivotably the holding frame, wherein the holding frame is pivotable about a pivot axis between an upright transport position and a substantially horizontally work position, and wherein the chassis supports the tilting mechanism. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210836 | LINEAR CUTTING ASSEMBLY, LINEAR CUTTING SYSTEM, AND NET PENETRATING METHOD - The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using a linear cutting assembly having a linear cutter arm that moves in an arc and pivots about an attachment point. The object is cut by a severing action caused by a moveable blade of the linear cutting arm moving back and forth across a stationary blade of the linear cutter arm. An underwater vehicle modified to incorporate an embodiment of the linear cutting assembly can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through. | 08-23-2012 |
20120216660 | CUTTING GUIDE BOARD - A cutting guide, and a method for slicing a solid, cuttable workpiece such as vegetables, meat and other items in said cutting guide, comprising a plurality of flights of a coiled material defining an end, a midsection and an opposite end, having an overall length determined by the number and gauge of said flights longitudinally to the major axis of said plurality of flights and any gap there between, that is held in a polymer base having mortises in said polymer base surface, that defines an interior region into which a workpiece may be placed, and an exterior affording access to said interior and any workpiece disposed therein for a knife or other cutting tool, via said gaps between said flights, to enable said workpiece to be cut into or cut through by said knife or cutting tool, transverse to said length or major axis. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216661 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOVING LOGS WITHIN CUTTING-OFF MACHINES - Apparatus for moving logs ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120222526 | DRIVE MOTOR - An apparatus for driving an object is provided, having a cutting blade for slicing food products. The apparatus includes an electric drive motor that is configured to drive the object to make rotational movements about an axis, and to make axial movements generally parallel to the axis. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222527 | Device And Method For Cutting Through The Adhesive Bead Of Panes That Have Been Fixed By Bonding - A device and a method for cutting through the adhesive bead of panes that have been fixed by bonding is specified, said device having a base body on which at least one suction plate for fixing on a pane to be separated out as well as one motor-drivable coil for winding-on a separating wire are accommodated, wherein at least two guide rollers are held on the base body by means of extension arms at a distance which is adjustable in respect to each other. The device is preferably positioned approximately diagonally on the pane in such a manner that the guide rollers are situated on the outer ends of the extension arms in the vicinity of the corner regions of the pane. | 09-06-2012 |
20120227554 | GROOMING DEVICE WITH LEVELING INDICATORS - A grooming device includes a level sensor and at least two light emitting diodes operatively connected to the level sensor to indicate the level state of the grooming device. By activation of a power switch, current is permitted to flow from a power supply to the level sensor. The level sensor is thus powered to enable determining whether the grooming device is in a level orientation. In response to this determination, the sensor sends a signal to at least one of the light emitting diodes indicating to the user of the device whether the device is level. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234143 | WORKPIECE WITH HARD COATING - A workpiece has a body ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120240737 | MICROTOME WITH SURFACE ORIENTATION SENSOR TO SENSE ORIENTATION OF SURFACE OF SAMPLE - A sample sectioning device includes a cutting mechanism, a sample holder, a drive system, and a surface orientation sensor. The sample holder is operable to hold a sample. The cutting mechanism is operable to cut sections from the sample. The drive system is coupled with the sample holder. The drive system is operable to drive movement between the sample held by the sample holder and the cutting mechanism. The surface orientation sensor is operable to sense an orientation of a surface of the sample held by the sample holder. | 09-27-2012 |
20120240738 | FOOD PRODUCT SLICER WITH GAUGE PLATE BASED SHUTDOWN OPERATION - A food product slicer includes a carriage assembly is mounted to the base for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of a knife. An adjustable gauge plate provides variable slice thickness for food product carried by the carriage assembly. During automatic slicing, when the gauge plate is moved from the open position to the closed position, a slicer controller automatically shuts down the carriage drive in a controlled manner that causes the carriage to stop at its most forward position. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247287 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING THE END WINDING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - A device is provided for cutting the end winding of an electric machine. The device includes a frame, supports to block the device during operation, a cutting flexible element and an activating group for at least a cutting flexible element. A method is also provided for cutting the end winding of an electric machine. The method includes providing, within a stator core of an electric machine, a device having: a frame, supports to block the device during operation, at least one cutting flexible element, an activating group for at least a cutting flexible element. The method also includes encircling components to be cut with the cutting flexible element, and cutting the components. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247288 | DIRECT ACTION POWERED SOIL PIPE CUTTER - A soil pipe cutting tool is described. The tool includes a telescoping housing assembly, a feedscrew in threaded engagement with the housing assembly, and a cutting chain. The cutting tool can be powered by an impact driver. Also described are rotary powered tools. In certain versions, the tools include torque limiting provisions to prevent transfer of excessively high levels of torque to a working end of the tool. Various methods of use are also described. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247289 | Ultrasonic Trimming Method - An ultrasonic trimming method is composed of steps, driving a cutter blade having a flat plate shape and supported by an arm at an end of an articulated robot via an ultrasonic oscillator, the cutter blade being driven by the arm while the cutter blade is ultrasonically vibrated; cutting a workpiece secured by a workpiece securing portion; and during, operation for cutting, moving the cutter blade held attached to the articulated robot to the position at where the cutting edge is brought into contact with the grindstone, maintaining the cutter blades attitude such that a plane containing the cutting edge thereof contacts the grindstone, and grinding the cutter blade by pressing the cutter blade against a grinding member by the arm while the cutter blade is ultrasonically vibrated, the grinding member being disposed within a movable range of the cutter blade driven by the articulated robot. | 10-04-2012 |
20120260780 | Foil Cutting Tools for Sheet Metal Processing Machines and Related Systems and Methods - In some aspects, a tool for a sheet metal processing machine for penetrating a foil disposed on a surface of workpiece to be processed includes a rotatably supported ball for cutting the foil by rolling the ball along the workpiece. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260781 | LOGIC CONTROL FOR FAST-ACTING SAFETY SYSTEM - Woodworking machines including cutting tools and motors adapted to drive the cutting tools are disclosed. The machines also include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, and a reaction system adapted to perform a specified action upon detection of the dangerous condition. The machines further include a control system adapted to test the operability of at least a portion of the detection system and/or the reaction system. The control system is adapted to disable the motor if the tested portion is inoperable. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260782 | POWER EQUIPMENT WITH DETECTION AND REACTION SYSTEMS - Woodworking machines and safety methods for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260783 | ROTATING SPINDLE FOR A RECIPROCATING SAW - A reciprocating saw including a housing and a reciprocating shaft supported within the housing. The reciprocating shaft has a longitudinal axis and a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A cutting blade is provided at the first end of the reciprocating shaft. A drive mechanism provided at a second end of the reciprocating shaft is configured to drive the reciprocating shaft in a substantially reciprocating motion relative to the housing while at the same time allowing the reciprocating shaft to substantially rotate about the longitudinal axis of the reciprocating shaft independent of the housing. | 10-18-2012 |
20120266728 | Adaptive Registration During Precision Graphics Cutting from Multiple Sheets - A method and programmed apparatus for cutting graphics from substantially-identical sheets with graphics and registration marks printed thereon using a plotter and controlled cutter and sensor movable over the sheets, including: (1) sensing work-surface positions of the marks of a sheet and calculating an expected work-surface position for each such mark based on the work-surface positions of other marks of the sheet; (2) classifying each mark as active or inactive based on a first error criterion and applying the classification to corresponding marks of a subsequent sheet, the active marks being fewer than the total number of printed marks; (3) sensing the work-surface positions of the active marks of the subsequent sheet; and (4) cutting the graphics from the subsequent sheet based on the sensed positions of the active marks, thereby reducing the time for accurate cut-processing of the subsequent sheet. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266729 | Method and System for Processing Stacks of Sheets into Bundles of Securities, in Particular Banknote Bundles - There is described a method for processing stacks of sheets (SS) into bundles ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120272798 | Hedge Trimmer Extension Adaptor - A Hedge Trimmer Extension Adaptor is disclosed. A device for adapting a standard hedge trimmer (electric, battery or gas powered) so that the operator can reach and trim hedges that are normally beyond the operator's reach either vertically, horizontally or both, without resorting to ascending a ladder or other unsafe efforts. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272799 | RECIPROCATING SAW - A reciprocating saw includes a carrier operable to cooperate with a motor to translate rotational movement of the motor into reciprocal linear actuation of a saw blade. A carrier is slidably disposed within the housing and includes a first portion adapted to receive a saw blade and a second portion having a slot therethrough. A rotatable element is fixed for rotation about an output shaft of the motor. A follower operably interconnects the carrier and the rotatable element wherein rotation of the rotatable element provides reciprocal linear motion of the carrier whereby the follower follows a reciprocal linear path within the slot. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279367 | SYSTEM FOR ACCURATELY CUTTING SHEET MATERIAL - Successive strips of material may be cut to uniform widths by placing at least a first spacing guide on an edge of the material so that the first spacing guide overlies the material and placing at least a second spacing guide in contact with the first spacing guide so that the second spacing guide overlies the material and so that combined widths of the spacing guides correspond to desired width of the strips. A hand support maybe placed adjacent the second spacing guide and in overlying relationship with the material. The first and second spacing guides may be removed from the material and the material may be cut along an edge of the hand support. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279368 | COMBINATION TABLE-MITER SAW SAFETY SYSTEM - A combination table-miter saw including a base, an arm rotatably coupled to the base and moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position, and a platform coupled to the arm and moveable relative to the arm between a first position and a second position. The combination table-miter saw also includes a safety device configured to allow the combination table-miter saw to function as a table saw when the arm is in the first position and to allow the combination table-miter saw to function as a miter saw when the platform is in the first position. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285302 | CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In a cutting apparatus a rotating carousel conveys caps made of synthetic plastic material to a fixed blade having the shape of a circumferential arc. The caps are rotated about themselves by spindles. The blade cuts an annular weakening line to form the tamperproof ring of the cap. The carousel has an emitter and a laser receiver that cooperate to detect the presence or absence of the cutting edge of the fixed blade. The apparatus ensures good cutting quality. | 11-15-2012 |
20120304839 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing a silicon carbide substrate includes the steps of preparing an ingot of single crystal silicon carbide and obtaining a substrate by cutting the ingot. Then, in the step of obtaining a substrate, cutting proceeds in a direction α in which an angle β formed with respect to a <11-20> direction or a <1-100> direction of the ingot is 15°±5° in an orthogonal projection on a {0001} plane. | 12-06-2012 |
20120304840 | SHEET PERFORATION DEVICE AND ITS CONTROL METHOD - A paper-sheet punching device shown in FIG. | 12-06-2012 |
20120312134 | ADJUSTABLE SEAL TRIMMER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A seal trimmer comprising a support member having a first end a second end, and a guide portion variably disposed within the support member is provided. An apparatus comprising an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion, and at least one finger moveably disposed between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, the at least one finger configured to determine a length of a port seal is also provided. Furthermore, a method of sizing and cutting a port seal to fit onto a port, comprising the steps of providing a support member having an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve portion defining a cavity therebetween, and a length guide portion variably disposed within the cavity of the support member, inserting the port seal into the cavity, and cutting an exposed portion of the port seal is also provided. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312135 | METHOD FOR SLICING OF PRODUCTS - In a method for slicing products, a plurality of products is fed next to one another along a product feed direction to a cutting plane in which a cutting blade moves. The rear ends of the products are brought into engagement with respective product grippers which are attached to a common feed unit and are extendable independently of one another relative to the feed unit in the product feed direction and are retractable against the product feed direction. The feed unit is moved along the product supply direction in a product position search run towards the products for the bringing into engagement of the product grippers with the rear ends of the products, wherein, during the product position search run, the current position of the product gripper is determined as the product end position for each product gripper on a contact with the rear end of the associated product. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312136 | METHOD OF SLICING PRODUCTS - In a method of slicing products, a plurality of products are fed simultaneously on parallel conveying tracks to a cutting plane in which at least one cutting blade moves, in particular in a rotating and/or revolving manner. A number of produces exceeding the number of conveying tracks is provided, at least one product parameter is determined for each provided product, a set of products corresponding to the number of conveying tracks is selected from the provided products and the selected set of products is fed to the cutting plane on the conveying tracks. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312137 | Machine Tool Monitoring Device - A machine tool monitoring device includes a monitoring unit for monitoring a machine tool working region, which is provided in particular for detecting the presence of a material type, in particular human tissue, in the machine tool working region. The machine tool monitoring device further includes a safety unit which outputs at least one safety status signal depending on at least one parameter. | 12-13-2012 |
20120325062 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESSING METHOD - A sheet processing apparatus includes a punch motor, an actuator which rotates by driving of the punch motor, a punching blade which punches a sheet by driving of the actuator, and a controller which controls the driving of the punch motor so that approach run is gained, if a thickness of the sheet exceeds a threshold, in a rotating direction of the actuator in which the punching blade does not move at the beginning of the driving of the punch motor. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325063 | ADJUSTABLE POUCH FORMING, FILLING AND SEALING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An adjustable pouch machine comprises a vertical sealer module forms transverse seals between two plies of a pouch web to partially define a plurality of pouches. Rollers selectively tension and relax the web on the vertically oriented wheel, allowing them to drop away from heated lands on emergency and cycle stops. A filler wheel has a plurality of adjustable gripper units mounted directly thereon for transporting independent separate pouches cut from the pouch web. An adjustable knife is selectively provided with changeable knife hub sets to handle a variety of pouch sizes where a filler wheel alternately first fills and seals pouches in a train. Gear linkage accommodates variation in distance between hubs of different sets. Various embodiments, apparatus and methods are described. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000451 | UNDERWATER DIAMOND WIRE SAW ASSEMBLY - A wire saw assembly having a slide frame, support frames, and a tensioning carriage. The slide frame has a mounting plate movably attached thereto. Rotation of a lead screw moves the mounting plate towards a work piece. Two support frames are attached to the mounting plate. Each support frame has a plurality of drive wheels and a hydraulic motor for each drive wheel. The tensioning carriage has a slide plate with an idler pulley attached rotatably thereto. Rotation of a threaded rod moves the slide plate and idler pulley to increase or decrease tension in the wire saw. A diamond wire saw is looped around the drive wheels and idler pulley. The slide frame is attached to the work piece and as the mounting plate is advanced towards the work piece, the diamond wire saw engages and cuts the work piece. | 01-03-2013 |
20130019722 | Food Slicing and Weighing System - A food slicing and weighing system produces stacks of slices of food product. Each stack has a total number of slices or a weight greater than a predetermined minimum stack weight. The food slicing and weighing line comprises a slicing unit and a weighing unit. The slicing unit has a blade for cutting slices off a log of food and a control arrangement comprising a controller for setting the thickness of the slices. The weighing unit has a surface supported by a load sensor. The surface is positioned at the location the slices are cut off the log, each slice dropping onto the surface as each slice is cut from the log. The load sensor senses the weight of the slices as each slice is dropped onto the surface and provides a signal to the controller. The controller determines from the signal a measured combined weight of a number of slices less than the total number of slices and then a target thickness for a next slice to be added to the stack of slices based on the measured combined weight. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019723 | PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH VARIABLE ROTARY CUTTING CAPABILITY - Systems and methods for performing a variable rotary cutting operation on a web. A desired product length is inputted into a software program that identifies therewith a first of multiple cassettes that are interchangeably installable in a cutting apparatus. Each cassette includes a knife cylinder having multiple knife holders mounted thereto in which multiple knives are installed. The software program further identifies a number of knife holders and a rotational speed for the knife cylinder that differs from the speed of the web and achieves the desired product length. The first cassette is installed in the cutting apparatus and the web is fed through a variable repeat printer and thereafter through the first cassette. The variable repeat printer prints images on the web and the knife cylinder is rotated at the rotational speed identified by the software program to produce the desired product length. | 01-24-2013 |
20130025420 | Method for the Slicing of Food Products - In a method for slicing food products, a cutting blade carries out a primary movement defining a cutting plane and a product to be sliced is supplied to the cutting blade by means of a conveying device to bring the product into engagement with the cutting blade. The cutting blade moved is from time to time at a speed different from the speed of the primary movement while it is in engagement with the product. | 01-31-2013 |
20130032013 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GROUP III NITRIDE CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing a group III nitride crystal substrate includes the step of preparing a group III nitride crystal body and the step of producing a group III nitride crystal substrate by slicing the group III nitride crystal body with a resin-fixed-abrasive wire. Accordingly, the method of manufacturing a group III nitride crystal substrate is provided that enables large-sized group III nitride crystal substrates with a small warp and a small arithmetic mean surface roughness to be manufactured by means of a resin-fixed-abrasive wire efficiently with a high yield. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032014 | Reciprocating Saw Blade Having Variable-Height Teeth and Related Method - A reciprocating saw blade, for use in a portable power reciprocating saw including a chuck for releasably engaging the saw blade, includes a tang having an elongated axis and being engageable with the chuck for attaching the saw blade to the reciprocating saw. The saw further includes a blade portion having a cutting edge that defines a plurality of cutting teeth. The cutting teeth define a repeating pattern of successive groups of teeth. Each group of teeth is less than about a half inch in length, and includes a plurality of laterally offset teeth, at least one relatively high first tooth and at least one relatively low second tooth. Prior to tooth set, the at least one relatively high first tooth is at least about 0.002 inch higher than the at least one relatively low second tooth. | 02-07-2013 |
20130036881 | UNIVERSAL CUTOFF SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER CARRIER APPLICATING MACHINE - An applicating machine for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided from an infeed includes a jaw drum for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided and a cutoff device for cutting the carrier into a desired size. The cutoff device includes an adjustable beam positionable into multiple angular positions relative to a flow of the plurality of containers depending on the desired size of the multipack. | 02-14-2013 |
20130047805 | Filament Trimming Device Having An Abrasion Resistant Cutting Edge And Method Of Trimming Filaments - A filament trimming device for cutting filaments of a toothbrush is disclosed. The filament trimming device includes a cutter and a counter knife, each including at least one cutting edge. The at least one cutting edge of the cutter and the at least one cutting edge of the counter knife are located opposite to each other and the at least one cutting edge of the cutter and the at least one cutting edge of the counter knife each include i) a complementary surface contour, and ii) at least one recess carrying a coating comprising at least a first layer and a second layer. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055863 | SAFETY CUTTING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A safety cutting device for use in removing portions of an article from an injured person comprises a housing body and a blade, moveably coupled to the housing body. The blade has at least a spine and a cutting edge. The housing body includes an opening formed therein in which at least a portion of the blade can be stored when not in use. A safety guard is coupled to or formed integrally with a portion of the edge of the blade, the safety guard having a substantially smooth outer edge and being sized and shaped to allow the spine of the blade to safely slide along a body part of an injured person's body while restricting the cutting edge of the blade from contacting the injured person's body. | 03-07-2013 |
20130055864 | MACHINE FOR STAMPING AND/OR NIBBLING A WORKPIECE AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING THE SAME - A stamping and/or nibbling machine, with a Z-axis drive for driving a tool, which is movable in the vertical direction and can be held by a tool holder, for the machining of sheet metal workpieces, with a first CNC control unit for actuating the Z-axis drive, wherein the first CNC control unit provides an interface for a data channel to a primary control unit or to a second CNC control unit of an X/Y-axis drive for moving the sheet metal workpieces relative to the tool in horizontal directions (X, Y), wherein the tool holder, during a vertical movement during the machining of sheet metal workpieces, is rotatable around its vertical longitudinal axis by a C-drive which is actuated by the second CNC control unit, as a result of which an angle sensor is provided for detecting the angle information of the C-drive and the first CNC control unit is designed in such a way that from the angle information it determines a Z-setpoint value as a reference variable of the Z-axis drive. The invention also refers to a method for actuating such a stamping and/or nibbling machine. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061728 | DRAW PUNCH AND METHOD OF MAKING DIFFERENT SHAPED CUTOUTS - A draw punch assembly for making one or more desired cutouts in a work piece is disclosed. The draw punch assembly includes a draw punch with a peripheral cutting edge on an outer surface and a bending edge on an inner surface, and a die with a shaped cavity for receiving a slug, where the slug is a cutout portion of the work piece. The die and the draw punch maintain a pre-defined clearance with respect to each other during operation. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068076 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE CUTTING GAP OF SLICING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for adjusting the cutting gap in a slicing device for cutting food products, wherein the slicing device comprises a rotationally driven blade, a cutting edge, and an adjusting device, which moves the blade toward the cutting edge or away from the cutting edge perpendicularly to the cutting edge, wherein the blade is first moved by the adjusting device until the blade touches the cutting edge and then a desired distance between the blade and the cutting edge is set by the adjusting device. The invention further relates to a device for adjusting the cutting gap of a slicing device. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074663 | Material Placement System - A method and apparatus comprising a material delivery structure, a roller, a first guide, and a second guide. The material delivery structure may be configured to receive a plurality of lengths of material. The roller may be configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the material delivery structure. The first guide may be on a first side of the material delivery structure. The first guide may be configured to guide a first number of lengths of material in the plurality of lengths of material to the roller. The second guide may be on a second side of the material delivery structure. The second guide may be configured to guide a second number of lengths of material in the plurality of lengths of material to the roller. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074664 | COMPLETE-CUT STATION AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PACKAGES - A complete-cut station for separating several packages from a coherent film. The complete-cut station may comprise several cutting tools, each cutting tool having cutting knives for separating one or more packages from the coherent film. At least one of the cutting tools may be adjustable with respect to its position relative to another cutting tool. In addition, a common lifting gear for all cutting tools may be provided to lift the coherent film to engage the cutting tools. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for separating packages from a coherent film using the complete-cut station of the present invention. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074665 | WORKPIECE CUTTING METHOD - A workpiece cutting method basically includes providing a workpiece proximate to a first blade including a first cutting edge. The method further comprises moving a second blade including a second cutting edge in contact with the first blade such that the first and second cutting edges of the first and second blades cooperatively engage to cut the workpiece while maintaining the first and second cutting edges parallel to each other. | 03-28-2013 |
20130087029 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRIMMING MODULE - A rotating blade having a blade edge that has a sloped surface to become gradually narrower in a blade thickness direction outward along a radial direction is inclined about an axis along a thickness direction of the substrate toward a substrate at a cutting angle, and an excess portion of a module is cut off by relatively moving at least one of the rotating blade and the module in a cutting direction along an end face of the substrate while the rotating blade is being rotated in one direction. | 04-11-2013 |
20130118325 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHREDDING MEAT - An apparatus a circular blade device to produce consistent separated portions of a product to produce a severed portion, pulled and/or shredded product from cooked meat items or other food products as well as a more consistent sized crumble with precooked sausage based items. One embodiment can include a 16 point star shape with angled head or teeth to allow for the pulling of a consistent size product | 05-16-2013 |
20130133489 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SINGLING OUT PRODUCTS - A device for singling out products that are grouped in blister packs or similar multiple packages comprises a support structure ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130139661 | CUTTING TOOL AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A cutting tool and method of operating cutting tool. The tool includes a support having a first side and a second side. The tool further includes a handle coupled to at least one of the first side and the second side. The handle includes a blade, wherein the handle is configured to move the blade between a first position and a second position. An alignment guide is coupled to the support. The alignment guide includes a channel configured to receive the blade positioned in the second position. | 06-06-2013 |
20130152749 | CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - This invention relates to an apparatus for cutting a foodstuff into portions, and a method of portioning foodstuffs. A cutting apparatus ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130160620 | Method and device for cutting a food strand into slices - The invention relates to a method for cutting a food strand into slices including the steps inserting the food strand in a conveying device, conveying the food strand into a transfer position in a feed device, transferring the food strand through the feed device into a feed position where the food strand is more inclined relative to horizontal than in the transfer position, gripping the food strand at a rear end, feeding the food strand towards a cutting device, cutting the food strand into slices through the cutting device, and fixating the food strand at least during transfer from the transfer position into the feed position at least at one of its free longitudinal sides through at least one fixation element providing a form locking and/or friction locking engagement with the food strand. The invention also relates to a device for performing the method. | 06-27-2013 |
20130174700 | PORTABLE FOAM PANEL CUTTING MACHINE - A foam panel cutting machine for cutting foam panels used in insulated building panels. The foam panel cutting machine has a feeder system feeds the foam panel through the cutting blades. The cutting machine additionally includes a frame, a plurality of upper rollers and a plurality of lower rollers rotationally mounted to the frame. The foam panel cutting machine can be constructed so that it may be portable. One embodiment includes the upper rollers on an adjustable head that can adjust the gap distance between the upper and lower rollers so that foam panels of various thicknesses may be cut. The cutting blade may be a hot-knife wherein the blade is heated by passing an electrical current through it. The cutting blade may have a “L” or “J” shape to cut kerfs into the foam panel that receive metal studs to foil an insulated building panel. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180371 | DEVICE FOR CUTTING A SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUCH A CUTTING DEVICE - A device for cutting a substrate along a cutting line is disclosed. The device includes a saw unit with a saw blade, which can be rotated around an axis of rotation, a guide carriage for moving the saw unit along a guide rail, and a control device for controlling the saw unit and the guide carriage. A marking device is provided for marking an end point of the cutting line. | 07-18-2013 |
20130192432 | DRIVE TRAIN FOR A HEDGE TRIMMER, A HEDGE TRIMMER AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A HEDGE TRIMMER - The invention provides a drive train for a hedge trimmer, the drive train being arranged, in use, to provide power to a downstream mechanism, the drive train comprising: a motor having an output shaft; a pinion coupled to the output shaft; a reduction gear arranged to be driven by the pinion, the reduction gear contained within a gear housing; a flywheel engageable to the output shaft, wherein the flywheel is arranged within the gear housing. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192433 | Method for disassembly of two elements welded by ultrasound and element able to be welded by ultrasound to another element to the implementation of said method - A method for disassembling two ultrasonically welded elements, one of the elements comprising, at a surface opposite the other element, an energy director that concentrates the heating during ultrasonic welding and forms a material junction between the two assembled elements after the ultrasonic welding. The method includes the steps of positioning a wire between the two assembled elements, so as to be secant to the energy director, said wire having suitable mechanical characteristics allowing it to cut the junction formed by the energy director and moving the wire between the two assembled elements so as to cut said junction. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192434 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBON FIBER AGGREGATE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBON FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC - A method of producing a carbon fiber aggregate cutting an edge material of a carbon fiber base material composed of carbon fibers to obtain a cut piece, and forming the cut piece into a web and/or into a nonwoven fabric to obtain a carbon fiber aggregate. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199346 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A SHAVING CARTRIDGE, A SHAVING ASSEMBLY, A RAZOR, A METHOD OF SHAVING WITH SUCH A RAZOR AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PROTECTIVE COVER - A protective cover for a shaving cartridge, a shaving assembly including a cartridge and a protective cover, a razor having a razor handle and such a shaving assembly, a method of shaving with such a razor and a method of manufacturing such a protective cover. The protective cover includes a housing extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis (A) and is provided with a comb and a trimming blade, the trimming blade having an elongated cutting edge and the comb having several teeth projecting obliquely to the longitudinal axis (A) and protruding forwardly with regard to the trimming blade. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199347 | METHOD FOR CUTTING BLOCK MATERIALS AND CUTTING MACHINE FOR CUTTING BLOCK MATERIALS - A method for the cutting of block materials, particularly foamed or expanded materials, wherein a knife element having first and second ends is driven in a translatory manner in longitudinal direction so as to perform a reciprocating movement. The driving force is exerted on the first and second end of the knife element, the driving of the first end of the knife element being performed by conversion of a first rotary movement into a first translatory movement, and the driving of the second end of the knife element being performed by conversion of a second rotary movement into a second translatory movement in a sense opposed to that of the first translatory movement. | 08-08-2013 |
20130205958 | CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CUTTING USING THE DEVICE FOR CUTTING STRIPS FROM A BAND OF CORD-REINFORCED UNVULCANIZED RUBBER - The invention relates to a cutting device for cutting strips from a band of cord-reinforced unvulcanized rubber. The device comprises a frame, a first and a second cutting member having a substantially straight first and second cutting edge, respectively, of a hard metal, wherein the first cutting member is fixedly attached to the frame, and the second cutting member is substantially rectilinearly movable by means of a guide rail that is attached to the frame. The second cutting edge is movable along the first cutting edge for cutting the strips. The guide rail on the one hand is hinged to the frame parallel to the first cutting edge, and on the other hand is attached to the frame by means of a tensioning member. The tensioning member is adapted for providing a constant transverse force with which the guide rail is pushed to the first cutting edge. The frame further comprises a stop member for bounding the movement of the guide rail to the first cutting edge. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213197 | PCBN MATERIAL, TOOL ELEMENTS COMPRISING SAME AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - PCBN material consisting essentially of cubic boron nitride (cBN) grains and binder material, the content of the cBN grains being at least 80 weight percent of the PCBN material; the binder material comprising greater than 50 weight percent Al and a combined content of at least 5 weight percent of an iron group element and a refractory element, the iron group element selected from the group consisting of Co, Fe, Ni and Mn, and the refractory element selected from the group consisting of W, Cr, V, Mo, Ta, Ti, Hf and Zr. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213198 | Device for processing workpieces using ultrasound and method for operating that device - A device for processing workpieces using ultrasound has an ultrasound oscillating structure and an anvil with a counter tool, wherein the ultrasound oscillating structure has an ultrasound sonotrode which can be moved by a carriage in the axial direction thereof and in the direction of the counter tool. A force storage is provided for the counter tool to urge the counter tool with a force towards the ultrasound sonotrode. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220088 | Punch Tool With a Stamp Supported in a Floating Manner - For precise alignment of the punch stamps relative to the cutting plates, the respective punch stamp | 08-29-2013 |
20130228054 | Method and Apparatus for Multi-Track Slicing of Food Products - The present invention relates to a method for multi-track slicing of a plurality of food products, in particular food products of different types, into respective part portions including at least one product slice, wherein a respective product is supplied to a cutting plane in at least two parallel tracks of a slicing apparatus and is sliced by means of a cutting blade which can in particular be moved in a revolving manner, wherein the slices of the at least two products cut off by the cutting blade fall onto a common, movable storage table, wherein only one respective product supplied in one of the tracks associated with the common storage table is exclusively sliced at any one time so that a maximum of one slice of the just sliced product falls onto the common storage table at any one time. | 09-05-2013 |
20130228055 | HAND TOOL AND METHOD FOR CUTTING PLASTIC FIBER OPTIC CABLE WITHOUT ERROR - Method and apparatus for cutting and terminating POF cable with error prevention. The apparatus comprises a hand tool with a blade supporting top bar linked to a bottom bar. The bottom bar comprises two aligned rows of holes perpendicular to the blade and opposite each other with a space between the rows for providing the blade the movement space needed for the cutting and terminating POF cable when at least one of the top bar and the bottom bar is pressed against the other. | 09-05-2013 |
20130233135 | INDUSTRIAL PRECISION SAFETY CUTTER - An industrial precision safety cutter and a method of using the same, the industrial cutter having a cutter head. The cutter head has a reinforcing body, a first prong extending from the body, a second prong extending from the body, and a cutting edge extending from the body. The first prong has a rounded end. The cutting edge extends between the first and second prongs. The industrial cutter has an extendable length handle removably connected to the cutter head. The industrial cutter may be used in applications in the nuclear power industry. | 09-12-2013 |
20130247727 | Ultrasonic Trimming Method - An ultrasonic trimming method is composed of steps, driving a cutter blade having a flat plate shape and supported by an arm at an end of an articulated robot via an ultrasonic oscillator, the cutter blade being driven by the arm while the cutter blade is ultrasonically vibrated; cutting a workpiece secured by a workpiece securing portion; and during, operation for cutting, moving the cutter blade held attached to the articulated robot to the position at where the cutting edge is brought into contact with the grindstone, maintaining the cutter blades attitude such that a plane containing the cutting edge thereof contacts the grindstone, and grinding the cutter blade by pressing the cutter blade against a grinding member by the arm while the cutter blade is ultrasonically vibrated, the grinding member being disposed within a movable range of the cutter blade driven by the articulated robot. | 09-26-2013 |
20130255455 | HAIR CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - The present inventive concept relates to a hair cutting apparatus and method of use for hair cutting, and in particular, to a hair cutting apparatus and method of use for hair cutting that enable a user to cut hair with improved ease and efficiency using palm-down movements. The hair cutting apparatus includes a housing, and the housing has an outer gripping surface shaped to receive a palm of the user for ergonomic use. Attached to the housing is a motor that drives a first shearing blade to move over a second shearing blade in a cutting action. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263709 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISTRESSING AN EDGE OF A MATERIAL - An apparatus including a support for supporting a material having at least one edge, an edge cutter head, and an edge cutter head support for supporting the edge cutter head. In response to the edge cutter head and the at least one edge of the material being brought into cutting contact and moved relative to each other, a resulting portion of the at least one edge of the material is distressed. | 10-10-2013 |
20130263710 | ROOF CUTTER FOR FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS - A device is provided for venting a burning structure by cutting an opening in the roof the burning structure. The device may comprise an elongated shaft or pole with a power means and blade means at opposite ends or the same end thereof, and a drive means for conveying power from the power means to the blade means, and an actuator means for moving the blade means in at least one plane with respect to the shaft or pole. | 10-10-2013 |
20130276602 | SAWING MACHINE AND CUTTING METHOD OF A SAWING MACHINE - Traditionally, in order to avoid interfering with a work-piece such as a round material and an hexagonal material etc., an insert plate used as a saw blade side support of a band saw machine or a circular saw machine is provided at a position apart from the cutting site after passing the maximum cutting width, which results in the bending, vibration and noise of the saw blade, thereby decreasing the life of the saw blade. This problem is solved with two insert plates located at two positions on left and right of a work-piece to support the saw blade in a manner of moving them closing to the work-piece along the external shape of the work-piece from the cutting start and after passing the maximum cutting width by enabling them to move along the external side of the work-piece, therefore, one side of the insert plates takes a tapered shape so as to get into under the work-piece. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283985 | HAND-HELD TOOL FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS AND FILM-COVERED GLASS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - An apparatus for cutting laminated glass and film-covered glass includes a powered hand-held tool with a blade set including two static cutting blades and one dynamic, reciprocating cutting blade. The reciprocating cutting blade moves between the two static cutting blades which are rigidly mounted to the tool head. The left and right static cutting blades were spaced apart by about 0.250 inches, and the cutting blade had a thickness of about 0.200-0.250 inches. The clearance between the reciprocating and each static blade is between about 0.005-0.025 inches. | 10-31-2013 |
20130305891 | WEB MEMBER CUTTING APPARATUS FOR CUTTING WEB MEMBER THAT HAS A PLURALITY OF FIBERS INCLUDING TOWS AND WEB MEMBER CUTTING METHOD - A web-member cutting apparatus for cutting a web member at intervals in a transport direction includes: an intermittent transport mechanism for intermittently transporting the web member in the transport direction; a disc-like rotatable blade member for cutting the web member by moving along an intersecting direction while rotating about a rotation shaft during a suspension period of transport of the web member, and a downstream pressing member for regulating movement of the web member by pressing the web member against the intermittent transport mechanism at a position downstream from a target cut position in the transport direction throughout a period during which the rotatable blade member is cutting the web member. | 11-21-2013 |
20130305892 | WEB MEMBER CUTTING APPARATUS FOR CUTTING WEB MEMBER THAT HAS A PLURALITY OF FIBERS INCLUDING TOWS AND WEB MEMBER CUTTING METHOD - Disclosed is an apparatus for cutting a web member along an intersecting direction. The web member has a plurality of fibers including tows along a predetermined direction intersecting the intersecting direction. The apparatus includes a disc-like rotatable blade member for cutting the web member by relatively moving in the intersecting direction with respect to the web member while rotating about a rotation shaft, the rotation shaft extending along the predetermined direction, the rotatable blade member including a cutting edge on an outer circumferential edge portion thereof, a plurality of recess portions being formed on the cutting edge, the plurality of recess portions being arranged along a circumferential direction of the rotatable blade member, a mean value of lengths of the plurality of recess portions in the circumferential direction being smaller than a mean value of diameters of the tows contained in the web member. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312579 | SHAVING SYSTEM WITH ENERGY IMPARTING DEVICE - A shaving implement includes a blade assembly configured for a wet shaving process wherein a user of the shaving implement grips a handle and draws the blade assembly across a surface of skin to be shaved. The shaving implement also includes an energy-imparting device, circuitry, and an activation device. The energy-imparting device is configured to impart energy to enhance the wet shaving process. The activation device is configured to impart a signal to the circuitry in response to handling of the having implement during the wet shaving process. In response to receiving the signal, the circuitry either extends or initiates an application of signals to the energy-imparting device that enable the energy-imparting device to impart energy that enhances the wet having process. | 11-28-2013 |
20130319193 | Apparatuses And Methods For Removing Tangled Thread - Systems and methods for removing tangled thread are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for removing tangled thread includes a thread grasper usable to grasp on to tangled thread. The thread grasper includes a handle portion and a grasping portion. The apparatus also includes a thread cutter usable to cut the tangled thread grasped by the thread grasper. The thread cutter includes a handle portion and a blade. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327193 | Apparatus and Method for Cutting Out a Vehicle Glazing Panel - A winder unit for use with a cutting wire in cutting out a vehicle glazing panel, the winder unit having first and second spaced winder spools for winding cutting wire and a suction mount for mounting the unit, wherein the suction mount comprises a single suction device only. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327194 | Method for Monitoring Cutting Processing on a Workpiece - A method for monitoring cutting processing on a workpiece whereby a part of the workpiece is separated from a remainder of the workpiece along a desired cut contour, wherein, after the cutting processing, the following steps are carried out: irradiating the workpiece with a laser beam at a location within the desired cut contour, detecting radiation generated by an interaction between the laser beam and the workpiece, and evaluating the detected radiation to determine whether, during the cutting processing, the part of the workpiece was completely separated from the remainder of the workpiece. The invention also relates to a laser processing machine for carrying out the method. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327195 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CUTTING OFF ONE OR MORE SAMPLE REGIONS FROM A SAMPLE CARRIER - A device for cutting off one or more sample regions from a sample carrier that contains impregnated sample material, e.g. blood, is described. The device includes: a cutting unit ( | 12-12-2013 |
20130333534 | Safety Knife Handle With Wire Blade - A safety knife preferably for cutting food items such as vegetables, bread and meat without lacerations includes a handle portion and an extension. The extension includes two terminal ends, located near the handle and away from the handle, respectively. A wire blade bearing cutting elements is drawn taut between the two terminal ends. The extension includes a bevel portion, the leading edge of which travels immediately behind the wire blade. The wire blade is held under enough tension to avoid deforming when drawn through food items in a back-and-forth motion, and the bevel helps to separate items being cut. This reduces drag on the wire blade when using the knife and keeps the user's hands and fingers away from the wire blade. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333535 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROFILE COMBINATION - A nesting device for manufacturing a profile combination. The device includes: a nesting bed; a nesting base; and a rotating positioning device. The rotating positioning device includes a saddle, a first gas cylinder, two steady rests, and two rotators. The nesting bed is fixed on the ground. The nesting base is disposed and is horizontally movable on the nesting bed. The saddle is disposed on the nesting base and is horizontally movable on the nesting base. The saddle is connected to the first gas cylinder, and the first gas cylinder drives the rotating positioning device to move on the nesting base. The two steady rests are oppositely fixed on the saddle at a certain interval. The rotator is arranged inside each steady rest and is rotatable in relation to the steady rest. Each rotator includes: a square hole, and a plurality of clamps. | 12-19-2013 |
20130340580 | TWO-AXIS DICING OF A WORK PRODUCT WITH A FLUID JET PORTIONER - A portioning system ( | 12-26-2013 |
20130340581 | BASEPLATE FOR A HANDHELD POWER TOOL - A baseplate for a handheld power tool has an underside configured to be guided along the surface of a workpiece when working the workpiece. The baseplate is configured to be made to vibrate by a vibration-inducing device. | 12-26-2013 |
20140000424 | CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140000425 | CUTTER BLADE AND METHOD MAKING AND USING THE SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140000426 | HAIR CUTTING DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140000427 | MANUFACTURING FIXTURES FOR SMALL FORM FACTOR DESKTOP COMPUTER | 01-02-2014 |
20140013906 | Cutting Device for Liquid Crystal Substrate and Cutter Monitoring Method Thereof - The present invention provides a cutting device for liquid crystal substrate and cutting monitoring method thereof. The monitoring method includes: using a plurality of cutters to cut a liquid crystal substrate into a plurality of liquid crystal panels; inspecting respective cutting precision data of different cutting edges of a same liquid crystal panel; summarizing cutting precision data of liquid crystal panels cut by a same cutter; and monitoring cutting characteristics of cutter according to average, maximum and/or minimum of the summarized cutting precision data. Through associating cutter and cutting precision data and summarizing the cutting precision data corresponding to a same cutter, the present invention can accurately monitor the cutting characteristics of cutter in real time and can identify the corresponding cutter when abnormal situation of cutting characteristics occurs. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020528 | Cutting Tool With Actuated Blade Guide - A cutting tool with first and second pivoted shearing blades has a guide member mounted to the first blade for transverse movement relative to the first blade and toward and away from the second blade. The guide member has at least one transverse restraining surface that confronts a transverse guided surface of at least one of the distal blade portions during cutting to resist axial separation of the cutting edges away from the cutting plane. In some embodiments, the guide member is actuated by placing the workpiece between the blades. Alternatively, the guide member is actuated by relative pivotal movement of the blades. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020529 | Mechanical Hand Tool Device - The disclosure relates to a mechanical hand tool device, in particular a fret and/or a reciprocating saw device, including a locating unit having at least one antenna. The locating unit is configured to detect objects outside a workpiece and to detect objects inside the workpiece. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020530 | Method and Device for Treating Dough - The present invention relates to a device for treating dough, comprising an essentially horizontally extending conveyor, for conveying a flat dough sheet, at least one mat, arranged above the conveyor, with its end downstream the direction of conveyance resting on or slightly above the conveyor, for rolling up the dough sheet when it is conveyed underneath, at least one fence, forming a blunt sealing knife, arranged vertically at a distance above the conveyor surface and extending in the direction of conveyance, downstream the at least one mat, for notching and therewith sealing the rolled up dough sheet without cutting it and at least one rotatable knife, arranged at the downstream outermost end of the fence and in the plane of said fence, for cutting the notched dough piece. The invention further relates to a method for treating dough. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020531 | METHOD OF PREVENTING TOOTH FROM CONTINUOUSLY BREAKING IN BAND SAW BLADE, SAW TOOTH STRUCTURE OF BAND SAW BLADE USED FOR THE METHOD AND BAND SAW BLADE WITH TOOTH HAVING THE SAME SAW TOOTH STRUCTURE - A method of preventing a tooth from continuously breaking in a band saw blade, comprises the steps of: moving the band | 01-23-2014 |
20140020532 | HEATED CUTTING BLADE,CUTTING HEAD, AND BLADE MOUNTING STRUCTURE REQUIRING LESS CURRENT AND PROVIDING IMPROVED CUTTING AND METHOD - The present invention provides a method and apparatus of reducing current requirements by increasing resistance of the blade structure by reducing the cross sectional area of at least one section of the blade so that the electrical current requirements for heating of the blade to cutting temperature are reduced wherein the power supply and substantially entire unit may be mounted within a hand held unit. Methods of shaping blades to perform various heat distributions for specialty blades for custom cutting are disclosed. Further, an improved blade mounting structure is provided which includes structure for maintaining the legs of the blade parallel to the direction of cut and provides for easy insertion of new blades by maintaining a slotted blade cradle stable and in alignment with the blades and a clamp member away from the blade when the clamp mounting structure is loosened. | 01-23-2014 |
20140026725 | UNIVERSAL EDGE GUIDE - A universal edge guide is provided that is operable for guiding a tool with respect to an edge of a workpiece. In accordance with an embodiment, the universal edge guide provides tool guidance by way of a sliding fence abutting an edge of the workpiece well before the initial engagement of the tool working portion with the workpiece, during the engagement of the tool working portion with the workpiece, and after the disengagement of the tool working portion with the workpiece. | 01-30-2014 |
20140026726 | PIVOTING RAZORS - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an elastomeric element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 01-30-2014 |
20140041493 | Resilient Finger Scrap Stripper for Corrugated Board Rotary Cutting Die - An apparatus configured to cooperate with a rotating anvil to cut corrugated board comprises a rotary cutting die configured to rotate in one direction and to cooperate with the anvil to cut corrugated board. The cutting die includes a base and at least one scrap cutting blade and a scrap stripper that comprises one or more fingers that project from the base at an incline and which is slanted forwardly in the direction of rotation of the cutting die for stripping cut scrap pieces of corrugated board from the blade. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041494 | COVE SYSTEM - A system and a method of using the system for reproducibly cutting a cove using a table saw are presented. The system comprises a first fence assembly and a fixturing means, where the fence assembly is rotatably affixed to the fixturing means, wherein the fixturing means can be releasably secured to the table of the table saw. The method comprises providing a blank molding, a table saw having a table and saw blade, and the cove system and releasably affixing the cove system to the table. The method further comprises setting a fence angle using the first fence assembly and setting a fence depth by adjusting the position of the fixturing means with respect to the table. The method finally comprises feeding the blank molding over the saw blade thereby cutting a cove in the blank molding. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041495 | CUTTING INSERT, CUTTING TOOL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MACHINED PRODUCT USING THE SAME - A cutting insert includes: a polygonal shaped upper surface; a lower surface; a side surface connected to each of the upper and lower surfaces; and an upper cutting edge located at the intersection of the upper surface and the side surface. The upper surface alternately includes three major corners and three minor corners. The upper cutting edge includes: a corner cutting edge; a minor cutting edge inclined toward the lower surface as separating from the corner cutting edge at a first inclination angle; and a major cutting edge inclined toward the lower surface as separating from the minor cutting edge at a second inclination angle. The corner cutting edge, the minor cutting edge and the major cutting edge are located sequentially from a first major corner to each of first and second minor corners, both of which are adjacent to the first major corner. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047960 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MAKING TOWELETTES - A method and device for cutting a pleat-folded web material into a plurality of pleat-folded towelettes. A cutting station has one or more rotary knives that rotates axially and carry a one or more blades having a non-linear, typically curved, cutting edge. The pleat-folded web passes continuously through the cutting station in a direction transverse to the axis of the rotary knife, and is severed into units of pleat-folded towelettes by the cutting edge of the rotary knife at a predetermined length. | 02-20-2014 |
20140047961 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT BAND SAW OPERATION WHEN BLADE IS NOT UNDER FULL TENSION - A band saw has a blade tension adjustment to permit the blade tension to be reduced during times when the saw will not be used for a time. A sensor is connected to the blade tension adjustment. The sensor inhibits saw operation if the tension adjustment is set to a reduced tension setting. The sensor enables the saw operation if the tension adjustment is set to a full operating tension setting. | 02-20-2014 |
20140047962 | PUNCHING DEVICE WITH ILLUMINATED RECEIVING PLATE - The invention relates to a punching device for processing samples, in particular dried samples, applied to a sample card, preferably liquids containing DNA, such as blood, saliva and the like, comprising at least one punching means ( | 02-20-2014 |
20140060271 | METHOD OF, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MACHINE CUTTING SEVERAL PARTS OF A PIECE OF MATERIAL USING CONTROLLING RULES AND VARIABLES FOR CUTTING - The present invention relates to a method and a system for machine cutting several parts ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140076117 | CUTTING INSERT, CUTTING TOOL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MACHINED PRODUCT USING THE SAME - A cutting insert of an embodiment of the present invention includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a side surface connected to each of the upper surface and the lower surface, and an upper cutting edge located at an intersection of the upper surface and the side surface. The lower surface includes a mount part having alternately three first top portions spaced a distance a away from a central axis extending between the upper and lower surfaces and three second top portions spaced a distance b away from the central axis in a bottom view. The mount part further has a concave part including at least the central axis. The second top portions are located closer to the upper surface than the first top portions. A cutting tool with the cutting insert, and a method of manufacturing a machined product by using the cutting tool are also provided. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083265 | SHAVING SYSTEMS - Shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083266 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING PRODUCTS - Apparatus for cutting products, comprising: a base; a cutting head rotatably fitted to the base; an impeller adapted for rotating concentrically within the cutting head to urge products fed into the cutting head towards the circumference of the cutting head by means of centrifugal force; an impeller drive mechanism for driving the rotation of the impeller at an impeller rotational speed setting the centrifugal force; and a cutting head drive mechanism for driving the rotation of the cutting head at a cutting head rotational speed which is greater than the impeller rotational speed. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090527 | SCREW CUTTING TOOL - A screw cutting tool for cutting a screw comprising a first grip having a first cutting aperture, a second grip pivotally connected to the first grip, the second grip having a second cutting aperture, a measuring scale attached to a proximal end of the first or second grip, and a screw holder slidably attached to the measuring scale having a hole extending therethrough, wherein the hole aligns with the first and second cutting apertures in at least one position. | 04-03-2014 |
20140102270 | Method and Apparatus for Display Screen Shield Replacement - A method and apparatus for replacement of damages display shield (typically glass) covering a display screen on a device, typically a mobile phone. Mobile phones have an electronic display protected by a glass shield. Between the glass and the display is often a plastic polarizing or other intermediary sheet. Removal of a damage glass can be accomplished by cutting thru the polarizer with a moving wire or blade. This separates the glass from the sensitive display and allows replacement of the glass without damaging the more expensive display. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102271 | CUTTER HEAD FOR AUTOMATED HAIR CUTTING SYSTEM - A cutter head for use with automated hair cutting systems are provided. The cutter head comprises a coupling apparatus for attaching the cutter head to an automated hair cutting device; a top comb comprising a plurality of top cutting members; a bottom comb comprising a plurality of bottom cutting members; and a control apparatus having a plurality of control modes for controlling movement of the top and bottom cutting members. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102272 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOVING LOGS WITHIN CUTTING-OFF MACHINES - Apparatus for moving logs ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140109735 | SHAVING RAZORS - A shaving razor ( | 04-24-2014 |
20140109736 | Method and Apparatus for Cutting a Substrate - A rotary cutting apparatus is configured to rotate about a first longitudinal axis. The cutting roll includes a cutting member. The apparatus includes an anvil roll that is configured to rotate about a second longitudinal axis. The anvil roll is positioned relative to the cutting roll such that the first longitudinal axis is substantially parallel with the second longitudinal axis. The anvil roll includes an outer circumferential surface. The second longitudinal axis is selectively movable between a first position and a second position relative to the first longitudinal axis. In the first position, a first minimum distance is defined between the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis. In the second position, a second minimum distance is defined between the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis, and wherein the second minimum distance is greater than the first minimum distance. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109737 | CROSS-CUT DEVICE FOR DICING MACHINE - An apparatus for cutting food product includes at least one knife having longitudinal ends and a hollow spindle. The knife has a central region therebetween and a base and opposite sides located along a longitudinal extent thereof. The hollow spindle has a slot for receiving the knife. The slot has a base wall for engaging and supporting the base of the knife and side walls for engaging and supporting the sides of the knife. The spindle includes a circumferential wall in which at least two circumferential gaps are present to segment the wall into at least two end wall segments and a third wall segment therebetween. The gaps separate the slot into at least two end slot segments and a third slot segment therebetween that are complementary to and receive, respectively, the base and side walls of the knife at the longitudinal ends and central region, respectively, of the knife. | 04-24-2014 |
20140116211 | Dedicated Attachment Systems for Consumer Products - Consumer products, e.g., shaving systems and toothbrushes, are disclosed which have a replaceable portion, e.g., a shaving assembly or a toothbrush head, that is removably mounted on a handle. The consumer products described herein include keyed structures on the handle and replaceable portion, the relative placement of which creates a unique interaction between the two parts. This unique interaction may, for example, be used to provide a dedicated attachment system for each specific customer of the manufacturer of the consumer product. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116212 | Cutting Equipment and Method for Continuous Paper Strips with Images Arranged Along Multiple Rows - A cutting equipment for continuous paper strips having images arranged in sequence along multiple rows comprising a longitudinal cutting mechanism for separating the rows from the strips and a transversal cutting mechanism for separating image sheets from the rows and in which the image sheets have different longitudinal dimensions and possibility of random variations between row and row, The equipment further comprises individual feeding mechanisms for feeding, in an independent way, the rows with respect to the transversal cutting mechanism; a buffer device, of compensation for the different feeds of the rows, and an electronic control unit for actuating the feeding mechanisms and the transversal cutting mechanism so as to present the trailing edges of said image sheets in alignment for a simultaneous cutting by the transversal cutting mechanism and extracting one or more images from the cutting mechanism, after its actuation, as preparation of collecting. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116213 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING FOOD PRODUCT - An impeller for use in a food cutting apparatus. The impeller is adapted to be mounted coaxially within a cutting head having one or more cutting knives disposed about a circumference thereof. The impeller is equipped with paddles such that, as the impeller rotates within the cutting head, the paddles force food product radially outward toward the stationary cutting knives of the cutting head. The paddles are equipped with grooves on at least one face thereof. The grooves preferably extend across the entire surface of the paddle face for the purpose of promoting the stability of the food product relative to the impeller. | 05-01-2014 |
20140130642 | Anatomically Configured Razor - An electric rotary razor anatomically configured for shaving the gluteal cleft, a delicate private part of a person's anatomy. The razor includes a small, narrow cutter head having one or more rotary cutting systems mounted so that the cutting surface is generally parallel to the length of the device to enable the cutter head to be positioned within and shave this specific region of the body. The razor comprises a handle, a cylindrical elongated neck, and a cutter head mounted to the neck that includes a cutting system having multiple cutting elements. The cutter head is permanent, the rotary cutting systems are disposable, and the neck may be permanent or detachable from the handle for interchange, thereby enabling the device to be safely and hygienically used on different persons. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130643 | Guard Device For A Table Saw - A guard device for a saw system in which the table saw is not operated without a saw blade guard, unless a user intends to make a non-through cut in a workpiece. The guard device, in one embodiment, determines whether an adjusted saw blade height corresponds to a thickness of the work piece to be cut and prevents the tool or motor driving the saw blade from operating if the saw blade is adjusted too high, in order to improve work conditions. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130644 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING SCREEN PROTECTORS - The present invention provides a system and method for creating screen protectors for electronic devices where the screen protectors may be formed from stock screen protector material to fit any of a multitude of differently sized, shaped and/or configured screens for distinct portable electronic devices. The system includes screen protector material, a cutting element, a control unit and an interface. The interface enables a user to actuate the control unit by selecting an electronic device from one of the supported devices. The system then cuts a screen protector to fit the selected device allowing a user to create new screen protectors as needed or required. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130645 | CUTTING MACHINE AND EMERGENCY STOP METHOD OF MOTOR - First, second and third sensors | 05-15-2014 |
20140130646 | CONCENTRIC CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CONCENTRIC CUTTING SYSTEM, AND NET PENETRATION METHOD - The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path. | 05-15-2014 |
20140165800 | Shaving Systems - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165801 | LOGIC CONTROL FOR FAST-ACTING SAFETY SYSTEM - Woodworking machines including cutting tools and motors adapted to drive the cutting tools are disclosed. The machines also include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, and a reaction system adapted to perform a specified action upon detection of the dangerous condition. The machines further include a control system adapted to test the operability of at least a portion of the detection system and/or the reaction system. The control system is adapted to disable the motor if the tested portion is inoperable. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165802 | CARRIER-TAPE FABRICATION DIE AND CARRIER-TAPE FABRICATION METHOD - A die for fabricating a carrier tape such that the carrier tape is provided with a plurality of housing holes for housing electronic components therein in a state where the housing holes are arranged in a longitudinal direction and penetrates the carrier tape in a thickness direction. The die is less prone to be damaged and is less prone to induce breakages in the interval portions between the housing holes in the carrier tape. A male die includes housing-hole formation convex portions which are constituted by a plurality of first housing-hole formation convex portions having respective tip ends at a relatively-higher heightwise position, and a plurality of second housing-hole formation convex portions having respective tip ends at a relatively-lower heightwise position. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165803 | METHOD AND FOOD SLICING DEVICE WITH CUTTING FORCE DETERMINATION - The disclosure relates to a method for operating a food slicing device in which a sensor device with a sensor is provided, where a food product resting on a cutting bed is sliced with a cutting blade. The method is used for optimizing and monitoring the operation of the cutting blade. This is achieved in that a cutting force being applied by the cutting blade via the food product onto the cutting bed is determined using the sensor device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140182427 | Method and system for training a user to correctly use a knife - A method of slicing food comprises providing a cutting board, knife, food product, and a food slicing system comprising a finger guard comprising a substantially flat surface having a bottom contoured edge, a finger ring connected to a first side of the finger guard, and a knife guide attached to the finger guard at a substantially straight edge, the knife guide having an area smaller than an area of the finger guard and angled relative to the finger guard by an angle between approximately 0 and 15 degrees, the substantially straight edge having a length of at least approximately one inch and angled relative to the cutting board by an angle between approximately 15 and 60 degrees when the bottom contoured edge rests against the cutting board. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182428 | RECIPROCATING TOOL WITH INVERSE BUSHING - In one embodiment, a reciprocating tool includes a reciprocating plunger, the plunger including an inner wall defining a chamber portion within the plunger, a motor operably connected to the plunger, and a bushing located at least partially within the chamber and contacting the inner wall. | 07-03-2014 |
20140190323 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING MULTICOMPARTMENT UNIT DOSE ARTICLES - The need for a means to recycle multi-compartment unit dose articles, while avoiding significant cross-contamination between the contents of the individual compartments, is met by recycling the contents of each compartment of the unit dose article separately. | 07-10-2014 |
20140196584 | Conduit Cutting Tools and Conduit Cutting Tool Operational Methods - Conduit cutting tools and conduit cutting tool operational methods are described. According to one aspect, a conduit cutting tool includes a pivot pin defining a pivot axis, a pair of elongated members coupled with one another by the pivot pin, and wherein the elongated members individually comprise a jaw at a first end and a handle at a second end and interior portions of the jaws comprise cutting blades which are configured to cut the conduit, wherein the jaws are spaced apart from one another by a first distance when the conduit cutting tool is in an open configuration to receive a conduit to be cut between the jaws and one of the elongated members is configured to move with respect to an other of the elongated members as a result of an application of an input force to the handles to provide the tool in a closed configuration wherein the jaws are spaced apart from one another by a second distance less than the first distance to cut the conduit, and wherein the movement of the one elongated member rotates the jaw of the one elongated member towards the jaw of the other elongated member and moves the jaw of the one elongated member in a substantially linear direction towards the jaw of the other elongated member. | 07-17-2014 |
20140208900 | CUTTING APPARATUS - A cutting apparatus comprises a frame assembly which includes a support surface and a first cutting blade. The cutting apparatus also comprises a cutting arm assembly which is rotatably attached to the frame assembly and includes a second cutting blade. The cutting apparatus also comprises an alignment mechanism secured to the frame assembly and the cutting arm assembly. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208901 | CUTTING TOOL CONTROL BASED ON LOG POSITION - Embodiments of techniques and systems for control of cutting tools for logs on a conveyor are described herein. A preferred position may be determined for a log on a conveyor, such as, for example a chain conveyor. The preferred position may be determined based on a scan of the log prior to the log being placed on the conveyor. After the log is placed on the conveyor an initial portion of the log may be scanned by a second scan and the initial portion may be compared to a corresponding portion of the preferred position for the log. Differences may be determined between the scanned portion and the corresponding portion of the preferred position. One or more cutting tools may then be controlled, such as in position and/or orientation, to adjust for the determined differences. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208902 | LEATHER PROCESS AUTOMATION FOR DIE CUTTING OPERATIONS - A processing system for processing a leather hide includes a laser system configured for illuminating the leather hide with location information for placement of a die. A method of processing and a computer program product are also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208903 | CHAIN CUTTER FOR CONTINUOUSLY FORMING CENTER-FILLED GUM PIECES - The present invention includes a chain type cutting apparatus for continuous cutting of a rope of a center-filled consumable product into individual pieces, which includes a first continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of first open die cavity portions and a second continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of second open die cavity portions. The first and second die cavity portions are mutually engageable to form a closed die cavity about a rope of center filled consumable product, forming pieces. The invention incorporates four main variables, dwell time, chain length, chain speed and the number of closed die cavities in simultaneous engagement. These four variables can be altered to increase the output of the product, as well as maintain a satisfactory seal of the center-filled consumable product. | 07-31-2014 |
20140216219 | DOUBLE-SAW BAND SAW MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A double-saw band saw machine includes a base, a first band saw unit, a second band saw unit, a feeding unit and a clamp unit. When an object to be sawn is located in a sawing area between the first and second band saw units, the first and second motors control the first and second frames to move toward each other along the first axial direction, so that the first and second band saw blades can be used to cut the object to be sawn simultaneously. Hence, the sawing efficiency of the double-saw band saw machine is improved, and the replacement interval for the first and second band saw blades is extended. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216220 | KICKBACK DETECTION SYSTEM - A method of detecting a kickback event for a table saw includes operatively connecting a stress sensor to the table saw that is configured to detect a characteristic of a work component of the table saw, the work component being coupled to a workpiece being cut by the table saw during a cutting operation. The stress sensor outputs stress signals indicative of the characteristic of the work component. A speed of the saw blade is then controlled based on the stress signals. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216221 | METHOD OF PUNCHING OUT A DAMPER FROM A DAMPER MATERIAL HAVING A CONSTRAINT LAYER, PUNCHING APPARATUS USED FOR THE METHOD, AND ATTACHING APPARATUS WITH THE PUNCHING APPARATUS - A method punches out a damper from a damper material set on a punching stage with use of a hollow punch so that the punched damper is positioned within a hollow inside of the punch while vibrating a member composing the punching stage on which the damper material is set at the high frequency. The damper material includes a viscoelastic body layer and the constraint layer laminated on the viscoelastic body layer and the viscoelastic body layer includes an attaching surface through which the damper material is detachably attached on the liner. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216222 | METHOD FOR SLICING WORKPIECE AND WIRE SAW - A method for slicing a workpiece into wafers by imparting axial reciprocating motion to a wire wound around a plurality of grooved rollers, and moving the workpiece relatively downwardly to press the workpiece against the reciprocating wire and feed the workpiece with the workpiece cut into while supplying a slurry to the wire, the method including the steps of: configuring each of the grooved rollers such that a distance from a bottom of grooves of the grooved roller to a rotating shaft of the grooved roller decreases gradually from a wire-supply side toward a wire-collection side; slicing the workpiece in such a mariner that the workpiece is pressed against the wire on the wire-supply side before the workpiece is pressed against the wire on the wire-collection side. | 08-07-2014 |
20140230618 | DEEP-DRAWING PACKAGING MACHINE WITH LIFTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a deep-drawing packaging machine and to a method of operating such a deep-drawing packaging machine, comprising a lifting device for a workstation, wherein a lower tool part connected to a stand and an upper tool part connected to a frame are coupled to each other and driven by a motor such that both tools may at least partially move together towards a film web. | 08-21-2014 |
20140251098 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR KNIFE - A knife including a blade section having a sharp edge, a J-shaped section, and a handle section connected to the J-shaped section. The J-shaped section may have a bottom portion connected to a stem portion, and a substantially uniform thickness. The sharp edge may have a thickness which is substantially less than the substantially uniform thickness of the J-shaped section. The handle section may have a thickness which is substantially greater than the uniform thickness of the J-shaped section. The blade section, the J-shaped section, and the handle section may be configured so that a person can place an index finger of the person so that an end of the index finger contacts the bottom portion of the J-shaped section and a length of the index finger contacts the stem portion of the J-shaped section, while simultaneously one or more further fingers of the person grip the handle section. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251099 | SCISSOR APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An exemplary aspect comprises a scissors apparatus comprising: (a) a first member comprising a first handle component and a first blade component; and (b) a second member comprising a second handle component and a second blade component; said second member connected to said first member and pivotally movable with respect to said first member between a fully closed position and a fully open position, and said second handle component configured to enclose a sharpened portion of said first blade component when said first and second members are in said fully open position. An exemplary method aspect comprises operating any of the apparatus aspects and embodiments as scissors; opening said apparatus so that said first and second members are in said fully open position; and operating said apparatus as a single-blade cutting device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251100 | Cutting Method - A cutting tool component which has an ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material bonded to a cemented carbide substrate. The ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material has a thickness of no greater than 0.2 mm. This cutting tool is used to cut workpieces under roughing and/or interrupted cut conditions. Where the workplace is a wood product or wood composite the invention extends to cutting such workpieces in general. The ultra-hard material is preferably PCD or PCBN. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251101 | CROSS-CUTTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a cutting device and method for cutting prefabricated transverse seal seams of a tube composed of plastic film and filled with food, particularly soft cheese, wherein each transverse seal seam of the continuously supplied film tube to be processed separates one portion of the food from the next portion. The device comprises a rotating knife holder provided with at least one knife blade | 09-11-2014 |
20140260842 | Fishing Line Tool System and Method - A first fishing line tool comprising: a body portion having a first end and a second end; a sleeve wrapping around a portion of said body portion; a blade attaching to a portion of said body portion; a notch in said first end of said body portion; a strap attached to said second end of said body portion; and an aperture in said second end of said body portion. Said blade is attached to said body portion within said notch. Said sleeve selectively covers a portion of said notch with said blade. Said strap attaches to said body portion by passing a portion of said strap through said aperture. Said body portion comprises wood. Said sleeve comprises rubber. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260843 | Laboratory Cutting Device - The present invention is directed to a combination blade and blade holder for performing a plurality of laboratory applications. The combination blade and blade holder comprises a blade having an elongated body portion with a front surface, a rear surface, a first edge and a second edge joined by way of a pair of opposing side edges, a blade cutting edge extending along the first edge and a blade handle formed along the second edge and the blade holder comprising a holder body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front surface, a rear surface, a proximal end and a distal end, and a retaining flap positioned at the proximal end to receive and hold the blade firmly. The blade, the blade handle, the blade holder and the retaining flap are designed in such a way to hold the blade in position for performing the plurality of laboratory applications. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260844 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING HAIR - The invention discloses for one or more combs, where the spine thickness of a given comb is specifically matched to the thickness of a cutting blade for an electric clipper and used to more effectively and efficiently select the proper combination of cutting blade and comb for trimming and blending hair. In addition, a method of using the combs to make a smoother and more even transition from one hair length to another hair length in the hair-cutting process is also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260845 | Rotating Saw with Balanced Dynamic Braking - In one embodiment, an automatic braking system for a pivoting power tool includes a cutting assembly, a cutting arm supporting the cutting assembly, a hinge supporting the cutting arm through a pivot, a primary braking system operably connected to the cutting assembly, a secondary braking system operably connected to the hinge, and a safety circuit configured to sense an unsafe condition and, in response to sensing the unsafe condition, (i) control the primary braking system to oppose rotation of a blade supported by the cutting assembly, and (ii) control the secondary braking system to oppose rotation of the cutting arm. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260846 | Miter Saw with Active Control Energy Dampener - In one embodiment, an automatic braking system for a pivoting power tool includes a cutting assembly, a cutting arm supporting the cutting assembly, a hinge supporting the cutting arm through a pivot, a primary braking system operably connected to the cutting assembly, a safety circuit configured to sense an unsafe condition and, in response to sensing the unsafe condition, control the primary braking system to oppose rotation of a blade supported by the cutting assembly, and a damper system operably connected to the cutting arm, the damper system configured to oppose rotation of the cutting arm when the primary braking system is controlled to oppose rotation of the blade. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283658 | PROCESSING TOOL, PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROCESSING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a processing tool includes: a base; and a detector. The base has a region on which an object to be processed is retained on one side of the base. The detector has electrical conductivity, that includes a connecting portion provided at a periphery of the region where the object to be processed is retained, and a wiring portion connected to two ends of the connecting portion. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283659 | Visually Enhanced Tab File System - A tab system for a folder ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140283660 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A STRATEGY FOR CUTTING OUT A FLAT SCREEN - The invention relates to a method for establishing a strategy for cutting out a flat screen ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140290451 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING FOOD PRODUCTS - Methods and apparatus suitable for cutting food product. The apparatus includes an annular-shaped cutting head and an impeller coaxially mounted within the cutting head for rotation about an axis of the cutting head in a rotational direction relative to the cutting head. The cutting head has lower and upper structural members, circumferentially-spaced support segments between the lower and upper structural members, and at least one knife assembly located at a perimeter of the cutting head adjacent a corresponding one of the support segments. The knife assembly includes a holder having a slot, a knife partially received within the slot, and tensioning means for inducing a longitudinal tension in the knife. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298962 | ELASTIC AVERAGING ALIGNMENT SYSTEM, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME AND CUTTING PUNCH THEREFOR - An elastic averaging alignment system includes a first component comprising a surface, a thickness and a plurality of elastically deformable apertures spaced apart on the surface and extending through the thickness, each of the elastically deformable apertures comprising an aperture peripheral shape and having at least one slit extending radially-outwardly therefrom defining at least one elastically deformable wedge member. A method of making a component alignment system includes providing a first component having a surface and a thickness. The method also includes forming a plurality of alignment features through the thickness of the first component, the alignment features comprising a plurality of elastically deformable apertures spaced-apart on the surface and extending through the thickness, each of the elastically deformable apertures comprising an aperture peripheral shape and having at least one slit extending radially-outwardly therefrom defining at least one elastically deformable wedge member. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298963 | CIRCULAR SAW BLADE ASSEMBLIES - What is disclosed is a circular core for a rotary or circular saw typically used in rescue type operations for cutting openings in building material and featuring alternating pockets on the circumference of the core for the placement of drive links of a chain having cutting segments such that the pockets alternate between pockets on each side of the circular core. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298964 | Adaptable Hair-Trimming Guide - The invention relates to a hair-trimming guide that includes a cutting guard that comprises an arcuate sheet of material that defines the region of hair to be cut when it is positioned on the head of a person in need of a haircut. The hair-trimming guide is easy-to-use, durable, and customizable. The invention also provides a method for trimming hair using this hair-trimming guide. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298965 | POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE WITH DISPOSABLE BLADE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A power operated rotary knife having a reusable handle assembly and disposable blade support assembly including a head portion and a blade support portion extending from the head portion, wherein upon completion of a tissue debriding operation on a donor, the used blade support assembly is removed from the handle assembly and disposed of, the handle assembly is autoclaved/sterilized and a new, sterilized blade support assembly is affixed to the handle assembly prior to a subsequent use. The knife includes an attachment assembly to releasably attach the disposable blade support assembly to the handle assembly and a retainer structure positioned in an annular groove formed in a bottom surface of the blade housing portion, the retainer structure bearing against an annular rotary knife blade and the blade housing portion to permanently retain an annular body section of the blade in the annular groove. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298966 | CUTTER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND DRY SHAVER FOR VARIABLE HEIGHT OF CUT - A dry shaver unit includes a housing and a cutter blade assembly mounted in the housing. The cutter blade assembly includes a cutter blade and cooperating shear blade arrangement. The thickness of the shear blade varies over its surface, such that the spacing between a portion of the skin engaging surface of the shear blade and the opposite face thereof is increased as compared with the spacing required to achieve a “close shave”. The cutter blade assembly is mounted in the housing such that a plurality of portions of the shear blade having different thicknesses are simultaneously available for application to a surface to be shaved. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298967 | CUTTING INSERT, CUTTING TOOL, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING MACHINED PRODUCT USING THE SAME - A cutting insert comprises an upper surface sequentially including a first and second rake surface. The first rake surface is inclined toward the lower surface, going inward from the cutting edge at a first rake angle on a basis of a perpendicular plane perpendicular to a central axis extending between the upper surface and a lower surface. The second rake surface, located more inward than the first rake surface, is inclined toward the lower surface at a second rake angle different from the first rake angle on the basis of the perpendicular plane. An intersecting part of the first rake surface and the second rake surface includes a protruded part located at a highest position in a region of the intersecting part along the second side surface. A cutting tool with the cutting insert, and a method of producing a machined product using the cutting tool are provided. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305269 | Cyclonic Stripping Blade - A blade assembly is provided for use in a wire stripping system, where the blade assembly includes a first blade including a first cutting opening therein, the first opening including a first guide surface on one side of the first opening and a first cutting surface on the opposite side of the first opening, and a second blade including a second cutting opening therein, the second opening including a second guide surface on one side of the second opening and a second cutting surface on the opposite side of the second opening. The blades impart a rotation force on the wire to cause the cutting surfaces to make a depth-controlled circumferential cut in the sheath around the entire wire. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311304 | TABLET CUTTER WITH SLIDE GUIDE AND METHODS - A pill splitter includes a base, a cover pivotably secured to the base, a cutting blade attached to the cover, and a pill holder arrangement. The pill holder arrangement includes a slideable fixture constructed and arranged to be movable relative to the base and hold the pill. The pill holder arrangement allows a pill to split when the cover is moved in a closed position. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311305 | Coin Roll Opener and Methods of Using The Same - A coin-roll opener, e.g. a sleeve or the like for opening a roll of coins, and a method of using the same is described. The coin-roll opener comprises first and second sides with a transverse connector between them. Angles formed by joining the first and second sides of the coin-roll opener to the transverse connector form acute angles, or cutting edges of the transverse connector, abutting the transverse connector. The coin-roll opener is used by fitting it over at least one divider of a cash till or coin tray of a cash register. The coin-roll opener is used by striking a roll of coins against one of the acute angles, or cutting edges of the coin-roll opener, freeing the coins so that they can be deposited within the cash till or coin tray. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311306 | HAIR CUTTING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED CUTTING MEMBER - A cutting unit for a hair cutting device, comprising a stationary cutting member, wherein the stationary cutting member comprises a plurality of stationary blade pieces, and a moving cutting member ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140318332 | Facial Hair Shaver With Built-in Facial Hair Pattern Guides - A shaving apparatus comprising: a canopy with a nose guard and chin guard; at least one cutting mechanism disposed on a track within the canopy, wherein the track is configured to define the outline of a beard style; and a motor for (a) operating the cutting mechanism(s) and (b) shifting the position of the cutting mechanism(s) around the track. The apparatus may be positioned utilizing the canopy's features. Nose and chin guards may be spring mounted and adjustable to allow for various hair patterns and shapes. The cutting mechanisms may be spring mounted rotary blades that are pressed against the user's face. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318333 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SLICING PRODUCTS - In a method of slicing products, in particular food products, a plurality of products are supplied next to one another along a product support to a cutting plane in which a cutting blade moves, in particular in a rotating and/or revolving manner. The products are initially offset relative to one another in a stepped manner in the product supply direction via the product conveyors in that, starting from a first product, the further products up to the respective outermost product, which are arranged next to one another at at least one side, are set back by a respective amount against the product supply direction, and indeed further than the respective preceding product. The products offset in a stepped manner with respect to one another are traveled to light barriers at a defined speed. The positions of the product starts are detected with respect to the cutting plane via the light barriers. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318334 | CUTTING SYSTEM FOR WIRE PROCESSING MACHINES - A wire processing machine having a cutting system, including a knife holder which carries a knife cooperating during a cut with a stationary counter-blade tool and is connected for performing a reciprocating motion by connection to an eccentric pin or a cam disk of a crankshaft driven by an electric motor, the knife holder sliding in a guide during its reciprocating movement, the guide arranged in a stationary manner or pivoting freely about an axis parallel to the rotational axis of the crankshaft in the case of a rigid connection, the crankshaft being driven directly by an asynchronous motor to which a gyrating mass is connected whose kinetic energy is released as a cutting force upon impingement of the knife on the wire, with the asynchronous motor performing precisely one rotation per cutting cycle and being accelerated up to the start of the cut and braked after the cut. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326115 | METHODS FOR CUTTING MATERIALS - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a method of cutting or shearing tow fibers, bundles thereof, and/or other materials or bundles thereof. The method comprises rotating a drum comprising a cutting assembly comprising a cutting device about a longitudinal axis of a drive shaft, reciprocally moving a portion of the cutting assembly comprising the cutting device in a direction parallel to or transverse to the longitudinal axis as the cutting assembly is rotated about the longitudinal axis, rotating the cutting device at least 1,000 times per minute), and cutting or shearing the tow fibers, bundles thereof, and/or other materials or bundles thereof with the cutting device. | 11-06-2014 |
20140331833 | DETECTION SYSTEM FOR POWER EQUIPMENT - Woodworking machines including conductive cutters adapted to cut workpieces, and motors adapted to drive the cutters are disclosed. The machines also include a contact detection system adapted to detect contact between a person and the cutter, and to distinguish contact between the person and the cutter from contact between the workpiece and the cutter. The machines further include a reaction system adapted to cause a predetermined action to take place upon detection of contact between the person and the cutter by the contact detection system. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331834 | Groundable pipe cutter - A groundable pipe cutter having an electrically conductive blade and a grounding terminal for attachment to an electrical ground to prevent accidental sparking when cutting a pipe. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338507 | FOOD PEELER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A food peeling device includes a housing for gripping by a user having an opening shaped and sized to receive a food item, such as the base end of a banana. At least one cutting member is contained within the housing, and has an edge for piercing the base end of the banana. The housing can have a frusto-conical shape. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338508 | OPTICAL FIBER CUTTING BLADE, OPTICAL FIBER CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CUTTING OFF THE OPTICAL FIBER, AS WELL AS COMPONENT FOR PEELING THE COATING AND BREAKING THE OPTICAL FIBER AND METHOD OF PEELING THE COATING AND BREAKING THE OPTICAL FIBER - A component for peeling the coating and breaking the optical fiber, which comprises the first member made of resin material including a groove portion enabling to receive a coated optical fiber, an optical fiber cutting blade and a coat removing blade integrally formed within the groove portion, and a breaking portion in an intermediate portion, and the second member made of resin material including a groove portion corresponding to the groove portion in the first member enabling to receive a coated optical fiber, a coat removing blade corresponding to the coat removing blade in the first member, and a breaking portion in an intermediate portion corresponding to the breaking portion in the first member. | 11-20-2014 |
20140345430 | Cutting Tool and Method - A tool for cutting a tie wrap bound about a wire bundle. The tool includes a body portion having a generally disc-shaped cutter and cutting edge. A shield covers one side of the cutter and defines first and second shield slots in communication with the cutting edge. A housing pivotally connected to the body portion covers the other side of the cutter and defines first and second housing slots that communicate with the cutting edge. The housing pivots between first, second, and third positions. In the first position, the first housing slot communicates with the first shield slot to expose the cutting edge for cutting purposes. In the second position, the first housing slot is out of communication with the first shield slot, thereby covering the cutting edge. And, in the third position, the second housing slot communicates with the second shield slot to expose the cutting edge. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352504 | METHOD OF PRE-CONTROLLING SHAPES OF CONTINUOUS-CASTING SLAB HEAD AND TAIL FOR REDUCING HEAD AND TAIL CUT AMOUNT OF HOT ROLLING INTERMEDIATE SLAB - A method of pre-controlling the shapes of a continuous-casting slab head and tail for reducing the cut amount of the head and tail of the hot rolling intermediate slab. The continuous-casting slab head and tail, is cut into a shape such that an end surface of the head concaves inwards and the tail projects outwards. The head and tail of a slab is cut in a curve that is symmetric to the center line in width thereof. Arc height, i.e. a maximum value of the concave amount at the head or that of the projection amount at the tail is controlled within 0 mm-50 mm. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352505 | INDUSTRIAL SLICER - It is disclosed an industrial slicer of a food product. The slicer comprises means for guiding and conveying the food product along a conveying direction, comprises means for pressing the food product against the guiding and conveying means, wherein the minimum distance between the pressing means and the guiding and conveying means is configurable, comprises means for cutting the food product into a plurality of pieces according to a configured cutting pitch, comprises pre-pressing means for exerting a pressure value on the food product and comprises a control unit. The control unit is configured to calculate a number of cutting pieces. The cutting means are configured to cut the pressed food product into a number of pieces equal to the calculated number of cutting pieces. | 12-04-2014 |
20140360322 | SAWING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SAWING MACHINE - A method for controlling a sawing machine with a sawing tool, which is driven by an electrical sawing tool drive with a first frequency converter, and with a sawing feed device for moving the driven sawing tool at a feed rate in relation to a workpiece to be sawn, and also to such a sawing machine. The feed rate is changed over from an idling feed rate to a working feed rate when the sawing tool engages in the workpiece. A value of a physical variable which corresponds to the torque transferred from the sawing tool drive to the sawing tool or from which a change in this torque can be calculated is determined here at the first frequency converter. The changeover from the idling feed rate to the working feed rate takes place in dependence on the value of this physical variable. | 12-11-2014 |
20140373692 | LETTER OPENER WITH PROTECTED BLADE AND ROCKER - A letter opener comprises a housing which is sized to be conveniently held in one hand. An externally accessible groove extends along a side of the housing, the groove having an upper wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall. A blade partially protrudes into the groove through the upper wall at a distance from the side wall. A rocker is provided which can rotate around a rocker axis. The rocker comprises a front section forward of the rocker axis and a rear section rearward of the rocker axis. The front section of the rocker is arranged opposite the blade and, in use, pushes an envelope into the blade. | 12-25-2014 |
20150007702 | Parallelogram Saw - The present invention includes a saw table, which can be converted into a parallelogram position. Converting the saw table into a parallelogram position allows for the angle of the blade relative to the fence and work-piece to change with ease. This invention also comprises an adjustable blade guard, which facilitates various cuts on or through work-pieces with minimal efforts. | 01-08-2015 |
20150013512 | MICROTOME WITH SURFACE ORIENTATION SENSOR TO SENSE ORIENTATION OF SURFACE OF SAMPLE - A sample sectioning device includes a cutting mechanism, a sample holder, a drive system, and a surface orientation sensor. The sample holder is operable to hold a sample. The cutting mechanism is operable to cut sections from the sample. The drive system is coupled with the sample holder. The drive system is operable to drive movement between the sample held by the sample holder and the cutting mechanism. The surface orientation sensor is operable to sense an orientation of a surface of the sample held by the sample holder. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020657 | MITER BOX FENCE SYSTEM - A miter box fence system includes a fixed vertical portion and a movable portion that may be moved with respect to the fixed vertical portion. The movable portion includes a notch that allows one edge of crown molding to be placed in the notch while the other edge of the crown molding extends towards the fixed vertical portion. The movable portion may be moved with the crown molding in place until the crown molding makes appropriate contact with the bottom of the notch and with the fixed vertical portion. The movable portion may then be secured in place. Because the notch in the movable portion creates a stop for cutting crown molding, and because the notch is below the flat portion of the movable portion, the miter box fence system may be used to cut both crown molding and flat stock without modification. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020658 | Facial hair shaver with built-in facial hair pattern guides - An apparatus for shaving facial hair comprising cutting mechanism(s) that may be guided by image capturing devices, lasers, or imaging sensors to provide a user with one of a number of pre-programmed facial bearded shapes. The apparatus may include a pre-programmed application built into the apparatus, allowing the user to select from a number of predetermined facial hair styles and designs such as of goatees, beards, and mustaches. The apparatus would only allow the cutting mechanism(s) to make contact with the surface of the face at pre-determined points identified by the selected program. | 01-22-2015 |
20150027281 | MOHAWK HAIR CUTTING GUIDE/APPARATUS - A hair cutting guide/apparatus and method for aiding in creating/trimming a humans hair into a mohawk type hairstyle. The mohawk guide consists of two side pieces, two adjustable spacers/connectors, and two clips. The bottom edges of the two side pieces are contoured to follow the shape of the human head from the start of the hairline to the nape of the neck. The mohawk guide is slid into position with the two clips held open with the front of the guide by the start of the user's hairline. The clips are then released which causes the clips to close via spring tension and thereby grip the hair in between the bottom edges of the clips and the inner surfaces of the two side pieces. With the mohawk guide now securely attached to the user's head, the hair on both sides of the guide is cut. Then the mohawk guide clips are opened and the guide is slid back through the user's hair until the front of the guide is where the end of the the guide was during the previous step. The clips are again released/closed securing the guide to the user's head and then the hair on both sides is cut. This process is repeated until the entire mohawk is completed. At the end of the process the user has a completed mohawk that is uniformly wide and straight. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027282 | METHOD OF USING A CUTTING BLADE - The invention is directed to a method of using a cutting blade with specific features on a portable cutting device to cut various materials, including profiles formed of wood, ferrous metal, and/or non-ferrous metal, such as pipe or structural members, or other materials known to those skilled in the art. The method includes the step of providing a cutting blade, wherein the cutting blade includes at least one cutting tooth and the cutting tooth includes a positive rake face angle. The method also includes the steps of providing a portable cutting device, installing the cutting blade on the portable cutting device, and using the portable cutting device with the installed cutting blade to cut an object. | 01-29-2015 |
20150033919 | Blade Cover - A blade cover may include a cover body defining an interior volume, the cover body being configured to receive a cutting implement within the interior volume, a recess is disposed in the cover body, and a slot is disposed through the recess, the slot defining an opening into the interior volume, wherein the slot is configured to receive at least a portion of a blade of the cutting implement and the recess is configured to expose at least a portion of the blade of the cutting implement. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040733 | PATTERNS TO GUIDE HAIRCUTTING - Described herein are haircutting patterns for use when cutting hairs, and methods for use therewith. In an embodiment, a haircutting pattern includes a spine and a plurality of threads extending from the spine. The spine is configured to be affixed to hairs and/or a scalp. The threads are configured to be visibly distinguishable among hairs. In certain embodiments, free ends of the threads define a perimeter shape of a haircut and thereby provide a guide for cutting hairs. In certain embodiments, different portions of the threads are different colors, and different perimeter shapes are defined by where different colors end. In certain embodiments, different colored lines on the threads define different perimeter shapes for a haircut. | 02-12-2015 |
20150053054 | KNIFE CUTTING MACHINES - The present invention relates to the field of image processing. In one form, the invention relates to image processing as applied to digital processing and/or digitisation of an image and/or photo. In one particular aspect the present invention is suitable for use in computer controlled knife cutting systems. The present invention uses an ‘auto centre’ feature in association with the tracing of an image to provide a number of advantage. | 02-26-2015 |
20150068372 | PLATE FOR AN ANVIL ROLL WITH A REDUCED-VACUUM REGION FOR USE IN A SLIP AND CUT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A plate configured to contact a web includes a first region having a first characteristic and a second region having a second characteristic different than the first characteristic. The plate has a substantially arcuate wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of vacuum holes extends between the inner and outer surfaces and are configured to be in fluid communication with a vacuum source. A vacuum region is adapted to contact the first region of the web and a reduced-vacuum region is adapted to receive the second region of the web. The plurality of vacuum holes are configured such that, when attached to the vacuum source, a vacuum pressure at the vacuum region is greater than a pressure at the reduced-vacuum region so that the first region of the web is held against the plate with a greater force than the second region. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068373 | Continuous Rod Cutting System - The continuous rod cutting system has a base; a rod path; a shear cutting unit mounted to the base and having a cutting jaw operable to cut across the rod path; and two pinch roller units mounted to the base, each on a respective side of the cutting jaw, each having at least one corresponding pair of rollers aligned with the rod path, on opposite sides of the rod path. The rollers being movable relative one another of the corresponding pair, into and out of engagement with the rod path, and each pair of rollers being selectively operable into cooperating opposed rotation in both directions, independently of said relative movement operability, for moving a rod engaged therebetween in a corresponding direction along the rod path and stopping and holding the rod for subsequent cutting by the shear cutting unit. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068374 | GUIDING INSTRUMENT FOR A CUTTING TOOL - A guiding instrument for forming a cut in a work piece with a cutting tool includes a base member, a guide member, and an elongated linking member. The base member has an aligning wall and a platform. The aligning wall is configured for alignment with an edge of the work piece. The platform extends outwardly from the aligning wall. The guide member is pivotally coupled to the base member. The elongated linking member extends between the base member and the guide member. The first end of the elongated linking member is coupled to the base member and the second end of the elongated linking member is releasably coupled to at least one of base member and the guide member. | 03-12-2015 |
20150090085 | RAZOR CARTRIDGES - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge comprising: an elongated housing defining a central open area, and, adjacent each short edge of the housing, a clip-receiving aperture and a clip-receiving channel; a plurality of blades disposed within the open area of the housing, and a pair of clips, each clip having a first leg and a second leg, the first leg extending through the clip-receiving aperture and being bent against a lower surface of the housing, and the second leg being wrapped around the housing and seated in the clip-receiving channel. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090086 | POWER TOOL - A power tool includes a sawing working device of an at least partially flat form and at least one actuator. The sawing working device is configured to produce a sawing cut in a working direction. The at least one actuator is configured to produce at least one oscillation in the sawing working device. | 04-02-2015 |
20150114188 | HOLE PUNCHING PLIERS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Disclosed are pliers and related methods for punching a hole in a non-flat material without distorting the material. Such pliers may comprise a first member having a first handle and a first jaw, and a second member having a second handle and a second jaw. The first and second members are attached at a connection point to permit pivoting in response to a squeezing force on the handles. The first jaw comprises a punch tip to be received by the second jaw, where the punch tip may have an angled distal end truncating a cross-section of the punch tip. The second jaw comprises a shaped edge facing the punch tip and extending along a length of the second jaw, the shaped edge having substantially the same shape as the non-flat material and comprising an opening having substantially the same shape as the cross-section of the punch tip and to receive the tip therein. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114189 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING UNDERWATER PLATFORMS - A method is provided for removing an abandoned marine platform from a seabed having an upper surface or mud line. The platform extends typically below the seabed and mud line. In order to remove the platform, frame sections are lowered to the seabed with a lift device. A movable cutter cable is fitted to the frame sections. At least a part of the cutter cable is positioned below the mud line. The cutter cable is moved relative to the frame sections to cut the platform below the mud line. Such movement can be a back and forth movement wherein the cutter cable moves in a first direction, stops and then moves in a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction. A lifting device can employ two vessels and two frames, each frame bridging from one vessel to the other. Winches can be used to provide movement to the cutter cable. These same winches can take up cable slack as cutting moves from one platform member (e.g. leg, jacket leg, piling, etc) to another. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114190 | UNDERWATER CUTTING METHOD - The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using a linear cutting assembly having a linear cutter arm that moves in an arc and pivots about an attachment point. The object is cut by a severing action caused by a moveable blade of the linear cutting arm moving back and forth across a stationary blade of the linear cutter arm. An underwater vehicle modified to incorporate an embodiment of the linear cutting assembly can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through. | 04-30-2015 |
20150122093 | MICROTOME AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SAFETY DEVICE OF A MICROTOME - A microtome has a knife and a specimen holder for a specimen. The specimen holder can be adjusted relative to the knife. A safety device for the knife is provided, which is adjustable between a protective position, in which it covers the knife at least partially, and a release position, in which it releases the knife. Status parameters of the microtome are detected by means of a sensor and analyzed in a control device. A driving device, by means of which the safety device can be brought at least from the release position into the protective position, is associated with the safety device. The driving device can be actuated by the control device as a function of at least one status parameter of the microtome. | 05-07-2015 |
20150135914 | CUTTING TOOL WITH A VARIABLE PIVOT SYSTEM - A hand operated cutting tool includes a first cutting member; a first handle including a second cutting member, wherein the second cutting member is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a first set of projections; and a second handle including a lever, wherein the lever is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a second set of projections. The first and second handles are movable between a full open position and a full closed position, wherein during a first region of travel proximate the full open position the first and second set of projections are disengaged, and during a second region of travel proximate the full closed position the first and second set of projections are at least partly engaged. | 05-21-2015 |
20150135915 | Saw Blade For An Oscillatingly Driven Saw - A saw blade for a machine tool driven oscillatingly about a longitudinal axis has at least one cutting edge, on which, at least in part, abrasive particles are provided. The saw blade is suitable, in particular, for sawing fiber composites. | 05-21-2015 |
20150290727 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING UNDERWATER STRUCTURES - A method for cutting an underwater structure below the level of the seabed on which it is installed is described. The method has the following steps: positioning cutting means and penetrating means associated with the cutting means in close proximity to the underwater structure to be cut, at the intersection region between the structure and the seabed; causing both the penetrating means and the cutting means associated therewith to penetrate into the seabed in a substantially longitudinal direction to a portion of the structure which is embedded in the seabed; and actuating and driving the cutting means and the penetrating means in a substantially perpendicular direction to the embedded portion so as to cut the structure below the level of the seabed. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also described. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297361 | ORTHOPAEDIC INSTRUMENT FOR SECURING A BONE - An orthopaedic instrument for securing a bone includes a base plate, a cutting block removably coupled with an end of said base plate, and a V-shaped vice member slidingly coupled with the base plate and movable toward and away from the cutting block. The cutting block has a plurality of cutting slots, each of which has a predefined configuration. Further, the vice member is configured for centering the bone and applying a force against the bone toward the cutting block. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298229 | RECIPROCATING SAW BLADE WITH TANGS ON EACH END AND RELATED METHOD - A reciprocating saw blade has a first end with a first tang and a second end with a second tang. The first and second tangs are alternatively engageable with the chuck of a reciprocating saw. The reciprocating saw blade defines a substantially uniform cutting edge extending from approximately the first end to approximately the second end of the blade. The first tang is engageable with the chuck of the reciprocating saw for fixedly securing the first end of the blade to the reciprocating saw and forming with the second tang the free end of the saw blade. Alternatively, the second tang is engageable with the chuck of the reciprocating saw for fixedly securing the second end of the blade to the reciprocating saw and forming with the first tang the free end of the reciprocating saw blade drivable in a reciprocating motion by the reciprocating saw. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298335 | AUTOMATED APPARATUS FOR USE IN SELECTIVELY CUTTING SIDE WALLS OF A HONEYCOMB CORE - An automated apparatus for use in selectively cutting side walls of a honeycomb core is provided. The apparatus includes an end effector, a cutting tool coupled to the end effector, wherein the end effector is configured to position the cutting tool in an initial cutting position based on a schematic geometry of the honeycomb core. The automated apparatus also includes an adaptive vision system configured to direct the end effector to modify the initial cutting position based on an actual geometry of the honeycomb core acquired by the adaptive vision system. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298336 | Motor Control System and Method for a Rotary Hole Punch System - A sheet processing apparatus and methods of utilizing the same. The sheet processing apparatus includes a punch mechanism disposed along a media path at a punch point at which a hole is to be punched through a punch location on a media sheet advancing along the media path. The punch mechanism includes a rotatable punch arm having a punch head, and a punch motor for rotating the punch arm. As the punch location on the advancing media sheet approaches the punch point, speed of the punch motor is controlled to adjust a rotational speed of the punch arm based on feedback signals associated with each of the punch motor and a media path motor used to advance the media sheet such that the punch head arrives at the punch point at substantially the same time as when the punch location on the media sheet arrives at the punch point. | 10-22-2015 |
20150313097 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CUTTING AN OBJECT - The present embodiments are directed to apparatus and methods for cutting an object. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cutting device and an actuation device operatively coupled to the cutting device. A guide structure may be coupled at least partially between the cutting device and the actuation device. A supporting framework may provide a guiding path for linear advancement or retraction of the guide structure, and in turn linear advancement or retraction the cutting device, upon actuation of the actuation device. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321371 | SLICER - Slicers for cutting food such as sausage, cheese or meat, for example, into slices. Such slicers, and processes related thereto, may simultaneously slice at least two stick-shaped pieces of food by a cutting blade. The feeding of the food that is sliced may be further improved thereby. An exemplary feed unit ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150322443 | SYSTEM FOR CUTTING AND PREPARING SEEDS AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method for the automated or semi-automated cutting of seeds to prepare the seeds for transformation and transgenic engineering. | 11-12-2015 |
20150328736 | Hand-Guided Semiautonomous Jigsaw - A hand-guided semiautonomous jigsaw includes a tool receiver and an electronic control unit. The tool receiver is configured to receive a saw blade having a cutting edge for sawing along a predefined reference cutting line on an assigned workpiece. An electromechanical actuator is configured to swivel the tool receiver within a predefined angular range about a swivel axis coincident with a rotation axis of the saw blade in response to a signal from an assigned optoelectronic mechanism in order to automatically align the saw blade when sawing along the predefined reference cutting line. The electronic control unit is configured to compensate a parallel distance between the cutting edge and the rotation axis of the saw blade during sawing. | 11-19-2015 |
20150328790 | METHOD OF USING A SAFETY KNIFE, THE SAFETY KNIFE AND ITS USE - A knife and method of use thereof wherein the knife has at least one strap with an opening having a size selected to configure the strap in a first position where the operator inserts a finger through the strap opening and the at least one strap engages one or both of the inserted finger or an interstice between two adjacent fingers, and in a second position where the at least one strap is arranged lengthwise the knife handle, and when stretched, has a length that is sufficiently long to allow the operator to position a hand on the knife handle but no longer than the selected size of the at least one strap, and prevents at least the palm of the hand of the operator to reach the knife blade when the finger is inserted. This allows the operator to work fast and safe from injuries. | 11-19-2015 |
20150328793 | CUTTING BLADE HAVING A CHANGING CUTTING ANGLE - The present invention relates to a cutting blade for machines for slicing food products, in particular for high-speed slicers, wherein the cutting blade is a sickle blade, which rotates about an axis of rotation during the cutting operation and which has a cutting edge that deviates from a circular shape, in particular that revolves around the axis of rotation in the manner of a spiral, at the radially outer perimeter of the sickle blade, which cutting edge lies in a cutting plane extending perpendicularly to the axis of rotation, wherein the cutting edge forms the radially outer end of the cutting surface, which forms part of the blade back side facing away from the product to be sliced during the cutting operation and includes a cutting angle with the cutting plane, and wherein the size of the cutting angle varies in the circumferential direction of the cutting blade. The present invention further relates to a cutting blade grinding device. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335871 | METALLIC MICRONEEDLES - The present invention relates to fabrication of metallic microneedles | 11-26-2015 |
20150343807 | SHEET CUTTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet cutting apparatus includes a cutting position where a sheet is cut; a guillotine type cutter configured to move between the cutting position and a home position above the cutting position; a motor; a drive mechanism configured to transfer a drive force from the motor to the cutter to move the cutter between the home position and the cutting position; a drive control section configured to enable the cutter to fall from the home position to the cutting position when cutting a sheet by the cutter and then return the cutter to the home position; a determination section configured to determine whether or not a given period of time elapses from the last return completion of the cutter to the home position; and a return control section configured to return the cutter to the home position if the determination section determines that a given period of time elapses from the last return completion of the cutter to the home position. | 12-03-2015 |
20150351590 | APPARATUS FOR APPORTIONING A CAN OF PET FOOD AND METHOD THEREFOR - There is provided an apparatus for apportioning a can of pet food. The apparatus include a mounting member shaped to selectively mount to an open end of the can of pet food. The apparatus includes a central shaft rotatably connected to and extending from the mounting member. The apparatus includes a dividing member coupled to and extending radially outwardly from the shaft. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367430 | Sawing System, Sawing Support Structure and a Wire Replacement Unit and Method - A leg cutting system with a leg support clamp ( | 12-24-2015 |
20160016322 | BLADE WITH A VARYING CUTTING ANGLE - A blade is described. This blade includes a substrate having two surfaces that meet at a cutting edge of the blade. At a given location along a length of the cutting edge, the two surfaces are at an angle with respect to one another. Moreover, angles between the two surfaces are different at at least two locations along the length of the blade. In particular, the angles between the two surfaces may vary along the length of the blade. Furthermore, the blade may include islands having top surfaces positioned at other locations along the length of the blade. These islands may protrude above the cutting edge to protect skin of a user when the blade is used to cut hair. In addition, the islands may include fluidic channels that provide a fluid (such as air or a lubricant) at the top surfaces of the islands when the blade is used. | 01-21-2016 |
20160031022 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE SYSTEM DURING THE CUTTING OF A WORKPIECE ALONG A CUTTING LINE - A method for controlling a device system ( | 02-04-2016 |
20160031110 | DYNAMICALLY DIRECTED WORKPIECE POSITIONING SYSTEM - In various embodiments, a dynamically directed workpiece positioning system may include a transport, a sensor positioned to detect a workpiece on the transport, a cutting member positioned along or downstream of the transport, and a computer system. The sensor may scan the workpiece as the workpiece is moved relative to the transport by a human operator or a positioning device. Based on the scan data, the computer system may generate commands to guide the human operator or positioning device in moving the workpiece to a desired position corresponding to a cut solution for the workpiece. Optionally, the computer system may cause the cutting member to be repositioned while the workpiece is being moved relative to the transport. Once the workpiece is in the desired position, the transport may be used to move the workpiece toward the cutting member. Corresponding methods and apparatuses are also disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
20160031115 | Device and Method for Performing Cross Cuts on Workpieces of Wood - The device has a sawing station with cross-cut saw downstream of a feed transport device feeding workpieces to a transport unit of the sawing station that has a drive separate from that of the feed transport device. The feed transport device has a retaining/accumulating unit driven independently of a transport element of the feed transport device and subjecting the workpieces to a slower supply speed than the transport element. A transfer transport device is located between retaining/accumulating unit and sawing station. The drive of the transport element of the transfer transport device is controlled/adjusted independent of or by the drive of the retaining/accumulating unit via mechanically coupled step-up gear. The workpieces initially accumulate in the feed transport device and abut each other and are then transported onward with acceleration so that they are again spaced apart. The workpiece position is detected in the region of the transfer transport device. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036206 | Handheld Wire Stripper Tool Device - A wire stripper tool device is disclosed. The disclosed device comprises a wire retaining dial defining a plurality of graduated holes adjacent to a circumference thereof and an inlet for each hole defined from the circumference to a radius of each hole. The dial is configured to retain and center an insulated wire in one of the graduated holes for a blade to cut the wire through a respective inlet thereof. A spring-loaded two piece body is configured to allow the cutting blade set in a first body piece thereof to be raised and lowered relative to the wire retaining dial set in a second body piece thereof. A limiter set in the first body piece is configured in opposition to a boss in the second body piece. The limiter predetermines a minimum lateral displacement between the two body pieces based on an extension of the limiter relative to the boss. | 02-04-2016 |
20160039105 | Apparatus and Related Methods for Trimming Dried Cannabis Flowers - In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises: ( | 02-11-2016 |
20160039106 | WIRE SAW FOR CUTTING PIPE - A wire saw for cutting pipe is provided including a saddle forming a saddle surface for abutting against a cylindrical pipe, an elongate guide fixed to the saddle, a bow having a first and second end, a bridge portion joining the first and second ends, and an open end having a length L from the first end to the second end which is greater than a diameter D of the pipe, a wire loop movable along a track formed within the bow, and a cooling system for actively cooling the wire loop. The elongate guide has an axis approximately perpendicular to an axis of the pipe when the pipe is abutting against the saddle. An exposed portion of the wire loop extends across the open end. The bow is moveable on the elongate guide toward and away from the pipe when the pipe is abutting against the saddle. | 02-11-2016 |
20160046035 | System And Method For Kickback Detection In A Circular Saw - A method of detecting kickback during operation of a saw includes identifying with a controller in a saw a measured rotational speed of a rotating blade in the saw with reference to signals from a rotational rate sensor, identifying with the controller an estimated rotational speed of the rotating blade in the saw with reference to the measured rotational speed, at least one previously measured rotational speed, and a measurement of a previous change in rotational speed of the rotating blade, identifying with the controller an estimated torque force for a drive shaft of a motor in the saw that rotates the blade with reference to the measured rotational speed, and activating with the controller a blade arrest mechanism in response to a difference between the measured rotational speed and the estimated rotational speed exceeding a first threshold and the estimated torque force exceeding a second threshold. | 02-18-2016 |
20160059985 | CUTTING TOOL AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A cutting tool and method of operating cutting tool. The tool includes a support having a first side and a second side. The tool further includes a handle coupled to at least one of the first side and the second side. The handle includes a blade, wherein the handle is configured to move the blade between a first position and a second position. An alignment guide is coupled to the support. The alignment guide includes a channel configured to receive the blade positioned in the second position. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067877 | Cutting Head Assembly For Slicing Food - An improved cutting head assembly with an angled blade for slicing that can be used with a centrifugal-type slicer to provide an increased yield. The blade comprises a cutting edge that cuts a product, for example, a potato, in a cutting direction. A tangent to the cutting edge is at an angle away from the normal plane of a cutting direction for the blade. For example, if the cutting edge is a straight line and the cutting direction is horizontal, then the cutting edge is at an angle away from vertical. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067878 | PORTABLE SAW APPARATUS FOR CUTTING OVERSIZED SUBSTRATES - A portable saw table apparatus for cutting oversized substrates such as ornamental trim or other construction materials at a work site. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075041 | SHAVING SYSTEM - Shaving systems are disclosed that include (a) a handle having a distal end and a proximal end; and (b) a shaving assembly, disposed at the distal end of the handle, the shaving assembly including a blade unit comprising a plurality of blades disposed in a housing, the housing having a front cutting side and an opposite rear side and a plurality of measurement elements on a trailing edge of the rear side. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082530 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING UNDERWATER PLATFORMS - A method is provided for removing an abandoned marine platform from a seabed. The platform extends below the seabed mud line. In order to remove the platform, a frame is provided having a perimeter that surrounds an open center. The frame is lowered over the platform wherein the platform occupies the open center portion. A movable cutter cable is fitted to the frame. At least a part of the cutter cable is positioned below the mud line. The cutter is moved relative to the frame to cut the platform below the mud line. Such movement can be a back and forth movement wherein the cutter cable moves in a first direction, stops and then moves in a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction. A lifting device can employ two vessels and two frames, each frame bridging from one vessel to the other. Winches on the vessel can be used to provide movement to the cutter cable. These same winches can take up cable slack as cutting moves from one platform member (e.g. leg, jacket leg, piling, etc) to another. | 03-24-2016 |
20160089810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KICKBACK DETECTION BASED ON BLADE SPEED IN A POWER TOOL - A method of detecting and mitigating kickback in a saw includes identification of a running average speed (RPM) of a saw blade, the speed at a given time sample relative to the running average speed, the percentage change in speed from one speed sample to the previous speed sample, and the percentage change in average speed based on the current speed of the saw blade. If the identified speed profile from the samples indicates a kickback is imminent, then the saw identifies an imminent kickback event and removes power from the saw motor to mitigate kickback. | 03-31-2016 |
20160096621 | CABLE CUTTER SYSTEM - Some examples of a cable cutting system include a first cutting apparatus that includes a recess to receive a cable. The system includes a second cutting apparatus separate from and attached to the first cutting apparatus. The second cutting apparatus includes multiple cutting surfaces arranged to cut the cable received at the recess. | 04-07-2016 |
20160106140 | FRUIT CUTTING DEVICE WITH PUSHER - A fruit cutting device includes a divider and a pusher. The divider includes a closed-shaped divider frame, blades connected with and positioned within the divider frame, and divider handles on opposing sides of the divider frame. The blades include an upper edge and a lower cutting edge. The divider is configured to be pushed in a cutting direction through a fruit to divide the fruit into sliced segments. The pusher is configured to push the sliced segments through gaps between blades in a pushing direction, which is away from the cutting edges of the blades, and is configured to connect with the divider. | 04-21-2016 |
20160129606 | System and method for bucking a stem - Provided are a system and method for bucking a stem that utilizes the combination of moving sensor and a fixed sensor. | 05-12-2016 |
20160139006 | THIN-SLICE MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND THIN-SLICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A thin-slice manufacturing device is a thin-slice manufacturing device for cutting an embedding block in which a biological sample is embedded by paraffin using a cutting blade relatively moved with respect to the embedding block along a virtual plane to cut out thin slices, the thin-slice manufacturing device includes a vertical illumination part configured to radiate light to the embedding block, and an inclination estimation part configured to detect a boundary line between a cutting surface cut along the virtual plane and a non-cutting surface based on reflection of light generated by the light radiated to the embedding block by the vertical illumination part, and estimate inclination information showing information related to inclination of the embedding block based on the detected boundary line. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144527 | COLD CUTS CUTTING MACHINE - A cold cuts cutting machine for cutting food, such as sausage, cheese or meat, for example, into slices, in particular for simultaneously slicing at least two pieces of stick-shaped food by means of a cutting blade. A minimization or a cancellation, respectively, of adhesive and frictional forces or the production of a noncutting pass, respectively, is to be make possible thereby and the supply of the food, which is to be sliced, is to be improved further. The cold cuts cutting machine includes a lower and an upper traction belt, between which the product bar can be guided such that the lower traction belt can carry out a relative movement, which is substantially vertical to the conveying direction of the product bar, with respect to a cutting latch. | 05-26-2016 |
20160158950 | PIVOTING RAZORS - Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an elastomeric element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. | 06-09-2016 |
20160158952 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING PRODUCTS GROUPED IN BLISTER PACKS - A device for separating products grouped in blister packs having a plurality of pockets comprises a system for identifying the positions of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister pack. The system for identifying the positions of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister pack comprises a three-dimensional profiling device and/or a photometric stereo viewing system. | 06-09-2016 |
20160158953 | MACHINES AND METHODS FOR CUTTING PRODUCTS AND IMPELLERS THEREFOR - Methods and equipment for cutting products, including food products. Such equipment includes an impeller adapted to be coaxially mounted within an annular-shaped cutting head for rotation about an axis of the cutting head in a rotational direction relative to the cutting head. The impeller includes a base and ring spaced axially from each other, at least a first intermediate plate disposed between the base and the ring so as to define at least first and second tier levels within the impeller, and paddles disposed between the base and the ring and within the first and second tier levels. The first intermediate plate has an opening therein that defines a passage between the first and second tier levels. The impeller further has pockets defined by and between immediately adjacent pairs of paddles within each tier level. | 06-09-2016 |
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