| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 083034000 | With reorientation of tool between cuts | 26 |
| 20080276773 | Multipurpose cutting method for cutting various materials - The present invention relates to a multipurpose cutting method, using a power tool, hereafter called “m Mach”, for cutting various materials. The tool (device) can be quickly configured to work as a straight-cutter, a cross-cutter, a compound miter cutter, a chop saw, a table saw, a straight-side creator, or a circular saw. It is to provide a new, improved and reliable multipurpose cutting device that can complement or eliminate the need of having more than one cutting power tool to perform various cutting functions. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090049964 | Process of forming a deflection mirror in a light waveguide - A process of forming a deflection mirror in a light waveguide with a use of a dicing blade having a cutting end with a flat top cutting face and at least one slanted side cutting face. The process includes a cutting step of cutting a surface of the light waveguide to a depth not greater than a width of the flat top cutting face, thereby forming a groove in the surface of the light waveguide. The groove has a slanted surface which is formed by the slanted cutting face to define the deflection mirror in the waveguide. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090249928 | Roll Cutting Apparatus - A method for cutting an industrial-size roll of paper or other sheet material into two or more rolls is disclosed. The method enables sections to be cut from the roll, without first having to remove a previously cut section from the roll. The roll is supported on two parallel rollers. A circular saw is mounted in a saw frame that travels along a carriage and positions the saw blade at any desired cutting position on the roll. The saw blade has a radius large enough to cut through such a roll in a single cut, leaving press-ready rolls that require no finish-trimming on the ends. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090293689 | SPECIMEN SLICING GUIDE, SPECIMEN SLICING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A specimen slicing guide for use in slicing a biopsy specimen taken from a human patient or an animal patient comprises a base extending in a longitudinal direction. A plurality of needles extends substantially perpendicularly to the base and the needles are spaced along the longitudinal direction of the base. Two specimen slicing guides may be coupled via at least one link, which may be adapted to allow an adjustable spacing of the two specimen slicing guides in a parallel relationship. A method of cutting a biopsy specimen includes fixing the biopsy specimen relative to a support surface using the needles of two, parallel-arranged specimen slicing guides, inserting a cutting tool between corresponding needle gap pairs and then downwardly moving the cutting tool under guidance of adjacent needles. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100031792 | Saw Assembly for Wood Product Sawing Apparatus and Method - A wood cutter assembly includes a saw assembly, a slewing assembly and a skewing assembly. The saw assembly includes a cutter assembly rotated about a drive axis by a drive shaft passing through an open region therein. The cutter assembly includes a cutter mounted to a cutter spindle for rotation about the open region. The cutter assembly is mounted to a spindle housing, which is pivotally mounted to a saw positioner for movement about a pivot axis. The pivot axis passes through the drive shaft transversely to the drive shaft axis. The cutter is slewed so to move the saw positioner, and the spindle housing and cutter assembly therewith, along the drive shaft. The cutter is skewed relative to the drive shaft axis over a range of skew angles by selectively rotating the spindle housing, and the cutter assembly therewith, about the pivot axis. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100147122 | TORCH GUIDE DEVICE - A torch guide device for cutting target material is presented, the torch guide device including a torch cradle assembly coupled to a rail assembly. The torch cradle assembly is configured for holding a torch to align a torch tip of the torch to the target material. The torch cradle assembly is movable along the rail assembly for cutting the target material along a cutting path. The connector member couples the torch cradle assembly to the rail assembly. The connector member comprises a pivot for pivoting the torch cradle assembly relative to the rail assembly. The torch cradle assembly, in a first position, pivots about the pivot to engage at least a portion of the rail assembly to establish an orientation of the torch tip relative to the target material. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110197728 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SLICING FOOD PRODUCTS - Systems and methods are provided for cutting slices of food product from a larger portion of the food product, whereby the systems and methods can reduce down-time associated with some of the portions of the equipment during cleaning. Components of the system requiring more frequent cleaning can be readily disconnected from those components requiring less frequent cleaning. Further, substitute components can be connected to those components requiring less frequent cleaning to reduce their down-time while the other components are being cleaned. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110232440 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SLICING OF FOOD PRODUCTS - An apparatus for slicing food products includes a product feed which feeds a product to be sliced along a product feed direction through a cutting plane in which at least one cutting blade moves. The position of the cutting blade is adjustable relative to the product. A control unit is provided which is designed to automatically adjust the position of the cutting blade for the optimization of the blade wear. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110303062 | Method for Fabricating High Aspect Ratio Nanostructures - A method for fabricating high aspect ratio nanostructures is provided. The method uses a nanomachining tip of an atomic force microscope to create an orthogonal series of isolated cuts that define a grid of high aspect ratio nanostructures in a work area on a substrate. Additional material can then be removed to smooth out at least one of the nanostructures in the work area. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120198976 | LINEAR SAW WITH STAB-CUT BEVEL CAPABILITY - A method for automatically cutting a workpiece comprising the steps of moving a workpiece along its longitudinal axis, positioning a cutting blade by rotating the blade about a vertical axis, positioning the cutting blade by rotating about a bevel axis, and vertically moving the blade into cutting contact with the workpiece, thereby stab cutting the workpiece and creating a bevel cut. The method may also comprise moving the blade along a transverse axis. Further steps may include moving the cutting blade along a transverse axis simultaneous to moving the workpiece along it longitudinal axis, thereby creating a scarf cut. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130104711 | PUNCHING DEVICE FOR BRAKE SACK AND METHOD FOR PUNCHING THE SAME | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130139663 | PANEL SAW AND METHOD OF OPERATION - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a panel saw comprising: a framework supporting a set of railings, the railings being held in a parallel and spaced apart orientation to one another and to the framework; a carriage having at least two pairs of opposing carriage side edges and at least one tool securing means, one pair of opposing carriage side edges reversibly engages the set of railings to movably locate the carriage between the set of railings; wherein the carriage moves in and out of contact with the railings through the top ends of the railings to allow the one pair of carriage side edges to be moved out of contact with the set of railings while alternately allowing the remaining pair to reversibly engage the set of railings in a manner that lets the carriage move along the railings. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130174701 | Double-Sided Reciprocating Saw Blade and Related Method - A reciprocating saw blade has a blade body defining first end and second ends. A first cutting edge is located on one side of the blade body, and a second cutting edge is located on an opposite side of the blade body thereof. A first tang is located at one end of the blade body and defines a first acute cutting angle of the first cutting edge. A second tang may be located at another end of the blade body and defines a second acute cutting angle of the second cutting edge. The first and second tangs are alternately and releasably engageable by the chuck of the reciprocating saw. At least one cutting edge may be defined by a plurality of groups of cutting elements. Each group of cutting elements is oriented at a respective acute cutting angle relative to a tang edge that defines an effective cutting angle for that group of cutting elements. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130269493 | VARIABLE CUTOFF IN A CUTTER FOLDER - A folder for a printing press includes a cutting cylinder assembly having at least two knife and anvil cylinder sets positioned near the cutting region of a folder. The cutting cylinder assembly slides or actuates one of the knife and anvil cylinder sets into a cutting position for a desired cut length. The web passes between the knife and anvil cylinder set and is cut. When the cut length needs to be changed, the assembly is relocated to such a position that a second or further set of knife and anvil cylinders is aligned with the web. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130298740 | MULTIFUNCTION SAFETY KNIFE - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a multifunction safety knife having two cutting positions. The knife includes a head having a protected lower opening and a frontal opening. A bottom cutting edge of a blade is exposed by the protected lower opening and a front cutting edge of the blade is selectively exposed by the frontal opening. The head further includes a pointed hook for puncturing film prior to cutting a length of it. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130319196 | METHOD FOR SLICING A FOOD SLAB WITH USE OF AN OSCILLATION SENSOR - The present invention relates to a method for slicing a food slab info food slices by means of a slicing device, which has a cutting blade with which the food slices are separated from the food slab. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140033885 | METHOD OF CUTTING A CONTROL LINE OUTSIDE OF A TUBULAR - A method of cutting a control line mounted on an outer surface of a downhole tubular that includes providing a cutting tool having a main body, and a cutting head on a lower end of the body that rotates with respect to the body. A cutting blade is on a lower end of the cutting head, which is rotatable by a motor, where the blade is selectively pivoted radially outward from an axis of the cutting head. As the cutting head rotates, the cutting blade orbits within the tubular axially offset from the axis. When the tool is inserted into the tubular, the radial offset of the blade is controlled so it pivots radially outward into contact with the tubular when the blade approaches an azimuthal area proximate the control line. The cutting blade is retracted when its orbit moves it past the azimuthal area proximate the control line. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140069245 | CUTTING TOOLS FOR CUTTING CURVED AND COMPLEX FEATURES - The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter can be used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. In some embodiments, a complex feature having planar and curved surfaces is cut into a part. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140251102 | PUNCHING APPARATUS AND PUNCHING METHOD - A punching apparatus includes a holding part for holding a workpiece, a punch having a punching portion at an axial end thereof, the punching portion being configured to be inserted into the workpiece for punching the workpiece. The punching apparatus further includes a guide part supporting the punch so as to be movable in an axial direction of the punch, and a rotating part for rotating the punch around the axial direction of the punch while the punch is away from the workpiece. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140352510 | Blunt Edge Dough Cutter - A dough cutting apparatus is suitable for cutting a sheet of dough. The dough cutting apparatus includes a structure defining a blunt dough engaging portion. The present invention can be embodied in a number of different ways, including a wheel cutter, a rotary drum cutter, a reciprocating head cutter, or another cutter. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150290826 | CUTTING APPARATUS AND CUTTING METHOD - Provided is a technique capable of extending a life of a punch provided in a nibbler. A cutting apparatus for cutting a steel plate, including at least one robot which has an arm capable of changing the position and the posture thereof; a nibbler attached to the tip of the arm, which has a punch reciprocating in a top-bottom direction to punch the steel plate; and a control device which controls the robot and the nibbler. The nibbler makes the punch continuously punch the steel plate while being moved by the robot, thereby cutting the steel plate. The control device has a robot controlling part which controls the robot so that the nibbler moves at a moving velocity depending on the shape of a moving path of the nibbler, and a punch controlling part which changes a frequency of the punch according to the moving velocity of the nibbler. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150298343 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL END EFFECTOR WITH INTEGRATED WATERJET, MILLING SPINDLE SYSTEM AND/OR SCANNING SENSOR, AND A FLUID STREAM CATCHER MOUNTING SYSTEM - A multifunctional end effector includes a support structure configured to be carried by a robotic system and at least two of a fluid stream cutting system, a spindle system and/or a scanning system, each mounted to the support structure. Also described is a fluid stream cutting system having a plurality of fluid stream catchers selectively mountable to the fluid stream system and a mounting arrangement for mounting each fluid stream catcher to the fluid stream cutting system. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150314380 | CUTTING METHOD AND CUTTING APPARATUS - Provided is a technique capable of accurately cutting steel sheets of various shapes into desired shapes. A cutting method is a method for cutting a steel sheet by using a nibbler having a cylindrical case, a punch housed inside the case, and a die provided below the case, the nibbler making the punch continuously punch the steel sheet while moving. The cutting method includes: providing a guide member in the vicinity of the die of the nibbler located at a cutting position along a moving path of the nibbler, the guide member having a first guide surface for restricting movement of the nibbler from the cutting position to a first side of a direction perpendicular to a traveling direction and a top-bottom direction of the nibbler by contact with a side surface of the die; and moving the nibbler along the guide member. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150375411 | KNIFE WITH RETRACTABLE ARM - A cutting device for cutting a food into predetermined portions includes a blade member. The blade member has a cutting edge and a pair of opposing lateral edges. The cutting device further includes an alignment arm slidably received by the blade member, and adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position. The alignment arm assists in a cutting of equally sized portions of the food. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150375415 | METHOD FOR CUTTING OUT ONE OR MORE GLASS PANELS - A method for cutting out pieces of glass from a glass sheet, includes, a step of automatic generation by a computer with a storage unit, containing programs to calculate a first optimum plan for guillotine cutting at a number of hierarchical levels of different pieces from each of the glass sheet, as a function of information; a step of reading information relating to defects in the glass sheet, a step of automatic generation by a computer with a storage unit, containing programs to calculate a second optimum plan for guillotine cutting at a number of hierarchical levels from the glass sheet, based on the first optimum cutting plan and at least some of the information relating to the defects, including permutations of cross cut sections at the same hierarchical level within the glass sheet; a step of cutting pieces of glass in accordance with the second optimum cutting plan generated. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160002570 | PRECISION CUTTING TOOL FOR CUTTING OR TRIMMING PILLAR CANDLES - A precision cutting tool for removing the excess wax wall of a pillar styled candle includes a ring configured to encircle the candle and a handle extending from the ring. The handle includes an extendible and retractable cutting element. The cutting element may be extended into the circle defined by the interior circumference of the ring in a gradual manner. The tool includes a recess for the cutting element to be retained when the tool is not in use. The interior of the handle includes a cutting element mover configured to cause linear movement of the cutting element into and partially out of the recess. When the mover is actuated in a direction that results in movement of the cutting element out of the recess, the cutting element extends partially into the candle located in the interior circle established by the ring. The candle or the tool may then be rotated to cause cutting into the candle wall until the excess wax wall can be removed. | 01-07-2016 |
