| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 269013000 | WITH PRODUCT DISCHARGE FACILITATOR | 23 |
| 20090033012 | CUTTING BOARD APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is a cutting board apparatus comprising a catch pan and a cutting platform. The catch pan includes a substantially planar upper surface enclosed by a retaining member. The catch pan further includes a base member on an underside of the catch pan stabilizing the catch pan against cutting forces. The cutting platform includes a substantially planar cutting surface elevated from the catch pan by a support member extending away from the face of the planar cutting surface, wherein the cutting platform is positioned on the catch pan to form a discard channel between the catch pan retaining member and the cutting surface's outer boundary, and further, wherein the cutting platform and the catch pan are rotatably attached to each other about an axis. Also provided is a corresponding method of cutting an item utilizing a cutting board apparatus. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090102107 | Apparatus for quickly retaining and releasing parts to be optically measured - An apparatus for quickly retaining and releasing parts having a wide range of sizes and designs at an optical measurement station is provided. The apparatus includes a rod having proximal and distal ends. The apparatus further includes a part-engaging first tip attached to the distal end of the rod to move therewith. The apparatus still further includes a part-engaging second tip. The apparatus includes a support structure for supporting the second tip and the rod. The apparatus further includes a quick-release, clamping mechanism for adjustably and releasably clamping the rod to the support structure so that the rod can move the first tip between a part-release position in which a part held between the tips is released for removal from the station and a part-retaining position in which a part is firmly held between the tips. Held parts having a wide range of sizes and designs can be optically measured at the station. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090146353 | Carve smart - An improved cutting board that is capable of simultaneously providing a top cutting surface with perforated drain holes and a pan for containment of juices. The apparatus comprises a polymeric plastic cutting surface, with perforated and elongated drain holes spaced at intervals along the cutting surface with legs for support attached to a stainless steel pan for the containment of juices. A pour spout is oriented in one of the corners to pour out the juices with ease. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20120205847 | Device and Method for Deblocking Optical Workpieces, in Particular Spectacle Lenses - The invention relates to a deblocking device and an associated method for deblocking optical workpieces, for example, eyeglass lenses. The deblocking device has a first moving apparatus for rotating a workpiece blocked on a block piece about a workpiece rotational axis, a nozzle assembly having a nozzle for discharging a high-pressure pressure medium jet in a direction substantially perpendicular to the workpiece rotational axis onto an edge area between the workpiece and block piece, and a second moving apparatus for generating a relative motion between the workpiece and the nozzle along the workpiece rotational axis. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130168909 | CHOPPING BOARD FOR SLICED RAW FISH - A chopping board for sashimi on which a block for sashimi can be sliced into pieces with substantially the same size (area) and weight neatly and easily even by those without any experience when the block is cut diagonally is provided. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130181385 | LOG YOKE OR CUP - A workpiece support features a plurality of yokes ( | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130256963 | Clean cutting board - The “Clean Cutting Board” is a new design in kitchen cutting boards that maintains a cleaner cutting surface and cleaner surrounding area by allowing the liquid and cutting waste to flow into and be placed in the bottom holding tray to be placed directly into the trash without leaving an unsanitary mess making clean up faster and easier. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20160039587 | MAGAZINE APPARATUSES FOR HOLDING GLASS ARTICLES DURING PROCESSING - According to one embodiment, a magazine apparatus may include a plurality of dividing straps positioned substantially parallel with one another and a plurality of support straps positioned substantially parallel with one another. The plurality of support straps may intersect with the plurality of dividing straps to form a plurality of ware receiving channels. An upper end and a lower end of each ware receiving channel may be at least partially open. The magazine apparatus may also include a plurality of ware seats. Each ware seat may extend at least partially across a corresponding ware receiving channel proximate a lower end of the corresponding ware receiving channel. Each ware seat may provide a seat for glassware positioned in the corresponding ware receiving channel. A plurality of ware spacers may be positioned below and spaced apart from a corresponding ware seat and extending at least partially across the corresponding ware receiving channel. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160144471 | WORKPIECE FIXING JIG - In a workpiece fixing jig, at least a top surface and a bottom surface of a base plate is made of fiber reinforced plastic. The base plate has an attachment hole that extends through the base plate in a thickness direction, and an insert member made of a metal is attached to the base plate such that the insert member is inserted in the attachment hole. The insert member has a flow path hole that functions as a fluid channel for enabling fluid to through the base plate. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160183733 | CUTTING BOARD WITH COLLAPSIBLE HOOD - A cutting board comprising a cutting surface, said cutting surface having a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, and a collapsible hood member convertible from a collapsed to an expanded configuration, the hood member extending along at least a portion of at least one edge of the cutting surface. The collapsible hood member provides a retention wall for catching and holding cuttings or liquids from dropping onto a work area when in the expanded configuration and preferably creates a groove about at least a portion of the cutting surface when in the collapsed configuration. The cutting board preferably has an angled cutting surface that biases the cutting surface toward the hood member to direct the liquids and cuttings away from the work area of the cutting surface. | 06-30-2016 |
| 269014000 | Product mover | 13 |
| 20100314814 | Compressible Corralling Utensil with Cutting Board - A corralling utensil with associated cutting board ( | 12-16-2010 |
| 20120007297 | Workpiece Discharging Devices and Related Systems and Methods - A machine tool for processing workpieces includes a processing device from which processed products to be discharged can be produced from a workpiece; and a discharge device including a discharge flap that can be pivoted into a discharge position inclined downwards relative to a horizontal position in order to discharge processed products and which defines a discharge direction in the discharge position, the discharge flap comprising a part support disposed along the upper side of the discharge flap along which the processed products move during discharge in the discharge direction, where the part support has at least two support regions which extend in the discharge direction and which are configured to accommodate different types of processed products. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120104673 | STAGE APPARATUS FOR SURFACE PROCESSING - The present invention relates to a stage apparatus for placing a substrate to be surface-processed thereon. A substrate | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130032980 | INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AND/OR DEBURRING WORKPIECES - To provide an installation for cleaning and/or deburring workpieces, comprising a treatment region configured to enable a cleaning treatment and/or a deburring treatment to be performed on a workpiece therein, a loading device for transferring the workpiece from an outer area of the installation into the treatment region and an unloading device for transferring the workpiece from the treatment region into the outer area of the installation, with which installation there is achieved a high workpiece throughput with a favourable cleaning and/or deburring result, it is proposed that the loading device and/or the unloading device comprises at least one treatment device configured to enable the workpiece to be treated during the transfer between the outer area of the installation and the treatment region of the installation. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130214466 | CUTTING BOARD APPARATUS WITH COLLAPSIBLE TRAY - An apparatus for treating food substances, includes a cutting plate defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one cutting surface for supporting food substances and a collecting tray mounted with respect to the cutting plate. The collecting tray is dimensioned and adapted to transition between a first stored condition to facilitate storage or transport thereof and a second operative condition to provide a reservoir for collecting food substances cut on the cutting surface. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140077431 | System and Method for 2D Workpiece Alignment - A carrier capable of holding one or more workpieces is disclosed. The carrier includes movable projections located along the sides of each cell in the carrier. This carrier, in conjunction with a separate alignment apparatus, aligns each workpiece within its respective cell against several alignment pins, using a multiple step alignment process to guarantee proper positioning of the workpiece in the cell. First, the workpieces are moved toward one side of the cell. Once the workpieces have been aligned against this side, the workpieces are then moved toward an adjacent orthogonal side such that the workpieces are aligned to two sides of the cell. Once aligned, the workpiece is held in place by the projections located along each side of each cell. In addition, the alignment pins are also used to align the associated mask, thereby guaranteeing that the mask is properly aligned to the workpiece. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140252709 | Clean Cut - A cutting board assembly including a drip tray having a receptacle and a cutting board removably associated with the receptacle of the drip tray whereby liquid that flows over the edge of the cutting board will flow info and be retained in the receptacle of the drip tray. The cutting board may include a plurality of slots extending through the cutting board that are in fluid communication with the receptacle of the drip tray and/or a plurality of grooves that are in communication with the edge of the cutting board. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140265088 | CUTTING BOARD - A cutting board according to various embodiments of this invention includes a body having top and bottom surfaces, first and second ends, and first and second sides with the top surface being a cutting surface adapted to have a food item such as a piece of meat placed thereon for cutting, slicing or carving. The cutting board may have a plurality of channels recessed in the top surface of the body with each of the channels having a variable-depth and being positioned perpendicular to and between the first and second ends of the cutting board. The variable-depth of each of the channels may increase between the first end and the second end of the body. A reservoir may be included proximate the second end of the body and in fluid communication with each of the channels. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140265089 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT WITH ADVANCED EDGE CONTROL PROVISIONS - Embodiments of the present invention generally provide an apparatus with a recess and a cavity formed therein for future hardware retrofit and uniformity enhancement and methods for controlling the same. In one embodiment, a substrate support includes a supporting body having an outer wall, a ground path disposed against and bounding the outer wall of the supporting body, a mounting plate coupled to a lower surface of the supporting body, wherein the mounting plate includes a lip extending outward from the mounting plate defining an upper surface; and a recess formed at a perimeter of the supporting body above the upper surface of the lip of the mounting plate, the recess lining on the ground path extending at least partially to the mounting plate. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140265090 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT BUSHING - In one embodiment, a substrate support bushing for a lift pin used in a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. The bushing includes an elongated housing sized to guide the lift pin in a substrate support pedestal. The housing has a longitudinal bore formed through the housing. The housing includes at least one passageway slot extending and open to substantially the entire length of the bore. In another embodiment, a method for transferring a substrate from a substrate support pedestal is provided. The method includes displacing a lift pin through a central bore toward a substrate disposed on a substrate support pedestal. The bore has at least one slot extending substantially along and open to the central bore. The method further includes spacing the substrate from the substrate support pedestal on the lift pin. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140265091 | SUSCEPTORS FOR ENHANCED PROCESS UNIFORMITY AND REDUCED SUBSTRATE SLIPPAGE - Apparatus for supporting a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support includes a susceptor plate having a top surface; a recess formed within the top surface, wherein the recess is defined by an edge; and a plurality of angled support elements disposed within the recess and along the edge of the recess, wherein each angled support element comprises a first surface downwardly sloped toward a center of the recess. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140319746 | MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool includes a machine bed, a processing machine mounted on the machine bed to perform mechanical processing on a workpiece, a covering unit configured to enclose a processing station, and a shroud support member configured to support the covering unit in a non-contact relation with the machine bed. The machine tool also includes a loader configured to travel along a rail while holding the workpiece, and configured to selectively load and unload the workpiece relative to the processing machine. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20160114499 | TILE CUTTING AND DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM - The present concept is a cutting surface and debris container in combination with a vacuum cleaner. The cutting surface and debris container includes a hollow container with a debris storage compartment, and a cutting surface for supporting a workpiece to be cut. The cutting surface has an opening to allow fresh air to be drawn into the container. The top section of the container has an outlet that can connect to a hose which couples the container to a vacuum cleaner. Debris generated from cutting the workpiece is drawn into the container. Large debris particles drop in the debris storage compartment while small particles are extracted by the vacuum cleaner. | 04-28-2016 |
