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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2001
Stephen F. Gass, Wilsonville, OR (US);
Andrew L. Johnston, Redwood City, CA (US);
Joel F. Jensen, Redwood City, CA (US);
Sung H. Kim, Palo Alto, CA (US);
David A. Fanning, Vancouver, WA (US);
Robert L. Chamberlain, Raleigh, NC (US);
Stephen F. Gass, Wilsonville, OR (US);
Andrew L. Johnston, Redwood City, CA (US);
Joel F. Jensen, Redwood City, CA (US);
Sung H. Kim, Palo Alto, CA (US);
David A. Fanning, Vancouver, WA (US);
Robert L. Chamberlain, Raleigh, NC (US);
SD3, LLC, Wilsonville, OR (US);
Abstract
Cutting machines with high-speed safety systems, and firing subsystems used in high-speed safety systems, are disclosed. The cutting machines may include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a cutting tool and a person. A reaction system performs a specified action, such as stopping the cutting tool, upon detection of the dangerous condition. A fusible member or explosive may be used to trigger the reaction system to perform the specified action. A firing subsystem may be used to fuse the fusible member or fire the explosive upon detection of the dangerous condition.