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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2006
Applicants:
Clinton Charles Thackery, Anderson, SC (US);
Kenneth M. Brazell, Piedmont, SC (US);
Inventors:
Clinton Charles Thackery, Anderson, SC (US);
Kenneth M. Brazell, Piedmont, SC (US);
Assignee:
Eastway Fair Company Limited, Tortola, VG;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B27G 19/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A hood assembly for converting a surface planer between at least two operative modes for expelling chips removed from a workpiece being planed is provided. The hood assembly includes a manifold that is releasably attachable to the carriage assembly. The hood assembly also includes a hood door that is actuatable between at least two operative positions relative to the manifold, thereby providing at least two operative modes for expelling chips from the planer.