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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2006
Stephen F. Gass, Wilsonville, OR (US);
Joel F. Jensen, Redwood City, CA (US);
Anwyl M. Mcdonald, Palo Alto, CA (US);
David S. D'ascenzo, Portland, OR (US);
Andrew L. Johnston, Redwood City, CA (US);
Stephen F. Gass, Wilsonville, OR (US);
Joel F. Jensen, Redwood City, CA (US);
Anwyl M. McDonald, Palo Alto, CA (US);
David S. D'Ascenzo, Portland, OR (US);
Andrew L. Johnston, Redwood City, CA (US);
SD3, LLC, Tualatin, OR (US);
Abstract
Woodworking machines are disclosed having cutting tools adapted to cut workpieces. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tool. The machines also include a brake mechanism having one or more braking components adapted to engage and stop the cutting tool in response to the detection of a dangerous condition.