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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 24, 2005
Stephen F. Gass, Wilsonville, OR (US);
David A. Fanning, Vancouver, WA (US);
J. David Fulmer, Tualatin, OR (US);
Randall J. Huebner, Beaverton, OR (US);
Stephen F. Gass, Wilsonville, OR (US);
David A. Fanning, Vancouver, WA (US);
J. David Fulmer, Tualatin, OR (US);
Randall J. Huebner, Beaverton, OR (US);
SD3, LLC, Tualatin, OR (US);
Abstract
Woodworking machines are disclosed having a blade adapted to cut workpieces, and an actuating mechanism operable to move the blade toward the workpiece. The machines also include a detection system configured to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a user and the blade, and a reaction system configured to stop the movement of the blade toward the user upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system.