Woodworking inventions 06/07

20070144613 - Method for engraving and decorating wooden objects: A method for engraving and decorating a wooden object, comprising the step of rotating a rotary cutter in contact with a surface of a wooden object so that the tool advances into the wooden object to produce a machined indentation in the surface of the wooden object, the indentation being... Agent: Timothy S. Stevens

20070131304 - Offset router flush cutting base: A router sub-base and method is disclosed, utilizing a pad of material attached to a router base, to flush cut projections from a wooden surface, smooth areas of a wooden surface, or remove a volume of wood to custom shape a wooden workpiece for special applications, in which a user... Agent: Thomas W. Cook Thomas Cook Intellectual Property Attorneys

20070131305 - Jig apparatus: A jig apparatus for aiding in the formation of a variety of mechanically interconnecting structures or joints in workpieces. The jig apparatus may include a base and a template mounting system for adjustably positioning a template with respect to the base. A securing system for securing a workpiece in a... Agent: Hunton & Williams LLP Intellectual Property Department

20070131306 - Tool support device: A support stand for a tool such as a miter saw is disclosed. The stand includes legs, a beam supported by the legs, and a pair of tool support platforms that may be connected to the tool. The tool support platforms are configured to slide along the beam; moreover, they... Agent: The Black & Decker Corporation

20070131307 - Faux bamboo shade and method of making same: A faux bamboo shade is formed from a panel of faux bamboo slats. The faux bamboo slats are elongated, preferably plastic, strips having a front face and a rear face. At least one face of each strip is printed with an array of colors selected and applied to simulate color... Agent: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20070131308 - Method of manufacturing a timber frame structural panel assembly, and timber frame structural panel assembly: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a timber frame structural panel assembly, and to a timber frame structural panel assembly. The invention firstly provides a method of making a panel assembly comprising a framework of timber beams, at least one sheet of sheathing material and a breather membrane,... Agent: Pedersen & Company, PLLC

20070125445 - Tree stump grinder: A tooth (30) for use in a grinding wheel is provided. The tooth comprises a main body (31) including a slot (32) comprising two substantially planar surfaces for, in use, engaging with a slot (24) in the rotor (20), and at least one cutting face (33, 34, 35, 36) connected... Agent: Coats & Bennett, PLLC

20070125446 - Method for making plywood and dimensional lumber from arundo donax l. or bamboo: A method of producing a virtually fireproof plywood from perennial grasses such as Arundo donax Ligneous, various bamboo strains, or a blend thereof, by first weaving the stalks of these plants into a mat and then layering these mats and binding each layer with any one of several commercial resins... Agent: Pai Patent & Trademark Law Firm

20070125447 - Control coupling for changing the feeding speed of feeding members in a delimbing and cutting apparatus: A control coupling of pressurized medium in a delimbing and cutting apparatus, provided for feeding members and for changing their feeding speed, said control coupling comprising at least: a first motor and a second motor that are coupled in parallel and drive a feeding member a third motor that is... Agent: Deere & Company

20070125448 - Assembly and method for providing an interlocking angular end joint: An assembly and method is disclosed for providing an interlocking angular end joint. The interlocking angular end joint is capable of providing a virtually invisible end joint and comprises at least a first board capable of being longitudinally ripped from lumber to a predetermined width, at least a first angle... Agent: Law Offices Of James E. Walton, PLLC