Woodworking inventions 10/07

20070246123 - Cutting workstation: A cutting workstation which includes a cutter mounted on an arm type configuration. The arm configuration is slidably moveable relative to a divided work piece support table, the cutter moveable there between. Further, the cutter is capable of elevating the arm either above or below the worktable. Not only is... Agent: Michael L. Antoline P.C.

20070246124 - Worktable that is extendible in two steps: A worktable includes two first rails arranged in parallel on a base, two guide rods movable along the first rails in a first direction and a second direction reversed to the first direction, two second rails respectively slidably coupled to the guide rods, a sliding plate fixedly mounted on the... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20070246125 - Method for optimizing lumber: Methods for optimizing lumber are provided. In an embodiment, boards cut from a log are examined for warp stability and/or knots. This occurs prior to and/or after the planing process. Based on the examination for warp stability and/or knots, the boards can be sent to a lumber upgrade process, such... Agent: Weyerhaeuser Company Intellectual Property Dept., Ch 1j27

20070240785 - Apparatus and method for manufacturing agricultural water supply hose: Disclosed therein are apparatus and method for manufacturing agricultural water supply hose, which can continuously supply a small quantity of water to various farm products or agricultural crops such as garden fruits. The apparatus and method can firmly bond the nozzle chips on the hose without regard to materials and... Agent: Arent Fox PLLC

20070240786 - Motion detecting system for use in a safety system for power equipment: A woodworking machine including a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and a working portion of the machine is disclosed. The machine includes a reaction system associated with the detection system to cause a predetermined action to take place relative to the working portion upon... Agent: Sd3, LLC

20070235107 - Woodworking apparatus and method: A table top and a worktable are combined to form a workbench adapted to receive a plurality of work tools. Various tools can be quickly connected and disconnected. This facilitates changing of tools on the workbench.... Agent: Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.

20070235106 - Assembly for raising and lowering a rotary cutter: An adjustment assembly for raising and lowering a rotary cutter includes a table plate, a carriage assembly there below for supporting the rotary cutter and a lift handle which mounts on the carriage assembly and extends above the table plate to provide rapid manual raising and lowering of the carriage... Agent: Sand & Sebolt