Woodworking inventions 03/09

20090078338 - Veneer slicer: A method and apparatus for converting a flitch into sheets of veneer. The method and apparatus include providing a drive mechanism which causes relative motion of a knife in contact with the flitch. The relative motion is relatively slower during one part of the cutting stroke and is relatively faster... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20090071571 - Power tool table: A folding table comprising a substantially planar surface, said surface having an elongated slot disposed through the planar surface for receiving a cutting edge of a hand-operated power tool; said planar surface supported by at least two front vertical members interconnected by at least one cross member, and at least... Agent: Peter James Tormey

20090065093 - Hydraulic crane-mounted remotely-controlled lifting device: The hydraulic crane-mounted remotely-controlled lifting device (10) includes a housing (26) having hydraulically-operated, grasping members (16), (44, 46) that will permit the removal of limbs from the trunk of the tree without having a climber to move out on each limb to secure the lifting device (10). The device (10)... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20090065094 - Shear linkage device: The invention is directed to a shear device. The shear device comprises two mounting plates that form a first cutting member that is pivotally coupled to a second cutting member to facilitate moving the shear device between open and closed positions. The shear device further includes an extension arm extending... Agent: Emma Harty, Esq. Bryan Cave LLP

20090065095 - Router support for a jig apparatus: A jig apparatus for aiding in the formation of a variety of mechanically interconnecting structures 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 desired position... Agent: Goodwin Procter LLP

20090065096 - Moulder: A moulder has a first feeding unit and a transport path on which a workpiece is transported by the first feeding unit in an advancing direction At least one stop is arranged at the transport path. Horizontal spindles and vertical spindles each provided with a tool are provided for machining... Agent: Gudrun E. Huckett Draudt

20090056832 - Dust collection chute for a jig apparatus: A jig apparatus for aiding in the formation of a variety of mechanically interconnecting structures 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 work piece in a desired... Agent: Goodwin Procter LLP

20090056833 - Router table with mechanical drive: A router table comprises a table top, a bit mount, and a drive train. The bit mount is configured to hold a router bit such that the router bit extends from the table top defining a bit axis. The drive train is positioned under the table top and is operably... Agent: Maginot, Moore & Beck, LLP Chase Tower