US3827326A
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Table for use with traverse power tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-02
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A table has a flat surface to support one or more workpiece articles in such fashion as to provide for uniform cutting or shaping operations thereon. The table has side guide rails to which a backstop assembly and a swing arm assembly are adjustably mounted. The swing arm assembly includes a crossbar used to guide the traverse of a work tool. Extension means for the backstop assembly is also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 G Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:26
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27B; B27B5/00; B27B5/16; B27B5/18; B27B5/181; B27B5/184; B23; B23Q; B23Q16/00; B23Q16/001; B23Q9/00; B23Q9/0064; B23Q9/0078; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/748; Y10T83/7593; Y10T83/76; Y10T83/768; Y10T83/7684; Y10T83/7693; Y10T83/7755; Y10T83/7763; Y10T83/7776; Y10T83/778; Y10T83/849; Y10T83/853; Y10T83/855; Y10T83/856; Y10T83/857; Y10T83/858; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8763
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A cutter guide table for operation on a plurality of workpieces at uniform length, the table comprising: an elongated flat table top having a series of support legs and having sides and ends; guide rails secured to the table top and extending upwardly from the sides from end to end; a swIng arm assembly including swing arm carriage plates releasably engaged on the guide rails, arms pivotally secured to the carriage plates, and an elongated guide bar interconnecting the arms and transversely spanning the table; a backstop assembly including channels releasably engaged on the guide rails, a cross member extending over the table between the channels, clamp screws extending through the channels to engage the guide rails, and a vertical back wall depending from the cross member; and the cutter being engaged against the guide bar, with a plurality of workpieces arranged on the table and abutted against the vertical plate whereby traversal of the cutter operates at uniform position on each workpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A cutter guide table for operation on a plurality of workpieces at uniform length, the table comprising: an elongated flat table top having a series of support legs and having sides and ends; guide rails secured to the table top and extending upwardly from the sides from end to end; a swIng arm assembly including swing arm carriage plates releasably engaged on the guide rails, arms pivotally secured to the carriage plates, and an elongated guide bar interconnecting the arms and transversely spanning the table; a backstop assembly including channels releasably engaged on the guide rails, a cross member extending over the table between the channels, clamp screws extending through the channels to engage the guide rails, and a vertical back wall depending from the cross member; and the cutter being engaged against the guide bar, with a plurality of workpieces arranged on the table and abutted against the vertical plate whereby traversal of the cutter operates at uniform position on each workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the arms of the swing arm assembly each has a clamp arch section of curvilinear form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the carriage plates each has vertically extending slots formed therein with a series of horizontal intersects, and clamp screws with adjustment nuts extending through said slots for adjustment of the height of the plates relative to the table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1, and: an end extension assembly detachably mounted on the back wall of the backstop assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1, and: a pair of upright brackets extending upwardly from the backstop cross member; and a supplemental cross member adjustably and reversibly secured to said brackets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1, and: strip means extending along the table longitudinally containing measurement indicia.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |