US3841367A
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Planing and grooving machine
Assignee: NEW ENGLAND LOG HOMES Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-09
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A machine for simultaneously planing and grooving a workpiece, comprising: a frame, at least one driven roll having planing blades thereon, and a plurality of feed rolls, wherein the driven roll has grooving blades positioned thereon coincident with each of the planing blades to cut a groove in the workpiece to a depth greater than the depth of the planing cut.
Inventors
- 👤 V Vizziello
- 👤 C Bouteiller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:36
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27C; B27C1/00; B27C1/02; B27F; B27F5/00; B27F5/02; B27F5/026; B27G; B27G13/00; B27G13/12; B27G13/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2074; Y10T83/2077; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2196; Y10T83/727; Y10T83/739
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In a machine for planing a workpiece, said machine including a frame, at least one driven roll having at least one planing blade thereon, and a plurality of feed rolls, the improvement which comprises a grooving blade positioned on said driven roll coincident with said planing blade to cut a groove in said workpiece to a depth greater than the depth of the planing cut, whereby said machine is adapted for simultaneous planing and grooving of said workpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a machine for planing a workpiece, said machine including a frame, at least one driven roll having at least one planing blade thereon, and a plurality of feed rolls, the improvement which comprises a grooving blade positioned on said driven roll coincident with said planing blade to cut a groove in said workpiece to a depth greater than the depth of the planing cut, whereby said machine is adapted for simultaneous planing and grooving of said workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A machine as in claim 1 including a pair of said driven rolls each having a plurality of said planing and grooving blades thereon, said driven rolls being spaced apart on parallel axes so as to plane and groove opposing sides of a workpiece passing between said rolls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A machine as in claim 2 wherein said grooving blades are positioned on said rolls intermediate the ends of said planing blades.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A machine as in claim 1 including a feed bed, and wherein said feed rolls include a plurality of outfeed rolls adjacent the exit from said feed bed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A machine as in claim 4 wherein at least one of said outfeed rolls has an annular flange adapted to mate With the groove cut in a workpiece passing through said machine, whereby the alignment of said workpiece in said machine is maintained.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
120 words
A machine as in claim 2 wherein said grooving blades are positioned on said driven rolls intermediate the ends of said planing blades, said feed rolls including a plurality of outfeed rolls, said feed rolls being spaced apart on parallel axes so as to guide a workpiece passing through said machine, a first one of said outfeed rolls being positioned for contact with the upper surface of said workpiece and a second one of said outfeed rolls being positioned for contact with the lower surface of said workpiece, said first and second outfeed rolls each having an annular flange adapted to mate with the grooves cut in said workpiece whereby the alignment of said workpiece in said machine is maintained.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A machine as in claim 6 wherein said flanged outfeed rolls are driven rolls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of a machine as in claim 1 and feed table apparatus, said feed table apparatus including a feed table having tracks therein, and a wheeled member on said tracks for supporting and aligning said workpiece.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A machine as in claim 4 wherein said feed rolls include a plurality of infeed rolls adjacent the entry to said feed bed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A machine as in claim 6 wherein said feed rolls include a plurality of infeed rolls adjacent the entry to said feed bed.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |