Pottery wheel with throwing arm
US11745383B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B1/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pottery wheel with an improved throwing arm that pushes the clay towards the center of the spinning plate, in an arc shaped motion, defined by four directions of motion, with the throwing arm providing an inward force towards the direction of rotation and towards the axis of rotation, that also allows for micro-adjustments to be easily made, is disclosed. Various tool accessories can then be used to open the pottery and form the pottery. The embodiments of the present invention are suitable for use by children, individuals unskilled in the art of pottery, and individuals lacking fine motor skills due to the assistance provided by the features of present embodiments, including an improved throwing arm removably attached to the housing. Embodiments of the present invention also include numerous attachments designed to work in tandem with the improved pottery wheel and throwing arm assembly.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.