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Sample preparation saw

US12275075B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Bryan J. Kordus · Mount Pleasant, US
Chelsea B. Frid · Chicago, US
Jeffrey E. Joray · Lake Villa, US
Nanu M. Vahora · Bartlett, US
Sarah Marie Beranek · Glenview, US
Michael Shtilman · Buffalo Grove, US
Douglas A. Ceckowski · Gurnee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 14, 2020
Grant date	Apr 15, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 2, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB24B53/12
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sample preparation saw has a base, a housing, a saw assembly mounted to the base, a dressing assembly, a sample clamping assembly mounted to the base, and a reservoir assembly. The saw assembly includes a blade assembly with a rotating blade. The blade assembly is movable along x-, y- and z-axes by at least two drives. The dressing assembly is operable to dress the rotating blade. The sample clamping assembly includes a rail, a sample mount removably positioned on the rail and a saddle operable to hold a sample. The reservoir assembly is operable to recirculate a rinse fluid sprayed on the rotating blade, and includes a basin having a pump and a series of weirs.

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