Patent · US Expired

Variable dust chute for circular saws

US7526866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 1, 2004
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23D59/006
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a hand-held circular saw with an integrated dust collection system. Such saw may include an upper blade guard for protecting the user from a saw blade, the upper blade guard configured with a front region and a back region, the front region including a hollow channel to control the pathway of dust and debris and a dust collection system incorporated within the front region of the upper blade guard allowing dust and debris to be directed away from the user.

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