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Saw brake

US8950305B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2011
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/091
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improvement in table saw safety is provided, being a new and improved apparatus and method for stopping the blade of a saw very quickly, thereby preventing serious harm to the operator of the saw. The saw brake senses the approach of a conductive element, such as a finger or a hand, to the saw blade, and immediately stops the saw.

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