Logic control with test mode for fast-acting safety system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7197969
APP PUB NO 20030058121A1
SERIAL NO

10243042

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Woodworking machines including cutting tools and motors adapted to drive the cutting tools are disclosed. The machines also include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, and a reaction system adapted to perform a specified action upon detection of the dangerous condition. The machines further include a control system adapted to test the operability of at least a portion of the detection system and/or the reaction system. The control system is adapted to disable the motor if the tested portion is inoperable. The control system also includes a test mode to test whether the detection system is working, to test whether various materials would be detected by the detection system, and/or to test whether various materials would trigger the reaction system.

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SAWSTOP HOLDING LLC11555 S W MYSLONY STREET TUALATIN OR 97062

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fanning, David A Vancouver, WA 63 3684
Gass, Stephen F Wilsonville, OR 197 10039

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