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Safety system for power equipment

  • US 20060225551A1
  • Filed: 06/05/2006
  • Published: 10/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A table saw comprising:

  • a table;

    a circular blade adapted to spin and to extend at least partially above the table to cut a work piece on the table;

    a detection system capable of detecting contact or dangerous proximity between a person and the blade when the blade is spinning; and

    a reaction system adapted to perform some action upon detection of such contact or dangerous proximity with sufficient speed so that the person is cut no deeper than ⅛

    th of an inch when contacting or approaching the blade at any point above the table at a rate of one foot per second.

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