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Apparatus and method for cutting asphalt, concrete and other materials

  • US 20070096539A1
  • Filed: 11/01/2005
  • Published: 05/03/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for dry cutting materials, said apparatus having a forward direction of operation, comprising:

  • a) a circular saw, including;

    i) a housing having front and back ends;

    ii) means for conveying said housing over the surface of the material;

    iii) rotatable shaft extending from said housing;

    iv) a blade fixed to said shaft, said blade having an upper portion and a lower portion;

    v) means for rotating said shaft and blade in a direction that upcuts the material when the saw is conveyed in the forward direction;

    b) a blade guard mounted to said housing, including;

    i) a cover surrounding the upper portion of said blade;

    ii) a shoe surrounding the lower portion of said blade;

    iii) an adjustable connection interface between said cover and said shoe; and

    , c) vacuum collection means connected to said blade guard.

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