Sawstop doing their 20th anniversary sale
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Not quite - there are lots of continuing or extension patents, as I understand it. So not yet.
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I was hoping some of the accessories would be on sale, but sadly only the saws themselves are on sale.
Actually their patent does not expire until 2034. The patent only issued after litigation where the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned the patent office's rejection. The litigation took ten years and Sawstop is allowed to regain the term of the patent.
Yes, companies typically file life-extending patents around the core patent (drug companies are infamous for this). However, if another party comes up with a way to use the core without infringing on the extensions, it's completely fair game. Sawstop has already seen the handwriting and has committed to release the core technology to public domain if/when legislature calls for implementation. This is a hallow gesture at best since it is probably about to expire.
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TUALATIN, OREGON, Feb. 28, 2024 — Today, in response to proposed rulemaking regarding table saw
safety by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SawStop committed to dedicate U.S.
Patent 9,724,840 to the public upon the rule’s effective date.
The intent of the proposed rule is to prevent the thousands of amputations and hospitalizations that will
continue to occur without industry-wide action.
“We work to protect and inspire all woodworkers, from novice hobbyists to professional craftspeople.
Opponents of the proposed rulemaking have identified this patent as their key obstacle to offering safer
saws,” said Matt Howard, CEO, SawStop. “We invest heavily in safety innovation, and our patents have
real value. Even so, we will not allow this patent to be an obstacle to a safer future. To that end, SawStop is prepared to dedicate this ‘840 patent to the public upon the effective date of a rule requiring active injury mitigation technology on all table saws. Although such a rule is likely many years away from an effective date, we at SawStop are determined to seek a win-win balance between our mission and our business responsibilities.”
SawStop To Dedicate Key U.S. Patent To The Public Upon The Effective Date Of A Rule Requiring Safety Technology On All Table Saws
Posted on Feb 28th, 20243 minutes
TUALATIN, OREGON, Feb. 28, 2024 — Today, in response to proposed rulemaking regarding table saw
safety by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SawStop committed to dedicate U.S.
Patent 9,724,840 to the public upon the rule’s effective date.
The intent of the proposed rule is to prevent the thousands of amputations and hospitalizations that will
continue to occur without industry-wide action.
“We work to protect and inspire all woodworkers, from novice hobbyists to professional craftspeople.
Opponents of the proposed rulemaking have identified this patent as their key obstacle to offering safer
saws,” said Matt Howard, CEO, SawStop. “We invest heavily in safety innovation, and our patents have
real value. Even so, we will not allow this patent to be an obstacle to a safer future. To that end, SawStop is prepared to dedicate this ‘840 patent to the public upon the effective date of a rule requiring active injury mitigation technology on all table saws. Although such a rule is likely many years away from an effective date, we at SawStop are determined to seek a win-win balance between our mission and our business responsibilities.”
Wow - that's interesting!
Dan, she called us here @ Klingspor's Woodworking Shop and told us it would be ok for you to come and pick one up!!! 
Coleman
Coleman
Mr. Robinson, how are you doing? Hope the North is treating you kindly........
I am well, but miss the woodworking community down there. I hope the members realize how fortunate they are to have Klingspor stores throughout NC. the woodworkers here are very envious.
I am thinking about picking one up during the sale - my 30+ year old Ryobi struggles with any hardwood. How much assistance do the local stores provide with delivery? I have a detached shop in my backyard that is about 25 yards from the end of the driveway. You cannot drive to the shop, but might be able to get it there on a pallet jack.
We can deliver to your house for a minimal charge.
PM me and we can discuss if you like.
Coleman
PM me and we can discuss if you like.
Coleman
Hi Coleman, Looks like I have not been very active lately and have lost the ability to send a PM. Can you send me a PM to kick things off?
you will find the kit and instructions will lead you to a place where you can easily envision everything being so simple. alas. hardest part for me was standing it up.
No worries. Apparently he has weights and works out in the shop.
Haha! The building is 1/3 home gym and 2/3 workshop.
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