Merrion D Fleming

US Patent:

6814527, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

Feb 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/376700

Inventors:

Merrion Fleming - Carson CA 90503

International Classification:

B23B 4734

US Classification:

408 67, 408112, 175211

Abstract:

A debris collecting apparatus for use with ceiling cutting equipment for collecting debris resulting from the cutting of an opening in a ceiling. The debris collecting apparatus comprises a collection basket having an open upper end and a seal thereat for engaging the ceiling. A cutting blade extends through the basket and is oriented toward the open upper end. A position adjusting mechanism allows relative vertical position of the cutting blade and cutting basket to vary such that the collection basket to remain positioned against the ceiling as the cutting blade penetrates through the ceiling to ensure the collection of all debris, and allows the collection basket to remain stationary as the cutting blade rotates axially therethrough.