Yeah actually it seems that SawStop is being very disingenuous with this where they're trying to lobby for this "safety" bill to be passed that makes it so only they can sell table saws. If they really cared about safety, they should make the patent free for all to use like the 3 point seatbelt
I'm pretty sure the owners of sawstop agreed to release the patent if this regulation passes. The issue is the actual components involved increase the cost of a saw, completely eliminating cheap options.
Yeah actually it seems that SawStop is being very disingenuous with this where they're trying to lobby for this "safety" bill to be passed that makes it so only they can sell table saws. If they really cared about safety, they should make the patent free for all to use like the 3 point seatbelt
According to the CPSC and Sawstop, the sawstop patent is going to become public when the new regulation passes.
https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Commissioner/Richard-Trumka/Statement/SawStop-Dedicates-Its-Patent-for-Public-Use-Boosting-CPSC-Rule-to-End-Table-Saw-Amputations
https://www.sawstop.com/news/sawstop-to-dedicate-key-u-s-patent-to-the-public-upon-the-effective-date-of-a-rule-requiring-safety-technology-on-all-table-saws/
Most of the patents have already expired and the last ones expire in 2026 anyway
I'm pretty sure the owners of sawstop agreed to release the patent if this regulation passes. The issue is the actual components involved increase the cost of a saw, completely eliminating cheap options.
I for one totally believe the for profit patent holder!