ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,422,813, issued on Sept. 23.

"Controller-based machine tool system and method of machining wood slat architectural panels" was invented by Henry Butitta (Shoreline, Wash.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present disclosure relates to a controller-based machine tool system configured for machining a flat elongated workpiece. The controller-based machine tool system includes a tool assembly having a spindle for machining a customized design pattern in the flat elongated workpiece. A spindle motor is configured to provide rotational power to the spindle. A power assembly is configured to provide linear movement of the spindle and a spind...