US3074147A
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Material working machine with multiple tool holder
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-07-30
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1979-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Miller
- 👤 Herbert W Nidenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:41
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/0405; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/157; B23Q3/15713; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S279/00; Y10S279/90; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5104; Y10T29/5105; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/36; Y10T408/37; Y10T408/94; Y10T408/95; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1733; Y10T483/1748; Y10T483/1752; Y10T483/1755; Y10T483/1767
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A MATERIAL WORKING MACHINE OF THE TYPE HAVING A WORK TABLE, A ROTATABLE SPINDLE HAVING CAM ACTUATED TOOL ENGAGING MEANS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF TOOLS FOR MOVEMENT SELECTIVELY INTO POSITION TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID TOOL ENGAGING MEANS, EACH OF SAID TOOLS INCLUDING A SURFACE ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CAM ACTUATED MEANS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SPINDLE NORMALLY TOWARD SAID TABLE, SAID CAM ACTUATED TOOL ENGAGING MEANS BEING ACTUATED DURING SUCH MOVEMENT TO ENGAGE SAID SURFACE TO PREVENT WITHDRAWAL OF THE TOOL FROM SAID SPINDLE, AND MEANS WHEREBY SAID TOOL ENGAGING MEANS DURING SUCH NORMAL MOVEMENT REMOVES A SELECTED TOOL FROM SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SUPPORTING MEANS TO EFFECT A MACHINING OPERATION ON A WORK PIECE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A MATERIAL WORKING MACHINE OF THE TYPE HAVING A WORK TABLE, A ROTATABLE SPINDLE HAVING CAM ACTUATED TOOL ENGAGING MEANS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF TOOLS FOR MOVEMENT SELECTIVELY INTO POSITION TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID TOOL ENGAGING MEANS, EACH OF SAID TOOLS INCLUDING A SURFACE ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CAM ACTUATED MEANS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SPINDLE NORMALLY TOWARD SAID TABLE, SAID CAM ACTUATED TOOL ENGAGING MEANS BEING ACTUATED DURING SUCH MOVEMENT TO ENGAGE SAID SURFACE TO PREVENT WITHDRAWAL OF THE TOOL FROM SAID SPINDLE, AND MEANS WHEREBY SAID TOOL ENGAGING MEANS DURING SUCH NORMAL MOVEMENT REMOVES A SELECTED TOOL FROM SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SUPPORTING MEANS TO EFFECT A MACHINING OPERATION ON A WORK PIECE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |