US3096097A
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Indexing chuck
Assignee: Skinner Precision Industries Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-26
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1981-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Roddy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:24
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B31/00; B23B31/02; B23B31/34; B23B31/10; B23B31/12; B23B31/16; B23B31/16195; B23B31/162; B23B31/16204; B23B31/16233; B23B31/16237; B23B31/16241; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
AN INDEXING CHUCK, COMPRISING: A CHUCK HOUSING, A PAIR OF OPPOSED WORKPIECE JAW SUPPORTS MOUNTED UPON THE HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, AN INDEXING SPINDLE ADAPTED FOR INDEXING A CHUCK SUPPORTED WORKPIECE, MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTING THE SPINDLE IN ONE OF THE OPPOSED JAW SUPPORTS, AN INDEXING PLATE ON THE INDEXING SPINDLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF INDEXING NOTCHES THEREON ANGULARLY SPACED ABOUT THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE SPINDLE, A LOCKING PIN MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID ONE JAW SUPPORT AND HAVING ONE END THEREON ADAPTED TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE THE ANGULARLY SPACED NOTCHES FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF THE SPINDLE, AND A LOCKING PIN STOP MOUNTED UPON SAID JAW SUPPORT ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF THE LOCKING PIN FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION AND A SECOND POSITION, SAID STOP HAVING MEANS OVERLYING THE OTHER END OF THE LOCKING PIN TO POSITIVELY LOCK THE PIN IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INDEXING PLATE WHEN THE SLIDE IS IN THE FIRST POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
AN INDEXING CHUCK, COMPRISING: A CHUCK HOUSING, A PAIR OF OPPOSED WORKPIECE JAW SUPPORTS MOUNTED UPON THE HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, AN INDEXING SPINDLE ADAPTED FOR INDEXING A CHUCK SUPPORTED WORKPIECE, MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTING THE SPINDLE IN ONE OF THE OPPOSED JAW SUPPORTS, AN INDEXING PLATE ON THE INDEXING SPINDLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF INDEXING NOTCHES THEREON ANGULARLY SPACED ABOUT THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE SPINDLE, A LOCKING PIN MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID ONE JAW SUPPORT AND HAVING ONE END THEREON ADAPTED TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE THE ANGULARLY SPACED NOTCHES FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF THE SPINDLE, AND A LOCKING PIN STOP MOUNTED UPON SAID JAW SUPPORT ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF THE LOCKING PIN FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION AND A SECOND POSITION, SAID STOP HAVING MEANS OVERLYING THE OTHER END OF THE LOCKING PIN TO POSITIVELY LOCK THE PIN IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INDEXING PLATE WHEN THE SLIDE IS IN THE FIRST POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |