US3133457A
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Multiple tool condition detecting system
Assignee: Cross Co
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Filing: 1960-03-07
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1980-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert A Martens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:12
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/0405; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/13; Y10T408/14; Y10T408/16; Y10T408/17; Y10T408/172; Y10T408/21; Y10T408/36; Y10T408/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN A MACHINE HAVING A CUTTING TOOL FOR PERFORMING A CUTTING OPERATION UPON A WORKPIECE AND A HEAD SUPPORTING THE CUTTING TOOL AND MOVABLE FROM A FULLY RETRACTED POSITION SPACED FROM THE WORKPIECE TO AN ADVANCED POSITION IN WHICH THE TIP OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IN CUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORKPIECE, MEANS FOR DETECTING WHEN THE LENGTH OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IMPROPER COMPRISING SENSING MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT THE LINE OF TRAVEL OF THE CUTTING TOOL AND IN CRITICAL SENSING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TIP PORTION OF THE CUTTING TOOL AT A PRESELECTED POSITION OF THE HEAD, AND CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING SAID SENSING MEANS EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE ONE PRESELECTED OUTPUT INDICATION IF A PORTION OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IN SENSING RELATION WITH SAID SENSING MEANS WHEN THE HEAD IS AT SAID PRESELECTED POSITION AND EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE A DIFFERENT PRESELECTED OUTPUT INDICATION IF NO PORTION OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IN SENSING RELATION WITH SAID SENSING MEANS WHEN THE HEAD IS AT SAID PRESELECTED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN A MACHINE HAVING A CUTTING TOOL FOR PERFORMING A CUTTING OPERATION UPON A WORKPIECE AND A HEAD SUPPORTING THE CUTTING TOOL AND MOVABLE FROM A FULLY RETRACTED POSITION SPACED FROM THE WORKPIECE TO AN ADVANCED POSITION IN WHICH THE TIP OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IN CUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORKPIECE, MEANS FOR DETECTING WHEN THE LENGTH OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IMPROPER COMPRISING SENSING MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT THE LINE OF TRAVEL OF THE CUTTING TOOL AND IN CRITICAL SENSING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TIP PORTION OF THE CUTTING TOOL AT A PRESELECTED POSITION OF THE HEAD, AND CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING SAID SENSING MEANS EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE ONE PRESELECTED OUTPUT INDICATION IF A PORTION OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IN SENSING RELATION WITH SAID SENSING MEANS WHEN THE HEAD IS AT SAID PRESELECTED POSITION AND EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE A DIFFERENT PRESELECTED OUTPUT INDICATION IF NO PORTION OF THE CUTTING TOOL IS IN SENSING RELATION WITH SAID SENSING MEANS WHEN THE HEAD IS AT SAID PRESELECTED POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2807720A
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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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |