US3238615A
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Machine tool
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1964-06-02
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1984-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Leone
- 👤 Anthony J Budden
- 👤 Raiser Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:31
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/157; B23Q3/15713; B23Q3/1552; B23Q3/15526; B23Q2003/15537; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1733; Y10T483/1748; Y10T483/1783; Y10T483/1788; Y10T483/179; Y10T483/1793; Y10T483/18; Y10T483/1818; Y10T483/1827; Y10T483/1873; Y10T483/1882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A MACHINE TOOL, COMPRISING: A SUPPORT; SPINDLE DRIVE MEANS ON SAID SUPPORT; A PAIR OF TOOL SPINDLES; MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID TOOL SPINDLES ON SAID SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN ACTIVE AND INACTIVE POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID SPINDLE DRIVE MEANS; MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID SPINDLE DRIVE MEANS WITH THAT TOOL SPINDLE IN ITS ACTIVE POSITION; AN ANDEXABLE TOOL MAGAZINE MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT; A TOOL CHANGER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT; AND POWER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TOOL CHANGER FOR OPERATING SAID TOOL CHANGER TO INTERCHANGE TOOLS BETWEEN SAID TOOL MAGAZINE AND THAT ONE OF SAID TOOL SPINDLES IN INACTIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A MACHINE TOOL, COMPRISING: A SUPPORT; SPINDLE DRIVE MEANS ON SAID SUPPORT; A PAIR OF TOOL SPINDLES; MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID TOOL SPINDLES ON SAID SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN ACTIVE AND INACTIVE POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID SPINDLE DRIVE MEANS; MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID SPINDLE DRIVE MEANS WITH THAT TOOL SPINDLE IN ITS ACTIVE POSITION; AN ANDEXABLE TOOL MAGAZINE MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT; A TOOL CHANGER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT; AND POWER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TOOL CHANGER FOR OPERATING SAID TOOL CHANGER TO INTERCHANGE TOOLS BETWEEN SAID TOOL MAGAZINE AND THAT ONE OF SAID TOOL SPINDLES IN INACTIVE POSITION.
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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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |