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Workpiece supports for machine tools
Assignee: INTERTEC LE QUINTIN A CORP OF FRANCE Ste
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Filing: 1964-09-22
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1984-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Williamson David Thedor Nelson
- 👤 Muri Douglas Willia Ballantyne
- 👤 Monk Albert George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:30
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q11/00; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/0063; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/30868
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A WORKPIECE SUPPORT FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE IN A DEFINED POSITION IN A MACHINE TOOL, COMPRISING MEANS FOR RECEIVING A WORKPIECE-CARRIER OF PREDETERMINED FORM, SAID RECEIVING MEANS HAVING A REFERENCE SURFACE, POSITIONING MEANS FOR PRODUCING MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER IN TWO OF THREE MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR DIMENSIONS RELATIVE TO SAID RECEIVING MEANS, CLAMPING MEANS OPERABLE TO HOLD SAID CARRIER IMMOVABLY AGAINST SAID REFERENCE SURFACE TO LOCATE SAID CARRIER IN THE THIRD OF SAID DIMENSIONS, SENSING MEANS ADAPTED TO PRODUCE CONTROL SIGNALS WHENEVER THE CARRIER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A WORKPIECE SUPPORT FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE IN A DEFINED POSITION IN A MACHINE TOOL, COMPRISING MEANS FOR RECEIVING A WORKPIECE-CARRIER OF PREDETERMINED FORM, SAID RECEIVING MEANS HAVING A REFERENCE SURFACE, POSITIONING MEANS FOR PRODUCING MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER IN TWO OF THREE MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR DIMENSIONS RELATIVE TO SAID RECEIVING MEANS, CLAMPING MEANS OPERABLE TO HOLD SAID CARRIER IMMOVABLY AGAINST SAID REFERENCE SURFACE TO LOCATE SAID CARRIER IN THE THIRD OF SAID DIMENSIONS, SENSING MEANS ADAPTED TO PRODUCE CONTROL SIGNALS WHENEVER THE CARRIER
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |