US3264906A
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Machine tool spindle assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-16
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1984-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Swords
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:55
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/0009; B23Q1/0018; B23Q1/0027; B23Q1/0036; B23Q11/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/16; Y10T408/17; Y10T408/173; Y10T408/36; Y10T408/38; Y10T408/44; Y10T408/45; Y10T408/455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL INCLUDING A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY AND A WORKPIECE ALONG A PATH GENERALLY AXIALLY OF THE SPINDLE, THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A ROTATABLE TOOL HOLDING SPINDLE AND A CUTTING TOOL CARRIED BY THE SPINDLE,MEANS FOR ROTATING THE SPINDLE ABOUT ITS AXIS, THE TOOL HAVING A LENGTHWISE PASSAGE THEREIN, A PROBE ELEMENT EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE IN THE TOOL AND HAVING ONE END PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF THE OUTER END OF THE TOOL, SAID PROBE ELEMENT BEING AXIALLY SLIDABLE RELATIVE TO SAID TOOL, AND MACHINE CONTROL MEANS OPERATED IN RESPONSE TO RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE TOOL AND PROBE ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL INCLUDING A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY AND A WORKPIECE ALONG A PATH GENERALLY AXIALLY OF THE SPINDLE, THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A ROTATABLE TOOL HOLDING SPINDLE AND A CUTTING TOOL CARRIED BY THE SPINDLE,MEANS FOR ROTATING THE SPINDLE ABOUT ITS AXIS, THE TOOL HAVING A LENGTHWISE PASSAGE THEREIN, A PROBE ELEMENT EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE IN THE TOOL AND HAVING ONE END PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF THE OUTER END OF THE TOOL, SAID PROBE ELEMENT BEING AXIALLY SLIDABLE RELATIVE TO SAID TOOL, AND MACHINE CONTROL MEANS OPERATED IN RESPONSE TO RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE TOOL AND PROBE ELEMENT.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |