US3277568A
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Machine tool with tool storage and changing apparatus
Assignee: Kearney and Trecker Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-04
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1984-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore A Wetzel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:03
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/157; B23Q3/15713; B23Q3/1572; B23Q3/15753; B23Q3/15766; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/13; Y10T483/132; Y10T483/134; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1733; Y10T483/1748; Y10T483/1783; Y10T483/1788; Y10T483/179; Y10T483/1793; Y10T483/1795
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL HAVING A TOOL OPERATOR ADAPTED TO OPERABLY SUPPRT A TOOL IN A WORK ZONE FOR PERFORMING MACHINING OPERATIONS; TOOL STORAGE MEANS CARRYING A PLURALITY OF TOOLS FOR UTILIZATION BY SAID TOOL OPERATOR; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TOOL OPERATOR FROM THE WORK ZONE TO SAID STORAGE MEANS SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID TOOL OPERATOR INSERTS THE PREVIOUSLY USED TOO IN SAID MEANS; AND TOOL TRANSFER MEANS OPERABLE TO EXTRACT A NEW TOOL FROM SAID STORAGE MEANS AND INSERT THE NEW TOOL INTO SAID TOOL OPERATOR FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF A SUCCEEDING MACHINING OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL HAVING A TOOL OPERATOR ADAPTED TO OPERABLY SUPPRT A TOOL IN A WORK ZONE FOR PERFORMING MACHINING OPERATIONS; TOOL STORAGE MEANS CARRYING A PLURALITY OF TOOLS FOR UTILIZATION BY SAID TOOL OPERATOR; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TOOL OPERATOR FROM THE WORK ZONE TO SAID STORAGE MEANS SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID TOOL OPERATOR INSERTS THE PREVIOUSLY USED TOO IN SAID MEANS; AND TOOL TRANSFER MEANS OPERABLE TO EXTRACT A NEW TOOL FROM SAID STORAGE MEANS AND INSERT THE NEW TOOL INTO SAID TOOL OPERATOR FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF A SUCCEEDING MACHINING OPERATION.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |