US3281935A
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Machine tool with a tool changer
Assignee: Kearney and Trecker Corp
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Filing: 1965-11-17
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1985-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zankl Frank
- 👤 Earl R Lohneis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:08
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/157; B23Q3/15713; B23Q3/1572; B23Q3/15722; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/13; Y10T483/14; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1733; Y10T483/1748; Y10T483/1752; Y10T483/1755; Y10T483/1767; Y10T483/18; Y10T483/1818; Y10T483/1836; Y10T483/1873; Y10T483/1882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL: A BASE; A COLUMN MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM; A REMOVABLE HOUSING MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF SAID COLUMN; MEANS SECURING SAID HOUSING TO SAID COLUMN IN OPERATING POSITION; A TOOL RECEIVING SPINDLE JOURNALED IN SAID COLUMN; TOOL STORAGE MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING FOR STORING THE TOOLS THAT ARE TO BE USED IN SAID SPINDLE; A TOOL TRANSFER MEMBER MOVABLY CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING FOR INTERCHANGING TOOLS BETWEEN SAID SPINDLE AND SAID STORAGE MEANS; AND, ACTUATING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID REMOVABLE HOUSING AND CONNECTED TO SAID TOOL TRANSFER MEMBER FOR ACTUATING SAID MEMBER IN ITS MOVEMENTS FOR PERFORMING THE TOOL TRANSFER OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL: A BASE; A COLUMN MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM; A REMOVABLE HOUSING MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF SAID COLUMN; MEANS SECURING SAID HOUSING TO SAID COLUMN IN OPERATING POSITION; A TOOL RECEIVING SPINDLE JOURNALED IN SAID COLUMN; TOOL STORAGE MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING FOR STORING THE TOOLS THAT ARE TO BE USED IN SAID SPINDLE; A TOOL TRANSFER MEMBER MOVABLY CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING FOR INTERCHANGING TOOLS BETWEEN SAID SPINDLE AND SAID STORAGE MEANS; AND, ACTUATING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID REMOVABLE HOUSING AND CONNECTED TO SAID TOOL TRANSFER MEMBER FOR ACTUATING SAID MEMBER IN ITS MOVEMENTS FOR PERFORMING THE TOOL TRANSFER 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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |