US3311973A
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Apparatus for automatic tool changing
Assignee: SCULLY INTERNATIONAL Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-18
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Granted: 1967-04-04
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Expires: 1986-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Myron L Anthony
- 👤 Bernard R Better
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:22
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/1552; B23Q3/1554; B23B; B23B31/00; B23B31/02; B23B31/24; B23B31/26; B23B31/261; B23B31/265; B23Q2003/155414; B23Q2003/155418; B23Q2003/155425; B23Q2003/155428; B23Q2003/155435; B23Q2003/155439; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1733; Y10T483/1736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGING SYSTEM, TOOL HANDLING APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TOOL HOLDER HAVING A BODY PORTION, PROTRUDING MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BODY PORTION, SAID PROTRUDING MEANS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY INCLINED RELATIVE TO THE AXIS OF THE SAID BODY PORTION AND HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED GRIPPING SURFACES ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED FOR TRANSPORTING SAID HOLDER, AND GRIPPING MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING SAID HOLDER, SAID GRIPPING MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO GRIP SAID PROTRUDING MEANS THROUGH APPLICATION OF GRIPPING PRESSURE TO SAID OPPOSED GRIPPING SURFACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGING SYSTEM, TOOL HANDLING APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TOOL HOLDER HAVING A BODY PORTION, PROTRUDING MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BODY PORTION, SAID PROTRUDING MEANS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY INCLINED RELATIVE TO THE AXIS OF THE SAID BODY PORTION AND HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED GRIPPING SURFACES ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED FOR TRANSPORTING SAID HOLDER, AND GRIPPING MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING SAID HOLDER, SAID GRIPPING MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO GRIP SAID PROTRUDING MEANS THROUGH APPLICATION OF GRIPPING PRESSURE TO SAID OPPOSED GRIPPING SURFACES.
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) | 1970-04-03 | 1970-10-03 | 1971-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-03 | 1974-10-03 | 1975-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-03 | 1978-10-03 | 1979-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |