US3355799A
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Enclosure for automatic tool changer and machine tool
Assignee: Giddings and Lewis LLC
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Filing: 1966-09-19
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Granted: 1967-12-05
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Expires: 1986-09-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daugherty Jesse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:05
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q13/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/11; Y10T483/115; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1733; Y10T483/1748; Y10T483/1752; Y10T483/1755; Y10T483/1757; Y10T483/1767
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL HAVING A SPINDLE AND AN AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGING APPARATUS INCLUDING A TOOL STORAGE MATRIX AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING TOOLS BETWEEN SAID MATRIX AND SAID SPINDLE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ENCLOSURE MOUNTED IN SURROUNDING RELATION WITH SAID MATRIX AND TRANSFER MEANS SO AS TO PREVENT CHIPS AND FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING INTO AND ACCUMULATING UPON THE TOOL CHANGING APPARATUS, AND AN AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED CLOSURE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE OPENED AND CLOSED IN TIMED RELATION WITH TOOL CHANGER CYCLE TO PERMIT ENTRY OF A TOOL INTO, OR EXIT OF A TOOL FROM, SAID ENCLOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL HAVING A SPINDLE AND AN AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGING APPARATUS INCLUDING A TOOL STORAGE MATRIX AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING TOOLS BETWEEN SAID MATRIX AND SAID SPINDLE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ENCLOSURE MOUNTED IN SURROUNDING RELATION WITH SAID MATRIX AND TRANSFER MEANS SO AS TO PREVENT CHIPS AND FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING INTO AND ACCUMULATING UPON THE TOOL CHANGING APPARATUS, AND AN AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED CLOSURE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE OPENED AND CLOSED IN TIMED RELATION WITH TOOL CHANGER CYCLE TO PERMIT ENTRY OF A TOOL INTO, OR EXIT OF A TOOL FROM, SAID ENCLOSURE.
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) | 1970-12-04 | 1971-06-05 | 1971-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-04 | 1975-06-05 | 1975-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-06-05 | 1979-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |