US3366248A
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Tool identification system
Assignee: Kearney and Trecker Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K Sedgwick
- 👤 Charles B Sipek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:22
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/1552; B23Q3/15546; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/13; Y10T483/132; Y10T483/134
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A TOOL IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS HAVING A TOOL STORAGE MAGAZINE; A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT TYPES AND SIZES OF TOOLS HAVING BODY PORTIONS REMOVABLY CARRIED BY THE STORAGE MAGAZINE, EACH OF SAID TOOLS HAVING DIFFERENT CONTOURS ON THEIR BODY PORTIONS FOR TOOL IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES; A TOOL SELECTOR SECURED IN POSITION TO IDENTIFY TOOLS CARRIED BY THE MAGAZINE IS OPERATED; MEANS IN SAID SELECTOR FOR IDENTIFYING EACH TOOL BY ITS CONTOUR; AND, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL WHEN ACTUATED BY THE IDENTIFICATION CONTOUR ON EACH OF SAID TOOLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A TOOL IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS HAVING A TOOL STORAGE MAGAZINE; A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT TYPES AND SIZES OF TOOLS HAVING BODY PORTIONS REMOVABLY CARRIED BY THE STORAGE MAGAZINE, EACH OF SAID TOOLS HAVING DIFFERENT CONTOURS ON THEIR BODY PORTIONS FOR TOOL IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES; A TOOL SELECTOR SECURED IN POSITION TO IDENTIFY TOOLS CARRIED BY THE MAGAZINE IS OPERATED; MEANS IN SAID SELECTOR FOR IDENTIFYING EACH TOOL BY ITS CONTOUR; AND, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL WHEN ACTUATED BY THE IDENTIFICATION CONTOUR ON EACH OF SAID TOOLS.
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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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |