US3587360A
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Tool length measuring devices for use with machine tools
Assignee: VERO PRECISIN ENGINEERING Ltd
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Filing: 1969-01-23
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOL WHICH INCLUDES A TOOL LENGTH MEASURING UNIT WHICH MEASURES EACH TOOL INSERTED INTO A SPINDLE OF THE MACHINE AND CONVERTS THE LENGTH MEASUREMENT INTO AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL WHICH IS FED INTO THE CONTROL SYSTEM OF THE MACHINE TO ENSURE THAT THE TRAVEL OF THE TOOL DURING A CUTTING OPERATION WILL CONFORM EXACTLY WITH THAT DESIRED BY THE PROGRAMMER OF THE MACHINE.
Inventors
- 👤 John Oxenham
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 23:22
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/18; G05B19/401; G05B19/4015; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q17/00; B23Q17/22; B23Q17/2233; G05B19/404; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/30; G05B2219/37; G05B2219/37025; G05B2219/37383; G05B2219/50; G05B2219/50008; G05B2219/50291; G05B2219/50294; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5104; Y10T29/5105; Y10T29/5107; Y10T29/5152; Y10T29/5154; Y10T29/5155; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/16; Y10T408/17; Y10T408/172; Y10T408/175; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/308624; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/13; Y10T483/136; Y10T82/00; Y10T82/25; Y10T82/2572
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |