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Cutting insert
Assignee: Valenite LLC
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A cutting insert of the indexable type comprises intersecting surfaces which form a pair of chip control channels associated with a respective cutting edge. The channels merge at respective corners and terminate at an intermediate land portion which is arcuate and extends inwardly from a respective side surface at an angle less than ninety degrees.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz H. Seidel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:42
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B27/00; B23B27/14; B23B27/141; B23B27/143; B23B2200/00; B23B2200/08; B23B2200/085; B23B2200/20; B23B2200/204; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T407/00; Y10T407/23; Y10T407/235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A cutting insert comprising a polygonal body having substantially parallel surfaces and peripheral side surfaces substantially normal to said parallel surfaces joining to form corners of said parallel surfaces joining to form corners of said polygon, at least one of said parallel surfaces having grooved recesses merging at and descending from respective corners of said polygon adjacent respective peripheral side surfaces, inner land portions extending downwardly and outwardly from a respective parallel surface toward a respective side surface, each inner land portion comprising a pair of end face portions joining an intermediate face portion, each of said grooved recesses including a respective end face and adjoining outer land portion, said adjoining outer land portion extending inwardly and downwardly at an acute angle from a side surface to form a cutting edge therewith, each side surface having associated therewith a pair of adjoining outer land portions and an intermediate land portion, said intermediate land portion being arcuate and extending inwardly from a respective side surface to said intermediate face portion at an angle of less than ninety degrees to said respective side surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A cutting insert comprising a polygonal body having substantially parallel surfaces and peripheral side surfaces substantially normal to said parallel surfaces joining to form corners of said parallel surfaces joining to form corners of said polygon, at least one of said parallel surfaces having grooved recesses merging at and descending from respective corners of said polygon adjacent respective peripheral side surfaces, inner land portions extending downwardly and outwardly from a respective parallel surface toward a respective side surface, each inner land portion comprising a pair of end face portions joining an intermediate face portion, each of said grooved recesses including a respective end face and adjoining outer land portion, said adjoining outer land portion extending inwardly and downwardly at an acute angle from a side surface to form a cutting edge therewith, each side surface having associated therewith a pair of adjoining outer land portions and an intermediate land portion, said intermediate land portion being arcuate and extending inwardly from a respective side surface to said intermediate face portion at an angle of less than ninety degrees to said respective side surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cutting insert according to claim 1 including junction regions, said intermediate land portion merging with a respective outer land portion at each junction region, each junction region extending at an angle of 90° or greater to a respective side surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-08-16 | 1986-02-15 | 1986-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-16 | 1990-02-15 | 1990-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-16 | 1994-02-15 | 1994-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |