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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109391 | Method and means for facilitating material handling A method of facilitating a sorting of a plurality of components nested in a workpeice, including at least two sets of components, each adapted to be assembled to form a structure, comprising producing a plan replicating the cut pattern of the workpiece, depicting th... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7998549 | Structure and method of assembly thereof A method of forming an assembly including a first workpiece having a surface provided with a mortise and a second workpiece provided with a tenon inserted into the mortise joining the workpieces together in which the second workpiece is disposed in a certain orienta... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7650299 | Method of marketing and advertising component products used in the production of composite products A method of marketing component products to producers engaged in the production of composite products utilizing such component products, and the sale of such composite products to end users, generally consisting of distributing software to such producers, functional... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7281331 | Spindle assembly for machine tools and method of fabricating same A spindle assembly for a machine tool comprising a housing having at least one bearing seat, a bearing having inner and outer races mounted in the bearing seat, a sleeve disposed between a race of the bearing and the housing, adhesively bonded to the housing, and a ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7035707 | System and method for securing workpieces to a worktable of a CNC machining system utilizing a low level vacuum source A system and method for operating a machine whereby a workpiece is held on a worktable of the machine with a suction force. When the work piece has a surface area insufficient to receive a full cut from a tool mounted in a tool head of the machine, the machine autom... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6932547 | Toolhead assembly for CNC machines having misalignment prevention means A toolhead assembly for a CNC machine displaceable along orthogonal x, y and z-axes generally consisting of a support assembly, a tool carrier supported on the support assembly having a rotatable tool axis and being displaceable relative to the support assembly betw... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6865498 | System for calibrating the axes on a computer numeric controlled machining system and method thereof A method and system for calibrating a machine capable of automatically calibrating the axes of the machine by comparing an initial calibration state of a particular axis with a subsequent motion of the machine along the same axis. The machine adjusts the motion alon... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6839041 | Virtual reality viewing system and method A virtual reality viewing system and method senses the motions of a viewer providing a sequence of viewing perspectives and creates a real time image to the viewer based upon a probable viewing image. The system and method accounts for latency between the movement o... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6830416 | System and method for securing workpieces to a worktable of a CNC machining system utilizing a low level vacuum source A system and method for operating a machine whereby a workpiece is held on a worktable of the machine with a suction force. When the work piece has a surface area insufficient to receive a full cut from a tool mounted in a tool head of the machine, the machine autom... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6801218 | Method of modifying kitchen cabinet designs within cabinet design software to accommodate utilities A method for designing a kitchen which automatically transfers the utility locations and required clearances in a kitchen layout to a subsequent kitchen layout when the designer makes design changes. First, the method allows a designer to input the location and clea... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6779175 | Method and system for converting graphic databases into coded workpiece processing programs A method of converting a program, such as a graphic database, representing the geometry of a workpiece, into numeric control code in order to program a numeric machine control to operate a machine, such as a router. The machine control receives and processes the pro... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6665580 | Automatic cutting tool management system for a computer numeric controlled machining system A method and apparatus for monitoring the useful life of machine tools. A controller continuously monitors the amount of time a particular tool has been used as well as the materials the tool has been used to machine. A useful lifetime of the tool is esti... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6601434 | System and method of calibrating a multi-toolhead machine A calibration system and method for a multi-toolhead machine. A calibration device is installed onto the machine. When a first toolhead is calibrated with respect to the calibration device, based upon the change in position between the first toolhead and ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6580963 | System and method for automatically tracking and utilizing excess material on a CNC machining system In many manufacturing industries, off-fall or excess raw materials are often wasted as scraps. Even if the excess raw materials are later reused, they are not being used in an optimized way. The present invention discloses a system and method of profiling... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6572090 | Method of positioning articles in predetermined relationships and fixture therefor A fixture for positioning at least two articles in a predetermined relationship generally consisting of a body having at least two abutment surfaces disposed in such predetermined relationship, each of the surfaces having a port closeable upon positioning... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6502002 | System and method of implementing new product designs on computer numerical control machines The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method using a multi-purpose flexible CNC machine that is able to perform a variety of machining operations on all parts of a product. Specific operations include carving, boring, cutting, grooving, moldi... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6484783 | Workpiece holding apparatus and method thereof The present invention is a workpiece holding device. The device should be shaped in a configuration tailored to the workpieces that are to be held together or dispersed. The device should have a flow channel that would transmit hydraulic force being appli... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6480757 | Method of locating a workpiece on a computer numeric controlled machining system This invention converts a toolhead of a computer numerical controlled machine into a locating fence by installing a fence guard on the toolhead. Since there is an indexing program in a computer numerical controlled machine to monitor a real time location ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6470942 | Pneumatic clamping apparatus and method thereof The present invention is designed to effectively band ornamental trims onto panel edges, such as those of furniture tops. The present invention utilizes pneumatic forces to hold the ornamental trims against the panel edges instead of traditional clamps, r... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6445959 | System for monitoring CNC machine controllers A number of computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine controllers are associated in the same plant or facility or in related facilities. Each CNC machine controller gathers and stores status information related to the state of operations being performed. A... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6419216 | Workpiece holddown system for machine tools A working hold-down system for a worktable of a machine tool having a wall member for supporting the workpiece, defining a plenum connectable to a vacuum source; a surface portion cooperable with the workpiece and a seal, defining a zone; a passageway int... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6416450 | Machine tool with improved tool changer means A tool changer for a machine tool having a toolhead assembly including a spindle with device for detachable securing a tool thereto, generally consisting of at least one device for holding a tool detachably securable to the spindle, pivotally connected to... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6390900 | Finishing tool for CNC router machines A tool mountable on a high speed spindle of a CNC machine tool, operable to finish a side edge of a flat workpiece positioned directly on a support surface of the machine tool, generally consisting of a member having a shank portion removeably mountable o... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6371704 | Anti-whip device for drive screws of machine tools In a machine tool having a base member, a member moveable relative to the base member, an elongated drive screw supported on the base member and an operative connection between the moveable member and the drive screw whereby upon driving the drive screw t... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6350222 | Machine tool with improved tool changer means A tool changer for a machine tool having a toolhead assembly including a spindle with a device detachable securing a tool thereto, generally consisting of at least one device for holding a tool detachably securable to the spindle, pivotally connected to t... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6196286 | Method and tool for manufacturing a shaped edge, veneer surfaced, furniture top A method for manufacturing a wood veneer surfaced furniture top with a profiled edge, utilizing a special tool and process, which when used collectively, eliminates the need for certain relatively costly machinery and manufacturing processes.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6138056 | System and method for maintenance and repair of CNC machines A system and method are disclosed providing improved maintainability for CNC machine tools with serviceable parts. An electronic manual with video, audio, and textual information is stored in memory on a computer system integrated with the CNC tool contro... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6092446 | Tailstock assembly mountable on a machine A tailstock assembly mountable on a machine tool and cooperable with a headstock assembly for retaining a workpiece inbetween.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6089801 | Machine tool with improved workpiece holddown system A machine tool generally consisting of a base member; a table mounted on the base member having a workpiece support surface, a plenum and at least one port in the support surface of the table communicating with the plenum; means communicable with the plen... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6061865 | Dust collector assembly for CNC router machines A dust collector assembly for a toolhead assembly of a machine tool, having a base unit, a bracket supported on the base unit and pivotal relative thereto about a first axis and a tool unit supported on the bracket and pivotal relative thereto about a sec... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6059494 | Tool bit monitoring system for machine tools In a machine tool having a workpiece support table and a tool head assembly provided with a tool engageable in a cutting relation with a workpiece positioned on the table for removing particulate material from the workpiece, a system for monitoring the cu... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6058988 | System of holding workpieces for a carving machine A machine for carving workpieces having substantially similar configurations generally including a base member, means disposed on the base member for retaining at least one workpiece thereon, means for rotationally indexing the workpiece disposed on the r... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6022132 | Method and apparatus for programming a CNC machine with a probe A method and apparatus for programming the motion of a machine tool in a three-dimensional machining space defined by an X, Y and Z coordinate system, the machine tool having a spindle linearly displaceable in three orthogonal X, Y and Z axes. A probe, mo... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5979519 | Machine tool having improved means for holding workpieces A machine tool having a base unit, a table mounted on the base unit, at least one workpiece support member mounted on the table having a work support surface disposed at an angle to the horizontal, devices for removeably securing a workpiece on the work s... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5941291 | Workpiece retaining means for carving machine A machine for carving workpieces having substantially similar configurations generally including a base member, means disposed on the base member for retaining at least one workpiece thereon, means for rotationally indexing the workpiece disposed on the r... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5878475 | Method of fabricating a spindle assembly for a machine tool A spindle assembly for a machine tool generally including a first housing having a bore provided with a lining formed of a structural polymer, a second housing disposed in the first housing bore in sliding engagement with the lining therein, a first spind... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5842259 | CNC machine tool and toolhead assembly therefor The invention provides a machine tool comprising a base member, a workpiece support means mounted on the base member, a toolhead support means mounted on the base member, a toolhead assembly mounted on the toolhead support means, rotatable about a given a... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5808888 | Method and apparatus for programming a CNC machine A method and apparatus for programming the motion of a machine tool in a three-dimensional machining space defined by an X, Y and Z coordinate system, the machine tool having a spindle linearly displaceable in three orthogonal X, Y and Z axes and rotatabl... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5771950 | Carving machine and workpiece retaining and positioning means therefor A machine for carving workpieces having substantially similar configurations generally including a base member, means disposed on the base member for retaining at least one workpiece thereon, means for rotationally indexing the workpiece disposed on the r... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5769579 | Toolhead assembly for machine tools and method of making same A spindle assembly for a machine tool generally including a first housing having a bore provided with a lining formed of a structural polymer, a second housing disposed in the first housing bore in sliding engagement with the lining therein, a first spind... | 06/23/1998 |
