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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141407 | Multi-tool technology A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8042374 | Multi-tool technology A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment. ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8001823 | Multi-drive tooling The invention involves a multi-drive tool for use on a fabricating press having a table with multiple stations. Each station can include a mount opening passing through the table. The multi-drive tool can have a bridge member relating to at least two drive members s... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7913533 | Machine tool cartridge with information storage device, smart cartridge systems, and methods of using smart cartridge systems A cartridge for a machine tool is provided. The cartridge has a main body, two punch-retention arms, and two die-retention arms. Preferably, the cartridge also has a stripper locator base. In some embodiments, the cartridge is provided with an electronic information... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7823434 | Live tooling systems for machine tools In conventional ram-driven presses, the downward stroke of the ram into a tool causes acceleration of the tool, thereby facilitating an operation on a workpiece by the tip of the tool. While the ram stroke is found to impart sufficient dynamic energy to the tool to ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7793530 | Durable enlarged forming tool technology The invention involves a forming tool for a machine tool. The forming tool can be used, for example, to create various large forms in sheet metal or other workpieces. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7779665 | Press brake die holder technology A press brake die holder for holding a press brake die having an upper, work-contacting portion and a lower, elongated tang. The die holder has an elongated body with a channel bounded by confronting walls, the channel being configured to receive the tang of the pre... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7721586 | Press brake tool seating technology Press brake tool holders suitable for releasing and securing press brake tools. Provided in certain embodiments are a press brake tool holder and a press brake tool, in combination. Methods of using press brake tool holders are also provided. In some embodiments, th... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7669454 | Press brake tool holder incorporating tool-seating mechanism Press brake tool holders suitable for holding press brake tools for punching and/or otherwise deforming workpieces, such as sheet metal. Provided in some embodiments is a press brake tool holder. Some embodiments provide the tool holder in combination with a press b... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7669453 | Cartridge for machine tool A cartridge for a machine tool is provided. The cartridge has a main body, two punch-retention arms, and two die-retention arms. Preferably, the two punch-retention arms are spaced apart and at least generally parallel to each other. Likewise, the two die-retention ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7661288 | Press brake tool safety key assemblies The invention provides a press brake tool having a retractable safety key. In some embodiments, the tool includes a lock that can positively lock the safety key in an extended position. Different lock assemblies of this nature are provided. Also provided is a combin... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7308817 | Push plate tool holder for press brakes Press brake tool holders suitable for releasing and securing press brake tools are provided. Provided in certain embodiments are a press brake tool holder and press brake tool, in combination. Methods of using press brake tool holders as well as press brake tool hol... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296457 | Thermally-actuated press brake tool holder technology The invention provides press brake technology. In more detail, the invention involves a press brake tool holder having a thermally-responsive actuator. In certain embodiments, the actuator comprises a thermally-expandable polymer and/or a shape-memory alloy. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7168356 | Adjustable length punch assembly Adjustable length punch assemblies are disclosed. An adjustable length punch assembly in accordance with present invention may be used with a punch press including a tool holder adapted to receive punch assembly and a ram adapted to move longitudinally along a ram a... | 01/30/2007 |
