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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167519 | Portable coring machine The present invention is a coring unit adapted to be engaged to an articulated arm, to reduce the labor necessary for on-site coring of sewage and water pipes. The coring unit includes a frame containing the components of the unit, which include a coring bit, a cori... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8025467 | Countersinking-carrier nozzle A countersinking-carrier nozzle has a flat front surface with a central hole via which emerges a countersinking drill, such that said flat front surface establishes a limit to the penetration depth of the countersinking nozzle. The nozzle includes a flexible retaine... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7347651 | Drilling device In order to improve a device (100) for a drilling machine (10) known per se for manual drilling with a casing (11), a grip (12), a tool chuck (13) and a tool (14), especially a drilling, reaming or counterboring tool, in suc... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7316527 | Lockset drilling guide A lockset drilling guide that comprises a frame is provided. The frame comprises a first flange and a second flange. The second flange is capable of flexing relative to the first flange. The lockset drilling guide further comprises at least a first opening and a sec... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7272882 | Multiple table routing machine with roller hold-down A routing machine including a plurality of worktables for supporting at least a first workpiece and a second workpiece, a hold down assembly, and a toolhead assembly for machining the first workpiece on one of the worktables and then machining the second workpiece o... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261499 | Adjustable drill microstop with multiple offset depth settings An adjustable drill microstop apparatus is employed with a drill and a drill bit to limit the depth of a hole drilled into an object surface by the drill bit. The apparatus has a housing and a nose piece that is mounted for reciprocating axial movement in accordance... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252462 | Spindle unit having pressure foot A spindle unit having a pressure foot whose machining efficiency may be improved even when compressed air is used as means for pressing the pressure foot. The spindle unit having the pressure foot includes a rotor shaft provided within a base rotatably and movably a... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7228917 | Remote trigger actuating mechanism for power tool A new and improved remote trigger actuating mechanism for a power tool comprises an elongated handle or pole which is provided with a handgrip upon a rear end portion, while a mounting bracket, into which a forward end portion of the elongated handle or pole is fixe... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220084 | Power drill attachment and method for using the attachment In order to facilitate and make more ergonomic the drilling of a multitude of holes in workpieces, particularly in the assembly of large scale components, such as an aircraft body, the power drill is docked to a support by an attachment which engages and locks onto ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220088 | Toolhead for multi-axis machine tools A toolhead for use on a multi-axis machine tool consists of a support assembly equipped with a pivoting spindle designed to accept a removable tool-holder, and centered on a machining axis about which a tool clamped to the tool-holder can be driven in rotation. Also... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7210881 | Sleeved stop for a drill bit A stop for use with an electric drill bit, the stop having at least one threaded sleeve for positioning the stop relative to a surface into which the drill bit will extend. The stop may have both an inner and an outer sleeve. The sleeves are mounted coaxially, one i... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7198438 | Drilling system with stationary work table A drilling system includes a stationary base table for supporting a work piece under process at a fixed position at a drilling spindle station. A drilling spindle carries and applies rotational force to a drilling tool. A compound overhead guiding system carries the... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7179028 | Device for fixation of a portable drilling or milling machine on a template for making holes in a workpiece, and an orbital machining apparatus for producing such holes A device for the temporary fixation of a portable cutting machine to a template for making holes and/or recesses in a workpiece including a guide sleeve and a tensioning unit. The guide sleeve includes a tubular hub with an outer diameter corresponding to an inner d... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7140813 | Line boring machine An up modifier is provided which includes a bed, a modifier, a clamp, a modifier linkage system, a clamp linkage system, and a lever. The modifier is disposed below the bed and is vertically traversable thereunder. The clamp is disposed above the bed and is vertical... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128506 | Toolhead for multi-axis machine tools A toolhead intended for a multi-axis machine tool incorporates a tool-holder rotatable about the tool axis and attached to the spindle of a spindlehead, also a stop cage element mounted slidably to the tool-holder, which is furnished with a collar presenting an acti... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7101123 | Fixture for drilling pocket holes in workpieces of different thicknesses A fixture for drilling pocket holes in workpieces of different thicknesses is formed of a U-shaped member having parallel guide and clamp legs and joined by a transverse base leg. One or more guide channels are formed in the guide leg at an angle to the guide leg th... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094008 | Power driver bit self-centering and positioning apparatus A portable combined clamp and bit guide assembly guides a bit, turned by a power driver, into the exact center between the opposing faces of the clamp. The clamp is designed to hold workpieces having substantially parallel edges and a substantially linear centerline... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7073989 | Re-configurable bushing and drill incorporating same A bushing and associated drill are provided that may be actuated either pneumatically or with a spring in order to be biased into contact with a structure, such as a multi-layer structure, to reduce gaps therewithin. The bushing includes a housing and a nose piece s... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066690 | Apparatus for repairing vehicle axles A boring apparatus and method for in-situ repair of motor vehicle axles includes a universal mounting plate assembly for attachment to a vehicle axle, both longitudinal (on-axis) and transverse (radial) adjustment assemblies, a bearing assembly and a boring bar and ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066940 | Surgical instrument with rotary cutting member and quick release coupling arrangement A surgical instrument for the dissection of bone and other tissue includes a spindle, a dissection tool and a male member carried by the spindle. The spindle includes a cavity. The dissection tool is releasably received in the cavity. The dissection tool extends alo... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059812 | Portable, hand-held multiple bit drill A portable hand-held multiple bit drill imparts a set of linearly aligned work areas of a work piece, which work areas are respectively and simultaneously drilled by the respective drill bits. A rotary power source communicates with a hand-held body holding a plural... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044291 | Glue tote The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a device to carry two cans at one time in a secure fashion. This invention allows the user of the device to carry either pint or quart sized cans to any site in a secure fashion. It rests on a base, whic... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6996905 | Method of making gear pump An improved high pressure intermeshing gear pump that achieves high efficiency and a low cost by forming the pumping cavity such that no fillets exist at the corners permitting closed fits without utilizing bearing end plates. In addition an improved coupling betwee... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6974284 | Cutter driving apparatus in boring machine A cutter driving apparatus has a spindle, a base, and a transmission shaft. The spindle has a cutter attached thereto. The base moves along the axis of the spindle. The spindle moves integrally with the base along the axis of the spindle. The base has a pair of supp... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6955508 | Apparatus and method for separately boring precisely aligned opposing screw holes in individual frame members to be joined at a miter joint An apparatus and method for separately boring precisely aligned opposing screw holes in individual frame members to be matingly joined at a miter joint. The apparatus comprises a first boring means for boring a first screw hole in the first frame member, a second bo... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6913427 | Adjustment device for self-colleting drill motors An adjustment device comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are adjustably engaging one another. The adjustment device has an overall length that is adapted to be adjusted by adjusting the first and second portions relative to ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6872036 | Hand tool apparatus for orbital drilling A hand tool apparatus uses a cutting tool with a first width and a tool axis to machine a hole in an object. The hole has a second width at least as large as the first width of the cutting tool. The tool axis passes through a predetermined point on a surface of the ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6796014 | Method for coupling first and second structures An apparatus that includes a frame structure, a plurality of suction cups and a clamp assembly. The plurality of suction cups are coupled to the frame structure and are operable in an energized mode for securing the apparatus to a first structure. The clamp assembly... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6793447 | Method and device to make holes for components of wings for doors or windows Method and device to make holes for components of wings for doors or windows comprising a frame consisting of uprights (14) on which blinds (16) oscillating with respect to an axis are mounted. The method provides to calculate the number of blinds (... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789984 | Process and apparatus for drilling holes in the shell of a cylinder Process and apparatus for drilling holes in a shell of a paper machine cylinder, which is in its operating position. The process includes fixing a drilling apparatus to a cylinder adjacent to the cylinder to be drilled, and substantially eliminating influences of me... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6413022 | Vacuum clamp device An apparatus for securing a first structure to a second structure and performing an operation on the first and second structures. The apparatus includes a frame structure, a plurality of suction cups, a clamp assembly, a conveyance mechanism and a tool. T... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6371701 | Apparatus having a controllable dwell and associated method An apparatus having a controllable dwell for drilling and or countersinking a hole in a workpiece is provided which generally comprises a feed mechanism, a retraction mechanism, and a dwell mechanism. The feed mechanism is configured to feed a spindle fro... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6210084 | Pressure foot assembly for clamping a joint The present invention relates to a pressure foot that applies a clamping pressure to an area undergoing drilling or fastening operations on a joint formed by a first panel and a second panel. The pressure foot includes a front clamp for pressing against a... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6200075 | Drill motor vacuum attachment A vacuum attachment device for a nutplate drill motor having a footpiece and at least one cutting tool. The vacuum attachment device comprises a body portion and a nozzle portion. The body portion has a central aperture which engages the footpiece and an ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6200074 | Method for drilling circuit boards A method and materials for drilling through-holes in printed circuit boards with a drilling tool is disclosed. The method involves the use of a lubricating entry material placed on the top surface of a stack of printed circuit boards and a lubricating bac... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6099212 | Multi-head drilling machine for drilling shutter components A multi-head drilling machine, for use in particular in the simultaneous drilling of a plurality of side frame components for shutters, the drilling machine having a machine frame, a support carriage moveable along the frame, a transverse drilling head ba... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6050759 | Depth of cut mechanism A hand held router (2) includes a rotatable member (22) having screwthread engagement with the housing (4) of the router (2). Rotation of the rotatable member (22) causes adjustment of the depth of cut of the router bit (18) protruding through the rotatab... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6039514 | Apparatus and method for drilling holes in dimensional lumber An apparatus for drilling holes in multiple pieces of lumber of uniform width and which is capable of processing more than one width is disclosed. The drill bits are arranged in rows and the spacing between drill bits differs from row to row so as to perm... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6015249 | Device and method for controlling the machining depth of a machine for machining multilayer printed circuit boards The device includes an operating head movable by a control unit with respect to a board for machining; the operating head includes a board holder device and an electric motor for a tool spindle; the rotor of the motor rotates with respect to the stator on... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5938378 | Apparatus for boring webs of steel sections The apparatus for boring a web of a section. The apparatus is provided with a boring device which is opposed perpendicular to the web of a clamped section and arm plates for supporting the boring device. The apparatus further has a clamping mechanism for ... | 08/17/1999 |
