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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7367760 | Power tool A power tool has a base, a main unit, a cutter, a bolt, an engagement member, and a unit. The base has a sliding surface slidable on a workpiece, another surface opposite to the sliding surface, and an opening in the base. The main unit is movable in a first directi... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7336009 | Hobby servo enhancements An independent and modular apparatus is disclosed for extending the operational capacity of a servo motor. The apparatus includes a frame member having a servo motor and a rotatable shaft mounted therein. The output shaft of the servo motor and the rotatable shaft a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331740 | Rail grooming machine and method of use An apparatus having a mounting body, a support having a first end and a second end. The first end of the support being pivotally secured to the mounting body for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal primary pivot axis. A rail grooming head mounted to th... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7296955 | Device for examining the precision of a circular path which is to be executed by a working spindle The invention concerns a device for examining the precision of motion of a working spindle of an NC-controlled machine tool along a circular path for producing circular cylindrical surfaces on workpieces, comprising a first device part which can be coaxially mounted... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7285884 | Hobby servo attachment mechanisms An apparatus for extending the operational capacity of a servo motor is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame member. A first aperture is defined within the frame member and is configured to support a servo motor. A servo motor is positioned within the first ape... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281887 | Router plunge depth adjustment mechanism A mechanism and method for providing base end plunge router depth adjustment, such as when a router is utilized with a router table. The apparatus and method of the present invention permits accurate and efficient depth adjustment when utilizing a router with a rout... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267642 | Automatic tool changing device and working machine An automatic tool changing device (30) has a tool storage device (31) with a plurality of tools stored therein, a tool chucking unit (41) and a tool unchucking unit (51) both capable of advancing/retreating between the tool storage device... | 09/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7255520 | Router plunge depth adjustment mechanism A mechanism and method for providing base end plunge router depth adjustment, such as when a router is utilized with a router table. The apparatus and method of the present invention permits accurate and efficient depth adjustment when utilizing a router with a rout... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252466 | Tool position referencing for CNC machines A CNC machining center has a table-mounted referencing device having two pedestals, each separately engageable by a tool in a Z-axis drive tool holder to establish a zero reference for vertical machining operations on a work-piece mounted on the table. The first of ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7226257 | Router bit with position stop A router bit with a position stop is disclosed. The router bit includes a body with a collar extending outwardly from it and a shaft extending outwardly from the collar. At least one cutter blade is mounted to the body and the cutter blade may be used to cut a profi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7168898 | Process and device for machining by windowing of non-deformable thin panels An apparatus and method for machining of thin panels, in particular, panels having a complex shape, specifically non-deformable panels, in which the panel to be machined is placed beforehand in an isostatic position, characterized by: one defines one or more areas o... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7155826 | Motor spindle with improved machining precision and method for operating one such motor spindle A motor spindle includes a spindle shaft for receiving a tool. The spindle shaft is accommodated in the housing of the motor spindle in a fixed bearing and a loose bearing. The received tool enters into contact with the machined workpiece in a tool interface when th... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156011 | Depth limiting safeguard for channel machining A channel cutting tool may include an arbor that connects to a rotating spindle of a machining tool or a similar spinning part of a machining tool. Two slot cutting blades may be fixedly mounted to the arbor. An inner washer may be fixedly mounted on the arbor betwe... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156590 | Quill lock assembly A quill lock assembly for locking a quill of a device such as a drill press is described. The quill lock assembly includes a cam assembly and a handle connected to the cam assembly. The cam assembly is connected to the device, such as with a mounting bracket or the ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7137185 | Tool holder for shrink-fit attachment of rotating tools with predominantly cylindrical shafts The invention relates to a tool holder (10) for shrink-fit attachment of rotating tools (11) with predominantly cylindrical shafts (12), having a chuck (13) with a clamping section (14) containing a conical receiving bore (15 | 11/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7121776 | Housing retrofit assembly for a milling machine or the like The present invention is a housing retrofit assembly for a milling machine or the like, including a quick adjusting stop nut for selective sliding coarse adjustment and rotational precision fine adjustment for rotatable engagement with a threaded rod or shaft in clo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114894 | Key cutting machine and method A key cutting machine for cutting a notch pattern on a key blank is disclosed. The key cutting machine comprises a pair of cutting heads and a clamp mechanism. Each cutting head includes a cutting wheel having an edge and an alignment structure mounted behind the cu... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108461 | Clamp with magnetic spindle positioner A clamping apparatus includes a clamp arm that is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position, and a clamp spindle assembly that is adjustably positionable along the length of the arm. A magnet in the clamp spindle assembly magnetically engages the cl... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096701 | Wheel rim rolling apparatus for use in producing a vehicle wheel rim This invention relates to an improved wheel rim rolling apparatus for use in producing a vehicle wheel rim. The wheel rim rolling apparatus includes a top roll assembly having upper rim tools adapted to engage a rim blank or a partially formed rim in order to impart... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7082656 | Pipe beveling system A tool for beveling the end of a pipe is comprised of a hollow, tubular body having a central, longitudinal axis of rotation, an inboard coupling end, and an opposite outboard working end. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely directed latching pin bore... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077607 | Key cutting machine A key cutting machine for the cutting of keys includes a spindle adapted to be driven rotatably about an axis thereof. The spindle has an axially extending throughbore. A milling cutter is selectively mountable in the throughbore for corotation therewith. A carriage... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7052218 | Methods and apparatus for adjusting a plunge router The present invention provides an apparatus for adjusting a depth of a table mounted plunge router. The apparatus includes a longitudinal base, a first endplate arranged on a first end of the base and a second endplate arranged on a second end of the base. A longitu... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044694 | Router bit with position stop A router bit with a position stop is disclosed. The router bit includes a body with a collar extending outwardly from it and a shaft extending outwardly from the collar. At least one cutter blade is mounted to the body and the cutter blade may be used to cut a profi... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040033 | Six degrees of freedom precision measuring system The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for calibrating relative motions of moveable parts using plurality of balls, rods, and liner encoders which form configurations to measure multiple translational, angular and squareness errors simultaneously. | 05/09/2006 |
| 7029213 | Device for removably coupling two coupling elements and equipment for pre-adjusting machine tools comprising this device Device for coupling in a reproducible position two coupling elements, comprising a first coupling element (2) and a centering plate (4), the centering plate (4) being designed to be fastened to a second coupling element (3), the first cou... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6968768 | Slitting saw The disclosure describes a slitting saw used to cut an opening in a pipe. The saw generally comprises a housing mounted on an XYZ positioning system, a drive assembly and a cutting blade. A motor is used to drive a gear train which creates rotating of the cutting bl... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964213 | Low power, high torque actuator retention A smart actuator and method includes an actuating device adapted to deliver a selected driving torque to a geartrain that is coupled to an output shaft and adapted to selectively convey the driving torque from the actuating device to the output shaft to achieve a se... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951562 | Adjustable length tap and method for drilling and tapping a bore in bone The present invention is directed to an adjustable self drilling tap assembly and method for drilling and tapping bores in bone for use in orthopedic procedures to treat bone. The adjustable length tap assembly includes a shaft having cutting threads for drilling ho... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6945291 | Device for eliminating a gap of the threaded rod of a plane machine A device for eliminating a gap of the threaded rod of a plane machine has four gap nuts respectively screwed with four threaded rods under the threaded rod bases of a planing table. Four springs are respectively fitted between the backlash nuts and the threaded rod ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6944965 | Inline indicator holder An indicator holder for holding and positioning an indicator, such as a dovetail dial test indicator. The indicator holder includes a mounting assembly for attaching the holder to a machining apparatus. The mounting assembly includes one or more connecting members a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926479 | Router plunge depth adjustment mechanism The present invention is directed to a mechanism and method for providing base end plunge router depth adjustment, such as when a router is utilized with a router table. The apparatus and method of the present invention permits accurate and efficient depth adjustmen... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918419 | Portable power planer A portable power planer for planing the top surface of a workpiece. The portable power planer includes a carriage assembly and a carriage elevation mechanism for translating the carriage assembly. The carriage elevation mechanism includes a plurality of threaded gui... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6905294 | Main shaft device for machine tools The wasting of cutting fluid mists and contamination of a machining environment with cutting fluid mists are prevented by feeding optimum amounts of cutting fluid mists in a variety of machining operations. A main shaft device for machine tools, comprising a tool ho... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902361 | Fixation device for a portable orbital drilling unit A fixation device for positioning a rotating machine tool onto a template, the template having at least one hole and at least one locating pin. The fixation device includes a housing with a housing tool end and a housing template end, a seat located on the housing t... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6890135 | Power tool with light emitting diode A rotary cutting tool includes a housing and a motor provided within the housing for rotating a cutting accessory coupled to the rotary cutting tool. The rotary cutting tool also includes a plurality of light emitting diodes for illuminating a point of cut of the ro... | 05/10/2005 |
| 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 |
