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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7396195 | Safety protective device for working machine A working machine includes a blade seat movable relative to a sheet plate, and a safety protective device mounted on the blade seat to cover the blades of the blade seat and including at least one swing member pivotally mounted on the blade seat, and a protective bo... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7252463 | Double-sided ultra-thin door marking template A square channel shaped template of ultra-thin rigid plastic, metal or other material has one or more mating configurations of pencil-point-size marking holes in the two opposing faces of the channel. Each configuration of marking holes matches a configuration of sc... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7214013 | Dust extraction device for machine tools A machine tool equipped with a supporting body and at least one tool-holder spindle, rotatable about a respective axis, also has a built-in dust extraction device comprising an extractor hood located in close proximity to the spindle and presenting a suction port po... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210880 | Lock set installation apparatus and kit and method of using the same A lock set installation apparatus has a pair of hole saw guides which locate a hole to receive door operating members of a lock set. Each hole saw guide has at least one rail member which oppose one another. A lock bolt hole mechanism is movable and coupled with the... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7182720 | Machine tool A machine tool has a support table provided on an upper surface of a bed to support a work, a Z-axis saddle, a machining unit mounted on the Z-axis saddle and provided with a machining head, a compartment cover arranged on the bed to compartment a region and a machi... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7147412 | Doweling jig for woodworking The invention relates generally to clamping devices and mechanisms which provide versatile and/or accurate coupling between the communicating members. Some embodiments relate to the field of woodworking and a doweling jig therefor having a hinged jaw mechanism to pr... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141074 | Variable depth drill with self-centering sleeve A surgical drill assembly is provided that includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end adapted to mate to a driver mechanism, and a distal end having a bone preparation element formed thereon. An elongate, hollow sleeve is coupled to, but slidably disposed arou... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7066692 | Dual chuck electrical hand drill A drill comprising: a power head having a first chuck positioned on a first end and a second chuck positioned on an opposite second end of the power head; a handle attached to the power head, the handle having a trigger switch for controlling a drive motor coupled t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056071 | Bushing repair apparatus for use in repairing a machine gun feeder housing An apparatus for repairing a pair of non-conforming bushings on the M89E1 Declutching Ammo feeder for the M197 machine gun. The apparatus includes a central body and a pair of large drill plates which allows a user to drill out the non-conforming bushings from the a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040034 | Multi-purpose marking device A device and method are provided for marking bolt holes in sill boards. The marking device includes a rectangular, substantially planar member having a first end and a second end. One or both ends are configured to receive an anchor bolt. A first punch is positioned... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7018148 | Machine tool The present invention provides a machine tool capable of enhancing chip discharge efficiency and improving work efficiency with improved approachability to a spindle. A machine tool according to the present invention is structured such that a recession 2c ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7001118 | Dowel jig A dowel jig for making holes in a member such as a board to accept dowels for projecting toward corresponding holes for receiving the dowels to make butt, end and T type dowel joints for two members. The jig has a base having an internal planar area and at least one... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6951439 | Dust collection unit A dust collection unit suitable for use with a hand held drilling and/or hammering tool, comprising a shroud (34) which is adapted to extend around a tool or bit (24) of such a hammering and/or drilling tool so as to collect dust in an airflow passing ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6932129 | Wood plug trimmer guide The wood plug trimmer is a devise used in conjunction with a hand held grinder that permits expeditious trimming of wooden plugs that are used to cover screws in wooden objects. The wood plug trimmer will have an interior cylindrical shape that will slide over the s... | 08/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6810825 | Wood planing machine with a shield member for a motor unit and a cutter member A wood planing machine includes a support carriage mounted movably on a mounting frame, a motor unit and a cutter member mounted on the support carriage, and a shield member mounted on the support carriage and pivotable between covering and uncovering positions. Whe... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6587184 | Positioning aid for a hand tool device A positioning aid (1) for a hand tool device (3) driving tool (2), in a working direction (A), with a distance measuring system (4) mounted thereon. The distance measuring system (4) has at least one distance measuring sensor (5) for measuring the distanc... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6568885 | Machining cell with debris shields A machining cell capable of providing tool movement along at least one axis is provided with at least one, but preferably a pair of articulated debris shields mounted to a tool carriage that translates along an axis of motion. Each articulated debris shie... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6547498 | Machine tool A machine tool comprises a bed 1 having longitudinal guiding tracks 7, 7 on upper faces of right and left side parts 4, 4 respectively, a cutting unit 2 hung and supported by the guiding tracks 7, 7, moving in a longitudinal direction, and having a cuttin... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6499918 | Apparatus and method for repairing marine engine distributors A repair jig for drilling and retapping bores provided in a marine engine distributor is disclosed. The repair jig includes a frame having a plurality of alignment mechanisms operatively associated therewith. Bores formed in the alignment mechanisms are a... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6450741 | Apparatus for deburring, chamferring and beveling workpieces A fixture for use with a rotary cutting tool for deburring, chamferring or beveling a work piece utilized with a drill comprises a member having opposite sides with a recess defined a first of the sides by two surfaces at right angles to each other to def... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6409430 | Welhead templates A drilling and production template for sub-sea wells comprises a plurality of individual limbs (1-4) each with a central hub (10-14) at one end of an arm (11-41) and a drilling receptable (12-42) on the other end of the arm. The hubs are of different diam... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6394719 | Protective cover for a working part of a machine that moves in a linear direction The present invention relates to a protective cover for at least one working part of a machine tool or similar machine, the machine part moving in a linear direction and the cover being designed to follow its movements so as to keep the corresponding zone... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6390741 | Safety guard assembly A safety guard assembly is adapted to be conveniently moved into position between a work area and an operator station. The safety guard is characterized by a unitary transparent polymer having a planar portion and ribs that impart to the planar portion ri... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6386802 | Hand drill and method of use A hand drill for rotating a cutter has a housing having a motor therein. The housing has a first end and a second end. A first planar surface of the housing extends between the first and second ends, the first planar surface being parallel to an axis of r... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6364582 | Machine tool with a working area cover A machine tool with a working area cover provided with at least one door for allowing access to the working area of the machine tool. For providing an enhanced and simplified access to the working area without interfering protrusions or edges the door is ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6343632 | Jig for fitting locks to doors A jig (11) for removable fitment along the edge of a door (19) which provides a suitable combination of guides and stops to allow the location and operation of suitable cutting tools such as drills or routers. The jig comprises a pair of parallel guide pl... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6217265 | Printed circuit board drilling machine and its maintenance method A printed circuit board drilling machine, with a well-designed outer shape, providing excellent operability and maintainability, which sequentially makes a number of holes in at least one printed circuit board, placed on a table 22 moved in an XY plane, b... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6102633 | Feed system for a drill press A feed system for a drill press. The drill press comprises a base for supporting the drill press on a surface, a housing supported on the base and defining an opening, a telescoping spindle assembly positioned for movement relative to the housing along an... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5971679 | Splash guard device for use in a machine tool A splash guard device is utilized in a machine tool to prevent chips and coolant from flying to the outside of a cutting compartment, while permitting smooth pallet changing operation. The splash guard device includes a splash guard door capable of up/dow... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5908272 | Rotational cutting tool guard apparatus A guard apparatus for a rotational tool prevents direct contact of the cutting regions by an operator of the tool. The rotational cutting tool to which this invention is particularly applicable is the type having at least a shank portion and a toothed reg... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5846036 | Protective cover A protective cover comprising a tool covering portion and a pressure contact tube portion. The pressure contact tube portion is formed on its periphery with a multiplicity of resilient pieces. When the pressure contact tube portion is fitted over a front ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5791834 | Fixture for drilling a longitudinal hole in a door A door drilling fixture for drilling a long straight longitudinal hole in a door. The fixture includes an elongated frame having a U-shaped cross-section for mounting about the hinged edge of a door and an arm projecting from and pivotally engaged to the ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5762115 | Door template for use with a drill and a router A door template provides a "T-shaped" plate arrangement for use in conjunction with a router and a drill to form mounting recesses for hardware, and more particularly for cutting a mortise for a hinge and a strike plate in a door and/or door jam. The door... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5658105 | Splash guard for machine tool Two opposing and parallel resilient wipers contact and wipe a top surface of a panel rotating about an axis perpendicular to the length of the wipers. The panel separates exchanger platforms of a rotatable turntable for exchanging workpieces between a loa... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5511914 | Propellant grain machining device and method An apparatus for cutting a path of propellant grain away from a solid rocket motor. The apparatus includes a telescoping arm connected to a rotatable body. A cutting tool having a primary and secondary cutter is connected to a distal end of the telescopin... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5492160 | Uniform mortise and tenon generating system A mortise and tenon generating system 10 having a removable tenon template 12 that attaches to the work piece. A router 26 utilizing a router bit 18 with a bearing collar 30 is guided so that the bearing collar 30 circumferentially contacts a guide edge 5... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5364210 | Machine tool A machine tool comprises a workpiece table that can rotate about a vertical axis. A first spray shielding panel is rigidly attached to the workpiece table substantially along one diameter thereof. It divides the workpiece table into a placement side and a... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5361504 | Universal guide for electrical hand drill A universal guide for an electric drill includes a transparent elongated L-shaped member with two mutually perpendicular faces. Each face has two parallel long edges and two short edges, and they share a common long edge. For each face, one of the two sho... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5360072 | Drill rig having automatic spindle stop A drill rig which is equipped with one or more safety mechanisms designed to prevent injuries to rig operators. In a first embodiment, the safety mechanism includes a barrier which is shiftably mounted to the rig and surrounds the drilling tool when the b... | 11/01/1994 |
