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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142117 | EZ key registration assembly A locating system and method for accurately positioning key blanks with respect to a key cutter where the key head is clamped between opposing jaws with the key blade working edges projecting therefrom, the key head is provided with shaped recesses having at least a... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7527458 | Key cutting machine A key cutting machine having a vacuum port connected to the housing and capable of removeably connecting a vacuum tube thereto so that when the vacuum tube is connected to the vacuum port the vacuum tube is capable of collecting key shavings created during a key cut... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7387476 | Key cutting machine A key cutting machine is provided for cutting a key blank from a master key. The key cutting machine comprises a first cutting member that rotates about a substantially horizontal axis for cutting a key pattern on a key blank and a second cutting member that rotates... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7300235 | Key duplicating machine A portable, mechanically operated, key-duplicating machine that relies on a punch-cutting system that selectively punches out the particular notches or “bittings” of a key blank in response to the details of an adjacent and aligned master key. The duplicating ma... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284939 | Fastener with tightening structure A tightening structure for locking, comprises a nut, a bolt, and a washer with a hole through which an axis of the bolt passes. To enable the structure to lock more firmly, a recessed part symmetrical with respect to an axis, and having a generally trapezoidal shape... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284937 | Machining apparatus A pulse generation means that generates a pulse each time an XY movable member moves linearly by a certain amount relative to a base is provided. A workpiece and a light and dark pattern member are provided on the base. A tool, a light and dark pattern scanning sens... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7214011 | Key cutting machine A key cutting machine having a vacuum port connected to the housing and capable of removeably connecting a vacuum tube thereto so that when the vacuum tube is connected to the vacuum port the vacuum tube is capable of collecting key shavings created during a key cut... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210986 | System and method for duplicating keys A key duplication system employs a modular key duplication attachment in combination with a high-speed, rotary powered tool and a profiled abrasive cutter. The attachment comprises a base, a carriage assembly movable relative to the base, a profiled stylus secured t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7189037 | Versatile adjustable stylus for key duplicating machine A versatile adjustable stylus for key duplicating machine comprising an arm laterally secured at one end on the periphery of a cylindrical body, and laterally movably arranged at the other end on an engagement base secured on a substrate of the key duplicating machi... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7163364 | Clamp for a key cutting machine A clamp for a key cutting machine includes a base portion having opposing shoulders defining an accommodation. A pair of jaws is housed in the accommodation of the base portion for holding a key blank for cutting thereof. At least one of the jaws is movable relative... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153072 | Clamping device for key duplicating machine with dual pivoted joint A clamping device for key duplicating machine with dual pivoted joint comprising a pair of left and right symmetrical cross grooves formed on the front side of a substrate, and aligned one with the other, for securing a pair of left and right vises, in order to enab... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7128504 | Spring tracer for duplicating machine for punched and laser keys An improved spring tracer for duplicating machine for punched and laser keys comprising a longitudinal spindle suspended from an end of a synchronous lateral lever having the other end laterally connected to a longitudinal shaft for a duplicating tool in parallel wi... | 10/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7070369 | Apparatus capable of positioning a key blank relative to cutting device in multiple operational modes An apparatus for positioning a key blank relative to a key cutter. The apparatus includes a frame having an axis. A carriage assembly is attached to the frame and arranged for movement in a generally axial direction and a generally transverse direction relative to t... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6895100 | Method to identify a key profile, machine to implement the method and apparatus for the duplication of keys utilizing the machine A method to identify a key profile, comprising: illuminating with two laminar beams emitted by two laser light sources said two sides of said shank of a key driven to move axially relative to said beams, reading with two video cameras, fixe... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6687565 | Key identification code and manufacturing method After making measurements of a key, the measurements are converted into a compact format which can be read back at a later date or at a different location by apparatus capable of accurately reproducing the original key. The data may be stored on, for exam... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6641339 | Clamp for a key duplicating machine An improved clamp for key duplicating machines, comprising a pair of jaws able to approach each other and define at least one seat for clamping a key, and a gauge associable with said seat to define a correct position of said key, wherein with said gauge ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6602030 | Key duplicating machine A key duplicating machine includes a housing and an electrical motor mounted therewithin. Two rotatable machining heads are powered by the motor for forming key cuts on a key blank. A key blank clamping assembly securely and removably mounts a key blank d... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6588995 | Method and apparatus for aligning keys for cutting An apparatus and method for determining a bitting pattern of a key comprising a housing used for optically outlining at least the profile of the blade of the key so as to form an image. The image is digitized and information created therefrom, including i... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6406227 | Key measurement apparatus and method In a method and apparatus for measuring an original key, a line of the light is focused onto the key surface in a direction perpendicular to the key surface. A camera, or other type of detector is disposed to receive light deflected by the key at an obliq... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6175638 | Shadow image acquisition device Shadow image acquisition device for the purpose of further digital key identification. Proposed device acquires a shadow image of a cross-section of a key by sending light rays along the groves and indentations of the key shank towards the screen. Capture... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6152662 | Key duplication apparatus and method In a method and apparatus for duplicating an original key, the keyway and keycode of the original key are measured and duplicated in a preform. The preform used in the duplication process need not include any keyway or keycode prior to the duplication pro... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6065911 | Method and apparatus for automatically making keys The invention relates to an improved key making machine that automatically extracts characteristics of an object key without human intervention. The position and alignment of the object key is automatically determined, key characteristics extracted and co... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6033164 | Portable key cuter assembly This invention relates to a portable key cutter assembly. It consists of a cutter housing assembly including a drive shaft for receiving a portable power source. A carriage assembly is provided that is separate from and freely movable relative to the cutt... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5997224 | Key cutting machine for cutting keys by code A key cutting machine for cutting keys by code has a vise jaw for securely holding a key with a groove of the key aligned with respect to the vise jaw and with at least one of a tip of the key and a shoulder of the key positioned at a predetermined positi... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5984597 | Milling apparatus for forming a key bit A milling apparatus for forming a key bit includes a base, and a key holding member positioned in front of the base. The key holding member includes an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate, which are adapted to clamp a key blank therebetween. A... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5964554 | Duplicating key machine and method of operating same A key duplicating machine and the method of operating the machine wherein one or more key cutters move linearly along an axis perpendicular to the rotation of the key cutters. The linear movement enables the cutters to precisely cut a single sided or doub... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5951218 | Key duplicating machine A key duplicating machine comprising a rotating cutting tool directly secured on an output shaft of a driving motor; a duplicating stylus secured on a rack means secured on a substrate; a pair of clamping devices for clamping a key blank and a key sample,... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5908273 | Key duplication apparatus and method In a method and apparatus for duplicating an original key, the keyway and keycode of the original key are measured and duplicated in a preform. The preform used in the duplication process need not include any keyway or keycode prior to the duplication pro... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5833406 | Duplicating machine, particularly for punched and laser keys A duplicating machine for punched and laser keys. The machine has on a base two clamps moving simultaneously in a horizontal plane for an original key to be duplicated and for a key blank to be cut, and a carriage moving vertically relative to the clamps ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5807042 | Method and apparatus for automatically making keys The invention relates to a key making machine that automatically extracts characteristics of an object key without human intervention. An object key is automatically aligned, key characteristics extracted and compared with known key manufacturers' informa... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5676504 | Key cutting machine with key tracing and electronic code cutting duplication modes A key cutting machine includes a cutter wheel, a key follower and a key positioning fixture for retaining a master key and a key blank in defined positions. Longitudinal and lateral displacement elements displace the cutter wheel and the key blank relativ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5671523 | Method for supporting keys and key blanks during cutting thereof An apparatus and method for supporting angled or chevron-shaped keys or key blanks during cutting of bit surfaces in the blade portions thereof. The angled key blank is supported at the intermediate horizontal ledge portion thereof such that the upper por... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5660509 | Key duplicating machine with bottom clearance A key duplicating machine having a key clamping assembly for supporting a key blank and a customer key to be duplicated, a key cutter assembly having a cutter wheel for cutting a pattern on the supported key blank and a follower for tracing a tooth patter... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5607267 | Method and apparatus for aligning and cutting single-sided and double-sided keys The present invention relates to the simultaneous duplication of both the bit notch pattern and shoulder position of a master key onto a key blank. The key blank is longitudinally and laterally aligned relative to a key cutter. A master key is longitudina... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5582050 | Cylinder lock-key-combination, a key therefor and a method of producing the key from a key blank A cylinder lock-key-combination includes a lock cylinder, a cylinder housing (2) and a cylinder plug (3) provided with a key slot (3a) and a row of tumblers (5). The tumblers (5) and associated key (4) present mutually adapted engaging and receiving membe... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5556240 | Key positioning fixture for a key cutting machine A key positioning fixture facilitates the accurate duplication of double-sided key on a key cutting machine and includes a first key alignment element having an upper clamping element with a first clamping surface and a lower clamping element with a secon... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5496138 | Duplicating key machine and method of operating same A key duplicating machine and the method of operating the machine wherein one or more key cutters move linearly along an axis perpendicular to the rotation of the key cutters. The linear movement enables the cutters to precisely cut a single sided or doub... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5443339 | Method and apparatus for aligning and cutting single-sided and double sided keys The present invention relates to the simultaneous duplication of both the bit notch pattern and shoulder position of a master key onto a key blank. The key blank is longitudinally and laterally aligned relative to a key cutter. A master key is longitudina... | 08/22/1995 |
