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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128322 | Key duplication machine Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7891919 | Key duplication machine Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging... | 02/22/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7080583 | Method and apparatus for presetting specimens in a cutting device In microtomes or ultramicrotomes, it is necessary to preset the specimen (14) onto the knife (16). In order to facilitate and automate this presetting operation, which is intended to guarantee the fastest and most accurate possible positioning of the k... | 07/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6966122 | Gauge for measuring movement of a power tool and dust collector for work bench A gauge for measuring the extent of alteration in the level of carriage on which a power tool such as a router or saw is mounted. The carriage is mounted beneath a working surface on which a piece of work is placed. The cutting implement of the power tool such as a ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6413024 | Key code cutting device A key code cutting device includes a base, a milling tool, a carriage mounted on the base and movable along a first transverse direction, a work table mounted on the carriage and movable along a second transverse direction, a key holding member mounted on... | 07/02/2002 |
| 5769578 | Crankshaft miller and method of use thereof A crankshaft miller is constructed by providing two cutter units movably in a longitudinal direction of a work between a pair of work heads provided on a bed and supporting both ends of the work. A cutter for machining a main journal and a first resting d... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5271698 | Key cutting machine with a code selectable key duplicating system A code selectable key duplicating system is adapted to function with a key cutting machine having a key follower for engaging and tracing the contour of a bit notch pattern formed in the blade of a master key and a key cutter coupled to the key follower t... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5244321 | Key cutting apparatus A code key cutting apparatus for cutting keys according to the majority of key-lock manufacturers codes as to the location, depth and shape of notches cut into a key blank. The apparatus includes a notch location mechanism and a depth location mechanism, ... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5133127 | Bush code duplicator partial silhouette method This invention relates to the method for producing a coded reference key for use in the locksmithing trade. The method comprises cutting a key blank at a first coded depth and at a first shank position, to create a partial silhouette of a reference key. U... | 07/28/1992 |
| 4971489 | Code key cutting machine fast cam feed A cam feed attachment and a quick space attachment for a code key and key card coded cutting machine enabling a fifty percent time saving in cutting code or master keys with much less effort and with as high a degree of precision. A thread advancing key m... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4780032 | Key duplicating apparatus A key duplicating apparatus is disclosed which includes a base and platform supporting a reciprocating carriage assembly and a pivotally mounted housing. The carriage assembly has a key securement means which secures a blank key and a template key in alig... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4687389 | Key duplication machine A machine for coding or duplicating a pattern of bits onto a key blank employs a locator block which forms reference slots for receiving a key to be duplicated. A template having a matrix of openings which correspond to possible pre-established bit locati... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4671711 | Key-cutting machine A machine for cutting flat keys having extending tumbler-receiving recesses includes a mount for a key blade blank, a mount for a cutter, mechanism mounting the blank mount and the cutter mount for movement relative to each other for cutting a longitudina... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4646590 | Temporary key template A kit and method for constructing a temporary key template from a key code of a lock having pin tumblers is disclosed. The temporary key template is used as a master in order to make a permanent duplicate key having appropriate serrations from a suitable ... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4638567 | Key decoding device for automobiles A device for precisely measuring the depths of cuts of a Mercedes Benz key at the critical depth locations which determine the unique characteristics of each such key. In a first embodiment for measuring a single shelf key, the key is measured by a projec... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4551046 | Device for reproducing coded keys The invention relates to a device for reproducing coded keys adapted to machines for reproducing keys by scanning and comprising a rotary cutter and a follower adapted to be displaced simultaneously in two orthogonal directions, wherein said device compri... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4544310 | Clutch and transmission mechanism A mechanism for machining an object, such as a key blank, to a desired shape at a plurality of successive positions in an axial direction of the object, includes a holder for the object. The holder is axially movable by means of a transfer mechanism with ... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4526498 | Key forming machine A key forming machine including a machine frame, key cutting means mounted on the machine frame and operable to cut bittings of preselected location and depth into a key blank to form a key, and a carriage assembly adapted to carry a key blank and mounted... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4521142 | Key cutting machine A machine for cutting a contoured edge into a key blank according to a predetermined guide surface. The key blank is mounted in a vise located at one end of a fixture which has means for establishing the guide surface at a second end. The fixture is journ... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4426179 | Tester for key duplicating machines A system for testing key duplicating machines to determine the accuracy thereof. This system is provided with a pair of identical detector plates each of which are intended for alignment positioning of the key and key blank within the two vises of the key... | 01/17/1984 |
| 4411567 | Tubular key cutting machine A tubular key blank is received in a rotatable, indexable chuck. The chuck is positioned below a selectively actuatable milling tool that is movable vertically and horizontally to mill grooves at designated positions in the key blank.... | 10/25/1983 |
| 4325662 | Tubular key cutting machine A machine for cutting a tubular key from a tubular key blank. The tubular key blank is mounted on a stanchion and is rotatable in respect thereto. Also, the tubular key blank is movable a limited lineal distance in respect to the stanchion. A key ejector ... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4324513 | Tubular key manufacturing machine A machine for the manufacturing of tubular keys wherein the tubular key to be cut is tightly supported within a support means which includes the use of a pivotable indexing plate which will precisely pivot the key to any desired pivotal location. The key ... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4256423 | Key cutting machine A key cutting machine formed of a non-movable, horizontal shaft and an L-shaped lever centrally journalled upon the shaft for sliding and pivoting movement. A vise mounted upon the end of the horizontal part of the lever holds a key blank. A stylus mounte... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4251173 | Key cutter A key cutter is provided that includes a machine for cutting keys for most pin tumbler or disc tumbler locks. The machine is not a duplicator but is a machine for cutting keys by the code or number. The machine includes a base, turret assembly, and an ele... | 02/17/1981 |
| 4188163 | Key duplicating machine A machine for cutting a key blank edge into a duplicate, predetermined key edge shape, which shape is identified by a code. The blank is clamped within a vise mounted upon one end of an elongated lever which has a stylus mounted upon its opposite end and ... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4143582 | Method and apparatus for making a secondary key for a lock mechanism A small and simply operated recording apparatus employing an elastic pressure element is utilized to make a three dimensional recording in thin metallic foil from each of the two sides of a primary key from which a secondary key is to be manufactured, the... | 03/13/1979 |
| 4132151 | Key cutting apparatus For milling a control groove in a vehicle safety key there is used a motor-driven milling head connected by a linkage such as a pantograph to a tracer member. The tracer member follows a template groove. Since it is desired to vary the shape of the groove... | 01/02/1979 |
| 4117763 | Key decoding and duplicating apparatus and method Method and apparatus for decoding and duplicating a key wherein the notches in the shank of the key are coded to a predetermined coded depth and spacing therebetween. An index card having a sequential index thereon corresponding to the predetermined coded... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4022107 | Tubular key cutting machine A machine for making identical tubular keys from a sample includes a decoder having a gage means mounted on the base of the machine for measuring the axial length of a bite in the sample. The decoder serves to position a first stop means for engagement by... | 05/10/1977 |
