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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7381119 | Fixture for grinding machines A fixture for grinding machines includes a first base (10) and a second base (20). The first base has a first surface (12) which defines a first holding groove (11). The first base defines a plurality of first suction holes (13) on... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7270592 | Milling machine The improved milling machine makes use of individually controlled x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis carriages. These carriages provide positive and precise control of the position of the cutting tools and the blank to be cut. The tools are located in spindles that are move... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7226338 | Milling machine The improved milling machine makes use of individually controlled x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis carriages. These carriages provide positive and precise control of the position of the cutting tools and the blank to be cut. A tool changer allows the tools to be changed t... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7182678 | Clamping device for the exact manual resharpening of knife blades on a whetstone A clamping device is provided for the exact manual resharpening of knife blades (6) on a whetstone (5). The knife blade (6) is mounted in the clamping device (9) and at least one support contour (2, 14, 14a) of the clamping ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169020 | Grinding jig set and grinding method A grinding jig set comprising a combination of several jig units and a method for grinding a number of objects are provided. The method comprises a series of steps from arranging the objects to be ground on a grinding jig (a master plate) through removing the ground... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7144306 | Apparatus and process for cylindrically grinding workpieces An apparatus for cylindrically grinding workpieces includes a first holding tool (100) for positioning pre-grinding workpieces (60) and a second holding tool (200) for positioning partially ground workpieces (i.e. workpieces which have been grou... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140950 | Fiber polishing apparatus and method for field terminable optical connectors A method of polishing a remote grip optical connector comprises providing an optical fiber having a stripped terminal end. The fiber is inserted through a connector body and ferrule, where the connector body has a gripping region. The optical fiber is secured in the... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137878 | Ferrule holder assembly for optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus A ferrule holder assembly for an optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus comprises a ferrule holder board supported to be moved upward and downward in parallel with a grinding board of the optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus, a ferrule sleeve provided at the... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7115020 | Lapping system with mutually stabilized lapping carriers A lapping system for eliminating crowning in a surface to be lapped includes a first lapping carrier adapted to carry a first workpiece and a second lapping carrier adapted to carry a second workpiece. A stabilizer assembly interconnects the first and second lapping... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7056195 | Apparatus and method for sharpening tool blades A sharpening device for the blade of a tool such as a chisel or plane is in two parts. The first is a jig into which the blade is inserted with its tapered end projecting some distance beyond the jig. This distance is related to the angle to which the blade is to be... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052385 | Self-aligning blade angle guide A device for use in the manual sharpening of arrow broadheads, razor blades and the like includes a unique symmetrical clamp and axle assembly having interchangeable, matched pairs of special purpose jaw members for gripping blades of differing configurations. When ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6688954 | Wet/dry block The present invention relates to an inexpensive, lightweight, effective, manually operated wet/dry sanding block having the capability to operate in the dry mode or the wet mode equally well. A hole through the center of the block allows fluid to be deliv... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6485361 | Apparatus for holding and delayering a semiconductor die A method and apparatus for holding and delayering a die include an outer member (10) that receives an inner member (20), and a set screw (25) and set screw hole (12) for securing the position of the inner member (20) within the outer member (10). A die (5... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6485362 | Concave optical fiber ferrule holding plate A concave optical fiber ferrule holding plate for polishing an end face of an optical fiber is disclosed. The holding plate may be used alone for hand polishing or be provided as a component of an optical fiber polishing machine. The circular holding plat... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6346038 | Wafer loading/unloading device and method for producing wafers A wafer loading/unloading device and a method for producing wafers in which positioning and mounting can be effected in a stable manner when attaching the wafer to the polishing head and which make it possible to receive or transfer the polished wafer in ... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6290588 | Jig for producing optical parts A jig for producing optical parts comprises a base stand for stacking ten individuals of fiber coil reels around which optical fibers are wound in a predetermined number of turns respectively, and array-holding mechanisms provided on a circumferential sur... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6227941 | Support structure with multi-layer support material for use during package removal from a multi-layer integrated circuit device Aspects for supporting a package and a device coupled to the package at a device frontside during package removal are described. In an exemplary aspect, a support structure includes a support frame supporting the package substantially near end portions of... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6227958 | Knife and sharpening holder A sharpening holder and a knife are uniquely configured for use with each other, the holder and the knife having permanent elements that mate when the holder is installed on the knife so that the holder is installed on the knife in exactly the same positi... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6206772 | Disc grinder A hand tool for holding a spinning disc while the circumference of the disc is being ground is noteworthy for its ability to accommodate disks of various thicknesses. The disc is gripped between two resilient grippers that rotate with the disc. The grippe... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6135860 | Fixture for mechanical grinding and inspection of failed or defective semiconductor devices A fixture for holding a semiconductor chip during a polishing process can be made to also hold the chip while the chip is inspected by a scanning electron microscope. In this manner, the polishing of the chip may be inspected and monitored without removin... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6110018 | Apparatus and methods of sharpening cutting tools An adapter for use with a powered grinding tool having a driven grinding wheel has a pivotally mounting part on a body thereof, and a drill bit holder engageable with the mounting part in either of two orientations for sharpening a tip of a drill bit clam... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6099392 | Optical fiber end-face preparation tool A tool for preparing an optical fiber end-face includes a station having a base with a fiber bender and a scribe for cleaving a fiber. The base may include a polishing surface and a well that serves as a fiber shard collector. A cleaver door may be attach... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6083083 | Separation type grinding surface plate and grinding apparatus using same A separation type grinding or polishing (hereinafter "grinding") surface plate (11) comprises a surface plate body (12) connected to a drive of a grinding apparatus directly or through a water cooled jacket or the like, and a disk (13) for grinding which ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6074291 | Apparatus for preparing ultra-thin specimen An apparatus for preparing an ultra-thin specimen with a polishing wheel is developed. The apparatus includes a base, a holding unit mounted on the base and having a movable part for supporting the specimen, and an adjusting assembly attached to the base ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6004195 | Crown and bridge clamp and finishing system A support system enabling the dental technician an easy and concise method of grinding dental castings including a pedestal for supporting the underside, an outer arm which supports the outside surface of the casting, both being variably shaped to adapt t... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5967889 | Fixture for mechanical grinding and inspection of failed or defective semiconductor devices A fixture for holding a semiconductor chip during a polishing process can be made to also hold the chip while the chip is inspected by a scanning electron microscope. In this manner, the polishing of the chip may be inspected and monitored without removin... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5961374 | Method and apparatus of polishing end surfaces of rod-shaped members A polishing apparatus comprises a holder having rod-shaped members each having an end portion to be polished. The rod-shaped members are positioned on the holder so that respective distances between the rod-shaped members and a center of the holder are di... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5938513 | Apparatus for handling polishing carriers A carrier carrying device (CCD) for holding a workpiece carrier includes a lower portion and an upper portion coupled to the lower portion. A plurality of shoulder screws are employed to couple the upper and lower portions together; the shoulder screws re... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5813902 | Optical fiber end-face preparation and connector assembly A device for preparing an optical fiber for interconnection includes means for grasping the optical fiber at a first location along the optical fiber, means for scribing and breaking the optical fiber a first select distance from the first location, the m... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5769698 | Polishing disc for holding connector-mounted optical fibers A fixture of disc-like form for holding connector mounted optical fiber ferrules. When the connector is attached to the fixture, the ends of the ferrule and fiber extend slightly beyond the plane of the bottom surface of the fixture so that the end surfac... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5711701 | Universal polishing fixture for holding connectors A polishing fixture (20) having nests (48) for releasably holding optical fiber connectors during polishing, inclined beams (44a) being deflectable to narrow the nests (48) and hold optical fiber connectors received in the nests (48), and a force transmit... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5679065 | Wafer carrier having carrier ring adapted for uniform chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers The present invention is a carrier ring for a semiconductor wafer carrier in which an exposed surface of the carrier ring facing a polishing pad either slopes, is stepped, or is curved away from the polishing pad from the inner periphery to the outer peri... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5643064 | Universal polishing fixture for polishing optical fiber connectors A polishing fixture (20) for use with a polishing machine comprises a plurality of clamping assemblies (41) (22). The fixture (20) includes a connector holder plate (28) which has a perimeter edge (30). A plurality of slots (42) obliquely extend inwardly ... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5618228 | Holding fixture for a wheel and tire assembly A holding fixture for a wheel and tire assembly enabling a single person to perform an operation on the tire such as grooving or the like. The fixture comprises a first U-shaped bracket having a base for mounting on a wall or other vertical surface and le... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5582542 | Apparatus and method for sharpening a cutting tool An apparatus and method for sharpening a cutting tool, including the grinding and honing of the cutting tool is described and illustrated. The apparatus comprises a base plate with a biasing frame mounted on the base plate. A tool holder is clamped to the... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5549506 | Apparatus for supporting and containing a dental prosthesis during the micro-etching thereof Apparatus for supporting and containing a dental prosthesis during the micro-etching thereof is disclosed. The apparatus includes a framework, a holding mechanism carried by the framework for holding the prosthesis in a position which permits micro-etchin... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5447467 | Alignment adaptor means An adaptor for aligning the components of a constant velocity joint is disclosed. This adaptor is comprised of a base, a body attached to said base, a screw shaft disposed within said body, a left slide nut mounted on said screw shaft, a first annular peg... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5305557 | Punch and die regrind fixture A block having first and second permanent cavities. The first cavity includes a first vertical, continuous V-groove from the rop of the block to a pocket which has a permanent horizontal bottom wall. The second cavity includes a second V-groove that is pa... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5140779 | Optical fiber polishing tool A polishing tool is provided for polishing the end faces of optical fibers encapsulated within connectors which terminate the optical fibers. The tool includes a housing which has a forward surface and spaced passageways extending thereinto from the forwa... | 08/25/1992 |
| 4463927 | Apparatus for sectioning demountable semiconductor samples Apparatus for use during polishing and sectioning operations of a ribbon sample is described. The sample holder includes a cylinder having an axially extending sample cavity terminated in a first funnel-shaped opening and a second slot-like opening. A spr... | 08/07/1984 |
