Variable contour securing system
Patent 4088312 Issued on May 9, 1978. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 9, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 9, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2858597 2976037 3530994 Inventors
ApplicationNo. 837260 filed on 09/27/1977US Classes:269/21, Vacuum-type holding means269/266, Settable elements conformable to work contour294/65FramesExaminersPrimary: Watson, Robert C.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB25B 011/00AbstractA variable contour securing system has a retaining structure for a member whose surface contains a variable contour. The retaining mechanism includes a spaced array of adjustable spindles mounted on a housing. Each spindle has a base member support cup at one end thereof. A vacuum source is applied to the cups for seating the member adjacent to the cups. A locking mechanism sets the spindles in a predetermined position once the member has been secured to the spindle support cups. | |
