US4153239A
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Adaptor for machine tool fixture
Assignee: DU Inc AN IL CORP
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Filing: 1977-08-29
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-08-29
Abstract
Abstract An adaptor device for use with a fixture for holding a tool piece in position, the adaptor comprising first and second portions, the first portion being locked in the fixture and the second portion, which extends out from the first portion, serving to hold a tool piece upon which one or more machining operations are to be performed.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence La Rocco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 07:36
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/02; B23Q3/10; B23Q3/104; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A tool holding device for holding a tool in a fixture and adapted for use with a fixture having a seat therein and a locking means normally adapted for maintaining a tool in position in said fixture seat, said tool holding device comprising: a first portion comprising means for mating with said fixture seat to enable said fixture locking means to lock and maintain said device in said fixture seat with said first portion having a top and side walls; said first portion side walls having surfaces which are adapted to substantially conform to the fixture seat; a second portion connected to and extending outwardly from said first portion and comprising means for seating at least a portion of a tool in a position whereby said tool portion is spaced from said fixture to allow a machining operation to be performed on said tool portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A tool holding device for holding a tool in a fixture and adapted for use with a fixture having a seat therein and a locking means normally adapted for maintaining a tool in position in said fixture seat, said tool holding device comprising: a first portion comprising means for mating with said fixture seat to enable said fixture locking means to lock and maintain said device in said fixture seat with said first portion having a top and side walls; said first portion side walls having surfaces which are adapted to substantially conform to the fixture seat; a second portion connected to and extending outwardly from said first portion and comprising means for seating at least a portion of a tool in a position whereby said tool portion is spaced from said fixture to allow a machining operation to be performed on said tool portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |