Patents Examined by Chwen-Wei Su
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Patent number: 11376700Abstract: A load measuring arrangement for a collet assembly is provided. The load measuring arrangement includes a housing having a pocket which includes a first portion and a second portion. The load measuring arrangement further includes a first clamp member having a first groove and a second clamp member having a second groove. The first clamp member and the second clamp member are disposed in the first portion such that the first groove and the second groove together forms a receiving portion. A load measurement device is disposed next to the second clamp member in the second portion such that a load-responsive portion of the load measurement device is configured to be in contact with the second clamp member. The second clamp member is pushed outwards against the load-responsive portion when the receiving portion receives the collet assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Martin, Gary L. Diller
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Patent number: 11370038Abstract: According to one implementation, a drill includes: a body without a back taper and a cutting edge part. The body has a flow path of a cutting oil. The flow path is branched to first and second flow paths inside the body. The cutting edge part has a first supply port that supplies the cutting oil toward a workpiece. The first supply port is an outlet of the first flow path. The body has a second supply port that supplies the cutting oil to a clearance between the body and a bush for positioning the body. The second supply port is an outlet of the second flow path. The second flow path has a pressure loss by which the cutting oil is not scattered from the second supply port in a radial direction of the body but exuded from the second supply port.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATIONInventors: Ryohei Ono, Masao Watanabe, Tatsuo Nakahata
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Patent number: 11370039Abstract: Two discharge grooves (4) are formed in a drill (1). A cutting edge (5) is formed on a ridge section between an inner face (41) that faces a rotation direction (T) side of the discharge groove (4), and a flank (6). A thinning edge (7) is formed from an inner end (51) of the cutting edge (5) to the side of a chisel (9), by thinning processing, and further, a gash portion (8) is formed from an inner end (72) of the thinning edge (7), the gash portion extending in a circular arc shape and being connected to the discharge groove (4) further to an inner side in the radial direction than an outer peripheral surface (31). A circular arc groove (10) is formed in a section connecting a thinning face (71) and a gash face (81). The chips being cut by the thinning edge (7) are scooped up to the gash portion (8), are curled, and are discharged to the discharge groove (4). The chips are not likely to become caught by being provided with the circular arc groove (10).Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: OSG CORPORATIONInventors: Takahiro Yamamoto, Hiroyasu Makino
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Patent number: 11370035Abstract: A drive system for driving a chuck device includes a controller and a switching valve, which is a 5-port servo valve, switching the state of supply of compressed air to the chuck device based on a valve command signal from the controller. During switching of first and second fingers from a closed position to an open position, when the axial position of a piston reaches a switch point, which is a predetermined distance short of a target position corresponding to a freely selected intermediate position of the first and second fingers, the switching valve is opened at a third opening for a predetermined period and then switched to be opened at a fourth opening so that supply and discharge of compressed air are stopped. As a result, the first and second fingers stop in the intermediate position.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: SMC CORPORATIONInventors: Hisashi Yajima, Gen Tsuchiya, Masayuki Ishikawa, Takehiko Kanazawa
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Patent number: 11370037Abstract: The invention relates to a deflector attachment (1), which is designed to be arranged on a predetermined drilling tool (111) having a predetermined drilling needle (19) which can be supported and guided along a drill axis (b) and which protrudes out of a housing (12) of the drilling tool (111) at the front. The deflector attachment (1) can be arranged on the front face of the drilling tool (111) and has a deflecting housing in which, in an arrangement for use, the drilling needle (19) emerging from the housing (12) of the drilling tool (111) can be guided. In the arrangement for use the deflecting housing is curved by a predetermined angle (a) and provides a drilling needle exit axis (a) which is offset by the predetermined angle (a) in relation to the predetermined drill axis (b) of the drilling tool (111).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: IML Instrumenta Mechanik Labor GmbHInventors: Erich Hunger, Sebastian Hunger, Fabian Hunger
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Patent number: 11364547Abstract: A chuck for use with a power driver having a rotatable drive spindle is provided. The chuck may comprise a plurality of jaws, a front body, a nut, a rear body, and a clutch. The clutch may be configured to move between a working position and a jaw actuating position. In the working position, the clutch teeth may be engaged with the rear body teeth such that rotation of the rear body by the drive spindle rotates the clutch, the front body, and the jaws. In the jaw actuating position, the clutch teeth may not or need not be engaged with the rear body teeth and the rear body may be configured to rotate the nut relative to the front body to move the jaws relative to the front body.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jichun Zhou, Jinping He, Tingwei Zeng
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Patent number: 11364557Abstract: In this drill, a wall face of a chip removal groove includes a first wall face having a concave curve shape and a second wall face having a straight line shape in a cross section orthogonal to an axis of the drill main body, an extension line of a straight line of the second wall face extends in a direction opposite to a drill rotation direction as the straight line of the second wall face goes to an outer periphery side of the drill main body with respect to a radius line connecting an outer peripheral end of the second wall face and the axis with each other, the cutting edge includes a first cutting edge having a concave curve shape and a second cutting edge having a straight line shape which intersects with the first cutting edge at an obtuse angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: MOLDINO Tool Engineering, Ltd.Inventors: Shigeyoshi Fujiwara, Yusuke Hara
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Patent number: 11364555Abstract: Provided herein is a drill having less possibility of cracks in an inner periphery of a drilled workpiece and deformation of a workpiece upon penetrating with a drill, as well as delamination. A drill according to the present invention comprises two cutting blades which are formed symmetrical about an axis of rotation, wherein each of the cutting blades has a main cutting blade formed from a drill tip toward a peripheral side of the drill to become a shape with curves, a thinning cutting blade in a shape with curves formed in closer to the drill tip than the main cutting blade, and an U-shaped cutting blade in a shape with curves formed in closer to the periphery of the drill than the thinning cutting blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Bic Tool Co., LtdInventors: Koichi Arai, Giichi Arai, Katsuyo Kimura, Satoshi Teshima
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Patent number: 11364551Abstract: A self-adjusting pocket hole jig system is presented having a base, an upright assembly operably connected to the base, a clamping assembly, operably connected to the upright assembly, a handle operably connected to the clamping assembly, and a drill guide assembly operably connected to the clamping assembly. The drill guide assembly is configured and arranged to move along the upright assembly between an unclamped position and a clamped position in response to movement of the handle. Movement of the handle simultaneously adjusts the height of the drill guide assembly as well as facilitates clamping of the drill guide assembly for workpieces of various thicknesses.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: KREG ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Shelby Strempke, Tim Forbes, Scott Schaaf, Derek Steelman, Kevin Shin
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Patent number: 11364558Abstract: An arbor for a hole saw includes an arbor shaft configured to be coupled to a power tool. The arbor shaft defines a longitudinal axis. The arbor also includes an arbor stem supported by the arbor shaft. The arbor stem includes at least one arm having a threaded portion configured to engage the hole saw. The arbor further includes an actuator supported by the arbor shaft. The actuator is operable to move the threaded portion of the at least one arm relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventor: Bryan C. Ward
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Patent number: 11364550Abstract: A quick adjust ratcheting pocket hole jig is presented. The pocket hole jig has a base with a removable upright connected thereto. A guide assembly is slidably received within the upright. Removable and replaceable side supports are connected to the base by way of a dove tail joint. Removable and replaceable adjustable stops are connected to the base by way of key holes. A clamp assembly is connected to the base having a handle portion and a clamp follower. The clamp follower has a ratcheting mechanism and a compressible plunger assembly. The clamp follower can quickly be adjusted using a button on the clamp follower that disengages the ratcheting member such that it can be quickly adjusted. When the handle is operated, it draws the clamp follower towards the upright and guide assembly compressing the spring loaded plunger assembly thereby quickly and tightly and adjustably holding a workpiece therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: KREG ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Scott L. Clark
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Patent number: 11364548Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gripper module, including a base, an adapter holder, a collet holder, and an actuator. The base is adapted for an adapter to be detachably disposed thereon. The adapter holder is able to engage and to buckle the adapter. The collet holder is able to engage and to buckle a collet which is installed in the adapter. The actuator is connected to the collet holder. The actuator can pull the collet holder and the collet to move, causing pressing and retraction of the collet by the conical surface between the collet and the adapter. Therefore, sizes of collets may apply to the gripper module with the adapter. By sheathing the adapter, replacement and size alternation of the collets are made easier, and precisions of allocations of the collet and the gripped workpiece are improved.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Agile Wing Smart Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Wu Lee, Yong-Lin Chen, Ying-Chih Lin
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Patent number: 11364582Abstract: A tool-holder unit for machining block or slab materials is moveable above a working plane on which the block or slab material is laid. The tool-holder unit includes a spindle with a circular blade and a coupling assembly that couples a second machining tool with the spindle. The tool-unit further includes a tool-holder; a mechanical coupling device configured to rotationally integrate the tool-holder and the spindle; a first axial locking element configured to removably lock the tool-holder on the spindle; a substantially cylindrical shank extending from the tool-holder; a substantially cylindrical housing seat axially positioned in the spindle or a tool-holder coupling element; and a second axial locking element configured to removably lock the tool-holder in the spindle, the axial locking element being configured to removably lock the shank in the respective housing seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventors: Simone Guazzoni, Maurizio Gnappa, Riccardo Medina
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Patent number: 11364583Abstract: A newly configured centerpoint drill and a drill attachment device that can be attached to a conventional cordless drill include configurations that require a user's hand to be in direct alignment with the keyless chuck of the drill to enable a user or operator to apply maximum pressure or force during use of a drill to reduce time and effort spent by a user/operator.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Michael Paul Hill
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Patent number: 11364556Abstract: A rotary tool may include a body having a first part, a second part, a third part, a first cutting edge located at a first end, a flute extending from the first cutting edge toward a second end, and an outer peripheral surface. The outer peripheral surface in the third part may have a first portion. The third part may have a land face, and a second cutting edge located on a ridge line where a first portion and the land face intersect. The land face may have a first region in which a width increases from a side of the first end toward a side of the second end, and a second region that is located closer to the second end than the first region in which a width decreases from a side of the first end toward the second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroshi Ogawa
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Patent number: 11364554Abstract: An instrument comprising a shank and a working portion, the working portion having a tip and a plurality of flutes being defined by at least two lands having a land margin; wherein the working portion has a parabolic cross-section defining opposing convexed surfaces extending between at least two opposing land margins.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.Inventors: Romain Leblanc, Eric Bourque
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Patent number: 11364553Abstract: A robotic forming system and method for forming a tapered hole in a workpiece include a housing and a nose extending from the housing. The housing defines an internal chamber. A vacuum gate is in fluid communication with an internal cavity of the nose. A seal is within the nose. A first spindle includes a first operative head. The first spindle is retained within the internal chamber. The first spindle is configured to be moved between a first stowed position within the housing and a first operating position in which the first operative head extends into the nose. The first operative head is configured to form an initial hole within the workpiece. A second spindle includes a second operative head. The second spindle is retained within the internal chamber. The second spindle is configured to be moved between a second stowed position within the housing and a second operating position in which the second operative head extends into the nose.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventors: Trevor Hartnagel, Kip Ryan Kuldell, Joseph A. Kaufman, James A. Hammond, Jr., Christian E. Schaefer, Russell DeVlieg, Patrick Dunn
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Patent number: 11364586Abstract: A device for simultaneously measuring and adjusting the tool holding portion of a spindle. The device has a body defining a datum surface providing a magnetic portion and an indicator portion. A socket extends from the magnetic portion, the socket dimensioned and adapted to receive and seat a first component of the tool holding portion on the magnetic portion. A compressible indicator tip extends in an outward-biased manner from the indicator portion, wherein a distance from the distal end of the indicator tip and the indicator portion of the datum surface is displayed along the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Tony Joseph Wensman
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Patent number: 11358229Abstract: A drill includes a drill body having a longitudinal axis, a front end, and a frontend portion and at least one flute in the front end portion. A cutting insert is mounted to the drill body in each flute of the at least one flute at the front end of the drill body. The at least one flute includes a plurality of grooves, concave surfaces of adjacent ones of the grooves intersecting to define a ridge separating the grooves.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: SECO TOOLS ABInventors: Lars B. Nilsson, Christian Ahlstrom, Michael Svensson
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Patent number: 11337783Abstract: The invention relates to a dental machine tool, in particular a dental milling machine (10), having a tool (12) that is changeable in particular via a tool bank (16), and a workpiece holder (14) for receiving a workpiece such as a dental blank made of ceramic, composite or plastics material such as PMMA, and having a housing (24) which is closable during machining by the machine tool, and having a negative-pressure connection to the housing (24). At least one air nozzle (30) that is fitted on or in the housing (24) is directed towards the workpiece and/or the workpiece holder (14) and/or the tool (12) and/or the tool bank (16) and/or a pane of a front flap of the machine tool. Said air nozzle (30) is equipped with at least one electrode for generating an electric field in the region of the nozzle or in front of the latter, and at least one nozzle comprising at least one electrode is directed towards that side of the workpiece or of the workpiece holder (14) on which the tool (12) machines the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent AGInventors: Vadim Bodgan, Sascha Cramer Von Clausbruch