Patents Assigned to E.P.D.
  • Patent number: 6629480
    Abstract: The present invention has for its object a device for assembling tools in a tool carrier by thermal expansion and preadjustment and measurement of the mounted assembly. The device is characterized in that it is essentially constituted by a support frame (1) provided with an interchangeable tool carrying socket (2), by at least one column (3) supporting a dimensional measuring arm (4) and an induction heater (5), by a console (6) for displaying measurements, by a control panel (7) and by a device (8) for precise adjustment of the outwardly extending length of the tool. The invention is more particularly applicable to the field of the environment of machine tools, in particular digitally controlled machines, machining centers, machines or line transfer, for high speed machining or for which high dimensional precision and concentricity are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: E.P.D.
    Inventors: Alain Freyermuth, Laurent Mallet
  • Patent number: 5786021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a processed material of bean curd refuse, comprising a highly viscous liquid containing cut bean curd refuse fibers and water-soluble polysaccharides released from bean curd refuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: E.P.D. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshio Satoh, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Chitoshi Mori, Keiji Inouchi