Patents Examined by Boyer D. Ashley
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Patent number: 11148243Abstract: A cutting blade supplying apparatus includes a cutting blade stocker that stocks a plurality of cutting blades; a carrying unit that carries out the cutting blade from the cutting blade stocker and carries the cutting blade to a cutting apparatus, a transferring unit that transfers the cutting blade carried by the carrying unit to a cutting blade replacing unit of the cutting apparatus, and a control unit. The cutting blade stocker includes a cutting blade case that accommodates the cutting blades each of which includes a mounting port formed in a center thereof to be mounted to a spindle and a cutting edge formed at an outer periphery of the mounting port, and a cutting blade case mounting unit on which to mount the cutting blade case.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: DISCO CORPORATIONInventor: Kazuma Sekiya
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Patent number: 11040440Abstract: A drill press includes a main housing, a drill unit supported by the main housing for relative movement therewith, a base coupled to the main housing, the base having a bore formed in a top surface thereof and a magnet to create a magnetic field for magnetically latching the base to a workpiece, and a holding force detection assembly having a plug, a sensor positioned outside the plug to detect the magnetic field within the base, the sensor emitting a variable output voltage signal in response to the detected magnetic field, and a printed circuit board received within a slot in the plug. The holding force detection assembly is received within the bore formed in the top surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventor: John Stanley Dey, IV
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Patent number: 9050670Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe disconnecting device, comprising a disconnecting device, which has a rotary body. The rotary body comprises a tool carrier for a disconnecting tool. A protrusion projects transversely to the rotational axis of the rotary body away from the rotary body or away from the tool carrier. At least one handle is attached to the protrusion, the handle extending across a region of the surface of the protrusion and forming a reach-through opening between the handle and the surface of the protrusion for a hand reaching for the handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Andreas Lier, Markus Tamm
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Patent number: 8997615Abstract: A microtome comprising a head 32 which holds a sample, an alignment mechanism 50 which aligns the head 32, a body portion 42 which is provided on a back face side of the alignment mechanism 50, a cylindrical coupling portion 41 which couples the body portion 42 with the head 32, a temperature controller 34 in the head 32, and refrigerant piping 40 and electrical wiring 46 for the temperature controller 34, and the alignment mechanism 50 includes a spherical member 68 coupled with the back face side of the head and having a spherical outer periphery and includes retainer portions 70 and 71 retaining the outer periphery of the spherical member 68 slidably along a spherical surface, the spherical member 68 has a through hole 74 which communicates with the hollow portion 43 of the coupling portion 41, the refrigerant piping 40 and the electrical wiring 46 are connected with the temperature controller 34 in the head 32 through the through hole 74 of the spherical member 68 and the hollow portion 43 of the couplingType: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignees: Sakura Seiki Co., Ltd., Sakura Finetek Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Minemura, Tatsuya Seki
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Patent number: 8959780Abstract: A cutting blade includes a first and a second elongated frame part, and projections protruding from the first and the second elongated frame part in the cross direction. The first and the second frame part are attached to each other by blades, the blades being individually attached to the first frame part at first pivot points and to the second frame part at second pivot points so that the opposite ends of the blades protrude from the first and second pivot points, respectively, in the cross direction of the frame parts. The first and the second elongated frame part are movable relative to each other to rotate the blades around the first and second pivot points and to generate a cutting movement between each end of the blade and projection approaching each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Fiskars Brands Finland Oy ABInventors: Petteri Masalin, Juha Huhtala, Markus Paloheimo, Fredrik Magnusson
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Patent number: 8959779Abstract: A multi-angle positioned foldable knife includes a knife body (1), a handle (2) and a pin (3). The knife body (1) is pivotally connected with the handle (2) through the pin (3). A cam (4) is arranged on the connecting end of the knife body (1), and snap openings (41) on the outer edge of the cam are provided to position the knife body (1) at multi-angle relative to the handle (2). A positioning button (5) is arranged on the connecting end of the handle (2), and a snap edge (51) is provided on the interior end of the button (5). The snap edge (51) can connect with a snap opening (41) on the outer edge of the cam (4). Compared with prior art, the foldable knife has simple structure, controlled angle, safe use, convenient operation, simple preparation etc. The knife body (1) can be positioned at multi foldable position. Additionally, the rotation of the knife body (1) can be achieved only by pressing the button (5).Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Kunjek Handtools & Hardware Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hao Wen
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Patent number: 8904647Abstract: A tool is provided for preparing a cable for crimping. The tool includes a first pressure arm and a second pressure arm. An intermediate member is disposed between the first pressure arm and the second pressure arm, the intermediate member being rotationally coupled to the first pressure arm by a first pivot and rotationally coupled to the second pressure arm by a second pivot. The intermediate member includes a first pair of slots adjacent the first pressure arm and a second pair of slots adjacent the second pressure arm. A first pair of stripping cartridges is removably coupled to the first pair of slots. A second pair of stripping cartridges removably coupled to the second pair of slots.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Rostra Tool CompanyInventors: Richard A. Steiner, Charles Gargano
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Patent number: 8904911Abstract: A punch assembly includes a punch, a sleeve, a draw stud and a die. The sleeve adds rigidity to the draw stud, thereby reducing elastic deflection of the draw stud, reducing bending moment on the draw stud, reducing punching force, and extending the punch, draw stud and die fatigue life. The sleeve also aids in axial alignment of the punch, die and workpiece with a pilot hole drilled through a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventor: William F. Nordlin
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Patent number: 8881409Abstract: An oscillating power tool includes a tool head which can be articulated through a range of positions including zero to ninety degrees. The tool head can accept a variety of accessory tools which move in a reversing angular displacement as well as articulate throughout the range of positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Brian Haman
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Patent number: 8869690Abstract: A stationery machine is used to cut various patterns on a paper and contains a housing for covering a machine body; the machine body including a frame with a first side plate and a second side plate, the first side plate and the second side plate having a first elongated slot and a second elongated slot on two lower sides thereof; a first pressing roller having a first rotary shaft driven by a crank set and at least two transmission gears in different sizes; a second pressing roller having a second rotary shaft, the second rotary shaft of the second pressing roller having a driven gear; an abutting mechanism biasing the second pressing roller to move upwardly and downwardly so as to adjust a distance between the second pressing roller and the first pressing roller, and the driven gear meshing with the at least two transmission gears.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Ming-Cheng Wang
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Patent number: 8858132Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting insert, in particular for machining crankshafts, having two base surfaces (10, 11) which are arranged parallel to one another and through which a respective hole (12) passes for receiving a clamping screw and which merge at their shorter edges into rounded end faces which are each defined laterally by cutting edges. According to the invention, at least one pair of the cutting edges is of stepped design and has two convex sections (13, 14) and a concave section (15) lying in between, wherein the outer convex section (13) extends over an angle of 180°.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Markus Heinloth, Jürgen Zastrozynski
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Patent number: 8844783Abstract: A vertical core slot dispenser supports a roll of film bags wound on a hollow central core. An adapter for a bin provides mounting for at least one of the dispensers. An optional bracket has fixtures to connect lower portions of the platforms to a mounting system. A core pin has first and second ends, fits slidably within the central core and has at least one notch that extends across one of the ends. First and second guide slots are sized, shaped and located to fit slidably about the first and second ends of the core pin. At least one guide rail is located between outer edges of the guide slots. The rail is sized and shaped to slidably engage and retain the at least one notch in the core pin. At least one bag stream guide, pair of side constraints and snagging hook are attached to the bag dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Daniel Brian Tan
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Patent number: 8814021Abstract: An apparatus for removing a portion of a protective covering from a drinking straw, including a support mounted on a container for receiving the portion of the protective covering removed from the drinking straw, and an orifice in the support having a shape and size adapted for receiving a drinking straw packaged in a protective covering through the orifice to the extent corresponding to the length of the portion of the covering to be removed from the drinking straw, the orifice positioned in the support to allow the protective covering to be received through the orifice but not withdrawn from the orifice. A related method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Aaron W. Jones
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Patent number: 8813367Abstract: A folding tool includes a bolster that acts as a safety and lock release. The tool may be designed for one-hand opening. An implement is held in a stored closed position by a safety formed by the bolster and a button style lock. The implement can be opened to the ready-for-use position by rotating the bolster to release the safety, and then rotating the implement. Once the implement is open, the bolster is rotated back to its original position setting the lock for the tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Buck Knives, Inc.Inventor: Eric P. Linn
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Patent number: 8732956Abstract: A safety mechanism for a utility knife is provided to prevent more than one retraction of the blade shield for each trigger actuation. A separable linkage extends between an actuator and a strut, and has a seat member and a deflecting member that are linked together when the actuator is not depressed and the strut is in the safety position blocking the retraction of the shield. The separable linkage is configured to transmit the pressing action of the actuator to the strut to disengage it from the bracket. The separable linkage is configured to delink as the shield retracts. If the actuator continues to be pressed in after the shield returns from being retracted, the safety mechanism prevents relinking of the seat member and the deflecting member, due to the deflecting member being deflected away from the seat member in a substantially longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventors: Aaron Paul McGushion, Earl Votolato, David A. Sharbaugh
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Patent number: 8726527Abstract: A portable pencil sharpener is capable of being manually operable or operable to be driven by a remote torque driver. The pencil sharpener is capable of sharpening either a carpenter's pencil or a Number 2 pencil. Pencil shavings are retained in a compact housing and removed through a retractable panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Richard Steven Constantine, Man For Ma
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Patent number: 8690493Abstract: An end mill including multiple spiral flutes in a helical shape around an axis that are formed in a periphery of the top portion of an end mill body which rotates on the axis. Cutting edges are formed at peripheral side ridge portions of wall surfaces of the flutes facing a front side in an end mill rotating direction. Honing is applied along each peripheral cutting edge such that the cutting edge has a variable honing width in the direction of the axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishiki Materials CorporationInventors: Takashi Miki, Yuji Takagi
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Patent number: 8683702Abstract: A folding knife capable of preventing automatic folding, which includes a handle having first, second and third plates, and a blade pivotally connected between the first and second plates by a pivot. The second plate is provided with a resilient stopper having a first end fixed to the second plate and a second end extending toward the first plate in a slanting manner. The third plate has one side corresponding in position to the second plate and concavely provided with an engaging hole. When the blade is fully rotated out of the handle, the second end of the resilient stopper presses against one end of the blade and thereby keeps the blade fully rotated out of the handle. Thus, when a force applied to the blade is excessively large, the resilient stopper will not be shifted away from the position against the blade.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Yen-Fen Lo
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Patent number: 8671579Abstract: A pair of cutting jaws are provided for a hydraulic or electric pressing tool. Each jaw is formed in the manner of a lever, with a driving portion and a working portion, which extend in opposite directions from a pivot axis. The working portion is reduced in its thickness by half or more in comparison with the driving portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Gustav Klauke GmbHInventor: Egbert Frenken
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Patent number: 8667691Abstract: The actuated nail clipper is a grooming tool that has made it easier to clip nails. The present invention can change in length so the toe nails are easily reachable for the consumer. The elongated neck prevents the consumer from feeling any discomfort that is normally associated with clipping toe nails. A vacuum on the actuated nail clipper can suction in leftover nail clippings. The convenience of the vacuum allows for easier clean up. The present invention also includes a small light that is angled so the nail that is being cut is clearly visible to the consumer. The light helps reduce errors in nail clipping as well as decrease the strain on the consumer's eyes.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Terry L Gibbs