Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
409079000 | With regulation of operation by templet, card, or other replaceable information supply | 64 |
20090087276 | Apparatus and Method for Fabricating a Customized Patient-Specific Orthopaedic Instrument - A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed. | 04-02-2009 |
20100316458 | Automated Material Removal in Composite Structures - A composite structure containing an out-of-tolerance area is restored using an automated material removal method. The location of an out-of-tolerance area within the structure is determined by non-destructive inspection and a volume of the structure to be removed is selected based on the location of the out-of-tolerance area. An automatic material removal tool is programmed and used to remove the selected volume of material. The volume of removed material may be is replaced by an integrated patch. | 12-16-2010 |
20110135415 | VIBRATION SUPPRESSING DEVICE - In a vibration suppressing device provided in a machine tool having a rotary shaft for use in rotating a tool or a workpiece, for suppressing chatter vibrations generated during rotation of the rotary shaft, an arithmetical unit performs an analysis on a vibration of the rotary shaft detected by a detector (vibrations sensors) whenever the vibration is detected and a computation based on a result of the analysis. An operator, while checking results of the analysis and/or the computation displayed in real time in a display unit, manipulates a manipulation element to enter a command to change a rotation speed of the rotary shaft into a rotation speed control unit (NC unit) which controls the rotation speed according to the command entered by the operator through the manipulation element. | 06-09-2011 |
20120093603 | VIBRATION SUPPRESSING METHOD AND VIBRATION SUPPRESSING DEVICE FOR USE IN MACHINE TOOL - In a machine tool having a rotary shaft for use in rotating a tool or a workpiece, a plurality of stable rotation speeds at which the chatter vibrations are expected to be suppressed, and at least one switching rotation speed across which a dynamic characteristic of a rotary shaft system changes are stored. The plurality of stable rotation speeds may be determined from chatter vibrations detected using a vibration detection unit. Optimum rotation speed that is a rotation speed to which a rotation speed of the rotary shaft is changeable without crossing the switching rotation speed is selected from the plurality of stable rotation speeds, and the rotation speed of the rotary shaft is changed to the optimum rotation speed. Thus, chatter vibrations generated during rotation of the rotary shaft can be suppressed effectively. | 04-19-2012 |
20120207559 | Machine Tool - A machine tool, wherein the front face of a base of the machine tool is formed in a single plane and a jig for fixing a workpiece to be machined with a tool is installed extending forwardly from a vertical intermediate front part of the base that defines an area between right and left lateral end front parts of the base having the vertical overall length portions or the vertical roughly overall length portions at right and left end parts of the front face formed in the single plane is formed detachably from the other portions of the base. The jig for fixing the work machined with the tool may be installed in the state of being extended from the vertical intermediate position of the front face in a forward direction. | 08-16-2012 |
20140212236 | MACHINING UNIT FOR A PROGRAM-CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOL - A machining unit for a program-controlled machine tool having a measuring and monitoring device for monitoring the position and condition of a tool shaft in the tool holder. This measuring and monitoring device includes a plurality of axial sensors and radial sensors and an evaluating unit for the measurement results detected by the sensors. An outer ring is releasably fastened to the spindle housing and contains an electronic transmission element and terminals for energy and data cables. A rotor is assigned to this stationary outer ring and contains the sensors and is coupled to the outer ring for the non-contact data transmission. The rotor is releasably fastened to the front end face of the spindle by bolted connections. | 07-31-2014 |
409080000 | With sensing of numerical information and regulation without mechanical connection between sensing means and regulated means (i.e., numerical control) | 21 |
20090028656 | Force monitoring and control of router - An apparatus for force monitoring and control of a multi-axis router. The spindle assembly has a mounting plate that is attached to a base plate in the router assembly through three equally spaced load cells. The load cells are maintained in tension because the spindle assembly is suspended below the base plate. The center of gravity of the spindle assembly is in the center of the three load cells. Forces on the cutting tool are measured by the load cells, which are monitored by a controller that determines the load on the cutting tool. The feed rate of the cutting tool is adjusted based on the calculated cutting tool force. Abnormal conditions, such as an unbalanced or dull tool, are determined from the measured forces. | 01-29-2009 |
20100260569 | Mill bed - A mill bed for use in association with a mill includes a base frame, an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame is moveably attached to the base frame whereby it is at least partially rotatable around an outer axis. The inner frame is rotatably attached to the outer frame and at least partially rotatable around an inner axis. A control system is operably attached to the outer frame and the inner frame to control movement of the outer and inner frames. | 10-14-2010 |
20110044778 | CONTROLLER FOR MACHINE TOOL AND FIVE-AXIS SIMULTANEOUS CONTROL MACHINE TOOL CONTROLLED THEREBY - It is an object of the present invention to provide a controller for a machine tool and a five axis simultaneous control machine tool controlled thereby which can improve the machining accuracy in machining by controlling a driving axis including a linear axis and a pivoting axis. | 02-24-2011 |
20110150592 | Material Entry Tool Path - A method of generating control code for a CNC machine is described. The method includes the steps of: (1) generating in a computer a first plurality of coordinate values, x | 06-23-2011 |
20110222980 | MODULE FOR ON-LINE VIBRATION DETECTION AND ADJUSTMENT AND MACHINING CENTER USING THE SAME - A module for on-line vibration detection and adjustment and machining center using the same are provided in the present invention, wherein the module is disposed at the machining center having an interface of feedrate override and an interface of spindle override and the inverter. The module comprises at least one vibration sensor for detecting the vibrating status of the machining center, thereby generating corresponding at least one sensing signal and a processor for processing the at least one sensing signal so as to generate a spindle adjusting signal for the interface of spindle override and the inverter and a feedrate adjusting signal for the interface of the federate override. The computer numerical controller receives the spindle adjusting signal and the feedrate adjusting signal from the interface of the spindle override and federate override respectively and accordingly controls the feedrate and spindle rate of the machining center. | 09-15-2011 |
20120087756 | MECHANISM FOR GRASPING TOOL, CHUCK, CLAMP MECHANISM, OR THE LIKE - Provided are: a double grasping mechanism including a double grasped part and a double gripping mechanism; a spindle, a holder holding mechanism, a main-spindle, and a holder holding device each including a double gripping mechanism; and a tool holder; a chuck holder; and a clamp holder. The double grasped part is formed by an outer pull stud and an inner pull stud. The double gripping mechanism is formed by: an outer gripping mechanism including an outer large-diameter part, an outer small-diameter part, an outer draw bar, and outer balls; and an inner gripping mechanism including an inner large-diameter part, an inner small-diameter part, an inner draw bar, and inner balls. The tool holder includes the outer pull stud. The chuck holder includes the outer pull stud and the inner pull stud. The clamp holder includes the outer pull stud and the inner pull stud. | 04-12-2012 |
20120224930 | MACHINING METHOD, PROGRAM, MACHINING-PROGRAM GENERATING PROGRAM AND MACHINING APPARATUS OF PRESS DIE - A machining method of a press die having a pierce cutter and a secondary relief-clearance area recessed inward relative to a profile of the pierce cutter. A plunge cutting tool has an edge portion protruding from an outer circumference of a tool body and can carve while rotating and moving in an axial direction of the tool body. While rotating the plunge cutting tool with an axis of the tool body being approximately parallel to a surface of the pierce cutter, the plunge cutting tool is relatively moved along the profile of the pierce cutter. The plunge cutting tool is also relatively moved in the axial direction of the tool body along the shape of the pierce cutter and the secondary relief-clearance area in a piercing direction each time the plunge cutting tool is relatively moved by a predetermined pitch. | 09-06-2012 |
20120243956 | MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool | 09-27-2012 |
20120328385 | MACHINING MEANS FOR CEILING FIXED PARTS - A machining device has a machine head capable of displacement along at least three translation axes X, Y, Z for machining an immobile part fixed above the machining head. The machining head is maintained in a constant orientation by at least three articulated connecting rods. Two connecting rods define together with the machining head and with a first Y carriage, on which they are articulated, an deformable articulated parallelogram in the XZ plane. Another connecting rod is articulated on the machining head and on a second Y carriage and the second Y carriage is capable of displacement along Y on a second X carriage capable of displacement along X. The relative movement along X of the Y carriages results in a displacement in the Z direction. Several devices can be positioned in a plurality of tunnels, these tunnels being arranged so as to share several means. | 12-27-2012 |
20130004256 | THERMAL COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR A MILLING MACHINE - A milling machine has a base, a work platform mounted movably on the base, and a ruler mounted on the work platform. The work platform is movable relative to a base axis. The thermal compensation system includes a sensor and a control unit. The sensor is configured to be mounted on the base for sensing a position of each of the work platform and the ruler relative to the base axis. The control unit is coupled to the sensor, and determines a work platform displacement and a ruler displacement according to the positions sensed by the sensor. The control unit further calculates a compensation value based on the work platform displacement and the ruler displacement. The control unit is configured to correct the position of the work platform relative to the base axis according to the compensation value. | 01-03-2013 |
20130071198 | NUMERICALLY-CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOL - Provided is a numerically-controlled machine tool ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130149062 | Machine Tool - A machine tool has a holding portion, spindle, feed device, controller generating a position control signal according to machining data and controlling a feed motion of a drive unit according to the position control signal, reaction force detecting section for determining a reaction force the tool receives from the workpiece during machining, displacement amount calculating section for determining displacement of the tool with respect to a target control position based on the reaction force, and compensating section receiving the displacement amount and adding correction data for eliminating the displacement amount to the position control signal or the machining data. | 06-13-2013 |
20130156522 | Method and Apparatus for Cutting a Mill Plate - A cutting device for a mill plate including a cutting tool supported for movement in a Y-direction and cutting in a Z-direction, and a conveyor for conveying a mill plate in the X-direction. A measuring device is movable in the X-direction along one side of a mill plate supported on the conveyor to map the X-axis and Y-axis positions of the mill plate one side. Positioning guides adjacent one side of the conveyor are adjusted in the Y-direction to follow the mapped Y-axis position of the mill plate one side at the X-axis position of the mill plate one side aligned with the positioning guides as the mill plate is conveyed in the X-direction. A clamp on the side opposite the mill plate one side is adapted to push the mill plate opposite side in the Y-direction to maintain the mill plate one side in engagement with the positioning guides. | 06-20-2013 |
20130223946 | SYSTEM FOR CORRECTING THERMAL DISPLACEMENT OF MACHINE TOOL - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a system for correcting thermal displacement of a machine tool, said system being capable of evaluating the amount of thermal displacement with a column front face serving as a reference position, and being capable of performing thermal displacement correction with good precision even when the amount of thermal displacement of a table is not uniform. For this purpose, the system is provided with, for example: a position detector temperature sensor ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130302103 | AUTOMATIC METHOD FOR MILLING COMPLEX CHANNEL-SHAPED CAVITIES - Methods and devices for milling a channel-shaped cavity by a five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machine by selecting a workpiece to be machined, determining cutting tool flow along the channel-shaped cavity, determining cutting tool in-depth penetration, determining a trochoid path, and determining auxiliary movements. | 11-14-2013 |
20130322975 | DIAMOND CUTTING TOOLS - The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface thereon. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter is used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. The diamond cutter has a cutting edge and a land. The cutting edge cuts the surface of the part and the land burnishes the surface of the part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. Thus, the diamond cutter cuts and burnishes portions of the part, thereby eliminating a subsequent polishing step. | 12-05-2013 |
20140105699 | PROGRAM-CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOL - A program controlled machine tool, including a bed-like substructure, a machine frame having two vertical and parallel side walls, and a compound slide having a longitudinal slide which can travel in the direction of the Y-coordinate axis on the two side walls of the machine frame. A cross slide is guided in such a way that it can travel in the direction of the X-coordinate axis. A machining unit can travel in the direction of the vertical Z-coordinate axis and has a working spindle. A workpiece table arrangement arranged on the substructure in front of the side walls. The workpiece table arrangement is arranged on the front partial area of the flat base and the cross slide has a length in the direction of the Y-coordinate axis which corresponds approximately to the diameter of the workpiece table and/or the working space in the Y-direction. | 04-17-2014 |
20140112730 | PROFILE CUTTER - The described embodiments relate generally to device housings and more particularly to methods for blending multiple surfaces of a device housing during a machining process. A method is disclosed that prevents the formation of steps and allows for a smooth transition between flat and curved surfaces by using a profile cutter with an obtuse angle. The profile cutter can extend into the area in which the flat surface is desired while angling upwards and away from the part. This angle can ensure that the boundary between the flat surfaces and curved surfaces forms a shallow peak rather than a step. A shallow peak can be relatively easier to blend during a polishing operation than a step. As a result, the boundaries between surfaces can be hidden from the user of the device and the manufacturing process can be more efficient. | 04-24-2014 |
20150016912 | APPARATUS FOR SHARPENING BEET-CUTTER KNIVES - An apparatus for sharpening a beet knife has a plurality of roof-shaped blades next to each other on a knife body has a centering device carrying a centering piece and movable in a Y-direction, a milling device with a mechanically rotatable side miller with a roof-like milling edge movable in the Y-direction toward and away from the centering device, and a guide extending in an X-direction substantially perpendicular to the Y-direction. A grab shiftable in the X-direction on the guide is designed to hold the knife to be sharpened, and respective drives are connected to the centering and milling devices for moving same toward and away from each other in the Y-direction and to the grab for moving same along the guide in the X-direction. | 01-15-2015 |
20150030405 | CONTROL METHOD OF MACHINE TOOL AND MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool includes a machine tool main body, a ram which is supported with respect to the machine tool main body in a movable manner, a main shaft which is supported by the ram in a drivable and rotatable manner, an attachment which can be attached to and detached from a tip end portion of the ram and includes a driving shaft rotated according to rotation of the main shaft and a tool provided on the driving shaft, and a NC device which performs a numerical control based on machining data, and performs machining of a processing target. The control method of a machine tool includes a step of decreasing at least one of a ram overhang amount or a feeding amount when stress applied to the attachment is larger than allowable stress of the attachment based on a machining condition including a diameter, a depth of cut, and a feeding amount of the tool, and information including the ram overhang amount, a shape of the attachment, and a material of the processing target. | 01-29-2015 |
20160107246 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A STARTING HOLE FOR MILLING IN A SURFACE OF A WORKPIECE BY A CNC MILLING MACHINE - A starting hole for milling in a surface of a workpiece by a CNC milling machine with a milling cutter mounted to a rotating spindle is created by milling a first hole at a first diameter to a first depth into the workpiece along the axis of the starting hole; and then successively milling a second hole at a second diameter to a second depth into the workpiece along the axis of the starting hole, wherein the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter. One or more additional holes may be successively milled to additional depths at successively smaller diameters. | 04-21-2016 |
409081000 | To cut lock key | 25 |
20080247834 | Key cutting machine - A key cutting machine is provided for cutting a key blank from a master key. The key cutting machine comprises a first cutting member that rotates about a substantially horizontal axis for cutting a key pattern on a key blank and a second cutting member that rotates about a substantially vertical axis for cutting a key pattern on a key blank. Additional improvements or features of a key cutting machine are also described. | 10-09-2008 |
20090311064 | Key cutting machine - A key cutting machine having a vacuum port connected to the housing and capable of removeably connecting a vacuum tube thereto so that when the vacuum tube is connected to the vacuum port the vacuum tube is capable of collecting key shavings created during a key cutting operation and, when the vacuum tube is disconnected from vacuum port, the vacuum tube can be used to collect key shavings on or surrounding the key cutting machine. Additional improvements or features of a key cutting machine are also described. | 12-17-2009 |
20110164938 | Key Duplication Machine - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 07-07-2011 |
20110170976 | EZ key registration assembly - A locating system and method for accurately positioning key blanks with respect to a key cutter where the key head is clamped between opposing jaws with the key blade working edges projecting therefrom, the key head is provided with shaped recesses having at least a partially specifically shaped edge wall and wherein at least one jaw member is provided with a projection having a correspondingly shaped sidewall, the pin being positioned with respect to the clamp such that when the key blank head is abutted against the pin with the key blank edge configuration mating to the pin sidewall configuration, the key blade will project from the jaw in a proper position for engagement by either the bitting follower or bitting cutter respectively. | 07-14-2011 |
20120213603 | KEY CLAMP ROTATION CONTROLLER - A key clamping device includes a first key clamp, a second key clamp and a rotational device connected to the first and second key clamps. The rotational device may facilitate rotation of the first and second key clamps. | 08-23-2012 |
20120243957 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 09-27-2012 |
20130017030 | FULLY AUTOMATIC KEY DUPLICATING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC KEY MODEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A fully automatic key duplicating machine. A master key alignment module is movably disposed into and out of proximity with a master key clamping module, the master key being aligned by the alignment module within the master key clamping module. A master key identification module is disposed in fixed relation to the master key clamping module and identifies a type of key secured in the master key clamping module. A central positioning base is provided automatically movable into and out of engagement with the key cutting module and optionally the alignment module, adapted to move the master key alignment module into proximity with the master key clamping module and adapted to secure a key blank to be cut at the key cutting module in accordance with the tooth pattern of a clamped master key. | 01-17-2013 |
20130084142 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATING LOCK CYLINDER PINNING FOR REMOTE USERS - A system allows the remote entry of pin data to manufacture a customized lock cylinder assembly. A remote computer communicates with a cylinder manufacturing system (or website) to upload user-selected pin data. The pin data may be stored for future reorders or additional orders. A pinning machine receives the pin data and automatically selects pins to manufacture a customized lock cylinder assembly. The lock cylinder assembly may be completed in seconds and shipped to the user thereby eliminating the need for manual lock customization. In addition, key code data may be provided to a key manufacturing system to automatically manufacture keys corresponding to the customized lock cylinder assembly. | 04-04-2013 |
20130094918 | KEY CUTTING MACHINE - A key cutting machine is provided for cutting a key blank from a master key. The key cutting machine comprises a first cutting member that rotates about a substantially horizontal axis for cutting a key pattern on a key blank and a second cutting member that rotates about a substantially vertical axis for cutting a key pattern on a key blank. Additional improvements or features of a key cutting machine are also described. | 04-18-2013 |
20130309033 | FIXTURE AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING SIDE-MILLED KEYS - A fixture and system allows a locksmith to create side-milled high security keys to dimension (code) without the need for depth and space keys or expensive digitally controlled key making machinery. The fixture allows the locksmith to accurately and quickly create the side-milled key profile cuts in a key blank using a simple pattern key. The pattern key can be produced on common code cutting machinery. The fixture and system facilitates the making of the pattern key and holds the pattern in such a way as to allow the pattern to be easily traced over a blank key using a side-milled key duplicating machine. The system completely eliminates the need for special depth and space key sets, complicated and expensive digital key machinery and the time required to trace individual cuts over the side-milled key blank. The fixture and system saves time and simplifies the making of side-milled keys. | 11-21-2013 |
20140314508 | KEY COPYING - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to producing a physical copy of a key from a digital image of a key. A software program receives a digital image of a key. Based on physical ratios of the key, the software program can determine a key blank corresponding to the key. After determining the key blank, the software program can determine a key code of the key, which may then be used to produce a physical copy of the key. | 10-23-2014 |
20140377026 | METHOD AND APPARATUS DOR HOLDING KEYS DURING THE CUTTING PROCESS - A method and apparatus for holding a key or key blank while copying a key including at least one holder having an opening configured to at least partially enclose at least two sides of a keyway is provided herein. The opening of the holder includes at least one longitudinal groove or one longitudinal protrusion configured to mate with at least one longitudinal protrusion or longitudinal groove of the keyway. A user slides a first holder over the keyway of a key blank, and a second holder over a keyway of a key to be copied and places the holders into clamping jaws of a key cutting machine prior to copying a key. | 12-25-2014 |
20150050094 | FABRICATION SYSTEM FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE - A fabrication system is disclosed for use in a key making machine. The fabrication system may have a housing with a slot configured to receive a key blank, and a receiving unit configured to accept a shank of the key blank at the slot. The receiving unit may be configured to mechanically align the shank as it is inserted by a user. The fabrication system may also have a clamp movable between an open position and a closed position, and an actuator. The actuator may be configured to move the receiving unit and the key blank to the clamp, and to move the receiving unit away from the key blank after the clamp has moved to the closed position. | 02-19-2015 |
20150093208 | Unit for Duplicating Recesses of a Cylindrical Key - It is the object of this invention to provide a unit for duplicating recesses of a key with a cylindrical shank. A unit | 04-02-2015 |
20150306684 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 10-29-2015 |
20160059324 | FULLY AUTOMATIC KEY DUPLICATING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC KEY MODEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A method of duplicating a key includes receiving a master key in a key duplicating machine. The machine automatically detects a cross sectional profile of the master key. The machine automatically determines, based on the detected cross sectional profile, a type and model of the master key. The machine automatically selects a key blank that matches the type and model of the master key, and then automatically cuts the selected key blank to duplicate a key tooth pattern of the master key. | 03-03-2016 |
20160114412 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A KEY COPY - A method for producing a key ( | 04-28-2016 |
20160375503 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 12-29-2016 |
20160375505 | Clamp for a key duplicating machine - A clamp for key duplicating machines includes a support, a pin emerging therefrom with a threaded upper end engagable by a knob, the support base having a pair of upper parallel projections on opposite sides of the pin, a lower jaw of square plan, positioned on the support and having a central hole rotatably engaged by the pin, with four grooves in its lower surface parallel to the jaw sides and engagable in pairs with the projections, an upper jaw of square plan, having a central hole rotatably engaged by the pin and cooperating with the lower jaw to clamp a key, wherein the pair of projections are shaped as parallel cylindrical pegs emerging from the upper surface of the support. When the clamp is active, its lower jaw rests only by two grooves on the two projections, otherwise the lower surface is spaced from the support upper surface. | 12-29-2016 |
409082000 | Using templet other than a key | 4 |
20090074528 | KEY DUPLICATION METHOD AND MACHINE - A method for duplicating a key including receiving a key identification code indicative of key cuts in an original key, and duplicating the original key by forming key cuts in a duplicate key in response to the key identification code, wherein authorization to form the key cuts is restricted by means of a verification code that must be passed before forming the key cuts is permissible. The authorization to form the key cuts may be restricted in various ways, such as to a group of users, a geographic location of a user, or a group of key blanks. The authorization to form the key cuts may be restricted as a function of a physical characteristic of the original key. As another alternative, authorization to form the key cuts may be restricted as a function of whether the original key is a master key or a slave key. | 03-19-2009 |
20110176881 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 07-21-2011 |
20110262240 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 10-27-2011 |
20130294857 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 11-07-2013 |
409083000 | Complete cycle | 2 |
20140377027 | SEQUENTIALIZED KEY DUPLICATION SYSTEM - An integrated key duplication machine includes a machine-based key identification module and a key cutting module. The key identification module is configured to identify a second master key while the key cutting module cuts a key blank corresponding to a first master key. A key blank corresponding to the second master key can be cut on either the integrated machine or a stand-alone machine having only key cutting capabilities. | 12-25-2014 |
20160375504 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 12-29-2016 |
409084000 | Process | 11 |
20080298919 | MILLING BLEED HOLES INTO HONEYCOMB PROCESS - A method of milling at least one hole into a honeycomb structure positioned on a part includes storing dimensional information of the part in a computer processor, locating a timing mark on the flange, positioning a milling tool at an angle relative to the honeycomb structure, and milling a first hole into the honeycomb structure at a feed rate of between approximately 1 inch per minute and approximately 3 inches per minute. | 12-04-2008 |
20100278606 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZED MACHINING - Machine tool systems and methods include methods of synchronizing cutting tools with a workpiece retainer. In some embodiments, the methods and systems provide at least two cutting tools that are synchronized to machine a common surface of a workpiece in a quick and efficient manner. A controller having a single line of code for controlling both cutting tools and the workpiece retainer may be used. The cutting tools may be synchronized such that they engage substantially opposite portions of the workpiece, thereby to reduce resulting forces in the workpiece that may tend to induce workpiece deflection and/or chatter. In other embodiments, a cutting tool is synchronized with a split workpiece holder that may be controlled to induce a compression, tension, or torsion pre-load in the workpiece. | 11-04-2010 |
20110008119 | METHOD AND MACHINE TOOL FOR MACHINING A WORKPIECE - A method and machine tool for machining a workpiece on the machine tool comprising at least 5 axes with a tool by using an NC program, the machine tool comprising a clamping means for clamping a workpiece and a work spindle including a tool holding means for holding a workpiece, where the workpiece is clamped on the tool holding means of the work spindle of the machine tool, the tool is clamped in the clamping means of the machine tool, and the workpiece clamped in the tool holding means of the work spindle is controlled in a program-controlled manner in relation to the tool clamped in the clamping means for removing material from the workpiece. | 01-13-2011 |
20110110741 | DUAL-SIDE ENGRAVING SYSTEM - An engraving system operable to engrave user-loaded items is provided. The engraving system may have a housing, an engraver located within the housing, and a carrier configured to receive from a user a cartridge holding then item to be engraved and to position the cartridge relative to the engraver. The carrier may be configured to engrave the item via windows in the cartridge, and to flip the cartridge relative to the engraver for engraving on multiple sides of the item. | 05-12-2011 |
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20120009036 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MASS PRODUCTION OF CUSTOMIZED ENGRAVED PRODUCTS - Systems and methods for mass producing customized engraved articles of manufacture based on orders from multiple different customers. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009037 | Coated Cutting Insert for Milling - A coated cemented carbide insert is particularly useful for wet or dry milling steels at high cutting speeds, milling of hardened steels, and high feed copy milling of tool steels. The insert is formed by a cemented carbide body including WC, NbC and TaC, a W-alloyed Co binder phase, and a coating including an innermost layer of TiC | 01-12-2012 |
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20140010610 | ADDRESSABLE MATRICES/CLUSTER BLANKS FOR DENTAL CAD/CAM SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION THEREOF - A cluster mill blank includes a framework constructed to cooperate with a blank holder of an existing CAD/CAM system, and a plurality of sub-blanks attached to the framework forming an addressable matrix or cluster blank. CAD/CAM systems including such a framework, as well as associated methods are described. | 01-09-2014 |
20140140783 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR FABRICATING DENTAL RESTORATIONS - A collaborative approach, incorporating a server for data transmission, security verification, and authentication verification, is implemented between a dental office and a dental laboratory to fabricate a designed dental restoration. A scanner is used in a dental office to take a scan of a patient's mouth. The dental laboratory designs the dental restoration with specialized design software taking into account the scan of the mouth as well as a prescription from the dental office. The parameters defining the designed dental restoration are contained in a design file. The design file is used to create milling specifications defining instructions for milling the designed dental restoration. The materials for the dental restoration are loaded into a mill, where the dental restoration is fabricated in accordance with the milling specifications. Security verification ensures authorized materials are used, and authentication verification ensures authorized materials and processes are used. | 05-22-2014 |
409085000 | Reproducing means | 1 |
409093000 | Duplicating means | 1 |
409110000 | With means to support templet above or under work | 1 |
20130202378 | END PORTION PROCESSING APPARATUS - The end portion processing apparatus includes an X-direction driving unit which allows a back-and-forth movement along an X-direction; a cutter supporting member which is supported by the X-direction driving unit, is able to run in a Y-direction, and supports a cutter member extending in a Z-direction which is perpendicular to the XY-plane; a guide member which has a shape matching to a processing planned shape when seeing from the Z-direction, and guides the cutter supporting member such that the cutter member moves to follow the processing planned shape; and a Y-direction position changing mechanism which changes the position in the Y-direction of the cutter supporting member to the work material. The Y-direction position changing mechanism changes the position of the cutter supporting member such that the cutter supporting member runs on further inner side in case of going back than in case of going forth. | 08-08-2013 |