Metal deforming – By application of fluent medium – or energy field – With actuated tool engaging work
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Jones, David B. (Department: 3725)
Metal deforming
By application of fluent medium, or energy field
With actuated tool engaging work
C072S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06952941
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for forming an article and performing a secondary operation on the article in-situ. The apparatus includes a closure and a die having a cavity. A source of pressurized gas forces a portion of a sheet into contact with a forming surface having a predetermined shape. A tool is movably connected to the apparatus and is configured to engage the sheet to perform a secondary operation while the sheet is held in compression between the closure and the die.
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Allor Richard
Copple Warren
Friedman Peter
Luckey Jr. George
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Coppiellie Raymond L.
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Jones David B.
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