Metal deforming – Tool and/or tool holder – Having unitary tool-face
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-27
2010-02-16
Jones, David B (Department: 3725)
Metal deforming
Tool and/or tool holder
Having unitary tool-face
C072S481100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07661288
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a press brake tool having a retractable safety key. In some embodiments, the tool includes a lock that can positively lock the safety key in an extended position. Different lock assemblies of this nature are provided. Also provided is a combination including a press brake tool and a tool holder. In some embodiments, the invention provides a press brake tool having a retractable safety key with an engagement portion having a tapered leading region (adapted to facilitate mounting the tool in a recess of a tool holder) and a tapered trailing region (adapted to facilitate dismounting the tool from the recess of the tool holder). Methods of use are also provided.
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Rogers Bryan L.
Shimota Jon M.
Fredrikson & Byron , P.A.
Jones David B
Wilson Tool International Inc.
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