Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-01
2008-07-01
Masinick, Michael D (Department: 2128)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S108000, C700S165000, C703S001000, C703S002000, C703S007000, C345S419000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07395128
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for designing stamping tools that produce parts of desired dimensions. The system and method compensate for post stamping deviations from the desired dimensions in the shape of the tools used to produce the parts. The compensated tools result in nearly ideal parts.
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Maker Bradley N
Zhu Xin Hai
Livermore Software Technology Corporation
Masinick Michael D
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
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