Rotary tool including a cutting blade and cutting apparatus comprising the same
US6659098B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q2003/15532
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting apparatus comprising a rotary shaft which is detachably fitted with a rotary tool including a cutting blade. The rotary tool itself or a storage case storing the rotary tool has an indicator which may be a bar code and shows the characteristic properties of the cutting blade. A reading means such as a bar code reader for reading the above indicator showing the characteristic properties of the cutting blade is installed on the cutting apparatus.
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