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Title:
APPARATUS FOR FORMING A KINEMATIC COUPLING AND RELATED METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/027790
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
In one aspect, an apparatus for use in forming a kinematic coupling having at least one component including a plate adapted for carrying a plurality of bearing elements comprises a template including a plurality of supports adapted for engaging and assisting in aligning the plurality of bearing elements relative to the plate of the component. The template may be used in forming either a top or base of the kinematic coupling. The top may further be adapted to be inverted relative to the base, which may also include bearing elements for receiving bearing elements associated with the top. Related methods are also disclosed.

Inventors:
MORGAN CHRISTOPHER J (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2009/054900
Publication Date:
July 01, 2010
Filing Date:
August 25, 2009
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Assignee:
ADVANCED MACHINE TECHNOLOGIES (US)
MORGAN CHRISTOPHER J (US)
International Classes:
F16D1/00; B23Q1/00; F16D3/00
Foreign References:
US5307912A1994-05-03
JP2007327571A2007-12-20
JPH0724909B21995-03-22
US4214459A1980-07-29
US6746172B22004-06-08
US5683118A1997-11-04
Other References:
See also references of EP 2326849A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
DORISIO, Andrew, D. et al. (PLLC247 N. Broadwa, Lexington KY, US)
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