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PROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO
US·52 granted patents·3 pending applications·1,529 citations·filing 1985–2006
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55 records- 0194US5409158AAutomobile framing systemPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1993·Granted Apr 25, 1995·77 cites·13 claims
- 0292US7108189B2Precise transport positioning apparatus using a closed loop controlled, non-direct drive or friction drive system with absolute positioning encoderPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 19, 2006·24 cites·22 claims
- 0391US7128196B2Flexible automotive assembly line methodPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 31, 2006·44 cites·18 claims
- 0491US6662083B2Multiple robotic workstation with multiple fixturesPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 9, 2003·36 cites·20 claims
- 0590US5011068AAutomotive body framing systemPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1989·Granted Apr 30, 1991·80 cites·10 claims
- 0689US5479698AGeometry stationPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1994·Granted Jan 2, 1996·58 cites·6 claims
- 0789US5265317AGeometry stationPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1991·Granted Nov 30, 1993·57 cites·2 claims
- 0887US6966427B2Pallet/skid power roll systemPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 22, 2005·29 cites·20 claims
- 0987US6698736B2Clamping locatorPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Mar 2, 2004·48 cites·18 claims
- 1087US6564440B2Flexible automotive assembly workstation and methodPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2001·Granted May 20, 2003·40 cites·25 claims
- 1185US6378186B1Automobile framing systemPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1997·Granted Apr 30, 2002·52 cites·14 claims
- 1284US6799673B2Versaroll overhead conveyor systemPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 5, 2004·34 cites·46 claims
- 1384US5142118ALaser welding unitPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1991·Granted Aug 25, 1992·64 cites·13 claims
- 1484US4991707ABodyside panel handling conveyorPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1990·Granted Feb 12, 1991·50 cites·12 claims
- 1583US6719122B2Lockable latch for an apparatus having a combined latch actuation and carrier movementPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 13, 2004·19 cites·20 claims
- 1682US5751832AHeadlight aiming apparatusPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1996·Granted May 12, 1998·94 cites·28 claims
- 1781US6932263B2Vehicle framing system for plurality of vehicle body stylesPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 23, 2005·24 cites·27 claims
- 1881US5427300AApparatus for framing vehicle bodiesPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1994·Granted Jun 27, 1995·63 cites·31 claims
- 1980US6787729B2Multi-axis articulatable robot having a weld gun with inverted roller screw actuatorPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 7, 2004·22 cites·20 claims
- 2079US6446478B1Two-stage hemming machine with movable diesPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 10, 2002·27 cites·20 claims
- 2179US6173881B1Car body assembly and welding station with reciprocal gate-supporting systemPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1998·Granted Jan 16, 2001·48 cites·42 claims
- 2279US5253965APiercing fastener with adhesivePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1992·Granted Oct 19, 1993·50 cites·21 claims
- 2378US6948227B2Framing station having self piercing rivets and methodPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 27, 2005·20 cites·26 claims
- 2478US6723944B1Pinch weld gunPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 20, 2004·21 cites·21 claims
- 2573US5665255ALaser welding apparatus and method for high temperature gradient cooling alloysPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 9, 1997·41 cites·19 claims
- 2673US5141093AAutomotive body panel handling apparatusPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1991·Granted Aug 25, 1992·35 cites·13 claims
- 2771US6651867B2Robotic turntablePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 25, 2003·18 cites·18 claims
- 2871US5252801AFixed point welding gunPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1992·Granted Oct 12, 1993·35 cites·9 claims
- 2970US6435397B2Robotic turntablePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 20, 2002·12 cites·9 claims
- 3070US4611375AApparatus for assembling radiator coresPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1985·Granted Sep 16, 1986·40 cites·10 claims
- 3169US6426626B1Apparatus and method for testing an ignition coil and spark plugPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1999·Granted Jul 30, 2002·26 cites·32 claims
- 3268US6685177B2Clamping locatorPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 3, 2004·17 cites·40 claims
- 3368US6554119B2Flexible automotive assembly line and methodPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 29, 2003·14 cites·39 claims
- 3466US6827197B2Flexible automotive assembly line and methodPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 7, 2004·13 cites·20 claims
- 3565US6344626B1Apparatus and method for laser welding in a hemmer apparatusPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2000·Granted Feb 5, 2002·14 cites·14 claims
- 3663US6911616B2Weld gun assemblyPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 28, 2005·14 cites·16 claims
- 3760US5697752AOverhead transfer clamp actuator and linkagePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 16, 1997·21 cites·20 claims
- 3858US5739499AWeld gun counterbalance apparatusPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1996·Granted Apr 14, 1998·27 cites·20 claims
- 3953US7165309B2Method for assembly of a motorcycle framePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 23, 2007·1 cites·20 claims
- 4052US5067606AClamp actuating system for a conveyor carried clamping framePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1991·Granted Nov 26, 1991·21 cites·20 claims
- 4151US6732852B2Trunnion mountable fixturePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2001·Granted May 11, 2004·3 cites·20 claims
- 4251US5591358AApparatus for clamping and laser weldingPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1994·Granted Jan 7, 1997·17 cites·42 claims
- 4349US4637133AApparatus for assembling radiator componentsPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1985·Granted Jan 20, 1987·14 cites·10 claims
- 4449US2006218767A1Framing apparatus for car body welding stationPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 4548US4781285ASoft touch drive for article handling apparatusPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1987·Granted Nov 1, 1988·13 cites·15 claims
- 4647US6912774B2Apparatus and method for assembly of motorcycle framePROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 5, 2005·2 cites·15 claims
- 4747US6909064B2Pinch weld gun with swivel shunt connectionPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 21, 2005·2 cites·26 claims
- 4847US6419071B1Lowerator having an actuator capable of combined latch actuation and carrier movementPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 1999·Granted Jul 16, 2002·14 cites·38 claims
- 4946US2005189399A1Flexible body workstation for assembling workpiecesPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 5045US2004261331A1Studding layoutPROGRESSIVE TOOL & IND CO·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
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