Method and apparatus for an automated tool handling system for a multilevel cleanspace fabricator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9263309
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14703552

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The present invention provides methods and apparatus capable of routine placement and replacement of fabricator tools in a designated tool location. The tool location can be selected from multiple tool locations arranged in a matrix with horizontal and vertical designations. The operation may be fully automated. In another aspect, the invention describes Cleanspace fabricators which use devices to routinely remove and place tooling.

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FUTRFAB INC4 CROTTY LANE NEW WINDSOR NY 12553

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Flitsch, Frederick A New Windsor, US 253 4985

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