To All PostsMachiningCloud, Inc. v. Kennametal Inc. Patents
Case Filing Date: 2025-11-07
| Patent Number | Organic/Acquired | Forward Citation Count | Age Of Patent From Priority Date | Independent Claim Count | Claim 1 Word Count | Family Size | Patent Quality Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US12,430,675 B2 | Organic | 0 | 3 years, 11 months | 1 | 257 | 4 | 28 |
| US9,817,387 | Organic | 2 | 12 years, 4 months | 1 | 283 | 7 | 24 |
| US10,754,322 | Organic | 1 | 12 years, 4 months | 1 | 165 | 7 | 44 |
| Patent Summary | Independent Claim |
|---|---|
| US12,430,675 B2 - Computer-based platform for developing and implementing industrial tool solutions (DCX platform) This computer-based system provides a digital platform for managing industrial tool solutions, offering functionality through specialized modules for solutions, machines, projects, and features. The inclusion of graphical representations and digital replicas enhances usability for professionals handling configurations and workpiece parameters. The system facilitates customized project workflows and tool solution modeling for optimized execution. | 1. A computer-based system for processing information associated with industrial tool solutions including at least one industrial tool, the system comprising: a digital platform comprising at least one computer processor programmed for executing at least the following modules: a solutions module programmed for: receiving information associated with multiple configurations of different industrial tool solutions, and displaying graphical representations associated with each of the industrial tool solutions; a machines module programmed for: receiving information associated with at least one machine associated with use of the industrial tool solution, and displaying a digital replica of each machine; a project module programmed for receiving and displaying project information comprising at least a combination of industrial tool solution information and machine information, the project module further programmed for: connecting at least a portion of the project information to multiple industrial tool solutions, connecting at least a portion of the industrial tool solution information to a project from a list of pre-existing industrial tool solutions, and connecting at least a portion of the industrial tool solution information to a project from a list of user customized industrial tool solutions; a workpiece features module programmed for receiving and displaying at least one parameter or attribute of a workpiece to be processed in association with a given industrial tool solution; and a download function programmed for: generating at least one of a two-dimensional model or a three-dimensional model associated with at least a portion of the industrial tool solution information, and communicating the generated model to a computer system independent of the digital platform. |
| US9,817,387 - Method of searching machining tools in catalogues A method is described facilitating identification of tool assemblies through grouping components based on user-defined machining characteristics. The process involves matching reference codes among tool components, enabling streamlined presentation of compatible assemblies. This novel functionality promotes efficiency in the selection and validation of machining assembly configurations. | 1. A method of identifying a cutting tool assembly to a user, the cutting tool assembly including at least two tool components selected from among a plurality of tool components, the method comprising: receiving an indication from the user of a desired characteristic of at least one of the cutting tool assembly or of a workpiece to be machined; determining that at least a portion of a first set of characteristics associated with a first component of the plurality of tool components corresponds to the desired characteristic; determining that at least a portion of a second set of characteristics associated with a second component of the plurality of tool components corresponds to another portion of the first set of characteristics; grouping the first component and the second component together to form a combination in response to said determining that at least a portion of the second set of characteristics corresponds to another portion of the first set of characteristics; and identifying the combination to the user as the cutting tool assembly, wherein the portion of the second set of characteristics and the other portion of the first set of characteristics comprise a reference code associated, respectively, with each of the second component of the plurality of tool components and the first component of the plurality of tool components, the reference code including a plurality of alphanumeric characters, wherein matching reference codes indicate compatible components, wherein said determining that at least a portion of the second set of characteristics corresponds to another portion of the first set of characteristics comprises determining matching reference codes between the second component of the plurality of tool components and the first component of the plurality of tool components. |
| US10,754,322 - System for evaluating compatibility among machining tools and assemblies The described method facilitates evaluation of tool component compatibility via user input on desired attributes. Incorporating automatic matching procedures, the process generates combinations of components meeting input conditions. This improves project accuracy by ensuring dimensional and functional coherence among chosen assembly elements. | 1. A method of identifying a cutting tool assembly to a user, the cutting tool assembly including at least two tool components selected from among a plurality of tool components, the method comprising: receiving an indication from the user of a desired characteristic of the cutting tool assembly; automatically determining that at least a portion of a first set of characteristics associated with a first tool component of the plurality of tool components corresponds to the desired characteristic; automatically identifying a second tool component of the plurality of tool components that is compatible with the first tool component; and identifying to the user a combination, comprising the first and second tool components, as the cutting tool assembly; wherein receiving an indication from the user comprises receiving from the user an indication of dimensional information of one or more of the first and second tool components, wherein at least one of the first and second tool components is a component that does not contact a workpiece. |
