Power tool utilizing optical fibers to output light
US12429213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/0008
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power tool includes a primary housing, and a motor situated within the primary housing. The power tool also includes a circuit board located within the primary housing, and a light source mounted to the circuit board. The power tool also includes an optical fiber including a first end and a second end. The first end may be coupled to the light source and may be configured to receive light generated by the light source. The second end may be configured to emit the light to an outside of the primary housing to provide a status indication to a user and/or to illuminate a work area.
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