Portable power tool light, accessory mounting belt, and method of using same
US5797670A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/21
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable power tool light for mounting to a portable power tool and method of using the portable power tool light are provided and preferably include a belt shaped to detachably mount to and surround a distal portion of a portable power tool. A portable power tool preferably has a power tool main body and a handle connected to and extending outwardly from the main body. The belt includes a fastener for securely fastening the belt to the outer surface of a distal portion of a portable power tool. Flexible lighting means preferably is connected to the belt and extends outwardly therefrom toward a distal portion of a power tool for flexibly positioning a light source to direct radiation from the light source toward an object for using the power tool thereon to thereby illuminate the object for increasing visibility of the object to the user of the power tool. The flexible lighting means preferably includes a base connected to the belt, an elongate, flexible arm connected to the base and extending outwardly therefrom, and a light head connected to the flexible arm for casting light onto an object for using the power tool thereon.
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