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Adapters for use with an electric power tool

US6502949B1 · kind B1 · utility

157Cited by
12References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 2001
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25H3/006
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adapter (1) for an electric power tool (45) includes a main body (2) that has a light assembly and a first coupling portion (4) provided on the top surface of the main body (2), the first coupling portion (4) having a configuration identical to a coupling portion of a battery pack (31) that is attached to the electric power tool (45). The adapter further includes a second coupling portion (5) provided on the bottom surface of the main body (2), the second coupling portion (5) having a configuration identical to a coupling portion of the electric power tool (45) that is attached to the battery pack (31). The light assembly includes a light (26) attached to the main body (2) via a flexible stem (27). The light (26) can be turned on and off independently from the operation of the electric power tool (45).

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