Patent · US Expired

Ground supported portable tool guide

US7093366B2 · kind B2 · utility

12Cited by
15References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25H1/0021
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool guide enables the earth or other surfaces to support the weight of a portable tool without using wheels or casters while providing a unique combination of adjustments positioning portable tools such as hedge trimmers to trim hedges or shrubs accurately. A first set of telescoping tubes is hinge coupled to one end of a second set of telescoping tubes. The other end of the second set of telescoping tubes rests and pivots upon the earth providing weight support and unique arc and rotational adjustment for the portable tool. The portable tool is mounted onto one end of a first set of telescoping tubes with a tool to handle adapter. An electrical cord is inserted through a portable tool handle extension and connects to the portable tool. A locking adjustment on the second set of telescoping tubes controls height adjustment.

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