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Accessory for a rotary tool

US7484736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2005
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T279/3406
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rotary tool accessory includes a body defining an axis of rotation and having a work piece contacting surface and a drive portion. The body has defined therein a body opening including a first opening portion and a second opening portion. The rotary tool accessory further includes an insert located within at least the second body opening. The first opening portion is contained within a space during rotation of the body about the axis. Both the drive portion and the second opening portion are advanced through a path during rotation of the body about the axis, the path being located outside of the space.

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