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Tool with contactless switch

US7732747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2006
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2003/0293
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric tool has a handle, and an element for varying tool functions located in the handle and including a photoelectric cell incorporated onto the handle in such a way that if the photoelectric cell is completely or partly covered, a tool function is achieved on a specification in accordance with a predetermined sequence.

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