Interactive tools
US8763720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25F5/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Interactive tools and methods are provided. A particular interactive tool set includes a portable handheld tool and an alignment tool. The portable handheld tool includes a selective drive system. When the selective drive system is engaged, the portable handheld tool is operable perform a function and, when the selective drive system is not engaged, the portable handheld tool is not operable to perform the function. The alignment tool is physically separate and distinct from the portable handheld tool. The selective drive system engages in response to an indication of an aligned state of the alignment tool.
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