Hand-held tool with a removable object sensor

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2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Howell, Daniel W. (Department: 3722)

Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool

Means to drive tool

C081S177400, C310S047000, C310S050000, C362S119000, C408S016000, C408S24100G, C324S067000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10832493

ABSTRACT:
A hand-held power tool is provided with a housing, an attachment member, and an object sensor that is removable from the attachment member. The attachment member may be removable from the tool. The object sensor, which can be used to detect studs hidden behind walls, electrical lines, and other materials, is readily accessible to tradesmen.

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