Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Machine
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Machine
Reexamination Certificate
active
07980159
ABSTRACT:
An electric screwdriver assembly includes a body portion, a screwdriver and a vacuum assembly. The body portion defines a screw conduit therethrough which has a distal end and at least one opening spaced apart from the distal end. The screwdriver is disposed within the body portion and includes a free end facing the distal end of the screw conduit that defines a screwdriver bit. The screwdriver bit is moveable through the screw conduit between a position proximal from the opening and a position distal from the opening. The vacuum coupling assembly is configured to couple a vacuum generator to the body portion in order to generate a partial vacuum within the screw conduit through the opening.
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Thomas David B
Western Digital Technologies Inc.
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