Power tools

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2008-02-11

2009-06-02

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Tool driving or impacting

Automatic control of power operated means

C173S020000, C173S021000, C173S171000, C173S217000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07540334

ABSTRACT:
An electrically powered hand tool is disclosed. The tool includes a motor, a power source, a work element and a controller. Various alternative features, embodiments and operative configurations are disclosed.

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