Smart accessories for power tools

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2005-12-19

2008-10-07

Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)

Tool changing

With control means energized in response to activator...

Responsive to tool identifying information

C083S072000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431682

ABSTRACT:
Accessories for power tools and combinations are provided. An accessory for a power tool may include a body including a connecting portion for connecting the accessory to the power tool and a communication member positioned on the body for communicating with the power tool. The accessory may be capable of communicating with a power tool and an inventory system via the communication member. A combination may include a power tool including a housing and a motor supported by the housing, and a power tool accessory connectable to the power tool and driveable by the motor, the power tool accessory may communicate with the power tool for affecting operation of the power tool. A combination may include an indication device operable to indicate operation characteristics of the power tool to a user. The communication member may be operable to communicate with the indication device.

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