Switch for power tool

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2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Tool driving or impacting

Means to drive tool about an axis

Electric motor

C173S020000, C173S170000, C200S043170, C200S522000, C409S182000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11229294

ABSTRACT:
A power tool includes a housing having a motor provided therein and a switch provided within the housing for activating the motor. The power tool also includes a member configured for movement between a first position in which the motor is operating and a second position in which the motor is not operating. The member includes a first end retained in the housing at a first location, a second end retained in the housing at a second location, a body portion extending between the first end and the second end, and a beam extending from the body into the housing for selectively actuating the switch.

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