Tool with selectively-biased member

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Howell, Daniel W. (Department: 3722)

Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool

Tool-support with means to move tool relative to tool-support

To move radially

C408S059000, C408S714000, C408S180000, C082S001500

Reexamination Certificate

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11460383

ABSTRACT:
A tool for working a workpiece has a slot provided between a pair of extremities at its distal end. The extremities have cutting blades mounted thereon. The slot is configured to receive a plate. The tool has a conduit running along its axis for communication of pressurized fluid to the slot and plate. The plate directs flow of the pressurized fluid outward toward the extremities. The resulting outward force causes the extremities to bend outward, thereby urging the cutting blades outward for cutting, reaming, or other working of the workpiece. The resilience of the tool causes the extremities to return back inward when the fluid pressure is reduced. A plate may be configured to receive a wafer for transferring force from the pressurized fluid to the extremities.

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EPC Invitation to Correct for EP Application 03-759-219.3-3202, dated Mar. 29, 2006.

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