Vision-assisted hand tools

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2005-09-13

2008-12-30

Mahoney, Christopher (Department: 2862)

Photography

Camera combined with or convertible to diverse art device

C076S001000, C081S057130

Reexamination Certificate

active

07471892

ABSTRACT:
A hand tool has two digital video cameras mounted thereon adjacent to a working end of the tool for viewing a work site, which video cameras are connected to a pair of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) mounted on the tool proximate a control end of the tool. The hand tool includes a barrel with a handle at the control end and a control operator for activating the tool, wherein the control operator is in operative relationship with the handle and wherein the working end of the tool is positioned at the end of the barrel opposite the control end of the tool. In an illustrated example, the cameras and LCDs are mounted on a pneumatic nut runner with a T-head tool drive.

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