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Power tool with remote stop

  • US 20050248303A1
  • Filed: 07/23/2004
  • Published: 11/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A power tool, comprising:

  • a working tool assembly configured to receive a working tool for performing a task on a workpiece;

    an electric motor operatively connected to the working tool assembly;

    a receiver configured to receive a wireless signal;

    a decoder coupled to the receiver, the decoder for recognizing an encoded signal;

    a first switch included in the power tool for interrupting power supplied to the electric motor; and

    a remote stop wirelessly coupled with the receiver, the remote stop including an encoder for encoding a signal and a transmitter coupled to the encoder, the transmitter configured to transmit a wireless signal, and a second switch for initiating wireless transmission via the transmitter of a signal encoded via the encoder, wherein the first switch is communicatively coupled with the decoder for terminating the flow of electricity to the electric motor upon recognition via the decoder of an encoded signal wirelessly received via the receiver.

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