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Universal accessories for oscillating power tools

  • US 8,915,499 B2
  • Filed: 08/02/2013
  • Issued: 12/23/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool, the accessory comprising:

  • a working end portion; and

    an opposite rear end portion configured to be coupled to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools, the rear end portion including;

    a generally U-shaped opening open to the rear end portion, the U-shaped opening having a central portion configured to receive a central post of a tool clamping mechanism, and a rearward portion in communication with the central portion and open to the rear end portion of the accessory;

    a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central opening, the first plurality of openings including a first radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 90 degrees to the U-shaped opening, a second radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 180 degrees to the U-shaped opening, and a third radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 270 degrees from the U-shaped opening;

    a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central opening with each of the second plurality of openings having a substantially rectangular shape defined by a pair of substantially straight elongated sidewalls and a pair of substantially straight end walls; and

    a pair of chamfers tapering outward from the U-shaped opening to the rear end portion.

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