Universal accessories for oscillating power tools
First Claim
1. An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool, the accessory comprising:
- a working end portion;
an opposite rear end portion configured to couple the rear end portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools, the rear end portion including (a) 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, (b) 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 min slot extending from the central portion at approximately 270 degrees from the U-shaped opening and (c) a second plurality of openings not in communication with the central opening, the second plurality of openings including a first radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the first and second radial arm slots at an angle of between approximately 120 degrees and approximately 150 degrees relative to the U-shaped openings, a second radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the second and third radial arm slots at an angle between approximately 210 degrees and approximately 240 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening, a third radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the first radial arm slot and the U-shaped opening at an angle of approximately 60 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening, and a fourth radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the third radial arm slot and the U-shaped opening at an angle of approximately 300 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening; and
(d) a pair of notches defined in a pair of edges of the rear end portion.
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Abstract
An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a generally U-shaped opening open at the rear end and in communication with a central opening to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central opening, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central opening. The central opening, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.
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20 Claims
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1. An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool, the accessory comprising:
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a working end portion; an opposite rear end portion configured to couple the rear end portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools, the rear end portion including (a) 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, (b) 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 min slot extending from the central portion at approximately 270 degrees from the U-shaped opening and (c) a second plurality of openings not in communication with the central opening, the second plurality of openings including a first radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the first and second radial arm slots at an angle of between approximately 120 degrees and approximately 150 degrees relative to the U-shaped openings, a second radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the second and third radial arm slots at an angle between approximately 210 degrees and approximately 240 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening, a third radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the first radial arm slot and the U-shaped opening at an angle of approximately 60 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening, and a fourth radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the third radial arm slot and the U-shaped opening at an angle of approximately 300 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening; and
(d) a pair of notches defined in a pair of edges of the rear end portion.
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2. An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool, the accessory comprising:
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a working end portion; an opposite rear end portion; a fitment portion configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools, the fitment portion including (a) 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, the rearward portion have opposing side edges, (b) 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 and (c) a second plurality of openings not in communication with the central opening, the second plurality of openings including a first radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the first and second radial arm slots at an angle of between approximately 120 degrees and approximately 150 degrees relative to the U-shaped openings, a second radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the second and third radial arm slots at an angle between approximately 210 degrees and approximately 240 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening, a third radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the first radial arm slot and the U-shaped opening at an angle of approximately 60 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening, and a fourth radial opening spaced radially outward from the central portion between the third radial arm slot and the U-shaped opening at an angle of approximately 300 degrees relative to the U-shaped opening;
(d) a pair of notches defined in the side edges of the U-shaped opening. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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4. An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool, the accessory comprising:
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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, open to the rear end portion of the accessory, and defining an axis; at least one notch defined in at least one edge of the rear end portion; a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, the first plurality of openings including a first radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 90 degrees to the axis, a second radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 180 degrees to the axis, and a third radial arm slot extending from the central portion at approximately 270 degrees to the axis; and a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion U-shaped opening. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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