US 2004/0166455 A1 · Variable tool

Abstract

A variable tool (1) for use in veterinary procedures is provided. The tool (1) includes a handle (5) having first and second ends (7, 8), the first end (7) engageable with a drive means. A shaft (10) having first and second ends (12, 13), the first end (12) of the shaft (10) being mounted within the handle (5) and, in use, rotatable by the drive means. A housing (15) is secured to the second end (8) of the handle (5) and having a free end (27) extending towards the second end (13) of the shaft (10). A burr portion (20) is relaesably engageable with and extending away from the second end (13) of the shaft (10). A connection means (35) is adapted to releasably connect the burr portion (20) to the second end (13) of the shaft (10) such that the burr portion (20) is removable from the shaft (10) without removal of the housing (15) from the handle (5).

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Dependent claims

A variable tool for use in veterinary procedures;

said tool including:
a handle having first and second ends, said first end engageable with a drive means;
a shaft having first and second ends, said first end of said shaft being mounted within said handle and, in use, rotatable by said drive means;
a housing secured to said second end of said handle and having a free end to extending towards said second end of said shaft;
a burr portion releasably engageable with and extending away from said second end of said shaft, and
a connection means adapted to releaseably connect said burr portion to said second end of said shaft such that said burr portion is removable from said shaft without removal of the housing from said handle.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Variable tool

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Variable tool

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Abstract

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