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US 5,473,519 AGranted
Light ring for power tools
AssigneeIngersoll-Rand Company
InventorsJohn A. McCallops, Donald R. Warner, Kenneth J. Dubuque
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Abstract
Disclosed is a 360 degree viewable flexible light band which may be readily disposed on a power tool which permits ready viewing of tool function in terms of required communication to the operator. Construction of the light band makes it readily installable and replaceable in a tool recess which may be covered by a clear lens to permit viewing.
Claims6
A light ring assembly for a power tool comprising:
- a light strip formable to encircle a tool body;
- means for securing said strip to said body;
- and
- means for connecting said strip to a logic device for communicating tool function to an operator.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.