System and method for attaching a position marker to a tool
OwnerMihai Mosinventor
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Abstract
A marking assembly that attaches to a surface of a tool in order to produce a mark at a point adjacent to that tool surface. A marking device is provided. A support plate is provided that supports the marking device. The support plate attaches to the tool using an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism can be adhesive, mechanical and/or magnetic. The marking device obscures the point where it marks during its operation. A position indicator is provided to provide the user with a visual indication of where the marking device will mark. The visual indication can be a physical indicator and/or a beam of light.
Claims20
A marking assembly that attaches to a surface of a tool for selectively producing a mark at a point adjacent said surface, said assembly comprising:
- a mark dispenser that produces a mark when activated;
- a cartridge receptacle that receives and retains said mark dispenser;
- a support plate that supports said cartridge receptacle and said mark dispenser;
- an attachment mechanism for attaching said support plate to said surface of said tool, wherein said support plate orients said cartridge receptacle and said mark dispenser proximate said point.
A marking assembly that attaches to a surface of a tool for selectively producing a mark at a point adjacent said surface, said assembly comprising:
- a marking device that produces a mark when activated;
- a support for supporting said marking device;
- an attachment mechanism for attaching said support to said surface of said tool, wherein said support orients said marking device proximate said point;
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- a position indicator that provides a visual indication of said point.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.