Ambidextrous powers-switch lock-out mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5969312
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09103380

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The invention is a novel power tool with an ambidextrous lock-out mechanism to prevent unintended actuation of a power switch operatively associated with a motor that operates the power tool. The lock-out mechanism has a first unlocking means located to be conveniently operated by the thumb of a right hand and a second actuating means located to be conveniently operated by the thumb of a left hand, both of said first and second unlocking means capable of unlocking the power switch by inactuating the power switch lock mechanism in order to release the power switch and allow operation of the power tool.

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CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION2800 SOUTH 25TH AVENUE BROADVIEW IL 60153-4594

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Svetlik, Kenneth N Schaumburg, IL 27 686
Wascow, Joseph Z Hawthorn Woods, IL 28 310

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