Power tool safety mechanisms

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9446533
APP PUB NO 20160167248A1
SERIAL NO

15049499

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A sensing mechanism (12) for detecting user contact with an active portion (26) of the power tool (10) is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism (14) for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion (26) of a power tool (10) is provided. The safety mechanism (14) is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (12). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion (26) away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion (26) of the power tool (10).

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BLACK & DECKER INC1000 STANLEY DRIVE NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN CT 06053

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carrier, David A Aberdeen, US 57 5542
O'Banion, Michael L Westminster, US 130 3628

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