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Breast drills

Assignee: Jacobs Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1978-11-28
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1998-11-28
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Abstract

Abstract A breast drill including a casing of elongate hollow form containing gearing for transmitting drive to a drill chuck, and a grip handle connected to the casing and capable of angular adjustment around the casing so that it can be located at a required position in relation to the position of a crank handle which can be turned to transmit drive to the chuck.

Inventors

  • 👤 George C. Derbyshire

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 23:07
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B45/00; B23B45/06; B23B45/001; B25; B25F; B25F5/00; B25F5/02; B25F5/029; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S408/00; Y10S408/712; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/65; Y10T408/96

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 97 words
In a breast drill, a casing of elongate hollow form containing gearing for transmitting drive to a drill chuck, a crank handle which can be turned to transmit drive to the drill chuck, a pistol grip handle connected to the casing and being capable of angular adjustment around said casing so that it can be located at a required position in relation to the position of the crank handle, and a sleeve-like extension rotatably mounted on the end of the casing remote from the drill chuck and the pistol grip handle is formed integrally with said extension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 97 words
In a breast drill, a casing of elongate hollow form containing gearing for transmitting drive to a drill chuck, a crank handle which can be turned to transmit drive to the drill chuck, a pistol grip handle connected to the casing and being capable of angular adjustment around said casing so that it can be located at a required position in relation to the position of the crank handle, and a sleeve-like extension rotatably mounted on the end of the casing remote from the drill chuck and the pistol grip handle is formed integrally with said extension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 37 words
A breast drill according to claim 1, in which the sleeve-like extension is rotatably mounted on the end of the casing remote from the drill chuck and the pistol grip handle is removably connected to said extension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 27 words
A breast drill according to claim 2, in which the pistol grip handle is removably connected to the sleeve-like extension by having dovetail and slot connection therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 42 words
A breast drill according to claim 1, in which the sleeve-like extension is provided with an end cap into holes in which a selection of drill bits and the chuck key can be plugged so as to be contained within the extension.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1983-12-23 1984-06-23 1984-12-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-12-23 1988-06-23 1988-12-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-12-23 1992-06-23 1992-12-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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