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US Patent: 7,182,147
Tool Apparatus, System and Method of Use
Patentees:
Brian J. Cutler (exact or similar names) - Rowland Heights, CA
David Duvan (exact or similar names) - Chino, CA
Gary Keefe (exact or similar names) - West Hills, CA
Denny Atkinson (exact or similar names) - Pomona, CA
David R. Constantino (exact or similar names) - San Diego, CA

USPTO Classifications:
173/1, 173/176, 173/2

Tool Categories:

Assignees:
Snap-On, Inc. - Kenosha, WI

Manufacturer:
Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:
none listed

Patent Dates:
Applied: Dec. 22, 2004
Granted: Feb. 27, 2007

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Description:
Barnes & Thornburg LLP - patent attorneys

Abstract

A system, and a method of using a system, for controlled tool operation. The method includes providing a tool used in a force application such as a such torque application. The tool communicates with a controller which can communicate with the tool, and to a display in communication with the tool and the controller. The controller can be programmed with operational information about a tool operation. Information related to the operational information is displayed to a user during use. Service information including at least information about an amount of force applied during use is recorded and stored in the controller. Also disclosed is a computerized system for controlled tool operation which sends operational instructions to the tool before use and retrieves service information from the tool after use.

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