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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 1997
Filed:
Sep. 12, 1995
K Mosaddeq Hossain, Somerville, NJ (US);
Krzysztof Gacek, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Cabot Technology Corporation, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A receptacle is provided for a removable and replaceable tool of a reusable device. The receptacle has a receptacle body shaped to accommodate a portion of the tool. A passageway is provided at one end of the receptacle body and a receiving member is provided at the other end of the receptacle body. The receiving member is mounted for reciprocal movement with respect to the receptacle body. An exterior end portion of the receiving member is positioned outside the receptacle body for manipulation of the receiving member. An internal end portion is positioned within the receptacle body and is shaped to engage a portion of the tool. Also provided is a method for removing a removable and replaceable tool from a reusable device.