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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 13, 1996
Philip Miller, Lutherville, MD (US);
Daryl S Meredith, Hampstead, MD (US);
Michael L O'Banion, Westminster, MD (US);
Black & Decker Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
A dust or chip collection and diversion system is provided for a device having a cutting tool for performing a working operation on a workpiece. The position and orientation of the dust-receiving or dust-collecting opening remains constant with respect to the cutting tool regardless of the position or configuration of the device, the device having a movable blade or other cutting tool, thus greatly enhancing the dust collection effectiveness in any of a number of operational configurations. Such position and orientation of the dust-receiving opening is also independent of the movement or position of any adjustable or movable guard or workpiece-supporting fence.