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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2005
Robert S. Custforth, Bellingham, WA (US);
David L. Cutsforth, Cohasset, MN (US);
Robert S. Custforth, Bellingham, WA (US);
David L. Cutsforth, Cohasset, MN (US);
Cutsforth Products, Inc, Cohasset, MN (US);
Abstract
Devices and methods of use for brush holders are disclosed. A brush holder assembly including a brush catch and a brush release is disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. Sliding engagement of the first portion with the second portion may selectively engage and/or disengage a brush catch with a brush. In some embodiments the brush catch is disengaged from the brush when the brush holder is in a locked position and is engaged with the brush when the brush holder is in an unlocked position. Methods and devices for selectively placing a brush holder in a locked or unlocked position are also disclosed.