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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2011
Applicants:
Christopher L. Fair, Jacksonville, FL (US);
Michael L. Koltz, Jr., Jacksonville, FL (US);
Inventors:
Christopher L. Fair, Jacksonville, FL (US);
Michael L. Koltz, Jr., Jacksonville, FL (US);
Assignee:
Medtronic Xomed, Inc., Jacksonville, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02K 17/32 (2006.01); H02K 23/68 (2006.01); H02K 27/30 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A powered screwdriver system includes an electric ratchet. In accordance with one aspect, the powered screwdriver system includes a driver housing and includes a motor disposed within the housing. A working end provides a rotational output and is mechanically coupled to the rotor. A power source provides power to the motor. A controller receives signals representative of a motor condition and, based on the received signals, controls the motor in a manner providing the electric ratchet.