Patent ID: 7476146
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
1. A universal fixture for securing a portable power tool, the universal fixture comprising: a housing having first sidewall, a second sidewall opposing the first sidewall, a third sidewall adjacent the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and a fourth sidewall opposing the third sidewall and adjacent the first sidewall and the second sidewall, the first and second opposing sidewalls being adjustable in length to transition from a first length to a second length, the second length being greater than the first length, the first and second sidewalls each having a first end and a second end, wherein a distance between the first ends and the second ends increases when the sidewalls adjust from the first length to the second length, wherein a cavity is defined between the first, second, third and fourth sidewalls, and wherein the universal fixture is adapted to accept at least a portion of the portable power tool in the cavity; a first adjustable retainer connected to one of the sidewalls and adapted to secure a first handle of the portable power tool, the first adjustable retainer being moveable in a first direction with respect to the sidewall connected thereto; and, a second adjustable retainer connected to one of the sidewalls and adapted to secure a second handle of the portable power tool, the second adjustable retainer being moveable in a first linear direction with respect to the sidewall connected thereto.