Patent ID: 9010815
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: B25F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An anti-theft system for securing a removable battery to a power tool, the system comprising: a power tool; a battery, and a tamper-proof retainer; wherein the anti-theft system further includes a retaining latch formed on either the battery or the tool, the latch moveable by a latch actuator between a first position securing the battery to the tool and a second position for releasing the battery from the power tool and wherein the tamper-proof retainer prevents actuation of the latch to the second position in order to secure the battery to the power tool; wherein the latch actuator moves along a first path to effect movement of the latch between the first position and the second position; and wherein the tamper-proof retainer is disposed along the first path to block movement of the latch actuator along the first path and thereby prevent movement of the latch to the second position.