Patent ID: 6036332
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B25D

Abstract:
An illuminated centerpunch, comprising:a. a hollow, main body having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end having a recessed space;b. a striking cap attached to said proximal end of said main body;c. a longitudinally aligned tip attached to said distal end of said main body;d. a cylindrical bulb holding collar having a distal neck and a proximal neck, said proximal neck is slip-fitted into said recessed space of said main body, at least a longitudinally, radially aligned bulb bore is formed on top surface of said distal neck, said bulb bore narrows to form a longitudinally aligned bulb receiving channel and a narrow circular channel is formed on top surface of said proximal neck;e. a ring-shaped bulb assembly with at least one bulb extends longitudinally downward therefrom, said ring-shaped bulb assembly being disposed over said top surface of said distal neck so that said bulb extends into said bulb receiving channel;f. an electric power means connected to said bulb on said bulb holding collar; andg. optical end assembly disposed over said distal end of said main body, said optical end assembly extending longitudinally from said main body and around said tip.