Patent ID: 7629766
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: B25F,H02J

Abstract:
1. An adapter system for providing power to a portable power tool that includes a tool housing having a rechargeable battery receptacle, said tool's battery receptacle having electrical terminals and configured to receive a battery contact member having electrical terminals of a first releasably attachable original equipment manufacturer (OEM) battery, said adapter system comprising: a tool connector having a contact member provided with electrical contacts, said contact member being configured for insertion into and retention by said tool's battery receptacle to provide electrical connectivity with the tool receptacle terminals; at least one battery connector, each at least one battery connector having a receptacle provided with electrical contacts, each of the at least one battery connector's receptacle being configured to receive the contact member of the OEM battery and provide electrical connectivity with the battery terminals, wherein the battery receptacle of the tool housing and the battery connector receptacle of each at least one battery connector are configured to directly and interchangeably receive the first releasably attachable OEM battery; and an electrically conductive power cord operably coupled to the terminals of the tool connector and the at least one battery connector.