US3075197A
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Powder actuated tool
Assignee: SPEED FASTENER Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-18
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1981-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Kissane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:43
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C1/00; B25C1/08; B25C1/10; B25C1/12; B25C1/123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A POWDER ACTUATED TOOL COMPRISING FRONT AND REAR HOUSING MEMBERS HINGED TOGETHER FOR SIDE OPENING MOVEMENT, A BARREL ASSEMBLY SLIDABLE IN THE HOUSING MEMBERS BETWEEN FORWARD INOPERATIVE AND REARWARD OPERATIVE POSITIONS AND HAVING A BREECH END FOR RECEIVING A CARTRIDGE, A FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY SLIDABLE IN THE REAR HOUSING MEMBER BETWEEN FORWARD INOPERATIVE AND REARWARD OPERATIVE POSITIONS AND INCLUDING A FIRING PIN AND FIRING PIN CONTROL MEANS, SAID FIRING PIN CONTROL MEANS HAVING A LOST-MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID BARREL ASSEMBLY FOR SUBSEQUENT CONCERT MOVEMENT THEREWITH TO OPERATIVE POSITION AND ALSO HAVING A LOST-MOTION CONNECTION WITH THE FIRING PIN FOR MOVING IT TO A READY-TO-FIRE POSITION IN THE LATTER PORTION OF BARREL ASSEMBLY AND FIRING PIN CONTROL MEANS MOVEMENT TO OPERATIVE POSITION, AND MEANS FOR LIMITING THE TRAVEL DISTANCE OF SAID FIRING PIN TOWARD THE BREECH END OF SAID BARREL ASSEMBLY WHEREBY SAID FIRING PIN WILL NOT DISCHARGE A CARTRIDGE UNLESS SAID BARREL ASSEMBLY IS SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY RETRACTED TO OPERATIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A POWDER ACTUATED TOOL COMPRISING FRONT AND REAR HOUSING MEMBERS HINGED TOGETHER FOR SIDE OPENING MOVEMENT, A BARREL ASSEMBLY SLIDABLE IN THE HOUSING MEMBERS BETWEEN FORWARD INOPERATIVE AND REARWARD OPERATIVE POSITIONS AND HAVING A BREECH END FOR RECEIVING A CARTRIDGE, A FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY SLIDABLE IN THE REAR HOUSING MEMBER BETWEEN FORWARD INOPERATIVE AND REARWARD OPERATIVE POSITIONS AND INCLUDING A FIRING PIN AND FIRING PIN CONTROL MEANS, SAID FIRING PIN CONTROL MEANS HAVING A LOST-MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID BARREL ASSEMBLY FOR SUBSEQUENT CONCERT MOVEMENT THEREWITH TO OPERATIVE POSITION AND ALSO HAVING A LOST-MOTION CONNECTION WITH THE FIRING PIN FOR MOVING IT TO A READY-TO-FIRE POSITION IN THE LATTER PORTION OF BARREL ASSEMBLY AND FIRING PIN CONTROL MEANS MOVEMENT TO OPERATIVE POSITION, AND MEANS FOR LIMITING THE TRAVEL DISTANCE OF SAID FIRING PIN TOWARD THE BREECH END OF SAID BARREL ASSEMBLY WHEREBY SAID FIRING PIN WILL NOT DISCHARGE A CARTRIDGE UNLESS SAID BARREL ASSEMBLY IS SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY RETRACTED TO OPERATIVE POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |