US3193167A
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Hand tools for installing tacks and the like
Assignee: United Shoe Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1963-06-13
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1983-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert E Newton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C1/00; B25C1/02; B25C1/001; B25C1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
IN A HEAD-HELD FASTENER INSERTING TOOL, A BODY HAVING AN END PORTION THROUGH WHICH FASTENERS ARE TO BE DRIVEN, AN OUTER AND AN INNER MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO THE BODY FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND FROM ITS END PORTION, ONE OF THE MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO BE MANUALLY OPERATED, A DRIVER CONNECTED TO THER OTHER MEMBER AND ARRANGED TO BE THRUST INTO THE END PORTION OF THE BODY IN RESPONSE TO MANUAL OPERATION OF THE ONE MEMBER IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION TO EJECT A FASTENER FOR INSERTION, A SPRING COMPRESSIBLE BY SAID OPERATION OF THE ONE MEMBER AND RELEASABLE TO EXERT AN INSERTING FORCE ON THE DRIVER, A LATCH PLATE, AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER, AND A MAGNET SECURED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ON THE BODY FOR COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LATCH PLATE, THE MAGNET BEING INITIALLY OPERATIVE DURING THE OPERATION OF SAID ONE MEMBER TO RESTRAIN THE LACH AND AN END OF THE SPRING TO INCREASE POTENTIAL ENERGY OF THE LATTER, CONTINUED OPERATING MOVEMENT OF THE ONE MEMBER CAUSING THE RELEASE OF SAID ENERGY OF INCREASE IMPACT OF THE DRIVER ON THE FASTENER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
IN A HEAD-HELD FASTENER INSERTING TOOL, A BODY HAVING AN END PORTION THROUGH WHICH FASTENERS ARE TO BE DRIVEN, AN OUTER AND AN INNER MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO THE BODY FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND FROM ITS END PORTION, ONE OF THE MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO BE MANUALLY OPERATED, A DRIVER CONNECTED TO THER OTHER MEMBER AND ARRANGED TO BE THRUST INTO THE END PORTION OF THE BODY IN RESPONSE TO MANUAL OPERATION OF THE ONE MEMBER IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION TO EJECT A FASTENER FOR INSERTION, A SPRING COMPRESSIBLE BY SAID OPERATION OF THE ONE MEMBER AND RELEASABLE TO EXERT AN INSERTING FORCE ON THE DRIVER, A LATCH PLATE, AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER, AND A MAGNET SECURED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ON THE BODY FOR COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LATCH PLATE, THE MAGNET BEING INITIALLY OPERATIVE DURING THE OPERATION OF SAID ONE MEMBER TO RESTRAIN THE LACH AND AN END OF THE SPRING TO INCREASE POTENTIAL ENERGY OF THE LATTER, CONTINUED OPERATING MOVEMENT OF THE ONE MEMBER CAUSING THE RELEASE OF SAID ENERGY OF INCREASE IMPACT OF THE DRIVER ON THE FASTENER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |