US3231168A
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Fastener forming and driving tool
Assignee: SPENAX Corp A CORP OF INDIANA
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Filing: 1963-11-18
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:01
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C5/00; B25C5/06; B25C5/08; B25C5/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A TOOL FOR THE FORMATION OF BLANKS INTO FASTENERS AND FOR DRIVING SAID FASTENERS, AND COMPRISING, (A) A FRAME HAVING A CYLINDER PORTION DISPOSED ON A DRIVE AXIS, (B) A DRIVE HEAD AT THE LOWER END OF THE FRAME AND WITH A FASTENER DRIVEWAY THERETHROUGH ON SAID AXIS AND WITH AN OPENING DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY, (C) MEANS TO ADVANCE FASTENER BLANKS INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT SAID OPENING, ONE AT A TIME, (D) MEANS INCLUDING SEPARABLE BLOCKS MOVABLE TOGETHER IN SAID OPENING TO RELEASABLY SUPPORT A BLANK IN SAID DRIVEWAY, (E) MEANS ACTUATED BY A PISTON OPERABLE IN SAID CYLINDER PORTION TO FORM THE SUPPORTED BLANK INTO A FINISHED FASTENER AND THEN TO SEPARATE THE BLOCKS, (F) AND MEANS ACTUATED BY A PISTON OPERABLE IN SAID CYLINDER PORTION TO DRIVE THE FINISHED FASTENER THROUGH AND FROM THE DRIVEWAY, (G) THERE BEING MEANS TO SEQUENTIALLY OPERATE THE TWO PISTONS IN THE ORDER DESCRIBED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A TOOL FOR THE FORMATION OF BLANKS INTO FASTENERS AND FOR DRIVING SAID FASTENERS, AND COMPRISING, (A) A FRAME HAVING A CYLINDER PORTION DISPOSED ON A DRIVE AXIS, (B) A DRIVE HEAD AT THE LOWER END OF THE FRAME AND WITH A FASTENER DRIVEWAY THERETHROUGH ON SAID AXIS AND WITH AN OPENING DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY, (C) MEANS TO ADVANCE FASTENER BLANKS INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT SAID OPENING, ONE AT A TIME, (D) MEANS INCLUDING SEPARABLE BLOCKS MOVABLE TOGETHER IN SAID OPENING TO RELEASABLY SUPPORT A BLANK IN SAID DRIVEWAY, (E) MEANS ACTUATED BY A PISTON OPERABLE IN SAID CYLINDER PORTION TO FORM THE SUPPORTED BLANK INTO A FINISHED FASTENER AND THEN TO SEPARATE THE BLOCKS, (F) AND MEANS ACTUATED BY A PISTON OPERABLE IN SAID CYLINDER PORTION TO DRIVE THE FINISHED FASTENER THROUGH AND FROM THE DRIVEWAY, (G) THERE BEING MEANS TO SEQUENTIALLY OPERATE THE TWO PISTONS IN THE ORDER DESCRIBED.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |