US3347438A
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Electrically actuated fastener driving tool
Assignee: ELECTRIC STAPLER CORP
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Filing: 1964-10-05
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1984-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman R Doherty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:19
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C5/00; B25C5/16; B25C1/00; B25C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
AN IMPROVED ELECTRIC TACKER FOR DRIVING WIRE STAPLES INTO A WORKPIECE, SAID TACKER COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE HANDHELD AND HAVING AN ENLARGED OPENING PROXIMATE ONE END THEREOF TO ACCOMMODATE THE USER''S FINGERS, SAID HOUSING BEING FURTHER PROVIDED WITH A TRANSVERSE SLOT ON THE UNDERSIDE FORWARD END THEREOF; (B) A STAPLE TRACK SECURED PARALLEL TO AND IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID TACKER, SAID TRACK BEING ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY SUPPORT A SUPPLY OF STAPLES; (C) A STAPLE FOLLOWER ARRANGED TO SLIDE ON SAID STAPLE TRACK AND URGE THE SUPPLY OF STAPLES TOWARDS THE FORWARD END OF SAID HOUSING WHEREBY THE FORWARDMOST STAPLE IS DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SLOT IN SAID HOUSING; (D) A SOLENOID HAVING A LINEARLY MOVABLE ARMATURE DISPOSED IN THE FORWARD END OF SAID HOUSING AND SECURED TO THE FORWARD END OF SAID TRACK; (E) A DRIVE PIN SECURED TO THE AMATURE OF SAID SOLENOID AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AT SUBSTANTIALLY A RIGHT ANGLE THERETO, SAID PIN BEING MOVABLE WITH SAID ARMATURE; (F) A STAPLE DRIVING BLADE SECURED TO SAID DRIVE PIN FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH, SAID BLADE BEING DISPOSED PROXIMATE THE INSIDE SURFACE OF FORWARD WALL OF SAID HOUSING AND DIRECTLY OVER THE POSITION OF THE FORWARDMOST STAPLE IN THE SUPPLY; (G) SWITCH MEANS SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, SAID SWITCH MEANS HAVING EXTERNAL MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE CONTACTS THEREOF; (H) A TRIGGER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, SAID EXTENDING INTO THE ENLARGED OPENING PROVIDED THEREIN, SAID TRIGGER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (1) A TRIGGER BRACKET, PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING,
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |