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Compression type fastening tool having interchangeable components
Assignee: ELECTRIC STAPLER CORP
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Filing: 1965-09-09
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-09-09
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
2026-10-31 21:43
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C5/00; B25C5/16; B25C5/1637; B25C5/1641; B25C5/1658; B25C5/1662; B25C5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A FASTENER DRIVING TOOL HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS FOR DRIVING ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF FASTENERS HAVING DIFFERNET WIDTH, GAGE AND/OR LEG LENGTH INTO A WORK PIECE, THE TOOL HAVING A HAND HELD HOUSING, SAID DRIVING MEANS SLIDABLY ENCLOSED AND RETAINED WITHIN THE HOUSING WHEN SAID TOOL IS DISASSEMBLED FOR INTERCHANGE OF COMPONENTS AND MEANS TO URGE THE FASTENERS TOWARDS THE FORWARD AND OF THE HOUSING, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF; (A) A FASTENER BLADE REMOVABLLY SUPPORTED ON AND MOVABLE TOGETHER WITH THE SAID DRIVING MEANS; (B) A COMBINATION FASTENER SUPPLY MAGAZINE AND HEAD HOUSING REMOVABLY SECURED TO THE TOOL HOUSING WHEREBY SAID HEAD HOUSING IS DISPOSED IN COVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID DRIVER BLADE WHEN SAID TOOL IS ASSEMBLED; AND (C) RETAINING MEANS ARRANGED TO RELEASABLY HOLD SAID COMBINATION SUPPLY MAGAZINE AND HEAD HOUSING TO THE TOOL HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A FASTENER DRIVING TOOL HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS FOR DRIVING ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF FASTENERS HAVING DIFFERNET WIDTH, GAGE AND/OR LEG LENGTH INTO A WORK PIECE, THE TOOL HAVING A HAND HELD HOUSING, SAID DRIVING MEANS SLIDABLY ENCLOSED AND RETAINED WITHIN THE HOUSING WHEN SAID TOOL IS DISASSEMBLED FOR INTERCHANGE OF COMPONENTS AND MEANS TO URGE THE FASTENERS TOWARDS THE FORWARD AND OF THE HOUSING, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF; (A) A FASTENER BLADE REMOVABLLY SUPPORTED ON AND MOVABLE TOGETHER WITH THE SAID DRIVING MEANS; (B) A COMBINATION FASTENER SUPPLY MAGAZINE AND HEAD HOUSING REMOVABLY SECURED TO THE TOOL HOUSING WHEREBY SAID HEAD HOUSING IS DISPOSED IN COVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID DRIVER BLADE WHEN SAID TOOL IS ASSEMBLED; AND (C) RETAINING MEANS ARRANGED TO RELEASABLY HOLD SAID COMBINATION SUPPLY MAGAZINE AND HEAD HOUSING TO THE TOOL HOUSING.
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) | 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 |