US4087035A
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Attachment for stapling gun
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-08
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-12-08
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for a stapling gun of the type which is used in the finishing and construction business for fastening electric cable and the like, and more particularly, the pneumatic stapler which is used for securing electrical cable through its routing within a building structure. The attachment consists of a guide member which is readily affixed to the commercially available staple gun to enable gun alignment and placement of the staple without danger of nicking or otherwise injuring the electrical cable insulation during placement and securing of the electrical cable as must be done in accordance with most building specification requirements.
Inventors
- 👤 Everette Harmon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:33
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C7/00; B25C5/00; B25C5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A workpiece guide attachment device for use in combination with a pneumatic stapling gun of the type which has a handle and driver head in association with an automatic wire staple magazine continually positioning staples for vertical drive thrust beneath the driver head and within a forward nose plate housing the vertical driving element, the attachment comprising: plate means secured to said nose plate to extend bifurcated guide points below said nose plate, said bifurcated guide points defining a generally rectangular guide way for receiving the workpiece therein, said guide way being of a width slightly smaller than the inside width of said wire staples, said plate means being formed of a rigid material with the lower portion including said guide points of said guide attachment plate means being of materially thicker dimension than the upper plate portion thereof to provide a significantly elongated guide shoe defining said generally rectangular guide way receiving said workpiece; and means for fastening said plate means in rigid affixure to the nose plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A workpiece guide attachment device for use in combination with a pneumatic stapling gun of the type which has a handle and driver head in association with an automatic wire staple magazine continually positioning staples for vertical drive thrust beneath the driver head and within a forward nose plate housing the vertical driving element, the attachment comprising: plate means secured to said nose plate to extend bifurcated guide points below said nose plate, said bifurcated guide points defining a generally rectangular guide way for receiving the workpiece therein, said guide way being of a width slightly smaller than the inside width of said wire staples, said plate means being formed of a rigid material with the lower portion including said guide points of said guide attachment plate means being of materially thicker dimension than the upper plate portion thereof to provide a significantly elongated guide shoe defining said generally rectangular guide way receiving said workpiece; and means for fastening said plate means in rigid affixure to the nose plate.
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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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |