US5178503A
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Fastener assembly having flat surface for stabilizing the barrel of a power actuated gun
Assignee: Simpson Strong Tie Co Inc
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Filing: 1992-02-24
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Granted: 1993-01-12
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Expires: 2012-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A fastener assembly for use with a power actuated gun including a bracket and associated stud wherein the bracket is formed with at least two fingers extending upward therefrom. The fingers are formed so as to permit the fastener assembly to be frictionally held within the bore of the power actuated gun. The support for the studs and fingers are configured to readily collapse when the stud is driven into a support structure, causing the head end portion of the stud to be made flush against the bracket and causing the fingers to occupy the space from whence they were formed. Another embodiment has a flat surface on a curved bracket to assist in stabilizing the barrel of a power actuated gun.
Inventors
- 👤 Al Losada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B19/00; F16B19/14; F16B15/00; F16B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
An improved fastener assembly of a type which is driven into a support structure by a power actuated gun comprising: a bracket, a portion of said bracket having a longitudinal cross section that is substantially continuously curved, the top surface of said bracket having a flat portion; support sides extending from said bracket in a cone shape adjacent the flat portion, said support sides having an aperture therein; a stud having a head end portion, a shank, and a pointed end portion, said shank having a diameter to frictionally fit within said aperture, said support sides and said shank forming a gap extending from said aperture and widening to the surface of said bracket when said pointed end portion is placed in said aperture, and a pair of opposed fingers blanked out of said support sides; said fingers having the distal ends thereof extending up toward the smaller open end of said support sides, whereby said at least two fingers are laterally spread away from said shank to frictionally retain said fastener assembly in the bore of a gun.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
An improved fastener assembly of a type which is driven into a support structure by a power actuated gun comprising: a bracket, a portion of said bracket having a longitudinal cross section that is substantially continuously curved, the top surface of said bracket having a flat portion; support sides extending from said bracket in a cone shape adjacent the flat portion, said support sides having an aperture therein; a stud having a head end portion, a shank, and a pointed end portion, said shank having a diameter to frictionally fit within said aperture, said support sides and said shank forming a gap extending from said aperture and widening to the surface of said bracket when said pointed end portion is placed in said aperture, and a pair of opposed fingers blanked out of said support sides; said fingers having the distal ends thereof extending up toward the smaller open end of said support sides, whereby said at least two fingers are laterally spread away from said shank to frictionally retain said fastener assembly in the bore of a gun.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
An improved fastener assembly of a type which is driven into a support structure by a power actuated gun comprising: a bracket; a portion of said bracket having a longitudinal cross section that is substantially continuously curved, the top surface of said bracket having a flat portion; support sides extending from said bracket in a cone shape adjacent the flat portion, said support sides having an aperture therein; and a stud having a head end portion, a shank, and a pointed end portion, said shank having a diameter to frictionally fit within said aperture, said support sides and said shank forming a gap extending from said aperture and widening to the surface of said bracket when said pointed end portion is placed in said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
An improved fastener assembly of a type which is driven into a support structure by a power actuated gun comprising: a bracket; a portion of said bracket having a longitudinal cross section that is substantially continuously curved, the top surface of said bracket having a flat portion; support sides extending from said bracket in a cone shape adjacent the flat portion, said support sides having an aperture therein; and a stud having a head end portion, a shank, and a pointed end portion, said shank having a diameter to frictionally fit within said aperture, said support sides and said shank forming a gap extending from said aperture and widening to the surface of said bracket when said pointed end portion is placed in said aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved fastener assembly as in claim 2: further comprising a stabilizing leg extending from one end of said bracket.
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