Media fastening

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Hong, John C. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S525010, C029S818000, C412S038000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07093339

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for closing fasteners in media includes a plurality of fastener clinches, the plurality of fastener clinches being adapted for operable engagement with a plurality of fastener dispensers, and the plurality of fastener clinches including structure adapted to generally simultaneously close a plurality of fasteners discharged by the fastener dispensers. The apparatus also includes an actuation mechanism for moving the fastener clinches to contact and close the fasteners in the media, and a drive for powering the actuation mechanism.

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