Elongated-member-driving apparatus – With means to move or guide member into driving position – With means to assure correct orientation of member
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2006-09-26
Gerrity, Stephen F. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
With means to move or guide member into driving position
With means to assure correct orientation of member
C227S136000, C227S018000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07111767
ABSTRACT:
An automated power actuated gun having a fastener feeding track with guides for holding a fastener assembly having a plate and attached stud in a firing position. The power actuated gun is attached to the fastener feeding track so as to permit relative movement there between. A fastener loading control prevents movement of an adjacent fastener assembly held within the fastener feeding track from moving until the barrel of the power actuated gun is clear. The relative movement between the fastener feeding track and the power actuated gun is utilized to activate a control mechanism to perform various functions on the power actuated gun, such as to advance a charge or to push a trigger firing the power actuated gun. The functioning of the power actuated gun is automated, greatly increasing productivity of a worker and eliminating the need of the worker to tediously load by hand and fire individual fastener assemblies.
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Law Offices of James R. Cypher
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