Patents Assigned to Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
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Patent number: 8020740Abstract: An effort-saving stapler includes a first activating mechanism including a first connecting section and an abutting ridge, and a second activating mechanism including a ram and an arm including a second connecting section pivotally connecting to the first connecting section at a fulcrum point “A”. The stapler further includes a pushing mechanism including a third connecting section, an anvil, and an abutting ridge contacting with the abutting edge of the first activating mechanism, and with these two abutting ridges defining a contact point “B”. The stapler further includes a magazine including a fourth connecting section pivotally connected to the third connecting section at a second fulcrum point “C”. The fulcrum point “A”, contact point “B” and fulcrum point “C” are in a straight line when bending legs of the staples for closing the staples in an effort-saving way.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching-Li Wang
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Publication number: 20110180583Abstract: A nailing device of the present invention mainly includes a main body, a striker, an actuator, a resilient member, a nail slot, a magazine, a guider, an adjuster and a controlling means. The magazine has a main rail and a sub rail parallel to the main rail, and the main rail is substantially as tall as the sub rail. The adjuster has a protrusive portion having a guiding surface facing the magazine. The guiding surface is vertically formed with two parallel longitudinal grooves and has a bottom end. The longitudinal grooves extend toward the bottom end. The controlling means is for selectively pushing the adjuster to flush the guiding surface with a step surface of the guider.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: APEX MFG. CO., LTDInventor: RONG-YU WANG
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Patent number: 7770771Abstract: A stapler includes an adjustable firing apparatus for using staples/nails in various sizes that simplifies operation of switching between different staples/nails. The adjustable firing apparatus of the stapler includes an adjusting mechanism and a rotation engaged member having first and second engaged portions. An actuating mechanism can be used to adjust the distance between the adjusting mechanism and the front of a magazine assembly of the stapler to be adapted to use staples/nails in various sizes.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7753237Abstract: A device for holding and actuating a can includes a body, a holder and a trigger. The can includes a neck, a rim formed on the neck, a push-button valve and a nozzle installed on the push-button valve. The body includes a handle and a connective portion extended from the handle. The holder is arranged on the connective portion of the body and is formed with two jaws for clipping the neck of the can and for supporting the rim of the can. The trigger is installed on the handle and is formed with a first end to be operated by a user's finger and a second end inserted into the holder for contact with the push-button valve of the can.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7743950Abstract: A device for holding and actuating a sprayer includes a holder and a trigger. The sprayer includes a neck, a rim formed on the neck, a push-button valve and a nozzle provided on the push-button valve. The holder includes a handle, a barrel extending from the handle and a clamp extending from the barrel. The clamp includes two jaws formed thereon, a mouth defined between the jaws and a gap defined between the jaws. The neck of the sprayer can be pushed into the mouth through the gap. The trigger is connected to the holder so that the trigger is operable to push the push-button valve of the sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7661571Abstract: A desktop stapler has a base member including a restricting unit; a magazine including a plunger disposed on the head thereof; two linkage devices; a press member; and a guide member. Each linkage device includes a first hole, a third hole, a second hole formed on a bend between the first and third holes, and a pivot hole. Each pivot hole connects with the base member via the restricting unit. The press member includes a press portion defined on the bottom of an end thereof, a grip portion defined on another end thereof and connecting to the plunger of the magazine, and two pivot holes formed on two sidewalls thereof and connected to the third holes of the linkage devices respectively via a coupler unit. The guide member includes a first end inserted via a coupler unit, a second end defining a press end, and two second pivot holes formed on two sidewalls thereof and opposite to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7644849Abstract: An effort-saving stapler includes a shell, a magazine, a hammer, an elastic element, a block, a trigger and an extensive element. The magazine is disposed in the shell for supporting and feeding nails. The hammer is disposed in the shell for hammering the nails, one at a time. The elastic element is disposed in the shell for biasing the hammer. The block is disposed in the shell. The trigger is movably and pivotally connected to the shell and engaged with the block at an engagement point. The extensive element includes a first end connected to the hammer and a second end telescopically connected to the trigger. When the trigger is operated, the hammer is lifted by the extensive element and the engagement point is moved towards the hammer.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eric Tsai, Pi-Yi Chang, Chih-Wei Hu
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Patent number: 7614140Abstract: An apparatus includes a cartridge for storing C-clips. The cartridge includes two lateral members and a lower member extending between the lateral members. The lateral members extend beyond the lower member by at least the thickness of the C-clips so that first one of the C-clips can be moved past the lower member. A saddle is movably connected with the lower member for carrying some of the C-clips. The saddle includes a slope for contact with the first one of the C-clip. Thus, the saddle is moved as the first one of the C-clips is moved. A pocket is connected with the cartridge below the saddle for receiving a pin. A pusher is put movably in the cartridge for pushing the C-clips. An elastic element biases the pusher. A shell receives the cartridge. A hammering device forces the first C-clip onto the pin against the slope.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tung-Jung Cheng, Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7604149Abstract: An effort-saving stapler includes a shell device and a triggering device installed to the shell device. The triggering device includes a trigger, an operation element and two bearings. An end of the trigger defines a lever for user to hold, and another end of the trigger includes teeth engaging with the shell device. A pivot pin is adapted for inserting through the trigger, the operation element and the bearings so that the pivot pin can drive the operation element to move in the trigger. A limit pin is adapted for inserting through the trigger and the operation element and abuts with the shell device. The pivot pin is regarded as a fulcrum, while the trigger is pressed, the teeth of trigger engage with the shell device so that the pivot pin quickly moves with the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: APEX Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eric Tsai, Pi-Yi Chang, Chih-Wei Hu
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Patent number: 7377043Abstract: A shearing apparatus includes a pair of scissors including a first blade, a second blade, a first slide on the first blade and a second slide on the second blade. A first handle defines a groove for receiving the first slide, a first portion through which the pair of scissors can be retracted into and extended from the first handle, a second portion, a slot and two apertures in communication with the slot. A second handle is pivotally connected to the first handle. The second handle defines a groove for receiving the second slide. A positioning device is connected to the pair of scissors. The positioning device is normally located in one of the apertures to position the pair of scissors and can be pushed and then moved between the apertures along the slot to move the pair of scissors.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7334716Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover, two clips, a feeding device and a bending and cutting device. The cover is installed on the base. The clips connect the cover with the base. The feeding device feeds staples. The security device ensures normal movement of the cover. The bending and cutting device bends and cuts the legs of each staple one after another.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7159749Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover put movably on the base, a feeding device for feeding staples, and a bending and cutting device provided between the base and the cover for bending and cutting the legs of each staple. The cutting device includes a seat provided on the base and a housing attached to the cover. The seat includes two wedges formed thereon and a pusher formed thereon. A stationary cutting element is provided in the housing. Two movable cutting elements are provided movably in the housing and on the two wedges so that they are moved towards the stationary cutting element in order to cut the legs of each staple as they are moved towards the seat together with the housing. A spring is put between the movable cutting elements in a tendency to push the movable cutting elements from the stationary cutting element.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Publication number: 20060266789Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover put movably on the base, a feeding device for feeding staples, and a bending and cutting device provided between the base and the cover for bending and cutting the legs of each staple. The cutting device includes a seat provided on the base and a housing attached to the cover. The seat includes two wedges formed thereon and a pusher formed thereon. A stationary cutting element is provided in the housing. Two movable cutting elements are provided movably in the housing and on the two wedges so that they are moved towards the stationary cutting element in order to cut the legs of each staple as they are moved towards the seat together with the housing. A spring is put between the movable cutting elements in a tendency to push the movable cutting elements from the stationary cutting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: APEX MFG. CO., LTD.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7124926Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover coupled to the base, a driver for driving a leading staple from a supply of staples into a workpiece, a handle constructed and arranged to actuate the driver and move the cover towards the base, and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly includes a pair of benders constructed and arranged to engage and bend the legs of the leading staple, a stationary cutter, and a pair of movable cutters that interact with the stationary cutter to cut an excess length of each of the legs of the staple. Movement of the cover towards the base causes the movable cutters to move towards the stationary cutter.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 7108165Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover installed on the base, a feeding device for feeding staples, a connecting device for connecting the base, the cover and the feeding device with one another, and a bending and cutting device installed between the base and the cover for bending the legs of each staple and cutting the legs of each staple one at a time.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Publication number: 20060163311Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover, two clips, a feeding device and a bending and cutting device. The cover is installed on the base. The clips connect the cover with the base. The feeding device feeds staples. The security device ensures normal movement of the cover. The bending and cutting device bends and cuts the legs of each staple one after another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: APEX MFG. CO., LTD.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Publication number: 20060118593Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover installed on the base, a feeding device for feeding staples, a connecting device for connecting the base, the cover and the feeding device with one another, and a bending and cutting device installed between the base and the cover for bending the legs of each staple and cutting the legs of each staple one at a time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: APEX MFG. CO., LTD.Inventor: Eric Tsai
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Publication number: 20060106404Abstract: An apparatus includes a cartridge for storing C-clips. The cartridge includes two lateral members and a lower member extending between the lateral members. The lateral members extend beyond the lower member by at least the thickness of the C-clips so that first one of the C-clips can be moved past the lower member. A saddle is movably connected with the lower member for carrying some of the C-clips. The saddle includes a slope for contact with the first one of the C-clip. Thus, the saddle is moved as the first one of the C-clips is moved. A pocket is connected with the cartridge below the saddle for receiving a pin. A pusher is put movably in the cartridge for pushing the C-clips. An elastic element biases the pusher. A shell receives the cartridge. A hammering device forces the first C-clip onto the pin against the slope.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: APEX MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Tung-Jung Cheng, Eric Tsai
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Patent number: 6981627Abstract: An electric stapler includes a clinching mechanism and an anvil device. The clinching mechanism bends protruding legs of a staple to fasten objects together. The anvil device includes a stationary frame, a cover and a sliding anvil mechanism. The cover is mounted on the stationary frame and has a through hole through which the legs of the driven staple protrude. The sliding anvil mechanism is mounted in the stationary frame and includes a first and a second anvil device. Each of the anvil devices includes a sliding anvil. The sliding anvils are driven toward the through hole to bend respectively the legs in the through hole. Consequently, the sliding anvils completely bend the legs protruded from the bottom of the objects to keep a person handling the stapled object from potential injury.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cheng-Tao Tsai
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Patent number: D518695Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Wei Hu