Patents by Inventor Dan McAuley

Dan McAuley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fastener driving tool having improved bearing and fastener guide assemblies
    Patent number: 6729522
    Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a driver having a driver shaft extending therefrom, a first extension member operably connected to the driver and a second extension member operably connected to the first extension member. The tool is for use on roof deck panels. The second extension member slidingly engages the first extension member between a loading position and a driving position. A bearing assembly operably connects the first and second extension members. The bearing assembly is formed from a non-metallic, low-friction material. A portion of the bearing assembly is mounted to one of the first and second extension members for sliding engagement with the other extension member and is disposed to prevent direct contact of the first and second extension members with one another. A fastener receiving member is mounted to the second extension member for receiving fasteners when in the loading position and for supporting and releasing the fasteners when in the driving position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Dave C. Hempfling, Larry Reinebach, Dan McAuley
  • Fastener driving tool having improved bearing and fastener guide assemblies
    Publication number: 20020108995
    Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a driver having a driver shaft extending therefrom, a first extension member operably connected to the driver and a second extension member operably connected to the first extension member. The tool is for use on roof deck panels. The second extension member slidingly engages the first extension member between a loading position and a driving position. A bearing assembly operably connects the first and second extension members. The bearing assembly is formed from a non-metallic, low-friction material. A portion of the bearing assembly is mounted to one of the first and second extension members for sliding engagement with the other extension member and is disposed to prevent direct contact of the first and second extension members with one another. A fastener receiving member is mounted to the second extension member for receiving fasteners when in the loading position and for supporting and releasing the fasteners when in the driving position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Dave C. Hempfling, Larry Reinebach, Dan McAuley