Abstract: A remote fastener presenter includes a fastener storage module and feed tube assembly, which deliver a fastener from the fastener storage module to the remote fastener presenter for loading into a fastening tool. The fastening presenter includes a translating module that receives the fastener and orients the fastener between a first orientation and a second orientation that is appropriate for loading into the fastening tool.

Abstract: A self-service gift card terminal for the purchase or activation of a gift card, the gift card terminal including a housing having a computer processor disposed in the housing. A user interface coupled to the computer processor provides for self-service interaction between a customer and the gift card terminal. A modem coupled to the computer processor and connectable to a network transmits data to and from the gift card terminal. The gift card terminal also includes means for accepting payment for a gift card purchase. The computer processor is configured to activate a gift card in accordance with a customer request for and purchase of a gift card. A receipt for the transaction is then printed. The self-service gift card terminal provides a convenient terminal from which a customer can purchase and activate a gift card from a plurality of retailers or service providers.