Abstract: The present invention consists of the complete integration of a self arming controlled action pneumatic fastener magazine slider (pusher and feeder) within the two legs of a stack of U-shape staples on a magazine support rail, thanks to the interplay of two pairs of releasably interlocking sensor and keys fastener pusher elements. In one embodiment of the invention, the slider system is self-arming and fits within an elbowed magazine for receiving fasteners, but works along the straight portion of the magazine. This slider system will accommodate elongated magazine holding a larger number of fasteners. The slider system will decrease the time required for fastener reloading by simplifying operations and enabling a greater flexibility for the operator. A fastener retention device may be provide to the fastener pusher, defining an operative mode active with a large storage load of fasteners into the magazine, and a inoperative mode triggered when the load of magazine feeders decreases below a threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention consists of the complete integration of a self arming controlled action pneumatic fastener magazine slider (pusher and feeder) within the two legs of a stack of U-shape staples on a magazine support rail, thanks to the interplay of two pairs of releasably interlocking sensor and keys fastener pusher elements. In one embodiment of the invention, the slider system is self-arming and fits within an elbowed magazine for receiving fasteners, but works along the straight portion of the magazine. This slider system will accommodate elongated magazine holding a larger number of fasteners. The slider system will decrease the time required for fastener reloading by simplifying operations and enabling a greater flexibility for the operator. A fastener retention device may be provide to the fastener pusher, defining an operative mode active with a large storage load of fasteners into the magazine, and a inoperative mode triggered when the load of magazine feeders decreases below a threshold value.

Abstract: An actuator housing (20) for use on a pneumatic nailer (10), the actuator housing comprising a casing (22) defining a cartridge insertion opening (24), and a selectively activated actuator cartridge (50) which is inserted in the casing through the cartridge insertion opening. The actuator housing further comprises a releasable second fastening means (30, 69) which allows releasable extraction of the actuator cartridge from the casing. The actuator cartridge comprises an actuator head (54) for sealing engagement with the cartridge insertion opening of the casing and extending outwardly of the casing. The actuator cartridge also comprises a piston assembly (58) received within the casing, the piston assembly comprising a cylinder (100) defining a cylinder chamber (101) therein and a plunger (120) movably mounted within the cylinder chamber. The actuator cartridge further comprises first fastening means (71, 104) to fasten the actuator head to the cylinder of the piston assembly.

Abstract: An asymmetrical engineering flooring nail for driving through an exposed surface of this flooring and fully thereinto. The nail defines an elongated shank having a transverse head at one end and a tapered tip at the opposite end; an intermediate portion of the shank includes a plurality of pairs of opposite teeth: Each transversely registering pair of opposite teeth are lengthwisely offset relative to one another by a small acute angle relative thereto; the number of first teeth on one side of shank is greater than the number of second teeth on the opposite side thereof, so that a smooth toothless upper side portion of said shank portion corresponds to the shank side of said second teeth is longer than that of the first teeth.

Abstract: An actuator housing (20) for use on a pneumatic nailer (10), the actuator housing comprising a casing (22) defining a cartridge insertion opening (24), and a selectively activated actuator cartridge (50) which is inserted in the casing through the cartridge insertion opening. The actuator housing further comprises a releasable second fastening means (30, 69) which allows releasable extraction of the actuator cartridge from the casing. The actuator cartridge comprises an actuator head (54) for sealing engagement with the cartridge insertion opening of the casing and extending outwardly of the casing. The actuator cartridge also comprises a piston assembly (58) received within the casing, the piston assembly comprising a cylinder (100) defining a cylinder chamber (101) therein and a plunger (120) movably mounted within the cylinder chamber The actuator cartridge further comprises first fastening means (71, 104) to fasten the actuator head to the cylinder of the piston assembly.

Abstract: The nailer comprises a main body, an elongated nail ejection channel in the main body for receiving a nail to be ejected and including a nail outlet leading out of the main body, and a plunger carried within and movable along the nail ejection channel. The nailer also includes an actuator capable of moving the plunger along an ejection axis in the nail ejection channel for selectively ejecting the nail out through the nail outlet. A first guide member is carried by and movable relative to the main body, for engaging a first reference surface outboard of the nailer, and a first adjuster mechanism capable of adjusting the position of the first guide member relative to the main body is also provided. The position of the nail ejection channel can be adjusted relative to the first reference surface with the first adjuster mechanism when the nailer engages the first reference surface with the first guide member.

Abstract: A nailing device used for securing hardwood flooring planks to a subfloor using arcuate fasteners. The nailing device comprises a main body in turn defining a fastener discharge opening. The nailing device also comprises an arcuate fastener ejection channel made in the main body and destined to accommodate an arcuate fastener, the arcuate fastener ejection channel opening outwardly of the nailing device at the fastener discharge opening. The nailing device further comprises an arcuate plunger at least partially nested in the arcuate fastener ejection channel and movable along the arcuate fastener ejection channel between first and second limit positions. Moreover, the nailing device comprises a plunger actuator nested in the main body and connected to the arcuate plunger, which can be selectively activated for moving the arcuate plunger between its first and second limit positions.

Abstract: The nailer comprises a main body, an elongated nail ejection channel in the main body for receiving a nail to be ejected and including a nail outlet leading out of the main body, and a plunger carried within and movable along the nail ejection channel. The nailer also includes an actuator capable of moving the plunger along an ejection axis in the nail ejection channel for selectively ejecting the nail out through the nail outlet. A first guide member is carried by and movable relative to the main body, for engaging a first reference surface outboard of the nailer, and a first adjuster mechanism capable of adjusting the position of the first guide member relative to the main body is also provided. The position of the nail ejection channel can be adjusted relative to the first reference surface with the first adjuster mechanism when the nailer engages the first reference surface with the first guide member.

Abstract: A hardwood flooring nailer destined to be loaded with at least one fastener, the nailer comprising a main rigid frame, and a fastener discharge mechanism attached to the main frame and which can be activated for allowing the nailer to discharge a fastener. The nailer also includes an adjustable double handle transversely carried by the main frame and comprising a first handle and a second handle, and mounting means mounting the first handle to the second handle. The first and the second handle can be selectively moved relative to one another in order to adjust the double handle in one of several different grasping configurations.

Abstract: A nailing device used for securing hardwood flooring planks to a subfloor using arcuate fasteners. The nailing device comprises a main body in turn defining a fastener discharge opening. The nailing device also comprises an arcuate fastener ejection channel made in the main body and destined to accommodate an arcuate fastener, the arcuate fastener ejection channel opening outwardly of the nailing device at the fastener discharge opening. The nailing device further comprises an arcuate plunger at least partially nested in the arcuate fastener ejection channel and movable along the arcuate fastener ejection channel between first and second limit positions. Moreover, the nailing device comprises a plunger actuator nested in the main body and connected to the arcuate plunger, which can be selectively activated for moving the arcuate plunger between its first and second limit positions.

Abstract: A hardwood flooring nailer destined to be loaded with at least one fastener, the nailer comprising a main rigid frame, and a fastener discharge mechanism attached to the main frame and which can be activated for allowing the nailer to discharge a fastener. The nailer also includes an adjustable double handle transversely carried by the main frame and comprising a first handle and a second handle, and mounting means mounting the first handle to the second handle. The first and the second handle can be selectively moved relative to one another in order to adjust the double handle in one of several different grasping configurations.

Abstract: A pneumatic mallet-blow operated fastener driving tool for securing hardwood planks to a subfloor, which comprises a fastener discharge mechanism in turn comprising a housing having a pressurized main chamber in direct link with a compressed air intake, a selectively depressurizable closure chamber pressurized when the tool is at rest, and a cylinder in which a piston having a plunger affixed thereto is slidably mounted. A valve, biased toward a closed position when the closure chamber is pressurized, or biased towards its open limit position if the closure chamber is depressurized, permits selective establishment of fluid communication between the inside of the cylinder and the pressurized main chamber. The piston, at a retracted limit position when the tool is at rest, is forced towards a deployed limit position when fluid communication is established between the main chamber and the inside of the cylinder, in order for its plunger to strike a fastener and drive it into an underlying plank.

Abstract: A real estate service system for providing real estate services in a retail shopping mall includes a server for storing and providing automated access to real estate service information and a real estate kiosk that includes a computer system that is coupled to the server. The real estate kiosk is located in a retail shopping mall and provides automated real estate service information to a potential buyer based on the potential buyer's indicated preference. The computer system includes a processing unit, a storage unit, an output unit and an input unit. The storage unit is coupled to the processing unit and stores real estate service information. The output unit is coupled to the processing unit and provides real estate service information that corresponds to the potential buyer's indicated preference. The input unit is also coupled to the processing unit and receives the potential buyer's indicated preference.

Abstract: A land navigation system for use in a vehicle, comprises, in combination, a device providing a signal representative of the heading of the vehicle, a device providing a signal representative of the speed of the vehicle, and a computing apparatus responsive to the vehicle heading representative signal and the vehicle speed representative signal for providing a continuous indication of the position, altitude and heading of the vehicle.