Abstract: A pneumatic nailer includes body for receiving the piston therein and a barrel is rotatably and movably inserted in a connection tube extending from the body. The piston rod is movably inserted in the barrel for ejecting the nail fed in the barrel. A magazine is connected to the barrel so that the magazine is rotatable relative to the body so that the magazine is rotated a new position and used in a space that the conventional magazine cannot be inserted.

Abstract: A nail gun and depth control spacer assembly for ejecting nails into a substrate which contains two or more layers of roofing materials one of which is a compressible fibrous layer. The nails penetrate the substrate but are prevented by the depth control spacer from permanently compressing the compressible fibrous layer which springs back to is original thickness after completion of the nailing process. The depth control spacer, attached to the base of the nail gun, is of semi-oval configuration having a pressure sensitive layer and a solid layer, is provided with an oval cavity in its center portion through which the nails are ejected into the substrate.

Abstract: A stapler comprises a loader device pivoted to a bottom plate and including the mechanisms for feeding the staples and operating the stapler, the loader device being, at least partially, engaged in a contoured handle body, the bottom plate being coupled to a bottom body so designed that the stapler can be used both as a gripper, by gripping the two bodies by a hand, and as a so-called table stapler, by causing the stapler to bear on a bottom plane.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool has a tool body with an axis, a piston, a muzzle extending from tool body, and a magazine coupled to the muzzle. The fastener driving tool has an axial locking mechanism associated with a rotatable muzzle to releasably lock the muzzle and coupled magazine in at least one position. The axial locking mechanism comprises male members and female members with the male members biased axially into the female members.

Abstract: A stapler assembly includes a base and a stapler coupled to the base. The stapler is movable with respect to the base between a first position, wherein the stapler has a first orientation with respect to the base, and a second position, wherein the stapler has a second orientation with respect to the base. The base preferably includes a holster configured to receive the stapler and is pivotable to move the stapler between the first and second positions. A cradle supports the holster. A detent mechanism between the cradle and the holster includes at least two detents corresponding with the first and second stapler positions. Preferably, the stapler is an electric stapler and the base includes an electrical conductor configured to conduct power from a power supply cord to the stapler when the stapler is received in the base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for building a consumable part refill, which may be a staple refill, the method comprising the steps of fabricating an array of consumable parts detachably connected along a first direction, stacking a plurality of such fabricated arrays of parts, or staple wire plates, along a second direction, and providing an adhesive bond between adjacent ones of this stacked plurality of arrays.

Abstract: An improved structure of a two dimensional positioning nailing machine is disclosed, which has a body, a positioning member and at least one positioning rule, the improved structure characterized in that the positioning member is removably attached on the body, the positioning member in an approximately reversed U shape having a first side portion, a second side portion and a head end; wherein the first side portion has an inner side and an outer side, and the second side portion has an inner side and an outer side, the outer side of the first side portion, the outer side of the second side portion and the head end having at least one positioning slot, the positioning rule capable of being inserted in the positioning slot to adjust a stroke to position distance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for controlling an electronic nail gun, comprising a trigger link rod and a trigger. If a user triggers a fine-tune switch, the controller will control a three-outlet pneumatic valve to switch the three-outlet airflow according to the shooting mode set by the user, so that the valve rod of a cylinder will generate a predetermined number of times of the back and forth movements in a predetermined time to drive the trigger link rod, and the trigger will be pulled for a predetermined number of times in a predetermined time.

Abstract: A stapling device for positioning a plurality of staples in a paper along a line includes a base having a top side, a bottom side and a pair of opposed side edges. A plurality of parallel and elongated slots is positioned in the top side and each extends through the front and back edges. A mounting includes a first rod and a plurality of second rods. The second rods each extend in the same direction and are spaced from each other. Each of the second rods has a shape and positioning for slidably extending into one of the slots such that a slot remains empty between each of the slots has one of the second rods therein. Each one of a plurality of staplers is mounted on one of the second rods and extends toward a free end of the second rods.

Abstract: An ergonomic and proprioceptive handle design for instruments is disclosed. The handle can be used with a wide variety of medical instruments, such as a rongeur, as well as other instruments, such as guns and staplers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a full-thickness resection system comprising a flexible endoscope and a stapling mechanism, wherein the endoscope is slidably received through at least a portion of the stapling mechanism. The stapling mechanism includes an anvil and a stapling head mounted to the anvil so that the anvil and the stapling head are moveable with respect to one another. A position adjusting mechanism is provided for moving the anvil and the stapling head relative to one another. An integrated surgical retainer for use in the full thickness resectioning device is described. The integrated surgical staple retainer comprises a calibrating portion, a retaining portion, and a grasping portion. The calibrating portion defines a circular opening which has a diameter substantially equal to a diameter of a working channel of the full thickness resectioning device.

Abstract: A locking device in a stapler adapted to lock a displaceable member carrying a catch for an object to be stapled in an optional position along a bar. The bar extends through a hole in a locking element. The locking element is connected to the displaceable member and is tiltable along the bar from a pinch position in which the locking element is pinched to the bar to a free position in which the locking element is free from the bar. The locking element is spring-biased towards its pinch position. An operating handle mounted on the displaceable member and operable outside the stapler is displaceable to a limited extent relative to the displaceable member. Exerting a forward force on the handle moves the displaceable member forward.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a housing enclosing a fastener driving portion and a handle connected to the fastener driving portion. A pair of clamshells is configured to form an ergonomic grip over the handle and also forming a fastener magazine, such that the ergonomic grip and the magazine are integral in each clamshell. The clamshells are secured to the fastener driving portion and an endcap without the use of special fasteners. A belt hook is available which releasably attaches to either side of the tool.

Abstract: An office tool assembly has a tool and a hanging cap. The tool is inserted into and is held in the hanging cap. A protrusion is formed on the tool to engage with a through hole defined in the cap to keep the tool from falling out of the hanging cap. A transverse hole is defined in the hanging cap through which a string passes, such that the tool assembly can be hung around a person's neck. Accordingly, a user can conveniently and safely carry the tool assembly to any desired place for use.

Abstract: An integrated surgical staple retainer for use in the full thickness resectioning device is described. The integrated surgical staple retainer comprises a calibrating portion, a retaining portion, and a grasping portion. The calibrating portion defines a circular opening which has a diameter substantially equal to a diameter of a working channel of the full thickness resectioning device. The retaining portion has a lower surface adapted to limit movement of the surgical staples in the fill thickness resectioning device and is adjacent to the calibrating portion of the integrated surgical staple retainer.

Abstract: An anchor setting device for setting a concrete anchor into concrete and leaving a desired length exposed. The anchor setting device includes a body having a bore extending through the body. The body has a first end and a second end. The bore of the body is threaded for releasably receiving a threaded end of a concrete anchor. The body has a slot extending through a side of the body facilitating insertion of the threaded end of the concrete anchor a desired length into the bore. The first end of the body is designed for being struck by an impact device for driving the concrete anchor into a hole in an anchoring surface when the first end of the body is struck by the impact device. The second end of said body is designed for abutting against the anchoring surface when the concrete anchor is driven into the hole.

Abstract: A Robertson driver is disclosed which has a slot (10) in the end of the tip (12) that can fit over a wire, enabling the user to manipulate the wire.

Abstract: A circular stapler for side to end, side to side or end to side anastomosis includes an actuating head portion attached to an elongated tubular body with a handle on the opposed end of the body from the head. The head includes an anvil and associated stapling mechanism, wherein the anvil and the associated stapling mechanism are positioned perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head. The anvil is releasably attached to the head and may be attached to the head through an anvil applicator. The anvil may include an extendable stem.

Abstract: A device and method for driving a first prong of a multi-pronged fastener into a first board and bending a second prong angularly to give it a desired orientation with respect to the first prong. The invention involves an alignment structure, a first driver for driving the fastener into the first board, and a second driver for impacting and bending the second prong angularly with respect to the first prong.

Abstract: A device for discharging fastening elements, and a method of preventing a device from discharging fastening devices into human flesh, are disclosed. The device includes a coil proximate a location of discharge, a capacitive element coupled in parallel with the conductive coil to form a resonant tank circuit, an oscillator that drives the tank circuit, a frequency detector, an amplitude control circuit and a processor. The detector detects a frequency of oscillation of the tank circuit as affected by a material proximate the coil. In response to an electrical signal from the oscillator, the control circuit generates a control signal that is provided back to the oscillator. Based upon the frequency and an additional signal functionally related to the control signal, the processor provides an output signal that prevents the device from discharging when the material proximate the coil is human flesh.

Abstract: An audio and video effect stapler comprising a base. One end of the base is pivotally installed with a bind clip groove. Another ejecting seat is pivotally installed on the base. By pressing the ejecting seat, a bind clip protrudes out for binding papers. An audio and video device is installed in the space formed by the base and the ejecting seat. Another end of the base is connected to a touch switch of the audio and video device. The inner lateral surface of the ejecting seat is installed with a press corresponding to the touch switch. As the press binds clip protrudes out. The press exactly presses on the touch switch so that the audio and video device emits sound and light for increasing the interest of using a stapler and the stapler has an effect of decoration.

Abstract: In a nailing machine capable of feeding not only wire-connected nails but also nails connected by a plastic sheet into the nail ejecting opening of a nose portion, the nail shank of one of the wire-connected nails is supplied with shifting the nail shank toward the welded portion of the wire-connected nail with respect to the center of the nail ejecting opening. Further, depressions for containing cutoff pieces of the wire-connected nails are formed in the shifted side of the nail shank, and discharging opening for sheet leaves of the nails connected by the plastic sheet is shifted so that the front end of a driver is prevented from hammering the connecting sheet leaf by guiding the connecting sheet leaf in a direction opposite to the direction of shifting the nail shank of the wire-connected nail.

Abstract: A fastening tool including a housing, a magazine connected to the housing for storing a fastener, a driving mechanism disposed within the housing for driving the fastener into a workpiece, a trigger assembly pivotally attached to the housing for activating the driving mechanism, the trigger assembly comprising a main trigger, pivotally attached to the housing and a supplemental trigger pivotally attached to the main trigger; and a contact trip assembly comprising an upper contact trip contacting the supplemental trigger, a lower contact trip connected to the upper contact trip, wherein the upper and lower contact trips have teeth that mesh together for locking the upper and lower contact trips.

Abstract: A fastening device for driving a fastener into a workpiece by effecting multiple blows upon the fastener comprises a housing and a striker assembly movably mounted within the housing. The striker assembly includes a driver assembly adapted to strike the fastener to be driven into the workpiece. A nose assembly is movably mounted on the housing and has a fastener drive track along which the driver assembly and the fastener travel when the fastener is driven into the workpiece. The fastening device has a feed mechanism operatively connected to the nose assembly for mechanically advancing the fastener into the fastener drive track. The fastener drive track has a guide surface adjacent the aperture of the nose assembly to direct the fastener as it is driven into the workpiece. A releasable fastener assembly releasably secures the nose assembly to the housing of the fastening device. A control assembly controls the operation of the fastening device to conserve energy.

Abstract: Described is a hand-held stapler that can be supported in the palm of a user's hand, so that both of the user's hands are available to position and hold items before and during stapling. The stapler includes an egg-shaped or domed stapler head conforming to and fitting against the user's palm, and a strap to hold the domed surface against the palm while freeing the user's fingers for positioning and holding the item to be stapled. A staple magazine carried on the staple head is moveable from an uncompressed position to a compressed position to discharge a staple when the stapler is pressed against a surface. A support base may be included to support the stapler head and magazine when not in use.

Abstract: A multi-purpose stapler including a top stapler assembly including a stapler head for pushing staples; and a forming plate detachably connectable to the top stapler assembly.

Abstract: A nail driving device with depth guide including an outer cylindrical tube. A tip portion is secured within an open lower end of the outer cylindrical tube. The tip portion has a longitudinal central channel therethrough. The central channel has an open upper end in communication with a hollow interior of the outer cylindrical tube. The central channel receives a nail therein. An inner cylindrical tube is slidably received within the open upper end of the outer cylindrical tube. The inner tube has measurement markings disposed thereon. A plunger portion is secured to s closed lower end of the inner cylindrical tube. The plunger portion includes a stem portion dimensioned for being received within the open upper end of the channel for contacting a head of a nail positioned therein.

Abstract: A decorative housing for a stapler includes a casing and a bottom plate. The casing includes a first cavity defined in a front portion of the casing to receive a press cover of a stapler and a second cavity defined in a rear portion of the casing. A cover is attached to the casing to close the second cavity. At least two liquids with different specific gravity are injected into and fill the second cavity. The liquids do not mix with each other. Multiple floating objects float on the interface of the liquids. The decorative housing for a stapler can promote visual appearance and add value to the conventional stapler.

Abstract: A rivet feed slider configured to sequentially receive rivets from a rivet delivery path and feed the rivets to a rivet transport tube using an air supply. The rivet feed slider includes a rivet receiving chamber which is configured to sequentially receive the rivets, and an aperture is in communication with the rivet receiving chamber. The aperture allows air to flow from the air supply through the rivet receiving chamber to the rivet transport tube such that a rivet which is disposed in the rivet receiving chamber is moved into the rivet transport tube. The rivet feed slider also includes additional apertures which allow air to flow from the air supply to the rivet transport tube when the rivet receiving chamber is not aligned with the air supply. Hence, the air flow from the air supply to the rivet transport tube is not substantially disrupted.

Abstract: Surgical stapler including a longitudinal body having a handle portion and a trigger portion pivotally mounted to the handle portion. The surgical stapler including a cartridge assembly having a plurality of formable staples therein. The staples being formable through actuation of the trigger portion of the longitudinal body. The cartridge assembly includes an upper chassis assembly having a centrally disposed channel. The channel accommodating a reciprocating pusher follower and a reciprocating pusher plate. The pusher plate being coupled to the pusher follower and reciprocally advancable against an anvil plate. The pusher plate forming at least one of a plurality of staples around an anvil tip of the anvil plate. The cartridge assembly also including a lower track portion coupled to the upper chassis assembly.

Abstract: An accessory device for fastener-driving tools such as nail and staple guns is provided. The device serves as a positioning guide for the tool and is designed to provide sufficient spacing and orientation between the fastener-driving tool and the target construction material. The device can be integrated into the body of the fastener-driving tool, manufactured as an attachment or manufactured as a separate tool. It prevents impact marring at the visible surface of the construction material by redirecting the force of the blow to a non-visible surface on the assembled construction material. Furthermore it increases speed and ease of movement for the user by serving as a guide for stability and ease of alignment. The device changes the impact point between the driving tool and the construction material, broadens the area of impact and protects the top edge of a tongue and groove construction material from impact damage.

Abstract: There is proposed a nail driving tool provided with a driver guide including an injection hole for driving a nail and a contact arm surrounding an outer surface of a forward end of the driver guide in a nail driving direction, provided with an eject hole penetrating through the contact arm, movable on an axial line along the nail driving direction for making triggering operation for driving a nail effective by being moved in the opposite direction to the nail driving direction and designed to drive a nail outwardly through the eject hole, wherein a diameter of an outer surface of a forward end portion of the contact arm is decreased taperingly toward its edge in the nail driving direction.

Abstract: A multipurpose hand-held implement, comprising at least two components which can be locked in a closed position and then form a compact, essentially closed body, in the case of which the two components, with preferably confluent contours, are directed towards one another. In the closed position, the body forms the handle for actuating utensils, such as a knife, staple remover or cutter, which are accommodated in the components in a set-back manner, such that they can be pushed out. The two components are preferably connected to one another in an articulated manner and, after release of the latch, can be moved relative to one another in order to actuate, for example, a stapler, a hole puncher or a pair of scissors. Further utensils, for example a magnifying glass, a pointer or a laser pointer may be accommodated in the components.

Abstract: An internal combustion powered tool, such as a nail or fastener driver, and a control system, spark source, and rotary valve for use in an internal combustion powered tool are disclosed. The tool may include, for example, a cylinder and a piston reciprocally moveable within the cylinder. A combustion chamber is defined at one end of the cylinder, with the piston comprising a portion of one end of the combustion chamber. The tool may have a fastener driver associated with the piston, and a magazine for feeding fasteners into registration with the driver. A fuel flow passageway extends between a fuel source and the combustion chamber, and a metering valve controls the flow of fuel to the combustion chamber. A spark source within the combustion chamber is provided for igniting the fuel, and an intake and exhaust valve that includes a pair of diametrically opposed apertures is provided.

Abstract: An internal combustion powered tool, such as a nail or fastener driver, and a control system, spark source, and rotary valve for use in an internal combustion powered tool are disclosed. The tool may include, for example, a cylinder and a piston reciprocally moveable within the cylinder. A combustion chamber is defined at one end of the cylinder, with the piston comprising a portion of one end of the combustion chamber. The tool may have a fastener driver associated with the piston, and a magazine for feeding fasteners into registration with the driver. A fuel flow passageway extends between a fuel source and the combustion chamber, and a metering valve controls the flow of fuel to the combustion chamber. A spark source within the combustion chamber is provided for igniting the fuel, and an intake and exhaust valve that includes a pair of diametrically opposed apertures is provided.

Abstract: An improved fastener driving tool is provided that is especially adapted to the application of fasteners in trim applications, such as the fastening of wood trim and decorative pieces. The preferred embodiment is a combustion tool, and includes an incrementally adjustable fastener driving depth setting mechanism. The incremental control permits an operator to select from a number of discrete depth settings over a limited range. The preferred tool also includes a distance amplifying fastener lockout. The lockout amplifies a fastener follower movement permitting the blocking of movement of a linkage necessary to tool operation in response to the movement associated with an individual small fastener being dispensed. A trigger and handle of the preferred tool are proximate to the driver blade axis, and the trigger is disposed within an imaginary extension of a fuel canister held within the tool housing.

Abstract: An improved fastener driving tool is provided that is especially adapted to the application of fasteners in trim applications, such as the fastening of wood trim and decorative pieces. The preferred embodiment is a combustion tool, and includes an incrementally adjustable fastener driving depth setting mechanism. The incremental control permits an operator to select from a number of discrete depth settings over a limited range. The preferred tool also includes a distance amplifying fastener lockout. The lockout amplifies a fastener follower movement permitting the blocking of movement of a linkage necessary to tool operation in response to the movement associated with an individual small fastener being dispensed. A trigger and handle of the preferred tool are proximate to the driver blade axis, and the trigger is disposed within an imaginary extension of a fuel canister held within the tool housing.

Abstract: A combustion powered tool for driving fasteners having a housing to house a main chamber. Within the main chamber is a power source having a combustion end and a lower end enclosed in the main chamber. A rod is driven by the combustion end of the power source. A device is provided for feeding fasteners sequentially for engagement with the rod. A nosepiece has a tool end, a workpiece end opposite the tool end, and depends from the lower end of the power source. The nosepiece is configured for receiving the rod from the lower end of the power source and for guiding the rod toward a workpiece. A workpiece-contacting element is slidably mounted on the nosepiece. Also provided is a protective shield for protecting the nosepiece and the workpiece-contacting element. The shield is constructed and arranged to define a cavity between the nosepiece and the shield, and is tapered from an upper end to a lower end.

Abstract: A fastener tool includes a body having a driver guide mounted thereon. The driver guide extends downwardly from the body and has a longitudinal axis in a driving direction of fasteners. A control member may be movably mounted on the body for controlling a fastener driving operation. A support leg device serves to permit the tool to be placed on a surface in an upright position, in which the driver guide extends substantially vertically relative to the surface. The support leg device defines a predetermined support area extending in a plane for abutment with the surface. The support leg device is arranged such that the tool center of gravity is positioned directly above the support area in a plan view when the tool is in the upright position, in which the support area extends substantially horizontally, so that the control member does not substantially interfere with the surface.

Abstract: A stapler that has a top member and a bottom member movably connected together. The bottom member includes a convex outer surface facing downwardly and being convex in lateral and longitudinal directions with a curvature generally conformed to a user's hand, and also a support portion disposed within the convex surface, having a common boundary therewith disposed generally in a flat plane and configured for supporting the stapler stably on a flat horizontal surface when the top member is biased towards the bottom member during stapling. A stapler mechanism is connected between top and bottom members. Support ends of the top and bottom members are configured for stably supporting the stapler in a vertical position on a flat surface. The stapler also a hinge shaft pivotably connecting the pivoting members together and a hinge cover covering the hinge shaft and having a flexible tab slidably associated with one of the top and bottom members for sliding with respect thereto when the pivoting members pivot.

Abstract: A two-piece magazine for strips of nails in nailing tools, combinations thereof and methods therefor including first and second magazine portions each having an elongated side wall with front and rear end portions. The first magazine portion includes a first lower portion with a tongue protruding therefrom, and the second magazine portion includes a second lower portion with a groove. The tongue is disposable and frictionally retainable in the groove to assemble the first and second magazine portions. The first and second magazine portions are formed preferably at least partially by extrusion and partially in one or more stamping operations.

Abstract: A device to improve attaching wires to a substrateby with a staple gun is disclosed. An elongated nose piece extends down from the front of the tool body and locks in position to hold the tool bottom a preset distance away from the substrate. The nose piece includes a recess to provide clearance for the wire as the nose piece is pressed against the substrate. The wire guide improves the operation of stapling wires by preventing the staple from crushing the wire and by aligning the tool over the wire so that the staple points are inserted a safe distance to each side of the wire. The present invention is an improvement over the prior art staple gun wire guides since it is a permanent part of the tool. It is slidably fixed to a vertical track at the front end of the tool. It does not increase the bulk of the tool front end and cannot be misplaced. In one embodiment the wire guide is internal to the tool in sliding contact with the plunger.

Abstract: A gauge adapted for use with a nail gun is provided including an elongated member. A plurality of adjustable stops are each slidably situated on the elongated member and securable thereon at selected points.

Abstract: A portable power tool comprises a housing (10), a motor, a handle (11), and a connection device for fixed connection of a terminal end of a flexible power supply line (16), wherein a support device (17) is mounted on the housing (10) for supporting the power supply line (16) at a support point (A) located at a certain distance from the terminal end (15) of the line (16), which support device (17) is swivelled relative to the housing (10) about a first axis (x--x) substantially coinciding with the longitudinal direction of the power supply line (16) at the terminal end (15) of the latter and about a second axis (y--y) extending perpendicularly to the first axis (x--x) as well as to the longitudinal direction of the power supply line (16) in the support point (A). Between its terminal end (15) and its support point (A), the power support line (16) is routed in a free loop (19) large enough to avoid a detrimental sharp bending thereof.

Abstract: A device for removing staples from papers, cloth, or other material without tearing or mutilating the material. The device utilizes a heel of palm to finger gripping action to facilitate a more natural action for removing staples. Staples are extracted by way of a jaw which opposes a wedge-shaped piece to an abutting plate piece, which straightens the staple while simultaneously pulling it out of the paper in a perpendicular direction. The wedge-shaped piece includes a portion where its width and thickness increase to dimensions wherein the sum of the width plus twice the thickness exceeds the slightly less than the total length of the three sides of the staples being removed, thus facilitating complete extraction. The device is readily incorporated into a standard stapler, so that both staple insertion and staple removing functionality are readily incorporated within a single device.

Abstract: A stapler includes a base having a first end portion and a second end portion, a first staple magazine having a first end portion pivotally connected with the first end portion of the base and a second end portion formed with a closed face and containing a staple ejection slot on the bottom portion thereof, a second staple magazine received in the first staple magazine and having a first end portion connected with the first end portion of the first staple magazine and a second end portion, a plurality of first staples each slidably mounted on the second staple magazine and received in the first staple magazine, a plurality of second staples each slidably received in the second staple magazine, and a pressing cap having a first end portion pivotally mounted on the first end portion of the base and a second end portion formed with a staple ejector which can be moved to align with the staple ejection slot.

Abstract: A one-piece staple extractor-stapler combination in which the staple extractor is secured to the shroud of a stapler in a configuration which also includes an openable compartment in the stapler shroud for the storage of staples, all in a dimensioned arrangement which effectively serves to raise the angle at which the shroud meets the palm of a user's hand in affording an enhanced ergonomic operation.

Abstract: A fastening machine includes a magazine having a sliding member slidably disposed thereto in which an aperture is defined and a coil member is disposed with one end thereof fixedly connected to a top edge of the magazine. An operating member is disposed to the sliding member and has a first tongue extending through the aperture and located between the sliding member and the magazine, and a second tongue extending through the aperture and toward in opposite to the first tongue. A flange extends laterally from the sliding member and receives the second tongue therein. An actuating plate is disposed above the magazine and has a hole defined in an underside thereof, a pin retractably disposed to a top of the magazine with a spring mounted thereto so that when the magazine has no fasteners received therein, the pin will be pushed by the sliding member and inserted into the hole to limit the actuating plate from being moved.

Abstract: A line feeding device 10 for releasable engagement with a staple gun 100 wherein the device 10 includes a line feeding unit 11 provided with a mounting unit 12 for attachment of the line feeding unit 11 to the staple gun 100 for delivering a supply of line 31 through the staple feeding magazine 103 of the staple gun 100. A line guide unit 13 positions the line 31 proximate a rear opening 108 in the staple gun 100.

Abstract: An improved fastener driving tool is provided that is especially adapted to the application of fasteners in trim applications, such as the fastening of wood trim and decorative pieces. The preferred embodiment is a combustion tool, and includes an incrementally adjustable fastener driving depth setting mechanism. The incremental control permits an operator to select from a number of discrete depth settings over a limited range. The preferred tool also includes a distance amplifying fastener lockout. The lockout amplifies a fastener follower movement permitting the blocking of movement of a linkage necessary to tool operation in response to the movement associated with an individual small fastener being dispensed. A trigger and handle of the preferred tool are proximate to the driver blade axis, and the trigger is disposed within an imaginary extension of a fuel canister held within the tool housing.