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.

Abstract: A pneumatic nailing machine for driving a nail to a work, comprising: a main unit having a body; a cylinder disposed in the body of the main unit; a nose portion being hollow and continously extending from the main unit, the nose portion having a driver guide hole; a piston slidably inserted in the cylinder; and a driver coupled to the piston in the cylinder, and being slidable between a uppermost position and a lowermost position, wherein the driver and the piston are driven by high pressure compressed air supplied into the cylinder, and the nail supplied to the nose portion is hammered by the driver, the driver including, a base portion positioned near the piston and having a relatively large diamter so as to be substantially equal to an inner diameter of the driver guide hole, wherein the base portion is fitted into the driver guide hole when the driver reaches the lowermost position, and a tip end portion has a diameter so as to be smaller than an inner diameter of the nose portion, wherein the driver is

Abstract: A stapler with staple quantity indicator for notifying a user when only a predetermined amount of staples are left in a stapler. The stapler with staple quantity indicator includes a base, a cover pivotally coupled to the base, and a guide track pivotally coupled to the base and positioned between the cover and the base. The guide track is adapted for receiving staples therein. The guide track has opposite front and rear ends. The rear end is pivotally coupled to the base. A sliding block is slidably disposed in the guide track for pushing the staples towards the front end of the guide track. The sliding block is biased towards the front end of the guide track. A quantity indicating system detects when less than a predetermined amount of staples are left in the guide track. The quantity indicating system comprises an indicator light and a power source in electrical communication with the indicator light.

Abstract: A combustion powered tool for driving fasteners including a housing with a main chamber. Within the main chamber is a power source having a combustion end and a lower end. The combustion end of the power source drives a rod. Fasteners are sequentially fed to the rod for driving engagement with the rod. Depending from the lower end of the power source is a nosepiece having a tool end, and a workpiece end opposite the tool end. The nosepiece is configured for receiving the rod and for guiding the rod to a workpiece. To protect the nosepiece, a protective shield envelops the nosepiece.

Abstract: A corner bead fastening tool comprising a pair of hinged faceplates, a pair of fastener guns each mounted on one of the faceplates with brackets, a handle mounted on the hinged faceplate assembly between the fastener guns, and a common trigger mechanism on the handle which permits simultaneous firing of both fastener guns.

Abstract: A setting tool for nails comprises a hollow cylindrical grip sleeve open at both ends with a first hollow section connected by a through-opening to a second hollow section, a ram being disposed in the first hollow section and having one end with an arrangement for releasably holding a nail extending from a first end of the grip sleeve, a pin being disposed in the first hollow section between the ram and the through-opening, the pin having a first segment connected by a centering section to a second segment which extends through the through-opening, a coupling member having a blind bore of the diameter of the second segment being disposed in the second hollow section, with the blind bore facing the pin and being urged toward the pin by a compression spring disposed in the second hollow section entrapped between the coupling member and an adjustable device.

Abstract: A twin line-guide adapter easily affixed to the lower narrow front face of popular hand-held stapling guns. The two independent spring-loaded line-guides stabilize flexible, loose, linear entities such as wires, cables, cords or braids. This restraint is accomplished automatically by either line-guide extending or retracting, compensating for the tipping or slipping of the stapling gun, preventing damage to the linear entity from either leg of the driven staple. Each or both line-guides can be quickly thumbed to hold-up detent position or equally fast, shifted down for line-guide function. Both up on detent provides for immediate flat-entity stapling with neither wear on, nor interference by, the adapter.

Abstract: A high-pressure gas operated setting tool including a piston guide (7), a driving piston (21) axially displaceable in the piston guide (7) and formed of a head (9) and a stem (8), and a deformable member surrounding the stem (8) and extending between a stop (17), provided in a front, in the setting direction, end portion of the piston guide (7) and a front, in the setting direction end surface of the head (9), the deformable member (11) having a substantially closed cellular structure.

Abstract: A clip driver for driving clips each having a back portion, and abutment portions so that the frontmost clip can hold sheets of paper between the opposite ends of the abutment portions, comprising: a driver body for accommodating a plurality of the clips, the driver body including a paper insertion inlet formed at a front end for inserting the sheet-like members to be clipped, a clip insertion hole formed at a rear end for inserting the clips one by one, and a clip path formed to extend from the paper insertion inlet to the clip insertion inlet; a pair of clip opening springs disposed on the driver body near the paper insertion inlet for opening a nip between the abutment portions of the clip in the opposite directions; a slide is disposed in the driver body on the front end side so as to be movable in a front/rear direction for feeding a frontmost one of the clips in the clip path toward the paper insertion inlet over the clip opening springs by a front end of the slide; a handle one end of which is pivotall

Abstract: A power tool and a replaceable anti-slip pad for use on sloping surfaces roofers is provided wherein the power tool is provided with a sheet or layer of hook fasteners of the hook-and-loop type fastener system disposed on a side surface thereof, and wherein a replaceable anti-slip pad is provided having a sheet or layer of the complementary loop elements provided on a flat surface thereof. The anti-slip pad is constructed of a high density, closed-cell foam that provides greatly improved traction on roofing surfaces, thereby improving the ability to securely place the tool on the sloping surface without substantial slipping of the tool, which improves worker safety and productivity or efficiency, and provides adequate durability to make the replaceable anti-slip pads cost justifiable, when factoring in the improved productivity. The anti-slip pad is installed and removed from the power tool in the conventional manner in which two object are fastened and unfastened by the use of hook-and-loop fasteners.

Abstract: A new Sock Clip System for securing stocking, socks, and hose and the like, into their proper pairs for ease of sorting for laundry and storage. The inventive device includes a clip inserting mechanism having a handle for inserting a resilient clip into clothing, a slot projected into the handle, and a blade secured within the slot within the handle for cutting the resilient clip preparing the secured clothing for utilization. In an alternative embodiment, the blade may be removably secured to the handle by a U-shaped member having a flange with slidably projects into a T-slot within the handle.

Abstract: A fastener driving machine includes a machine body, a nose structure, a magazine, a guide member, a feeder and grooves. The nose structure is fastened to the machine body and ejects fasteners. The magazine is made of resin and accommodates rows of collated fasteners. The guide member, disposed in the magazine, is made of metal and has a pair of opposing surfaces. The feeder feeds the collated fasteners to the nose structure while the collated fasteners are guided between the opposing surfaces of the guide member. The grooves support the guide member in the magazine so as to allow the guide member to longitudinally expand or contract with a change in temperature.

Abstract: An adjustable twin stapler device has a base, a platform disposed on the base, a cover covering the platform, a first electric stapler disposed between the platform and the cover, a second electric stapler disposed between the platform and the cover, an electric circuit board, and an adjusting device disposed between the base and the platform. A push plate is disposed on the cover. The platform has a bottom plate. A first and a second columns are disposed on the bottom plate. The electric circuit board is disposed on the first and the second columns.

Abstract: A stapler having a storage compartment in the bottom of the stapler and a slipper removably attached over the storage compartment. The slipper further extends around the end of the stapler and has a top portion connected to the head of the stapler.

Abstract: Laminar staple for staple driving machines having a loader which includes a guide channel with a cross section that is complementary to the shape of the staple. The staple includes two walls substantially perpendicular to each other and defines a corner and two ribs extending substantially perpendicularly to the walls. The walls and the ribs of the staple have a cutting edge and at least one of the ribs is provided at the end opposite to the cutting edge with a chamfer cooperating with a respective relief formed in the channel of the loader.

Abstract: An adapter for a fastener driving tool for controlling depth penetration of a fastener fired from the tool, comprising a lip portion adapted for attachment to a firing portion of the fastener driving tool and extending downward from the firing portion and substantially across to form a recess. The recess, in corresponding alignment with the firing portions engages the fastener when the fastener is fired from the fastener driving tool to allow for a spacing between the fastener and material.

Abstract: A staple assembly 10 for use in a stapling tool (not shown) for fixing an elongate member such as a cable C onto a substrate such as a wooden beam. The staple assembly 10 comprises a staple 12 having a back 14 and legs 16 depending from opposite ends of the back 14. Also included is a saddle 18 for receiving the staple 12. The saddle comprises a body 20 and two posts 22 which depend from opposite ends of the body 20 in a parallel manner. The body 20 end posts 22 define a receptacle 24 for receiving the cable C. A groove 26 is formed along the outer surface of posts 22 and body 20 for seating the staple 18. A protuberance 28 is formed on the body 20 and extends into the receptacle 24 for engaging the cable C.In one embodiment, the staple 12 is provided with barbs 36 on the inside of legs 16 for engaging an under surface 38 of the posts 22. This prevents the staple 12 from separating from the saddle 18 during transportation and use.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a portable housing defining a fastener drive track. A magazine assembly is carried by the housing for receiving a supply of fasteners and for feeding successive fasteners in a feeding direction into the drive track. A ferrous fastener driving element is mounted within the drive track for movement through repetitive cycles, each of which includes a fastener drive stroke in one direction in which a fastener within the drive track is engaged and moved outwardly of the drive track into a work piece, and a return stroke. A drive piston is operatively connected with the fastener driving element for movement therewith. An actuating mechanism is carried by the housing and is constructed and arranged to initiate movement of the fastener driving element through a fastener drive stroke.

Abstract: Wallboard having a skin outer surface is attached to wall and ceiling framing by nails having heads with a convex bottom surface and a concave top surface. A driver blade is used having an outer end with a shape complimentary to the concave nail top surface and a diameter which is larger than the nail head such that no sharp edges are presented to the wallboard skin around the nail head, thereby avoiding cutting the paper skin.

Abstract: A stapler with a storage chamber has an opening which is closable by a removable door or slipper. The slipper includes a flexible perimeter which fits on a frame in the stapler storage chamber. The stapler may further include one or more of the following: i) a device for stabilizing the pivotal connection between the slipper and the base when the slipper is opened and limiting pivotal displacement of the slipper; ii) a retaining device for selectively retaining and releasing the slipper relative to a base of the stapler; iii) a magnetic device for magnetically attaching the stapler to objects; iv) a reinforcement device for supporting an anvil of the stapler and frictionally latching the slipper to the base; and v) an arrangement for frictionally retaining the anvil to the base of the stapler.

Abstract: An improved mounting structure for staple guns includes a plastic sleeve fitted around a cylinder of the staple gun for dividing an air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower chamber. The plastic sleeve is comprised of a metal plate and a plastic body and may be fitted between two raised rings on the cylinder. Due to the plasticity of the plastic sleeve, the plastic sleeve may firmly adhere to the inner wall of the air chamber and the cylinder may be firmly positioned therein.

Abstract: A real-time fastener measurement system includes an anvil (10) having a striking surface (16) that engages a fastener as it is upset. Three proximity sensors (20) are disposed at 120.degree. intervals around a striking surface of the anvil. A computer system (110) reads the electronic signals produced by the proximity sensors just after the fastener has been upset and converts the signals to digital values. The computer stores a piecewise linear function that has been predetermined for each sensor and uses the function to convert the digital values of the proximity sensor to fastener head height.

Abstract: A tool (100) is provided for actuating a pair of fastener ejecting guns (30, 330 and 40, 340). The fastener ejecting guns (30, 330 and 40, 340) are secured to a handle assembly (110, 200) in parallel relation, and in a predetermined angular relationship, one with respect to the other. Tool (100) further includes a trigger assembly (124, 240) for displacing the respective actuating levers (32, 332 and 42, 342) of the fastener ejecting guns (30, 330 and 40, 340). The trigger assembly (124, 240) includes a trigger member (128, 248) which is coupled to an actuating bar member (126, 246) having opposing ends (125, 242 and 127, 244) for respectively displacing the actuating levers of the fastener ejecting guns. Thus, when a user displaces the trigger member (128, 248) both fastener ejecting guns (30, 330 and 40, 340) are actuated to drive a pair of fasteners in two different directions.

Abstract: A guiding and gripping device for stapler is affixed in upright relation to the front surface of the stapler. The body member has a front contoured surface that receives a line being stapled and guides an unattached portion of the line in upright position along the front contoured surface. The front contoured surface also positions an unattached portion of the line laterally along the bottom surface in a position that is straddled by staples driven out of the bottom surface of the stapler. The front contoured surface includes a lower convex V-shaped groove for receiving an unattached portion of a line and that is bent thereover to impart friction to actual movement of the line. The front contoured surface also includes an upper projection having at least one guide surface offset laterally from the groove wherein a line that is bent over the groove and along one side of the laterally offset projection has angled engagement against the projection to further impart frictional clamping force on the line.

Abstract: A nailing machine has a contact foot coupled to the front end portion of an contact arm which is provided along a nose section adapted to hammer a nail, such that the contact arm is slidable in a nail hammering direction. The contact foot mounting structure comprises: a U-shaped mounting pin having a pair of legs, a holding piece formed at the front end of the contact arm in which the contact foot is accommodated and held, the holding piece having a pair of inserting sections, into which respective legs of the mounting pin are inserted; and a pair of engaging sections formed at the contact foot, the engaging sections being engaging with respective legs of the mounting pin.

Abstract: A shingle gauge for use with a nail driving tool of the type having a magazine which feeds nails into a guide body to be driven through shingle elements into a roof structure and having a shingle element locating surface adjacent the guide body nose. The gauge comprises a mounting bracket fixed beneath the magazine and a gauge element slidably and pivotally supported on the bracket and shiftable therealong toward and away from the locating surface to adjust the distance therebetween to accommodate various sizes of shingle elements. A latch is attached to the gauge element and is capable of a locking engagement with the support bracket at any selected one of a plurality of predetermined positions therealong to locate and lock the gauge element at that selected position.

Abstract: A twin stapler device has a base, a platform on the base, a cover connected to the platform, and at least two staplers disposed between the platform and the cover. The base and the platform are fastened together. A groove is formed on the front periphery of the base to receive a rotor. Two boxes are inserted in the base. The platform has an interior therein, at least two seats formed on the platform to receive staplers. Each seat has two parallel elongated holes. A ridge is disposed between two seats. Two rows of positioning holes are formed on the ridge. A slot is formed between two rows of the positioning holes. A block plate is disposed on the ridge. An adjusting device is disposed in the platform to drive the staplers to move closely or apart.

Abstract: A safety system for a power stapler in which stapling of a set of sheets is actuated by inserting the set of sheets into the stapling jaws of the stapler, includes a large transparent upper plate mounted above the entrance to the stapling jaws and extending away from the stapling jaws by a distance greater than the length of a human finger, more than approximately 8 centimeters, and a lower plate below the entrance to the stapling jaws similarly extending, to prevent fingers from being inserted into the stapling jaws of the stapler. The upper and lower plates are spaced apart by a distance greater than the maximum thickness of the set of sheets to be stapled, to allow any set of sheets to be inserted into the stapling jaws from in between the upper and lower plates and be movable for alignment between the plates while being visible through the transparent upper plate.

Abstract: A stapler for driving staples (5) into an object (6) has a frame (1), a magazine (2) arranged in the frame and containing staples (5), and a drive element (3) adapted to push staples (5) out of the magazine (2) and drive them into the object (6) and, to this end, be reciprocated by means of a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism consists of a drive cylinder (19) rotatably mounted in the frame (1) and having an endless groove (23) in its circumferential surface. The groove (23) extends substantially helically from a starting point to a turning point axially spaced therefrom, and thence substantially helically back to the starting point. The groove (23) accommodates a groove follower (24) connected to the drive element (3) in order, upon rotation of the drive cylinder (19), to reciprocate the drive element (3).

Abstract: A fastener tool is provided for attaching a protective strip to a corner formed by two intersecting walls. The fastener tool includes a handle for being gripped by a user. First and second fastener guns are supported by the handle at a predetermined angle in relation to each other and to the intersecting walls. The first and second fastener guns drive respective fasteners into the protective strip and intersecting walls thereby attaching the strip to the corner. A trigger mechanism is connected to the handle for actuating the first and second fastener guns.

Abstract: Illustrated and described is a nailing gun conversion for use in driving and setting rivets to attach belt fasteners to conveyor belts and the like. The conversion involves a special nose piece and drive rod for the gun for cooperation with the modified head of a multiple pronged rivet driver used for the simultaneous driving and setting of a cluster of nail-pointed self-setting rivets maintained in position for assembly with the belt fasteners and belt by a fixture of known construction.

Abstract: A picture hanging apparatus is provided, which facilitate the hanging of a picture on a wall. The apparatus includes a tool with a frame having a forward or inner part that lies in front of a picture to be hung and which holds a hook device, and an outer part which includes a base extending rearwardly from the top of the inner part and a handle extending downwardly from the rear of the base. A driving mechanism which is movably mounted on the frame, has a drive end lying at the inner part of the frame and movable along a driveline to drive a fastener into the wall, the mechanism also including an actuator end lying at the frame outer part and being operable to forcefully move the drive end along the driveline. One drive mechanism includes a strike member slidably mounted on the frame to move parallel to the driveline, with the strike member having an outer end forming the actuator and designed to be operated by hitting it with a hammer.

Abstract: A fastener tool handle adapter apparatus is removably attachable to a fastener tool, such as a pneumatic stapler or nailer. A handle adapter has an elongated arm having a handle on one end and a fastener tool attaching portion on the other end thereof. The tool attaching portion is shaped to fit over a fastener tool handle for attachment thereto with a plurality of attachment members. A pair of legs are positioned along the fastener tool firing head and shaped to shield the firing head. The elongated arm also has a trigger arm positioned to rotate a trigger pull member on one end thereof beneath the fastener tool trigger and to actuate the fastener tool by sliding the trigger arm and trigger pull member against the fastener tool trigger so that the fastener tool can be operated remotely. The handle adapter legs each have an aligning foot on one end thereof for aligning the fastener tool firing head.

Abstract: A stapling machine is provided which has markings on part of a constant tension spring visible from the exterior of the machine to provide an indication when the supply of staples within the machine is exhausted. The constant tension spring moves the pusher, and markings are present on part of the constant tension spring which becomes visible in a window provided for that purpose.

Abstract: A stapler having protecting devices for preventing injury to fingers of a user generally includes a base having two side walls extending upwardly therefrom, a staple magazine pivotally engaged between the side walls, a connecting portion engaged to an end of the staple magazine between the side walls and a handle pivotally engaged to the staple magazine, the protecting devices including a finger element and a saddle element, the finger element disposed to an under side of the handle and having an extending portion extending downwardly therefrom so as to keep the user's finger from entering an gap defined between the handle and the staple magazine and, the saddle element mounted to the connecting portion so as to keep the user's hand from entering a gap defined between the connecting portion and the handle.

Abstract: A hand operated implement for attaching articles such as buttons or tags to sheet material such as fabric with flexible ties by loading a grooved needle with the bar of a tie having a stem to which the article is attached, pushing the needle through the material and pushing the bar out of the needle such that the bar is at one side of the material while the article and at least some of the stem are at the other side. A needle cover attached to the implement pivots between a storage position in which it covers the sharp end of the needle and an operative position in which it serves as a thumb rest for operating the mechanism pushing the flexible tie's bar out of the needle. A storage compartment is provided within the implement.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool is provided including a portable housing defining a fastener drive track, a fastener driving element carried by the housing for movement within the drive track through successive cycles of operation, each of which includes a fastener driving stroke and a return stoke, and a drive piston operatively connected with the fastener driving element for movement therewith. The tool also has a magazine assembly carried by the housing for receiving a supply of fasteners and feeding successive fasteners into the drive track in a position to be driven into a work piece during successive fastener driving strokes of the fastener driving element, an actuating structure carried by the housing and being constructed and arranged to move from a normal, inoperative position into an operative position to initiate the movement of the drive piston and the fastener driving element through a fastener driving stroke, and an overdrive signaling structure carried by the housing.

Abstract: A powered machine for inserting an attachment member having a filament with a head at one end through an opening in an article and including a needle which is projected from machine in order to penetrate that article and convey the filament head therethrough, in which the needle is cleaned during each actuation thereof by being wiped and/or having a jet of fluid blown across it, and in which the machine is provided with structure for grasping a tag which is to be penetrated by the needle, holding the tag in position while the needle penetrates it, and permitting the release of the tag after the fastening operation has been completed, all with positiveness and facility of manipulation.

Abstract: A paper stapler is provided with a pin that protrudes from the front end of the magazine when the stapler is low on staples. The pin is distinctively colored (e.g., red), to visually alert the user to the fact that the magazine will soon need to be loaded with a fresh supply of staples. Alternatively, when the stapler is low on staples, the top surface of the top housing of the stapler is deformed, when a button-like element that is otherwise flush with the top surface begins to extend above the top surface. This provides the user with a tactile cue that the stapler is low on staples. Both tactile and visual cues can be provided to the user indicative of the fact that there is a relatively low number of staples remaining in the magazine.

Abstract: A pneumatic nail gun head elevating tool (10) for varying the depth to which a nail (50) can be driven is disclosed. The tool (10) includes a generally cylindrical base member (24) having means for coupling to a push lever (14) or firing head (20) of a nail gun (12), to which a generally cylindrical adjustment knob member (22) is rotatably coupled. Rotation of adjustment knob member (22) causes adjustment knob member (22) to extend or retraction in relation to base member (24) thereby controlling the depth of penetration of the nail (50) ejected from the nail gun (12).

Abstract: An adapter for a stapler is formed in the shape of a saddle which straddles the neck portion of the stapler. A drive bar is affixed to the upper surface of the saddle and is angled so that when the nose portion of the stapler is inserted into a vertically confined toe space, the drive bar is outside of the toe space and can be actuated to drive a staple within the toe space by exerting a force on the drive bar by, for example, a hammer.

Abstract: A hand-operated stapler, particularly for stapling small stacks of paper or similar objects of paper, includes a base plate having two opposite ends and side parts disposed at one of the ends. A die plate is disposed at the other of the ends. A body is pivotably supported by the side parts. The body has a magazine with a center channel for receiving and guiding a strip of staples and guide ribs disposed substantially at right angles to the center channel. A push blade is guided by the guide ribs for sliding up and down to release and drive in the staples. A top part partly covers the body and acts as an operating arm. A locking and release device for the push blade is operated by the top part. The locking and release device has a pivotable latch being disposed between the top part and the body and is releasably joined to the push blade for intermittently locking the push blade in a locked position relative to a staple in the strip and for releasing the push blade in an unlocked position.

Abstract: The extendable arm of the present invention enables the drilling of holes and installation of fasteners in ceilings directly by an operator standing on the floor below the ceiling. The arm has a foot-actuated lever, a telescopic pole, and a tool cradle. The power or impact tool is mounted on the tool cradle and is brought into contact with the ceiling by depressing the foot-actuated lever which raises the telescopic pole and thereby the tool cradle. Means for remotely actuating the trigger of the impact tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: A punch plasterer is disclosed which in one action, drives and countersinks a fastener into wood or other materials and which fills the resulting cavity above the fastener thereafter. The present invention includes a punch tool for driving the fastener and first and second resilient springs for reciprocating the punch and for dispensing a predetermined amount of plaster. A plurality of plaster sizes may be used according to the size of the fasteners utilized.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a member to a heat softenable material comprising the steps of heating the member to a temperature sufficient to soften the softenable material and driving the member into the material. The material softens from the heat of the member and becomes displaced by the member. Knurling may be added to the member to aid in retention.

Abstract: An auxiliary slidable abutment is pivotally mounted on the nail cartridge of a nailing gun in such manners that it slides in a direction consistent with axis of the nail cartridge, and that it can be locked at any given point of its sliding course, and further that its bottom extends downward beyond the nail cartridge. It provides the nailing gun with the capability of doing things, such as driving with precision the nails onto a workpiece at the prescribed intervals, driving the nails with precision onto the fastened area of a horizontal board and a vertical board, and driving the nails onto a workpiece at a prescribed angle and with precision.

Abstract: A conventional pneumatic nailer commonly used in the construction trades includes a forwardly protruding horizontal T-lock spoon member attached to a nail discharge shoe of the pneumatic nailer to enable a roofer to lock T-shaped tabs of a conventional T-lock shingle into place on an adjacent shingle preparatory to nailing the T-lock shingle, using the pneumatic nailer.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a powered tagging system in the forms of either a power attachment for an existing tagger, or a complete powered tagger. This invention virtually eliminates problems associated with carpal tunnel syndrome in users by providing actuating means other than those requiring conventional triggering hand muscles. Means are provided which shield otherwise conventional triggering means. A lightweight, compact, yet powerful power system is provided within a balanced assembly capable of manipulation in one hand. In a preferred embodiment, either hand can be used and no finger pressure is required to activate the system.

Abstract: A paper binding apparatus such as staplers in the form of a thin, compact device employing pre-formed U-shaped staples where the staples are pushed through the papers by pressure applied directly by a hand pressing one of the stapler bars. The stapler enables a reduction in size of the stapler's dimensions, in particular its width, so that its width would be determined only by the thickness of the magazine. The stapler is based on performing the "stapling operation" in two steps. Initially, the stapler is closed and the magazine is parallel to the direction of the moving driving mechanism. The second stage, the operational one is that at which the magazine becomes perpendicular to the direction of movement of the driving mechanism.