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US3710832A
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Locators for drywall fasteners
Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A locator assembly including a bit holder for driving screws to secure drywall panels on metal or wood studs has a locator sleeve provided with a nose having a vent design which includes an angularly outwardly sloping wall with a sharp edge to peel off the powder from the bit holder, and an angularly rearwardly sloping wall to dispel falling powder when screws are being inserted vertically.
Inventors
- 👤 G Lafferty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:34
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/0064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A locator sleeve for a locator assembly designed for driving self tapping screws in drywall applications, said locator sleeve comprising: a. body portion having a nose and a Central longitudinally axially extending bore; b. a bit holder rotatably mounted in said central bore; c. a vent in said nose extending radially outwardly from said bore, said vent having a wall sloping with respect to a radial plane through said bore; and d. said wall at the intersection with said bore forming a sharp edge having sliding contact with said bit holder to peel off from said bit holder drywall material deposited thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A locator sleeve for a locator assembly designed for driving self tapping screws in drywall applications, said locator sleeve comprising: a. body portion having a nose and a Central longitudinally axially extending bore; b. a bit holder rotatably mounted in said central bore; c. a vent in said nose extending radially outwardly from said bore, said vent having a wall sloping with respect to a radial plane through said bore; and d. said wall at the intersection with said bore forming a sharp edge having sliding contact with said bit holder to peel off from said bit holder drywall material deposited thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A locator sleeve as defined in claim 1 wherein said vent has a second wall sloping rearwardly with respect to the outer end of said nose and radially outwardly with respect to said bore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A locator sleeve as defined in claim 2 which consists of a plastic part formed by injection molding of plastic whereby said bore forms a lubricating bearing for said bit holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A locator sleeve as defined in claim 3 wherein there are four of such vents equally angularly radially spaced.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |