US4194664A
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Firing safety for a pneumatic nailer
Assignee: Senco Products Inc
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Filing: 1979-02-26
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1999-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A firing safety for a pneumatic nailer or stapler is disclosed. The tool has an inlet or firing valve for pressurized air, and a trigger valve which, upon actuation, connects said inlet valve with the pressurized air through a passageway. The passageway has a opening or port leading to atmosphere, and a manually operable flap valve is provided to close said opening. Thus, when said flap valve is open actuation of the trigger valve and/or a nose-piece sensor safety will not cause the nailer to fire, unless the manually operable flap valve is also operated to close said opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl Siegmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:39
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C1/00; B25C1/04; B25C1/041; B25C1/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A firing safety for a pneumatic nailer having a housing, a handle, and a pneumatically controlled inlet valve for pressurized air, and having a piston, and a trigger valve communicating with said inlet valve through a passageway whereby to actuate said piston to open said inlet valve upon actuation of said trigger valves; characterized by an opening from said passageway to atmosphere, and a manually operable safety valve for closing said opening, to permit actuation of said inlet valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A firing safety for a pneumatic nailer having a housing, a handle, and a pneumatically controlled inlet valve for pressurized air, and having a piston, and a trigger valve communicating with said inlet valve through a passageway whereby to actuate said piston to open said inlet valve upon actuation of said trigger valves; characterized by an opening from said passageway to atmosphere, and a manually operable safety valve for closing said opening, to permit actuation of said inlet valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A firing safety according to claim 1, characterized in that the safety valve consists of a flap pivoted to the nailer housing, which flap can be pressed into sealing engagement with said opening from said passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A firing safety according to claim 2, characterized in that the pivot axis of said flap extends transversely of the main plane of said nailer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A firing safety according to claims 2 or 3, characterized in that a manually operable bow is secured to said flap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A firing safety according to claim 4, characterized in that said bow is angled upwardly into an oblique position, such that it lies within reach of the thumb of the hand gripping the handle of said nailer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |