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Apparatus and method to indicate required compressor pressure for use with pneumatic tool device

US6892921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2003
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus which enables a user of a pneumatic tool device, such as a nail gun, to determine the required compressor pressure needed to most effectively utilize the pneumatic tool device and maximize the life of the tool. A compressor pressure indication assembly on a nail gun comprising a nail verification assembly and a readout assembly enables a user to verify the length and/or diameter of the nails to be driven by the nail gun and set the compressor pressure accordingly.

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