Fastener carrier assembly and method of use
US7021462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B43/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener carrier assembly used to secure rows of fasteners in a workpiece using a conventional driving tool. The fastener carrier assembly includes a plurality of fasteners, an upper strip and a separate lower strip. The upper strips include a plurality of interconnected, frangible collating elements. The lower strip includes sleeves that are intended to stay with the fastener after the fastener is embedded into a workpiece.
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