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Automatic taper

US8517077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 2011
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1795
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention generally relates to an automatic taper for drywall. More specifically, the invention relates to a manner for accessing the interior of the business end of the automatic taper for drywall. The taper may have an easily removable cover plate which may allow a user to obtain easy access to the interior of the nozzle of the taper. A user may gain access to the interior of the nozzle by flipping a rotating securing bar upward and then removing the removable cover plate.

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