US 11,141,846 B2 · Wall punch assembly and methods of use

Abstract

The present invention includes devices and methods that assist in hanging pictures or other things in a desired position on a wall or other surface where it is desired to insert two or more mounting nails or studs. Embodiments of the invention include a pair of nail-inserting punch assemblies that are provided on one or more stabilizing bars, although other embodiments may include more than two punch assemblies. Preferred embodiments may also include a measuring strip (ruler) between the punch assemblies, a slidable level, a slidable nail or stud carrier, and/or a laser. The unique nail insertion mechanism of each punch includes a sleeve for receiving a finishing nail, a magnet for holding the nail in place, and a coil spring for maintaining the handle in striking position. After positioning the device on a wall, applying punching force to each handle collapses the spring and causes a nail to be driven into the wall.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for inserting nails into a flat surface comprising:

a first punch assembly, a second punch assembly, and at least one elongated stabilizing member extending between said first and second punch assemblies;
wherein each punch assembly comprises a base having an opening thereon through which said stabilizing member is slidably engaged, a handle pivotally attached to said base, and a nail insertion mechanism;
and wherein each nail insertion mechanism comprises:
a sleeve for receiving a nail, a magnet for holding the nail in place, and a coil spring for maintaining the handle away from the base such that applying punching force to the handle collapses the spring and causes a nail to forcibly exit from the nail insertion mechanism.

1 more element

A method of hanging an object on a vertically oriented wall or surface requiring two mounting points comprising the steps of:

(a) loading nails into sleeves of a device comprising at least two punch assemblies provided on at least one stabilizing bar wherein a first punch assembly is fixedly attached at one end of the at least one stabilizing bar and a handle is provided at the opposite end thereof, and wherein a second punch assembly is movably provided on said at least one stabilizing bar;
wherein each punch assembly comprises a base, a handle pivotally attached to said base, and a nail insertion mechanism, and wherein said second punch assembly comprises an opening through which said stabilizing bar is slidably engaged;
wherein each nail insertion mechanism comprises a sleeve of said sleeves for receiving a nail, a magnet for holding the nail in place, and a coil spring for maintaining the handle away from the base;
(b) moving the second punch assembly to a desired location along said at least one stabilizing bar relative to the first punch assembly;
(c) positioning the device at a desired location on said wall or surface;
and
(d) striking the handles of each of said punch assemblies to cause the nails to exit therefrom.

4 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Wall punch assembly and methods of use

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