Variable Action Floor Nailing Gun
OwnerByron Cowaninventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved hardwood floor nail gun that can be used by hardwood flooring contractors to install flooring more efficiently, and with less damage to adjacent walls and other surfaces. More specifically, the improved nail gun is comprised of a number of repositionable components that allow the flooring installer to quickly and efficiently modify the orientation of the said components to satisfy user need and/or preference, or to suit a particular application. The unique and adjustable construct of the improved nail gun also ensures that the nails being used therewith are successfully installed each time regardless of the proximity of the nail gun to an obstacle, such as a wall or other structure.
Claims20
A flooring installation tool comprising:
- a body having a first end and a second end, the body including a tube for providing a force of air to a fastener delivery point at a second end
- a strike bumper positioned at the first end;
- a base plate;
- a fastener supply connected to the body;
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- at least one adjustable grip handle, wherein the flooring installation tool further comprises a first pivot point, a second pivot point and a third pivot point.
A nail gun for installing a piece of flooring, the nail gun comprising;
- a body having a first end and a second end;
- a bumper for receiving a striking force from a hammer, wherein the bumper is positioned at the first end of the body;
- an air cylinder at least partially enclosed in the body and in mechanical communication with the bumper;
- a base plate;
- a first adjustable grip removably connected to the body and having a hand grip area;
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- a fastener supply containing a plurality of fasteners therein, wherein each of the fastener supply and the body are repositionable between a first position and a second position.
A hardwood floor nailing tool comprising;
- a body having a first end and a second end;
- an air cylinder enclosed within the body;
- a striking pad disposed on the first end of the body and in mechanical communication with the air cylinder;
- a base plate disposed on the second end of the body;
- a fastener supply for feeding a plurality of individual fasteners into an opening in communication with the air cylinder;
- a first adjustable grip removably attached to the body via a threaded connection;
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- a second adjustable grip removably attached to the body via a second threaded connection, wherein the body is repositionable relative to a bottom surface of the base plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.