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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2002
Terence Gilbert, Welwyn Garden, GB;
Aiden Robert Dear, Nr. Hitchin, GB;
Terence Gilbert, Welwyn Garden, GB;
Aiden Robert Dear, Nr. Hitchin, GB;
Abstract
A fastener installation tool for installing fasteners of the type in which a part of the fastener is broken off during installation. The tool is provided with a collection means for collecting broken-off fastener parts during operation of the tool, the collection means being removably connectable to the tool. The tool includes retaining means for retaining the collection means against removal from the tool and the retaining means is air-pressure actuated into the retaining condition. The tool may include resiliently urged shutter means which are held open when the collection means is attached.