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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2008
Lawrence S. Shelton, Morton Grove, IL (US);
Paul J. Storiz, Grayslake, IL (US);
Michael Starozhitzky, Long Grove, IL (US);
Algis P. Suopys, Lindenhurst, IL (US);
Donald E. Bergstrom, Lake Villa, IL (US);
Lawrence S. Shelton, Morton Grove, IL (US);
Paul J. Storiz, Grayslake, IL (US);
Michael Starozhitzky, Long Grove, IL (US);
Algis P. Suopys, Lindenhurst, IL (US);
Donald E. Bergstrom, Lake Villa, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A fastener assembly is configured for use in an associated fastener driving tool for driving a fastener from the assembly into an associated substrate. The assembly includes a row of fasteners, each having a shank, arranged substantially parallel to each other. A collation system is formed from a plastic material that is molded onto and adhered to the fasteners. The plastic material is molded to define a collar portion substantially encircling the fastener shank and a connecting portion extending between and connecting adjacent collar potions. The plastic material is formulated from an adhesive polymer. When the fastener is driven from the driving tool, the collar portion remains adhered to the fastener such that the collar portion penetrates the substrate with the fastener.