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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2009
Applicants:
David Martel, Harwinton, CT (US);
Johnathan Gardner, West Hartford, CT (US);
Inventors:
David Martel, Harwinton, CT (US);
Johnathan Gardner, West Hartford, CT (US);
Assignee:
OMG, Inc., Agawam, MA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q 7/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus for installing a hidden fastener in the course of attaching a plank to a joist includes a power tool with a retainer for holding the hidden fastener. The hidden fastener is placed on the retainer so that an attachment opening formed through the hidden fastener is in registration with a bore formed in the retainer for receiving a securing member. The power tool is used to position the hidden fastener in engagement with the plank, and to drive a securing member from the bore of the retainer through the attachment opening of the hidden fastener.