David W Elliott

US Patent:

59345047, Aug 10, 1999

Filed:

Aug 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/911241

Inventors:

David W. Elliott - Eustis FL

International Classification:

B65H 108

US Classification:

221232

Abstract:

A device utilized in conjunction with an automatic nail gun for dispensing preformed tabs from a roll to a location adjacent where nailing is to take place, this device comprising a housing having an upper portion, front and back portions, and a lower member. The lower member is adapted to be brought into close proximity with a surface upon which nailing is to take place. The housing also has components for removably securing the housing in an operative relationship adjacent the automatic nail gun. An inner chamber is defined in a mid portion of the housing, in which chamber a roll of preformed tabs is contained, with an opening being provided through which the end of the roll of tabs is to move under the portion of the adjacent nail gun at which nailing is to take place. An actuating lever is rotatably mounted on the housing and is operably connected with a tab advancement device. This lever is movable so as to cause a controlled motion of the end of the roll of tabs such that a tab at the end of the roll is selectively moved through the opening to a location under the portion of the nail gun directly concerned with nailing.