Patent ID: 8893944
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: B25C

Abstract:
1. A pneumatic fastening tool comprising: a body containing a pneumatically actuated cylinder for driving a fastener; a magazine coupled to the body for holding a plurality of fasteners; a handle extending from the body, the handle defining an inlet channel for receiving input of compressed gas to the cylinder and an outlet channel for outputting exhaust gas from the cylinder; an adjustable exhaust assembly attached to an end of the handle opposite the body, wherein the adjustable exhaust assembly comprises a cap coupled for rotation relative to the handle while the cap is coupled to the handle, the cap defining an exhaust opening in communication with the outlet channel such that rotation of the cap directs exhaust gas from the outlet channel in a plurality of directions, and wherein the adjustable exhaust assembly comprises a base defining an inlet opening and an exhaust opening therethrough, the inlet opening in communication with the inlet channel and the exhaust opening in communication with outlet channel, the base being arranged between the body and the cap.