Patent ID: 6783048
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: B05C,F16B

Abstract:
A fastener driver for driving a fastener into a base, the fastener comprising a non-magnetic fastener body interferencly secured to a ferro-magnetic nail, the fastener body includes a body portion having a pointed end portion for penetrating the base and a flange, the secured nail including a portion that extends beyond the flange of the fastener body, the fastener driver comprising:a drive handle connected to a driving rod; a drive housing enclosing a portion of the driving rod propellable toward the base by grasping the drive handle; a face on the drive housing that contacts the flange to drive the fastener body into the base when the drive housing is propelled toward the base; said drive housing enclosing a driving means for driving the nail; a magnet within an inlet of the drive housing for temporarily magnetically securing a the portion of the nail extending beyond the flange; and the driving means driving the nail out through a side opening in the pointed end portion of the fastener body in a hook configuration after the fastener body is driven into the base.