Patent ID: 6267285
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: B29C,B65C,G09F

Abstract:
A hand-held fastener dispensing tool for dispensing a fastener of the type comprising a flexible filament having an enlargement at one end thereof, said fastener dispensing tool comprising:(a) a casing, said casing being provided with a needle opening;(b) a hollow, slotted needle, said hollow, slotted needle being slidably movable back and forth between a retracted position disposed entirely within said casing and an extended position extending through said needle opening, said hollow, slotted needle being adapted to receive the enlargement of said fastener;(c) an ejector rod, said ejector rod being slidably movable back and forth through said hollow, slotted needle to eject the enlargement disposed therein; and(d) an anvil coupled to said casing and extending in front of said needle opening, said anvil being positioned so that said hollow, slotted needle, when in said extended position, does not extend therebeyond.