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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING ROTARY TACKS

  • US 20090188965A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2008
  • Published: 07/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tacker for applying a rotary tack, comprising:

  • a drive shaft coupled to a trigger, wherein operating said trigger causes rotation of said drive shaft;

    an articulated applicator arm pivotally connected to said drive shaft at a pivot, said articulated applicator arm comprising a rotatable output shaft connected to a magazine that holds a rotary tack; and

    a clutch mechanism which, at initial movement of said trigger, has a first orientation that causes said articulated applicator arm to pivot about said pivot until reaching a stop, and has a second orientation wherein upon continued movement of said trigger, said clutch mechanism permits said output shaft to rotate and cause application of said rotary tack from said magazine.

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