Apparatus and method of making an offset nail

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8920094
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12644890

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A nail having an offset head is configured with a multi-step support gusset formed integrally between an undersurface of the offset head and a superior portion of a shank. The head of the nail is relatively thin, and the shank is positioned radially off center of the head. A first portion of the gusset defines an angle relative to the shank axis and the second portion of the gusset defines an angle relative to the shank axis different from that of the first portion. The support gusset reinforces the junction of the shank with the head, supports the toe of the head, and distributes the force of a load on the head through a longitudinal axis of the shank, preventing the toe from bending or yielding and prevents the shank from yielding to the stresses of the load applied.

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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC3600 WEST LAKE AVENUE GLENVIEW IL 60026

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ali, Zafar I Tinley Park, US 4 5
Bergstrom, Donald E Lindenhurst, US 48 759
Gabriel, William L Barrington, US 29 459

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