Punching and stamping tool
CA 2187762 C · Owner: Rakovski, Zvonko · Inventors: Rakovski, Zvonko
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A punching and stamping tool and a fastening device for using this tool is disclosed. The punching and stamping tool comprises a driving mechanism which moves an upper tool section having a die, towards a lower tool section having a punch, to punch at least a pair of angled hooking cuts into two metal bands such as the overlapping ends of a strap wrapped around a package. The angled hooking cuts effectively fasten the bands together. The driving mechanism comprises a cam which moves the upper tool section to a set position where the upper tool section is a distance from the lower tool section approximately equal to the thickness of the bands. The driving mechanism also comprises an …
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- Filed June 9, 1995 and granted February 23, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 9, 2015.
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