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| 20090064480 | Method of a fastening a bolt and a nut and their fastening structure - A bolt and nut fastening structure and method include a nut and a bolt screwed onto the nut, an inner screw of the nut being provided to be inclined at a required angle against a central axis line of the nut, and the method of fastening the same. In an initial stage of fastening the bolt and the nut, axial force in the bolt is generated when a part of a bearing surface of the inner screw of the nut seats on a part of a screw of the bolt due to rotation of the nut. Then the axial force is also enlarged proportionally to an increase in rotation angle of the nut to enlarge the seating area. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090193644 | Double nut bolted connection with cheese plate for reinforcing existing riveted or bolted structures under load - This invention is a method for connecting new material to existing connections for purposes of strengthening, without removing the existing load, and generally applies to bridges and buildings made of steel with bolted or riveted connections. It uses special order high strength bolts with enough thread for two nuts a cheese plate and new material to be attached to the existing connection. The cheese plate is a thick fill plate with larger diameter holes than a washer and nut. The method removes as little as one rivet or bolt at a time, and replaces it with the special order high strength bolt and only one nut. After all the fasteners are replaced, the cheese plate and new material are installed and a second nut is added to complete the attachment of the new material. Previously, structures like this would have to be temporarily supported to disassemble and attach new material. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090265912 | EVAPORATOR FAN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DEVICE - A tool is provided for maintaining the position of a fan during periods in which the retaining nut is applied or removed from the electric motor drive shaft. The tool includes a central portion with an opening to fit over the nut and to act as a fulcrum for the tool. Extending radially outward from each side of the central portion is a torque member that fits against the respective blades to hold them in place during rotation of the nut. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271970 | Panel mounting clip - A method of installing panels includes temporarily securing un-upholstered panels in place on an underlying support and marking the underlying support at each of a plurality of panel clip locations on the panel. The panel is removed from the support structure for upholstering. The support structure is drilled at the marks to provide a hole to receive a socket component, and a socket component is driven into each of the receiving holes in the support structure. The socket component includes a cup open to at least one end, an external thread for engaging the support structure, and a constriction in the cup spaced away from the bottom of the cup. A plug component is secured at each of the panel clip locations on the panel, the plug component having a protruding portion to engage in the socket. The upholstered panel is lifted into position and the periphery is pressed into place to engage the protruding portions of the plug components within the cups of the sockets. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100287758 | Method and Assembly Device for Producing a Rotary Joint - A method and an assembly device for producing a rotary joint between a drive element and a flange are defined. The drive element and the flange are screwed together by a nut and a bolt of the drive element. The bolt is drawn axially in to a bore in the flange by the rotation of the nut and until the drive element attains a final position in relation to the flange. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110000075 | Electrical connector with rotatable fastener - An electrical connector to mechanically and electrically connecting first and second electrical conduit assemblies. The first electrical conduit assembly has a first conductive contact and an aperture in the first conductive contact. A first fastener is rotatably received in the aperture. The first fastener has a head member and a body portion. A threaded passageway extends from the head member to a distal end of the body portion. The distal end of the body portion is swaged to prevent the first fastener from being accidentally removed from the aperture. A second electrical conduit assembly has a second conductive contact. A second fastener extends outwardly from the second conductive contact and is adapted to be threadably received by the passageway of the first fastener. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110088244 | RELEASABLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE CONNECTIONS FOR GOLF CLUB HEADS AND SHAFTS - Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a shaft retainer, and a club head having an interior chamber. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. Furthermore, the shaft may be bent or otherwise extend at an angle from the shaft adapter so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110099794 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRE-TENSIONING A COUPLING - A coupling device provides a pre-tensioned coupling between a first member and a second member. The members are arranged to define a sealed compartment. A piston is housed within the compartment and is translated between the first member and the second member. A first ratchet lock is mounted within the second member and on translation of the piston, the first ratchet lock engages with the piston. A second ratchet is mounted within the second member and, on translation of the piston into the second member, the piston engages with the ratchet. The second ratchet is mounted on a piston, and translation of the second ratchet on the piston applies a tensile force to the first piston to tension or pre-tension the piston. As the ratchets substantially prevent reverse movement of the piston, the tensile force is retained. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110225802 | ASSEMBLING ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING A TUBULAR FURNITURE LEG TO THE TOP PLATE OF A PIECE OF FURNITURE - An assembling arrangement serves for securing a tubular furniture leg to the top plate of a piece of furniture. The assembling arrangement comprises a through opening formed in the top plate, a top mounting, which spans the through opening on the top side of the top plate, a bottom mounting, which spans the through opening on the bottom side of the top plate and is attached to the leg, a first bore formed through the top mounting and a second bore formed through the bottom mounting in line with the first bore, a screw having a shaft extending downwards in the leg via the first bore, the through opening and the second bore, a nut for the screw shaft placed in the leg, and an anchoring mechanism for firmly anchoring the nut in the leg in the secured state of the leg. The assembling arrangement is inexpensive and strong and can advantageously be used for mounting legs upon cantilever tables and chairs. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110232071 | WIND POWER PLANT HAVING MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION SECTIONS - A wind turbine is proposed which has a plurality of construction sections each having at least one connection region for connecting at least two construction sections to one another, a plurality of fasteners to fasten at least two connection regions of two construction sections to one another, and an identifier for each fastener to distinguish it from other fasteners. A testing device to test the fasteners of a construction section of a wind turbine having a tool section for tightening and/or retightening the fasteners to obtain a desired tightness and/or to test the fasteners with regard to tightness, and a detection unit for detecting an identifier of each fastener. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110239439 | ECCENTRIC FITTING ASSEMBLY - An eccentric fitting assembly includes an outer eccentric fitting which defines an outer axis, the outer eccentric fitting defines an opening offset from the outer axis and an inner eccentric fitting which defines an inner axis, the inner eccentric fitting defines a stud opening offset from the inner axis, the inner eccentric fitting receivable within the opening. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110252627 | Apparatus and Method for Repairing a Core Spray Line Elbow Weld Joint - An elbow clamp assembly structurally supports or replaces a connection between a main pipe and an elbow pipe. The elbow clamp assembly includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the main pipe in facing relation. The upper and lower clamp bodies are connected by a clamp bolt extendable through the main pipe. An elbow boss is securable to the elbow pipe, and a cross bolt is extendable through the elbow pipe and connected between the elbow boss and the clamp bolt. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110296668 | Self Locking Fasteners And Methods Relating To Same - A self locking fastener is disclosed herein which is self-contained and resists loosening even when used in applications and environments where the fastener is exposed to vibration. In one form the present invention provides a self locking screw-type fastener, methods of manufacturing and/or assembling such fasteners, and methods of fastening using such fasteners. In another form, the invention provides a self locking nut-type fastener, methods of manufacturing and/or assembling such fasteners, and methods of fastening using such fasteners. In still other forms, the invention provides components for creating self locking fasteners using at least in part conventional materials and/or fasteners, methods of manufacturing and/or assembling such fasteners, and methods of fastening using such fasteners. In another form, the invention provides prepackaged kits for customizable fasteners that purchasers can buy and use to assemble customized fasteners in accordance with the invention. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120000062 | THREADED ELEMENT, SCREW WITH THREADED ELEMENT, INSTALLATION METHOD THEREFORE AND A COMPONENT WITH INSTALLED THREADED ELEMENT - A threaded element in the shape of a wire thread insert with a specific geometric design is disclosed. This threaded element contains, in particular, a narrowed helical winding of at least two helical winding sections that enclose one or a plurality of sequential secants. Based on this geometric design of the threaded element, a matched installation process is described. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120011702 | BLIND FASTENER - Disclosed is a blind bolt fastener that includes a threaded nut and bolt combination that passes through a deformable sleeve that has a shoulder, a deformable portion and a non-deformable portion. Upon tightening of the threaded bolt and nut combination, the deformable portion is compressed so that it bulbs to form a bulbed head. The shoulder on the sleeve blocks further compression of the deformable portion once the bulbed head is substantially completely formed. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120030925 | Fence end spacer apparatus and method for use - A spacer apparatus of the invention is attached to a fence post to occupy a space between the fence post and a nearby structure. The subject fence end spacer apparatus includes space occupying means, and fence attachment means are connected to the space occupying means, for attaching the space occupying means to the fence post. The space occupying means fills the space between the fence post and a nearby structure. The space occupying means can include horizontal members connected to the fence attachment means and can include vertical members connected to the horizontal members. Together, the horizontal members and the vertical members provide a space-occupying fence portion. The fence attachment means can include first and second fence attachment members for contacting first and second portions of the fence post. The method of using the fence end spacer apparatus to removably fill the space between the fence post and the nearby structure. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120090157 | FASTENING DEVICE, CASING USING SAME, AND FASTENING METHOD - A fastening device includes: a screw member that is penetrated through the attachment holes; and a fastening member holding portion, wherein the fastening member holding portion includes: a first surface engagement portion that is located at a first surface side of the plurality of members overlapping each other, and that is engaged with the first surface; an extension portion that extends from the first surface engagement portion to a second surface side as a rear side of the first surface; a second surface engagement portion that is located at the second surface side, and that is engaged with the second surface; and a screw portion that moves the second surface engagement portion to the first surface engagement portion side in response to rotation of the screw member. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120102717 | Wrist Assembly for Robotic Arm - A wrist assembly ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120117784 | Torque Limiting Fluid Connector System - A torque limiting fluid connector system which can be hand screwed to a maximum tightening torque but can be hand loosened, including: an outer member having a front opening, a back opening, and a plurality of outwardly flexible portions separated by axially extending slots; an inner member having a front opening, a back opening, an interior threaded surface and a plurality of outwardly extending projections dimensioned to be received within the axially extending slots when the inner member is received within the outer member; a connector having one end received within the inner member and an opposite end extending out of the back end of the inner member; and a washer mounted onto the end of the connector that is received within the inner member. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120117785 | TIERED BATTERY CABINET - An apparatus and method of mounting storage batteries are presented in which batteries in multiple tiers may be easily accessed for installation and servicing. A battery cabinet or relay rack has provision for multiple tiers of batteries spaced so that batteries may be inserted in each tier. The batteries are supported by a tray or other structure so that they are positioned to permit top access to the battery terminals mounted on the front or front to surfaces of the battery. Tiers are positioned further from the front of the relay rack as the height of the tier increases. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120144653 | MULTI-PIECE FASTENER WITH SELF-INDEXING NUT - According to a preferred embodiment, a multi-piece fastener with self-indexing nut is disclosed. The multi-piece fastener is designed for use in low clearance areas such as aircraft wing side-of-body joint locations. The multi-piece fastener comprises a stud comprising an elongated part extending between a first end face and a second end face, a threaded head fastener, a threaded tail fastener, and a wrenching feature. A self-indexing feature is provided on the stud and head fastener which allows automatic orientation of the head fastener with respect to the stud. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120167374 | LANDING GEAR AXLE NUT SAFETY SOCKET - A socket and a method for tightening a nut on an axle are disclosed. The socket includes a socket body having a first end and a second end. The first end of the socket body has a rotatable gear hub. The second end is configured to accommodate the nut. The socket includes a socket body insert fixed substantially within the socket body. The socket also includes a trigger movable between a triggered position and a non-triggered position, wherein the trigger is configured to move to the triggered position when a distance between the axle and nut is different than a predetermined trigger distance. The socket further includes a reset pin operably connected to the trigger to reset the trigger to the non-triggered position when depressed. The socket also includes a reset spring positioned between the reset pin and the gear hub to bias the reset pin towards the second end. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120180303 | EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An exhaust system component for a motor vehicle has a first exhaust passage, an attachment flange, which encloses the first exhaust passage, for the connection of the component to an adjacent component, the attachment flange defining an attachment plane for the contact with the adjacent component and having fastening holes for the connection to the adjacent component, and a second exhaust passage, which is spaced apart from the first exhaust passage in a longitudinal direction of the component. A normal line on the attachment plane extends at a non-negligible angle to the longitudinal direction, and the fastening holes are elongated in a direction parallel to the attachment plane. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120180304 | ANCHOR BRACKET AND METHOD OF MOUNTING ANCHOR BRACKET - An anchor bracket releasably securable between two spaced-apart, generally planar boards, having a pair of first and second legs disposed parallel and offset relative to one another, a medial shank disposed between and generally perpendicular to and joining the pair of legs and means for releasably anchoring an object attached to the second leg. A method of mounting the anchor bracket includes the steps of moving the anchor bracket between an insertion/withdrawal position and a mounted anchoring position between a pair of spaced-apart boards. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120266446 | TOILET SEAT FASTENING SYSTEM - A mounting apparatus for coupling a toilet seat hinge to a toilet flange includes a bolt with a proximal end including an upper flange and threaded distal end, a nut with a threaded opening that receives the threaded distal end of the bolt and a plurality of radial openings, and a set screw. The radial openings extend from a first end proximate to the threaded opening to a second end on the outer periphery of the nut. The set screw is received in one of the radial openings. The set screw provides a pressure to the threaded distal end of the bolt. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120284998 | Tube fitting assembly - A tube fitting for sealing an end of a tube uses a notch formed in the exterior surface of the tube as a sealing seat. An internally threaded body is configured to receive an externally threaded end of a nut, while the body and the nut are mounted in a surrounding relationship to the tube end. A ferrule mounted between the nut and the tube is forced to plastically deform and move into the notch to thereby seal the tube end. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120317788 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A BODY TO A SURFACE - An arrangement for fastening a body to a surface, the body having a bore defined there through, includes, but is not limited to, a fitting configured for attachment to the surface. The fitting has a first flange and a second flange spaced apart from the first flange. The first flange has a first opening and the second flange has a second opening substantially axially aligned with the first opening. The arrangement further includes a retaining pin configured to extend through the first opening, the bore, and the second opening when a portion of the body is positioned between the first flange and the second flange. The arrangement further includes a cover member configured to be fastened to the first flange and to obstruct outward movement of the retaining pin from the first opening, the bore, and the second opening when the cover member is fastened to the first flange. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130008015 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TIGHTENING THREADED FASTENERS - According to a first aspect of the invention we provide an apparatus for tightening a threaded fastener including:—a pulling device, threadedly engageable with an extruding part of a shank of a fastener, which pulls the shank, the pulling device having:—a first pull setting which achieves closure of a joint; a second pull setting which substantially frees a nut from a surface of the closed joint; a turning device, engageable with the nut, which turns the nut on the shank, the turning device having:—a torque setting which turns the nut with a predetermined torque to maintain joint closure; a turn setting which turns the nut by a predetermined degree of rotation; and at least one controlling device which controls the pulling and turning devices. According to a second aspect of the invention we provide a method for tightening a threaded fastener including:—pulling an extruding part of a shank of the fastener to achieve closure of a joint; torquing a nut to maintain joint closure; pulling the shank to free the nut from a surface of the closed joint; and turning the nut substantially by a predetermined degree of rotation. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130008016 | WALL FASTENER WITH KNIFE BLADE AND A STRING - A wall fastener includes a nut having a major planar structure having a hole for receiving a screw, the major planar structure having a first end with two staggered knife edges on opposite sides of the major planar structure and a second end; and a string, wherein the string is detachably connected to the major planar structure. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130014376 | PANEL FASTENER, PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION - Panel fasteners, panel assemblies, methods of assembly and installation of panel assemblies and panel fasteners, anchor systems, anchor systems with captive fasteners and assemblies are disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130025111 | FASTENER - A fastener ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130031771 | Duplex Toggle Bolt Assembly - This invention relates generally to the improved construction, assembly, and installation of a duplex toggle bolt used for securing an object by hanging or mounting to a support, and more particularly, to a duplex toggle bolt wherein the bolt shaft contains a fixed stop-spacer ring. This invention ensures a snug fit of the bolt between the wings of a spring nut fastener and a washer or stop spacer and head and the support structure and an attached object. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130042462 | TOOLHOLDER CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - A toolholder connector having one threaded end and one end with a male quick change portion is threadingly engaged with a first toolholder having a threaded bore. The quick change connector also has a male quick change portion that is engaged within a side activated receiver of a second toolholder. Prior to activating the receiver, an alignment pin associated with the first toolholder is lined up with alignment slot associated with the second toolholder such that when the two are brought together, a pre-determined radial alignment will be retained. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130055547 | SELF RETAINING ANTI-ROTATION KEY - Anti-rotation keys are typically used in applications where an end of a threaded stud is received in a housing, and where the opposite end of the stud projects from the housing to allow attachment of another component to the housing. Once partially received in the housing, further rotation of the stud is prevented by an anti-rotation key. The disclosed anti-rotation key is self-retaining, in that it prevents itself from “backing out” of the channel due to vibration or thermal expansion of the housing, etc., while also being removable from the channel if desired. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130061451 | FASTENER AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A fastener comprises a body having an enlarged head at a first end, a tapered ramp at a second end, a cylindrical shank disposed between the enlarged head and the tapered ramp, internal threads, and a cylindrical passage formed through the body between the first and second ends. The fastener further includes a generally cylindrical corebolt having first and second threaded sections separated by a third non-threaded section, the corebolt disposed within the passage of the body and a sleeve having a generally cylindrical passage therethrough and movably disposed over a portion of the corebolt. A nut is in threaded engagement with the corebolt and is disposed adjacent an end of the sleeve. An interface between the corebolt and the nut is configured to resist relative rotation of the nut with respect to the corebolt until the sleeve is in abutment with a workpiece. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130061452 | FASTENER AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A fastener comprises a body having a head with an exposed surface at a first end, a tapered ramp at a second end, a cylindrical shank disposed between the head and the tapered ramp, and a cylindrical passage formed through the body between the first and second end. The fastener further includes a cylindrical corebolt disposed within the passage of the body and having an enlarged head at a first end and a sleeve having a cylindrical passage therethrough and movably disposed over a portion of the corebolt. A drive nut is disposed on the corebolt and includes a leading edge disposed adjacent the exposed surface of the enlarged head of the body. The leading edge of the drive nut is rotationally coupled to protrusions extending outwardly from the head of the body. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130081255 | RETAINER - SPRING STEEL SINGLE THREAD ENGAGEMENT - A retainer for limited space attachment of a vehicle part with a class A surface to a vehicle. The retainer has an attachment base operable for being connected to a rib of the vehicle part. A securing portion including an aperture for receiving a fastener is provided in the retainer. The retainer includes at least one sidewall connected between the attachment base and the securing portion. The sidewall spaces the securing portion from the attachment base to allow for insertion of the fastener and provide predetermined torque tension characteristics. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130091691 | Mechanically Interlocking Frame Assemblies - A structural frame assembly is provided that includes mechanically interlocking components. The frame assembly has rails that interconnect with each other at joints that include brackets that engage the rails and nuts that are held in cavities of the rails that are connected to slots that extend through outer surfaces of the rails. Bolts may extend angularly through bores of the bracket and the slots of the rails to operatively engage a nut being held in the cavity. Tightening the bolts may draw the nut angularly through the cavity in a manner that automatically self-aligns the brackets and rails to establish precise joints. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130097846 | KEY AND KEYWAY CONNECTORS - A method of mechanically connecting two or more components together. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of: i. mounting at least one elongate keyway connector ( | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130104375 | PLAIN JOURNAL BEARING | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130104376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING WIND TURBINE TOWER SECTIONS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130111734 | Method of attaching a blast shield to a space frame vehicle - A method to attach a V-shaped or parabolic-shaped blast shield or other blast shields, to the bottom of a vehicle space frame that serves the purpose of redirecting the blast forces away from the crew compartment of the vehicle. Inner beams that run the length or width of the blast shield, align with the space frame running in the same direction. The beams are attached with bolts going through the top of each beam and into a threaded boss welded in the space frame. To attach the sides of the blast shield to the space frame, a rail adapter bracket mounts to the bottom of the space frame that has threaded bosses welded into the space frame. Slotted holes for forward and back and side-to-side adjustment on an adapter bracket are employed to help attach the blast shield to the space frame. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130117996 | NUT, A FASTENING ARRANGEMENT, AND A METHOD OF FASTENING - A nut for fastening a first workpiece defining a through recess to a second workpiece including a bolt projecting in an axial direction through the recess, and the nut comprises an axially extending shank and flange at a first end of the shank, and the nut defines a bore extending axially through the flange and into the shank and further defines an opening to the bore proximate to the first end of the shank, and the nut further includes an elastic holding section radially outward of the opening, and the nut partially defines a depression radially outward of the holding section, so that the holding section can flex radially outward into the depression when the nut is jammed onto the bolt. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130145603 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PANELS OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS - A fastening system for attaching cladding panels to a carrier panel and allowing for differential thermal expansion. The system fastens the two panels together at points in the direction perpendicular to the panel planes. A combination of different carrier panel hole sizes and slots fix the panels together at one point and allow the panels to expand and contract relative to each other while maintaining rectangular alignment. Wall panels and buildings constructed using the fastener are disclosed. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130145604 | LOCK RING AND THREADED STUD - A lock ring for securing a threaded stud to a first member, the ring having a first surface defining the ring on the side facing a first axis of symmetry of the ring, and in which a toothed impression is formed when it is forced onto a toothed portion of the threaded stud; and a conical second surface defining the ring on the opposite side to the first axis, and which is forced inside the first member. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130145605 | NUT-HOLDING MEMBER AND BOLT-JOINING METHOD - A nut-holding member for use when bolt-joining a plurality of bases having a bolt hole comprises a nut insertion part for inserting a nut, a stage part, and a stopper part for holding the nut in a dropout prevention state so that the nut inserted in the nut insertion part is kept from dropping out; the stopper part has such a shape as to project to the bearing surface side of the nut inserted in the nut insertion part serving as a surface to be installed on the base or a shape provided with a projection part projecting to the upper surface side of the nut so as to engage a screw groove; and the dropout prevention state of the nut is released by screwing a leading end of the bolt into the nut and thereby deforming the stopper part. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130152372 | LOCKING NUT ASSEMBLY FOR A CONE CRUSHER - A two-piece locking nut assembly for securing a mantle to a head assembly of a cone crusher. The two-piece locking nut assembly includes an inner nut and an outer nut. The inner nut includes a set of axial bores that each receive a jackscrew. Once the locking nut assembly is in position on the head assembly, the series of jackscrews are tightened to exert a force on the mantle that is counteracted by forces through the inner nut and into the head to create a locking force between the locking nut assembly and the head assembly. The outer nut is turned along the inner nut to hold the locking nut assembly in place. Once the outer nut is moved into position, the jackscrews are removed such that the outer nut continues to apply the locking force between the mantle and the head through the locking nut assembly. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130185919 | COUPLING WITH TONGUE AND GROOVE - A coupling includes an annular gasket, the annular gasket including at least one sealing surface directed radially inwardly and an outer surface directed radially outwardly; at least one segment, each segment being approximately semi-circular and including at least one inner surface, at least one outer surface, and at least two ends, each segment including a fastener pad protruding proximate to each end, each fastener pad defining a fastener hole, each end including at least one of a tongue and a groove, each tongue protruding circumferentially from at least one end, each groove defined circumferentially in at least one end; and at least one fastener, wherein at least one portion of a shaft portion of the fastener is sized to engage at least one fastener hole in at least one segment. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130185920 | ANCHOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An anchor apparatus for insertion into a pre-formed hole in an object of interest for permanent embedment in the hole. The apparatus includes: a screw pair having: (i) a screw with a screw head and (ii) a nut threadly interconnected therebetween; an anchor with a distal part and a proximal part to be received and anchored in the hole, the anchor comprising at least two fixing petals extendable from the outer perimeter of the distal part of the anchor; and a pushing tubular member with a distal part and a proximal part, the distal part of said tubular member adapted to expand said fixing petals of the anchor. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130192051 | THREADED FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF LOCKING A THREADED FASTENER - A threaded fastener assembly comprising a threaded fastener ( | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130192052 | NUT FOR FIXING COMPONENTS TO A PROFILED ELEMENT BY SCREWED MEANS AND ASSEMBLING METHOD - The invention concerns a nut for removably fixing any component or device to a longitudinal groove ( | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130199022 | HARDMETAL ROLL CLAMPING SYSTEM ONTO THE SHAFT AND THE METHOD THEREOF - A clamping device for securing Hardmetal rolls onto a shaft, comprising, one or more clamping nuts having threads on the inner circumference which are mounted around the pressure ring having threads on the outer circumference by threading means, pair of split clamps having wedge provided on the inner circumference of the split clamps and is accommodated in a groove provided on the shaft fixed to the pressure ring and acts as the bearing member of the mechanism to sustain the axial load applied by the screws. Plurality of screws passing through plurality of threaded holes provided on front face of the split clamps to prevent rotation of the Hardmetal rolls. Plurality of Locating pins are passed through the through holes provided at the mating face of the wedge of the split clamps to restrict radial movement of the split clamps and are used to fix the split clamps. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130199023 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A QUICK CHANGE LOAD WHEEL ASSEMBLY - A load wheel assembly for a materials handling vehicle includes first and second spaced side members, at least one rotatable roller extending between the first and second side members. An interface structure provides a substantially rigid connection between the load wheel assembly and a mounting structure on the materials handling vehicle. The mounting structure includes a transverse bar and the interface structure includes a portion that engages and mates with the transverse bar to form a rigid connection between the interface structure and the transverse bar. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130205575 | FASTENING AND LOOSENING DEVICE - A fastening and loosening device is provided with a device main body ( | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130239398 | Method and a connecting system for the joining of moulded parts - A method for the connection of moulded parts, wherein a locking collar pin with locking grooves or with an external thread, is driven through the moulded parts and subsequently a locking collar is locked together with at least some of the locking grooves, or with threaded sections of the locking collar pin, by the application of radial pressure, or by means of a screwing operation. A connecting system with a locking ring pin, which has a punching section for purposes of punching through the moulded parts, and also locking grooves for purposes of active engagement with a locking ring; the latter extends over at least two adjacent locking grooves in the axial direction, or over at least two adjacent threads in the axial direction. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130269169 | HINGED ARM MECHANICALLY ACTIVATED FASTENER - A fastener attached to a first member releasably connects the first member to a second member. The fastener can have a head that moves towards or away from a housing that is separate from, or part of, the first member. A linkage assembly has linkage arm(s) extending from the head to the housing, or to the first member, and the fastener can be pivotally connected at a first end to the housing, or to the first member, and also to the head at a second end. Each linkage arm can define a joint located between the first and second ends. When unfastened, the head can be positioned away from the housing, extending each linkage arm. When fastened, the head may be positioned towards the housing, whereby the joint of each linkage arm can become displaced laterally in the fastener, e.g., connecting the second member to the first member. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130269170 | STANDOFF ADAPTOR FOR A THREADED HOLLOW WALL ANCHOR - A standoff adaptor for a threaded hollow wall anchor for mounting an item to a wall. A threaded member has a washer mounted thereon with a recess to receive and contact the head of a mounting anchor. The distal end of the threaded member is received into a standoff having at its opposite end a bolt threadedly mounted thereto for holding an item between the bolt and standoff. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130269171 | Internal Glass Holder - A glass element including at least two glass slabs arranged in facing relationship with a peripheral spacer frame arranged between each pair of glass slabs, and holders for anchorage at selective points to a supporting structure. The holders, each one of which includes two clamping plates which are joined together via connectors, are mounted exclusively in apertures formed in the glass element slab that faces the supporting structure. One of the clamping plates of each holder fitting is formed with anchorage attachment points that are accessible from the outside, and the inner clamping plates are placed in abutment against the inner face of the inner glass slab prior to the assembly of the inner glass slab and the next glass slab, in such a manner that their connecting parts extend at most up to the outer mouth of the apertures. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276292 | Floating Barrel Nut Assembly and Related Methods - Disclosed is a floating barrel nut with improved means for retaining a nut in a seat of a segmented cylindrical slug and related methods. In one embodiment, a barrel nut according to this disclosure may comprise: a nut with a threaded shaft and a flange that is chamfered on its lower end; a cylindrical slug that has been segmented along a plane that is parallel to the cylindrical axis, said slug having a head and a foot; two pins; wherein said nut is configured to float between the head and foot of the slug; wherein said shaft features an indentation on opposite sides thereof; and, wherein said pins are attached to the head and foot of the slug and sit in the indentations of the shaft. In another embodiment the pins are bent around the shaft. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130291366 | Magnetic Wall Anchoring System - An apparatus and method are provided for affixing an object to a surface. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a magnet formed with an opening at its center. The magnet is attached to the surface by inserting a screw into the opening. A spacer and a flat washer are attached to the screw, with the spacer being positioned between the flat washer and the magnet. After the screw is affixed to the surface, a metal object can be magnetically attached to the screw and magnet to secure the object to the surface. A backer plate is also contemplated for securing non-magnetic objects to the screw and magnet. Multiple backer plates can be affixed to objects to support a greater amount of weight if required. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130326860 | Cage Nut Having A Retaining Device And Method For Producing Same - The invention relates to a cage nut ( | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130326861 | ATTACHMENT OF INSULATING PANELS ONTO A SUPPORTING WALL IN A REPEATING PATTERN - A sealed and insulating tank, notably for liquefied natural gas, includes, a supporting wall with anchor members disposed in a repeated pattern, a sealing barrier in contact with a product contained in the tank and a thermal insulation barrier disposed between the sealing barrier and the supporting wall, the thermal insulation barrier including a plurality of insulating panels disposed in the repeated pattern, each insulating panel being fixed to the supporting wall by an adhesive disposed on a lower surface of the insulating panel and one or more anchor members of the supporting wall each cooperating with a hole passing through the insulating panel. The number of anchor members per insulating panel is in the range 1 to 6, preferably 2 to 3. A method of fixing insulating panels employs a clamping tool. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130333196 | DROP-IN ANCHOR - A retainer for a drop-in anchor includes a durable, moisture resistant member insertable into a sleeve of a drop-in anchor and configured to be retained in the sleeve by one or more threads disposed in the sleeve to prevent inadvertent removal of a plug from the sleeve. A drop-in anchor assembly includes a tubular sleeve having a first end including one or more internal threads, and an expandable second end. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands. A retainer formed of a durable moisture-resistant material is insertable in the sleeve behind the plug, and is configured to be retained in the sleeve by the one or more threads and prevent inadvertent removal of the plug from the sleeve. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140007411 | ADJUSTABLE PIPE CONNECTOR - An adjustable pipe connector device for connecting two pipes, each of the pipes having a central axis, includes at least three disks. Each of the disks has a bore extending between opposite surfaces of that disk. The disks include two opposite external disks and a central disk between the two opposite external disks. The bore of each of the opposite external disks is connectable to one of the pipes. Each of the opposite external disks is rotatable relative to the central disk so as to achieve a configuration wherein the device matchingly connects between the pipes when the central axes of the pipes are laterally offset, angularly misaligned or both, the bores of the disks forming a flow path between the pipes. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140013578 | Fastening device and method for producing a fastening device - A fastening device which is suitable, in particular, for use in aircraft construction includes a carrier which is composed of a rollable or foldable material and has a first surface, intended for abutting against a component to be connected to the fastening device, and a second surface opposite the first surface. A plurality of openings are formed in the carrier and pass through the carrier. The fastening device also includes a plurality of heads, each provided with an internal thread, which are connected to the carrier or formed integrally with the carrier and which extend in such a manner from the second surface of the carrier that the internal threads of the heads are aligned with the openings passing through the carrier. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140041203 | Coupling Device - A coupling device may increase the integrity of a pipe joint. The coupling device may include a first pipe encircling device and a second pipe encircling device connected across the pipe joint by a spanning element. The pipe encircling device may be made up of at least two approximately c-shaped segments. The multi-part nature of the pipe encircling devices may facilitate installation of the coupling device at an excavation site. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140068921 | FLOATING FASTENER MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A floating fastener mounting structure and method is disclosed to include a metal panel member defining a convex wall portion and a mounting through hole at the convex wall portion, a mounting socket defining a center hole, an annular step around the outer perimeter and an annular locating groove around the outer perimeter and at the bottom side of the annular step and being riveted to the metal panel member to force the annular locating groove into engagement with the convex wall portion tightly, a spring member mounted in the mounting socket, and a lock screw floatably supported on the spring member in the mounting socket for detachably locking the metal panel member to an external metal panel member. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140075739 | METHOD OF FASTENING AN AIRCRAFT WHEEL DRIVE MEMBER ON AN UNDERCARRIAGE CARRYING A WHEEL - The invention provides a method of mounting an aircraft wheel drive member ( | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140082921 | Slip Bracket Connector for Rigid Members - A one-piece rigid connector allows a nominal construction wood member to slip axially while fixed at its distal end, to accommodate the naturally occurring shrinkage of lumber. The connector surrounds the wood member and attaches to a second wood member to secure the members together. The connector may be slightly larger radially than the first member to accommodate natural movement. In one embodiment, the connector is made of a light gauge sheet metal and attaches a vertical baluster to the horizontal lower deck rail of an elevated wood deck guard rail system. The connector secures the baluster horizontally, but allows the baluster to move vertically to accommodate expansion or contraction of the baluster after construction. The distal end of the baluster is secured using conventional wood screw attachment. The connector includes tabs on each side to allow fastening of the connector to the lower deck rail using conventional wood screws. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140082922 | SCREW CONNECTION - A screw connection, in particular for machine construction, special machine construction and plant construction, comprises a first element with an external thread and a first head part, and comprises a second element with an internal thread and a second head part. When the first element is screwed fully into the second element, a surface between the first head part and the second head part is formed as a smooth circular cylinder which is suitable in particular for pinning. In this way, a particularly simple screw connection is created which simultaneously serves for pinning and which is versatile. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140096362 | SCREW ASSEMBLY WITH LINKING MEMBER FOR TORQUE TRANSFER - A screw assembly for operatively connecting a first component to a second component is provided such that the first and the second components are separated by a clearance when operatively connected by the assembly. The assembly includes a screw member defining a screw opening and a linking member defining a link opening. A fastener is configured to transfer a driving torque to the linking member when the fastener is rotatably driven into the link opening. A threaded portion of the fastener is configured to engage with the link opening. The linking member is configured to transfer the driving torque to the screw member, thereby moving the screw member until a second screw end of the screw member contacts a mounting face of the second component. The fastener may be configured to pass through the linking member and enter a second cavity in the second component. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140096363 | CAPTIVE FASTENER ASSEMBLY - A method and device for a captive fastener assembly comprising of a fastener including a head and a shaft, the shaft comprising of a threaded section and an unthreaded section being interposed between the head and the threaded section. A standoff accommodating the fastener permanently fastened to the first surface and enabling the fastener to have an angular and circular motion within the standoff and fastening the first surface with the other surface by placing the surfaces together so that the fastener is substantially aligned with the receiving nut on the other surface for coupling, wherein a marginal offset for the alignment of fastener with the female part of the other surface is allowed. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140096364 | DUAL-ACTION DISPOSABLE CLAMP - Disclosed is a clamp that includes a mechanical fastener, an expander including a bulbing portion and a shank wherein the bulbing portion of the expander forms a flange by movement of the mechanical fastener without applying an initial clamping force. After formation, the flange is then drawn into a clamping position by continued movement of the mechanical fastener. Also disclosed is a method of using the disclosed clamp. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140109379 | FLOATING FASTENERS - One or more floating fastener assemblies used to fasten components together are described. In some embodiments, the components are top and bottom portions of an enclosure of a computing device. Each floating fastener assembly can include a fastener having at least one surface that can engage with a surface of the enclosure to limit the rotation of the fastener during fastening. Each floating fastener can also include a clearance area for the fastener to “float” in a lateral direction with respect to the enclosure. Thus, when corresponding openings in the top and bottom portions of the enclosure are not exactly aligned, each fastener can shift laterally to allow screws to engage to fasten the top and bottom portions together. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140115868 | Coupling System to Reduce Vibration - In various implementations, a coupling system may be utilized to couple part(s) and/or reduce the transfer of vibration between coupled parts. The coupling system may include a nut with an annular recess, a damper, and/or a fastener. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140115869 | Apparatus and Method for Remote Fastener Installation - A tool configured to install and torque multiple fasteners, such as nuts and/or bolts, positioned in confined and/or hard to reach areas. The tool includes a body portion, a plurality of fastener retainers, and a structure which permits both the remote tightening and torquing of such fasters. The tool also provides an actuator for the remote release of torque loads which may build up in the fastener retainers during such torquing of the fasteners. The actuator includes a lever arm pivotally connected to the body portion and a cam that is rotatable between a first position and a second position. A linkage is engaged by the cam and urges the lever arm to a torquing position upon the cam being in the first position and to a torque release position upon the cam being in the second position. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140123468 | MECHANICALLY BIASED CANTILEVER FASTENER ASSEMBLY - A fastener assembly includes a body, a cup and a faceplate. The fastener assembly is a long thin shape for insertion into an opening in a substrate prior to actuation. Once inserted in the substrate, the fastener assembly may be actuated by the insertion of a bolt into a central aperture in the assembly and the tightening of the bolt against the cup. The actuation of the assembly causes the body of the assembly to fold at four points and to thereby secure the assembly to the substrate. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140123469 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RETAINER RING FOR POLISHING WAFER - Provided are a retainer ring for polishing a wafer and a method of manufacturing the retainer ring, in which an outer circumferential surface of the wafer is retained during an operation of polishing a wafer by using a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) method. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140130335 | STRUCTURAL BLIND FASTENER AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A two-piece, one-sided-installation fastener system may have an internally-threaded sleeve having a shank and a sleeve head. The fastener system may include an externally-threaded core bolt having a frangible driving provision and a core bolt head. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137390 | EXPANSION ANCHOR AND METHOD FOR THE PREFERABLY SURFACE-NEAR ANCHORING IN AN ANCHORING BASE - The invention relates to an expansion anchor ( | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140144002 | Zero-Moment Fitting - Apparatus, systems, and methods provide for a zero-moment fitting for securing a fluid conduit to a structure. According to various embodiments, a fitting may include a spherical bearing and a bearing housing. The spherical bearing may include a conduit aperture for receiving a fluid conduit through the spherical bearing. The bearing housing may be configured to encompass and retain the spherical bearing within the bearing housing, allowing for rotation of the spherical bearing within the bearing housing. The bearing housing may be fixedly attached to the structure to secure the fitting to the structure. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144003 | LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY - A lock nut assembly | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144004 | BOLT RETENTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A unitized component assembly includes an component having an aperture, and a plurality of discrete projections extending into the aperture and spaced apart from one another about the perimeter of the aperture, and a fastener having a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank includes a necked portion and a threaded portion adjacent the necked portion. The shank is positioned in the aperture such that the necked portion is in facing relationship with the projections. The threaded portion is engageable with the projections to provide an axial stop for limiting movement of the fastener relative to the component. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140150241 | REINFORCEMENT SCREW INSERT - A secondary screw that is used to penetrate through a conventional threaded screw. The secondary screw is inserted into a conventional screw that might be mounted or inserted into a wall or a post. The secondary screw provides a means to avoid leaving a hole in a wall or post by removing the primary threaded screw. In one particular embodiment, a primary screw is inserted into a wall, then the secondary screw screws into the top head of the primary screw. This arrangement enables a user to use the secondary screw as a means to hang any object upon the screw or mount any object through the use of the secondary screw. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140165367 | Screw Attachment Plug And Method Of Using The Same - A screw attachment plug includes a proximal portion having a first diameter and a first height, a middle portion having a second, constant diameter, a second height and a means for preventing rotation of the plug relative to the substrate and the portion. The screw attachment also includes a distal portion including a distal end, proximal end, and an outer surface therebetween. The plug includes a bore through the proximal, middle and distal portions adapted to receive a screw and a plurality of slots in the distal section, each defined by an open space between the outer surface and the bore thereby separating the distal portion into a plurality of sections. The open spaces are adapted to expand when a screw is inserted into the bore to thereby expand at least the middle and distal portions within the substrate. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140173881 | BLIND INSTALLATION PIN FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE MOUNT - A blind installation pin assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a pin that defines a bore. A paddle mounted to an end of the pin to pivot about a paddle axis between an install position and a lock position. A T-bolt that passes through the bore, a crosspiece of the T-bolt selectively engageable with the paddle. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140173882 | Tube Fitting Assembly - A tube fitting for sealing an end of a tube uses a notch formed in the exterior surface of the tube as a sealing seat. An internally threaded body is configured to receive an externally threaded end of a nut, while the body and the nut are mounted in a surrounding relationship to the tube end. A ferrule mounted between the nut and the tube is forced to plastically deform and move into the notch to thereby seal the tube end. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140182113 | THREADLESS FORK COMPRESSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KICK STYLE SCOOTER - A compression coupler is described that provides a robust and simple mechanism to couple threadless tubes in bicycles and/or scooters. Particularly, the handlebar/stem tube-to-fork joint is coupled with a compression sleeve. The coupler provides more surface area for binding and is tightened along a slot on the length of the coupler. The coupler can include a headtube bearing preloading mechanism, a keyway for aligning the handlebar/stem tube to the fork, and shims to accommodate different sized tubings. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140208575 | TIE ROD SUPPORT FOR HYDRAULIC HAMMER - A hydraulic hammer may include a power cell adapted to reciprocally drive a piston along an axis. The piston may, in turn, drive a hammer tool. A power cell and housing may be axially secured together by a plurality of tie rods and nuts secured to ends of the tie rods, and the housing may include open-sided pockets for accommodating the nuts. Each pocket may include a cavity that accommodates an extension of the tie rod or a specially formed nut to minimize movement of the nut in the direction of the pocket opening and thereby minimize bending of the tie rod. Engaging the back of the nut with the inside of the nut pocket further reduces the opportunity for the nut to rotate in the nut pocket as a result of force applied to the nut by the tie rod. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140208576 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY - A fastener assembly for mounting a component to a bracket attached to an inner surface of the skin of an aircraft wing such that the component is thermally and electrically isolated from the bracket is disclosed. The component and bracket each having mounting holes and the fastener assembly comprises a fastening element having a shaft to extend through said holes, first and second isolating members mountable on the shaft on either side of the bracket such that the bracket is sandwiched between said first and second isolating members and, a retaining element threadingly engageable with the shaft protruding through the second isolating member to clamp said first and second isolating members together against said bracket. One of the isolating members has a central portion that protrudes through said mounting hole in the bracket and the other isolating member comprises a recess to receive said central portion. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140230228 | SELF-ALIGNING SLEEVED PROTRUDING HEAD FASTENERS WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECT PROTECTION FEATURES - A fastener system for composite structure provides electromagnetic energy protection by incorporating a self-aligning head (SAH) fastener having a head with a spherical engaging surface and a shank extending from the head for insertion through a hole in a composite structure and a self-aligning self sealing (SASS) washer having a throat receiving the shank and a spherical mating surface interfacing with the spherical engaging surface of the head. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140250670 | MEMBRANE SEAL FOR WATER HEATER TANK SPUDS - A method of manufacturing a water heater includes providing a water heater tank having an interior and an exterior and a tank aperture communicating between the interior and exterior. A spud that defines a spud aperture extending from a first end to a second end is provided. The spud aperture is internally threaded and has a counterbore adjacent the second end. A membrane having a membrane body and a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from the membrane body is provided. The membrane is seated within the counterbore such that the tabs deform and engage a surface of the counterbore to hold the membrane in the counterbore. Thereafter, the second end of the spud is welded to the tank, such that the membrane is captured between the spud and the tank and communication between the tank aperture and the internally threaded portion of the spud aperture is obstructed by the membrane. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140259624 | Fastening Arrangement And Method - A fastening arrangement and method are provided for coupling a pair of frame members together. The fastening arrangement includes an insert receivable in a slot of one of the frame members. A fastener couples the insert with a receiver, such as a nut or a second insert, receivable in the other of the frame members. The insert includes a notch or similar indicator for indicating the appropriate depth to which the insert is to be driven relative to one of the frame members. The insert includes a threaded portion. The threads of the threaded portion are configured to be embedded into one of the frame members as the insert is driven relative to one of the frame members to secure the insert thereto. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259625 | RETAINING SPRING NUTPLATE - A fastening assembly includes a body and a retaining device. The retaining device is secured to the body for placement along a surface. The body is configured to flex between a relaxed state and a compressed state. The body is compressed between two external surfaces in a compressed state to maintain the alignment and position of the retaining device without the fastener. The flexure of the body causes the body to exert an outward spring force against the external surfaces sufficient to maintain the location of the retaining devices before insertion of a fastener. The fastening assembly includes the fastener for insertion into the retaining device. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259626 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BOLTED JOINTS - A mechanical fastener assembly is provided for joining two or more workpieces. The assembly includes a mechanical fastener and a slotted collar. The mechanical fastener has a shaft received within aligned bores of the workpieces, while the slotted collar surrounds at least a portion of the shaft and is also received within the aligned bores. Inserting and advancing the slotted collar into the aligned bores causes the slot of the slotted collar to at least partially close, thereby causing an inner surface of the slotted collar to engage at least a portion of the shaft of the mechanical fastener and an outer surface of the slotted collar to engage at least a portion of the aligned bores of the two workpieces. Such a mechanical fastener assembly can effectively transform a bolted joint into a stronger shear joint. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283363 | Anti-Rotation Rivetless Nut Plate - A method and apparatus for fastening structures. A first end of a body is placed into a hole on a first side of the structures. The body has an outer surface with a noncircular cross-section. A nut element is positioned on a flange at a second end of the body. A bolt is moved into a channel at the first end of the body towards the nut element on the flange on the second end of the body on the first side the structures. The bolt and the nut element are fastened to each other. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140298639 | QUICK FIT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR EXTENSION POLE SYSTEM FOR PAINT ROLLER - A quick fit adjustment mechanism ay include a housing having one end that attaches to a pole and another end with threads that engage threads formed in one paint accessory. A lever may be used to cause actuator pins to extend from the housing to secure another paint accessory to the pole. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140310944 | TIRE MOUNTING METHOD - A tire mounting apparatus is constructed from a first working mechanism and a second working mechanism that are separate from each other. The first working mechanism is provided with a tire holding device for holding a tire and with a temporary tightening device for temporarily tightening nuts onto hub bolts to which the tire is mounted. The second working mechanism is provided with a final tightening device means for finally tightening the temporarily tightened nuts. The final tightening device includes two nut runners and an interval adjuster for adjusting an interval between the two nut runners. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140338179 | NUT, WASHER & FASTENER HEAD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECT PROTECTION - A fastener system for composite structure providing electromagnetic energy (EME) protection incorporates a fastener having a head with an engagement surface and a shank having a threaded end. A nut is received on the threaded end of the fastener, with the nut also having an engagement surface. At least one of the head engagement surface and the nut engagement surface incorporates a reduced area portion for engagement of a first mating surface or second mating surface, respectively. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140352132 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING UNDERCABINET VENTILATION HOOD - A ventilation hood is mounted to an underside of a cabinet, including a bottom panel and a lower support frame positioned above a cooking appliance, by first and second brackets secured below the cabinet at spaced positions aligned with outermost edge portions of the lower support frame and at least one fastener assembly secured to a front portion of the ventilation hood. Multiple embodiments are disclosed for the at least one fastener assembly, including tabs bent from a housing of the ventilation hood, feet threadably attached to the hood, mounting blocks including snap connectors, threaded fasteners, and pinned bolts. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150074981 | FASTENER STAGING AND PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A fastener staging and placement system comprising a staging member capable of temporarily attaching to structures and storing a plurality of ring type fasteners, and a placement member with a means for gripping and removing one or more fasteners to and from the staging member. The staging member comprises a removable and substantially vertically oriented dowel, configured to present a series of ordered sets of fasteners to the placement member, and an attachment means that may be removably attached to various structures. The placement member comprises two or more gripping arms that are configured to flex and exert pressure on at least one fastener thereby securing an ordered set of fasteners. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150113789 | Portable Cylinder Assembly Torque Tool - A tool for torquing a regulator onto a cylinder of a portable cylinder assembly. The tool includes a nut and a socket. The nut is configured to fit around a body of a regulator of a portable cylinder assembly. As such, the nut has a first set of grooves that avoids one or more valve assemblies on the body of the regulator. The socket has a cavity extending therethrough such that the cavity consists of three sections: a top section, a middle section and a bottom section. The top section of the socket is configured to be coupled to a device that applies a torque force on the socket. The middle section of the socket is configured to avoid a case of the regulator which is disposed above the body of the regulator. The bottom section of the socket is configured to be coupled to the nut. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150121681 | SCREW FASTENER AND FASTENING METHOD USING THE SAME - A screw fastener can include a first screw and a second screw. The first screw can include a head and a threaded portion coupled to the head. The head can define a first position portion thereon. The second screw can define a threaded hole therethrough configured to engage with the threaded portion. The second screw can further define a second position portion adjacent to the threaded hole, corresponding to the first position portion. The second position portion can be configured to cooperate with the first position portion to position the second screw relative to the first screw | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150345528 | Adjustable Tower Stud Assembly - An adjustable tower stud assembly is disclosed for securing an object, such as a roof rack, to an external panel such as the roof of a vehicle. The object requires more support than can be provided by the external panel and it is also connected to a sub-surface support. Upper and lower collared studs are connected by a threaded connection that allows the length of the tower stud assembly to be adjusted. Stops on a lower collar ground the tower stud assembly to the sub-surface support after the tower stud assembly is adjusted to the proper length. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150352705 | System and Method for Installing Fixtures in Tight Spaces - A tool for installing fixtures in tight spaces is herein disclosed. The tool comprises a bolt breaker and a driver. The bolt breaker comprises a head and a shaft. The shaft comprises a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion attached with the head. The second end portion has a mateable section. The driver has a tubular body, connectable with the mateable section. The driver comprises a pair of sockets and a grip. Each of the sockets placed at opposite ends of the driver. The grip comprises a plurality of protruding portions. The protruding portions are connected to the outer middle section of the tubular body. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150377279 | Method and Apparatus for Fuel Tank Spark Containment - A method and apparatus for forming a seal over a hole in a structure. The apparatus comprises a washer, a sleeve, and a fastener. The washer has a first channel. The sleeve has a second channel and an expandable section. The sleeve is positioned inside the first channel in the washer. The fastener has an elongate portion positioned inside the second channel of the sleeve to cause at least a portion of the expandable section of the sleeve to form a first interference fit with the washer. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160082557 | ROBOTIC APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF COLLARS AND NUTS ONTO FASTENERS - Apparatus and process for the installation of collars and/or nuts on fasteners, particularly in the aerospace industry. The apparatus includes an industrial base robot supporting a mounting base carrying a gimbal and rotary drive for a lightweight sensing robot with a fastening/torque tool. The sensing robot operates to align and position a spin preventing projection such as a hex key in a fastener end and a rotatable socket to torque a nut or collar onto the fastener held against rotation. The related process is accomplished by sensors in conjunction with the sensing robot aligning the hex key with a recess in the fastener end, inserting the key into the fastener to hold it against rotation, and spinning a nut or collar onto the fastener. A wrenching component is sheared from the nut and removed after the nut or torque is applied. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160096256 | ROTARY TOOL - A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a rotary tool and, more specifically, to a pneumatic wrench that can be used as both a standard socket wrench and as a fastening tool for setting HI-LOK-type fasteners commonly used in the aviation industry. In a preferred embodiment, the wrench comprises a handle and a rotational member connected to the handle, said rotational member configured for exerting torque about an axis of rotation in one direction only. The wrench further comprises a hole extending through the rotational member along the axis of rotation. The hole has two ends each having female threads. One end has right-hand threads and the second end has left-hand threads. The tool further comprises socket adaptors having right-hand and left-hand male threads for attaching the adaptors to the wrench. Each socket adaptor also has a through hole that aligns with the hole in the rotational member. The holes allow a hex key to be inserted through the wrench so that the wrench can be used to fasten HI-LOK fasteners. The simple design of the tool results in a wrench that is easy to use and relatively inexpensive to manufacture. A preferred embodiment of the invention further comprises a method of using the wrench. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160146055 | LINER HANGER WITH SPHERICAL WASHERS - A liner assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a liner defining an inner surface exposed to exhaust gases and a duct spaced radially outward of the liner. A hanger assembly supports the liner relative to the duct. The hanger assembly includes a body segment attached to the liner and first and second washers defining a gap therebetween that receives a portion of the body segment. The gap between the washers and the body segment provides for relative movement caused by differences in thermal growth within the liner. An attachment member extending between the body section and the duct includes spherical ends that are seated on the first and second washers to accommodate misalignments during assembly. | 05-26-2016 |
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