| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 029525030 | Nonthreaded | 27 |
| 20100218361 | Multi-Position Ball Lock/Quick Release Pin Bushing/Retainer - A method of attaching a ball lock pin. A bushing assembly is inserted in a first object such that an outer surface of the bushing assembly is received within the first object. A plurality of locking balls disposed on a shaft of the ball lock pin is inserted into the bushing assembly. The plurality of locking balls is outwardly urged to engage a first engagement portion of an inner surface of the bushing assembly. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110047778 | 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 collet, a ferrule, 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. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110146052 | Method and Apparatus for Threadless, Hammerless Self-Aligning, Geometric Device - A threadless, hammerless self-aligning geometric device for ground engagement, the device may comprise a wedge mechanism having a pair of laterally spaced holes in a first and second sidewall with a semi-flexible buffer that connects a plurality of load bearings that are axially aligned within the center of the wedge mechanism, wherein a pin that is formed integrally with an indentation is disposed in a rectangular mechanism having a recess with a pair of laterally spaced holes in a first and second sidewall so when fastened by the pin, the laterally spaced holes, the wedge mechanism and the recess are in substantial axial alignment, the pin being held in place by a mechanical fit between the pin and a knob. A method for ground engagement using a threadless, hammerless, self-aligning geometric device, the method may comprise inserting a wedge mechanism into a rectangular mechanism by aligning laterally spaced holes of the wedge mechanism with laterally spaced holes of a recess in the rectangular mechanism; fastening the wedge mechanism to the rectangular mechanism with a pin that is formed integrally with an indentation, whereby the pin is rotated 180° by a knob to secure the wedge mechanism to the rectangular mechanism, allowing for ground engagement. A threadless, hammerless self-aligning geometric device for ground engagement, the device comprising a shank having a plurality of apertures and an edge, wherein the edge comprises a groove, the groove slidably aligned with a dovetail, the dovetail having a first and second side; a first pin inserted into an aperture on the shank thereby connecting the first side of the dovetail to the shank; and a tooth having an opening, wherein the opening fits over the shank, whereby the tooth is fastened to the shank by a second pin secured to the second side of the dovetail. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110271516 | Socket Adaptor Apparatus and Methods - The inventive technology, in embodiments, may be described as a socket adaptor featuring automatic conformance to a tube (e.g., the inner surfaces of the end of a tube) upon the application of weight to the adaptor (e.g., to a plunger thereof), thereby allowing the secure connection of one tube to another tube in fast, effective manner. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110277309 | PULL-UP BY TORQUE FERRULE FITTING - A ferrule type, flareless fitting is provided that may optionally be pulled-up to its assembled condition by torque rather than by turns. In one embodiment, at least one fitting component includes a structure that facilitates pull-up by torque and allows the fitting to be remade. The structure may take a wide variety of different forms. Examples of fitting component structures that facilitate pull-up by torque and allow the fitting to be remade include, but are not limited to, deformable or compressible devices or structures that are configured to increase the torque required to further tighten the fitting components when the fitting is properly pulled up, resiliently deformable structures that bias a tube gripping device into engagement with a conduit when the fitting is remade to an initial pull-up position, and plastically deformable retaining structures that maintain a tube gripping device in sealing en a ement with a conduit when a fittin is disassembled. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110289761 | Force-Transmitting Element, Sliding Sleeve, Arrangement and Method for Producing a Non-Detachable Workpiece Connection - A force-transmitting element for non-detachable workpiece connections includes a flange portion and a transmitting portion, wherein the transmitting portion has a substantially cylindrical inner peripheral surface and wherein the wall thickness of the transmitting portion tapers at least in sections from the end close to the flange portion to the end remote from the flange portion. An operationally reliable non-detachable workpiece connection can be obtained despite relatively small dimensions of the force-transmitting element. The end of the transmitting portion which is close to the flange portion has at least one latching depression on the outer peripheral surface. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120030926 | ROBOT-DEPLOYED ASSEMBLY TOOL AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING FASTENERS IN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES - An assembly system and method for assembling an aircraft wing box or other structure that may define an interior area accessible through at least one access opening are provided. The method includes inserting a robot having an assembly tool mounted thereto into the interior area through the at least one access opening. The assembly tool may be positioned at a fastener location, and may be clamped to the structure. A hole may be made through the structure, and a fastener may be installed in the hole. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120260489 | BUTTON REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A button replacement and reinforcement system which provides a quick and simple alternative to sewing a button into place. This system is versatile in that it can be used on buttons with one or up to four holes. It provides a secure attachment or reinforcement to button placement, and is also able to add buttons as an embellishment to a variety of materials, including materials. It is quick and simple to use, and hold buttons securely in place without the need for a needle or thread. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120324710 | GARMENT FASTENER - A garment fastener including a first clip with two jaws being resiliently biased toward each other and openable to receive a first portion of a garment grippingly therein, and a second clip having a second set of two jaws being resiliently biased toward each other and openable to receive a second portion of the garment grippingly therein. The invention also includes a central ring, at least one releasable coupler coupled to the first clip and formed and dimensioned to releasably couple the first clip to the central ring. The second clip is also coupled to the central ring. Two decorative embellishments are coupled with one of the first cushioned clip and the second cushioned clip. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130000101 | CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO COMPONENTS MADE OF REINFORCED PLASTIC AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a connection comprising at least two components having the following features: a first component and a second component, of which at least the second component comprises reinforced plastic, a self-piercing connection element ( | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130019456 | MAT CONNECTING SYSTEM - A fastening system for connecting mats is provided. The fastening system may include one or more features such as a hook and loop fastening system, a projection and trench fastening system, retainer and a tension strip securing system, and/or magnets to secure mats in place. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130055548 | FASTENER FOR A VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY - A fastener for a vehicle lamp assembly has an adjustable stud and grommet. Positioning grooves on the stud interact with positioning fingers on the grommet in a ratcheting fashion to allow more accurate alignment of the lamp assembly prior to securing the lamp assembly to a vehicle. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130133176 | SURFACE FASTENER WITH EXCELLENT TEMPORARY FIXING FUNCTION - Disclosed is a surface fastener with a plurality of male engaging elements installed on the surface of a plastic substrate. Specifically disclosed is a molded surface fastener wherein the male engaging elements have a stem that rises from the plastic substrate and protrusions for engaging that protrude from the stem to the side. The ratio (D/H) between the height (H) of the engaging elements from the substrate and the length (D) from the peak of the engaging elements to the lower end section of the protrusions is 0.35-0.75 and the rate of substrate coverage by the engaging elements is 25%-45%. The disclosed male molded surface fastener is an improvement on surface fasteners, particularly male molded surface fasteners, that engage when simply overlapped which makes positioning extremely difficult. The disclosed male molded surface fastener almost never engages when positioning and has a high engaging force after final fastening. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130227833 | PIN FASTENER AND SYSTEM FOR USE - The present invention is a locking pin that takes advantage of a simpler manufacturing process, fewer parts to effectively lock the pin onto an object. The locking pin is in one embodiment for fastening an object by means of an object hole of a predetermined object hole diameter to the pin. The pin comprises an elongated shaft having a forward end and a rearward end with a pinhead at the rearward end. A pair of laterally opposed notches formed at a predetermined location along the length of the shaft. The portion of the shaft between the pair of laterally opposed notches is defined for reference purpose as the lock base. A forward hole and at least one rearward hole that extends through the lock base proximal to the forward end of the lock base. A wire lock is made of a spring-biased wire that is bendable upon compression and returns to its original shape. The wire lock is received into the forward hole and rearward hole. The wire lock in an uncompressed position has forward facing gradually tapered surface along the wire arms from a first end to a second end and a rearward facing abutment surface. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130239399 | EXPANDABLE FASTENER ASSEMBLY WITH DEFORMED COLLAR - At least one embodiment generally relates to an installation assembly for an opening in a workpiece that includes a swaged collar, an inner member, and an outer member. The swaged collar has a first end, a second end, and a main body extending between the first end and the second end. The main body includes an inner surface defining a passageway through the collar. The inner member has a mandrel section for expanding the outer member. The inner member is used to expand the outer member and to keep the outer member in an expanded state. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130263432 | STANDOFF ADAPTOR FOR PUSH PIN - A standoff adaptor for a push pin. A spacer has a hole formed in one end to complementarily receive a push pin with the pin of the push pin extending outwardly therefrom. A head is threadedly mounted to the opposite end of the spacer and may be adjusted to tightly grip an item between a spacer and head. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140082923 | MOUNTABLE CABLE TIE WITH FINE ADJUSTMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A mountable cable tie with fine adjustment with an elongated strap having a first strap end and a second strap end, the elongated strap having one or more rows of teeth or cross-bars formed crosswise on the elongated strap, and a plurality of holes positioned linear along the median between the one or more rows of teeth, at least one locking buckle positioned proximate the second strap end, the at least one locking buckle having at least one channel and at least one locking tang or pawl positioned within the locking buckle, wherein increased insertion of the first strap end into the locking head decreases the size of the loop of the elongated strap to secure the bundle. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140144005 | FASTENING DEVICE - The present invention concerns fastening devices. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a fastening device suitable for fastening two or more separate items together. The invention provides a fastening device comprising: a first fixing element | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140182114 | FASTENER - A fastener for removably attaching a filter material to a mounting structure includes a base and corresponding retainer. The base includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end including an attachment means for removably attaching the fastener to the mounting structure. The retainer is configured to be removably received onto the shaft to secure at least a portion of the filter material between the retainer and the base. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140189997 | 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. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140215803 | SUPPORT AND RETAINING DEVICE FOR WIRES AND CABLES - A two-component device for supporting and retaining a cable or wire bundle in a channel comprises support part with a support surface in which is formed an elongate recess for a cable tie. The upper part lifts on to a lower part and it secured to the floor of the channel, by means of rivets or the like. The support part has an integral tie bar extending across the elongate recess. The lower part has a corresponding tie bar extending across it, between opposed side walls of the lower part. With the wire bundle in place, the cable tie is passed around it and through the recess, passing under the respective tie bars and secured at to hold the bundle in place against the support, at the same time holding the two parts of the support together. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140250671 | Attachment and hanging accessories for handbags to hang on flat surfaces - Devices for bags having one or more straps comprising an attachment case, a clasp, and a hook connected by one or more chains to an annular connector, where the attachment case comprises a top portion and a bottom portion that contains a suction cup for securing the bag to a flat surface. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140325826 | LOOP SURFACE FASTENER HAVING EXCELLENT POSITIONING FUNCTION - A loop surface fastener in which numerous looped engaging elements formed from loop yarns inserted in parallel to ground warp yarns are provided upright on one side of a base fabric formed from ground warp yarns and ground weft yarns satisfies all the following requirements 1) to 3). 1) The loop yarn is a multi-filament yarn formed by bundling 5 to 9 filaments of 30 to 45 decitex. 2) The density of the looped engaging elements is in a range of 100 to 200/cm | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140360004 | SELF-RESTRAINED PIPE JOINT METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A self-restrained pipe joint system and method of assembly to connect two lengths of pipe in a mechanical joint, which maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as to appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to restrain separation upon the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150026955 | CONDUIT GUIDE APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A conduit guide apparatus, system and method for using the conduit guide to fixedly couple a conduit to a support member is described. The conduit guide apparatus includes a partial cylindrical surface, a first neck segment, a second neck segment, a first arcuate shoulder and a second arcuate shoulder. The partial cylindrical surface surrounds a conduit void and a conduit void axis. The first neck segment is adjacent to the first end and surrounds a first channel along a channel axis that is orthogonal to the conduit void axis. The second neck segment is adjacent to the second end and surrounds a second channel along the channel axis that is orthogonal to the conduit void axis. The first arcuate shoulder is adjacent to the first neck segment and includes a first grooved outer wall on both sides of a first recess. The second arcuate shoulder is adjacent to the second neck segment and includes a second grooved outer wall on both sides of a second recess. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20160001945 | HIGH STRENGTH BLIND INSTALLATION HOSE AND CABLE CLAMP RETAINER - A retainer has a first ratcheting receiver that engages a strap in a one way ratcheting relationship that allows a free end of the strap to be passed through the first ratcheting receiver and a shank to be thereby pulled toward the first ratcheting receiver but not drawn away therefrom. The first ratcheting receiver backs an extension post protruding from the retainer such that the shank is sized to pass through an opening in a wall but is prevented from being withdrawn from the opening when the retainer is urged against the wall such that the extension post occupies at least a portion of the opening. A second ratcheting receiver is affixed to the retainer and receives the free end of the strap for securing a load to the retainer after the shank has been urged toward the first ratcheting receiver to secure the retainer to the wall. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20180023607 | CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO COMPONENTS MADE OF REINFORCED PLASTIC AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF | 01-25-2018 |
