Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.

Abstract: The present application relates to ferrous (steel) alloy compositions that can be printed by powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. The combination of printability and properties is achieved by formulating chemistries specifically for the powder bed fusion process.

Abstract: Metallic alloys and methods for the preparation of free-standing metallic materials in a layerwise manner. The resulting layerwise construction provides a metallic skeleton of selected porosity which may be infiltrated with a second metal to provide a free-standing material that has a volume loss of less than or equal to 130 mm3 as measured according to ASTM G65-04(2010).

Abstract: A seat clamp is provided for securing a seat in a folded position and is adapted to be attached between a cargo hook in the vehicle and a seat. A clamp body is formed of plastic and has a first attachment feature along a first end, for securing the seat clamp to the cargo hook in the vehicle cargo area. A second attachment feature is formed at the second end of the clamp body for releasably securing the clamp body to a bracket on the seat with an interference fit.

Abstract: A printed metallic part is provided. The alloy has the composition of Fe at 69.2 wt. % to 89.1 wt. %; Cr at 7.25 wt. % to 16.0 wt. %; Nb at 0.01 wt. % to 10.0 wt. %; Mo at 0.5 wt. % to 4.0 wt. %. C at 0.03 wt. % to 0.4 wt. % and optionally one or more of Ni, Cu, Si, W, Mn, N and B. The printed metallic part has a tensile strength of at least 1300 MPa, a yield strength of at least 700 MPa, an elongation of at least 4.0%, and a hardness of at least 45 HRC.

Abstract: Metallic alloys and methods for the preparation of free-standing metallic materials in a layerwise manner. The resulting layerwise construction provides a metallic skeleton of selected porosity which may be infiltrated with a second metal to provide a free-standing material that has a volume loss of less than or equal to 130 mm3 as measured according to ASTM G65-04 (2010).

Abstract: Alloy compositions for 3D metal printing procedures which provide metallic parts with high hardness, tensile strengths, yield strengths, and elongation. The alloys include Fe, Cr and Mo and at least three or more elements selected from C, Ni, Cu, Nb, Si and N. As built parts indicate a tensile strength of at least 1000 MPa, yield strength of at least 640 MPa, elongation of at least 3.0% and hardness (HV) of at least 375.

Abstract: A security fastener assembly is provided with a cap having a standard tool bearing surface and an attachment portion formed opposite the tool bearing surface. A fastener body has a mating attachment portion formed at a first end along which the cap is secured and a keyed security feature formed adjacent the mating attachment portion. A second end of the fastener body has a threaded fastener portion for securing the fastener assembly to a vehicle. The threaded portion of the fastener body is installed with rotation in a first direction. Engaging the tool bearing surface of the cap and rotating in a second direction opposite the first direction does not rotate the threaded portion of the fastener body. The fastener body is removable with the keyed security feature.

Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.

Abstract: A wheel fastener and method of forming a wheel fastener is provided. The wheel fastener has a fastener body with a threaded portion, a wrenching portion and a spherical load-bearing portion is configured to mate with a fastener seat on a wheel, where the spherical radius is in the range of 13.9 mm to 14.0 mm. The fastener also includes a multi-layer coating is applied to the fastener body, the multi-layer coating having a friction topcoat with a coefficient of friction in the range of 0.10 to 0.20. The fastener also includes a cap secured on the wrenching portion and defining a wrenching surface.

Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.

Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.

Abstract: A seat clamp is provided for securing a seat in a folded position and is adapted to be attached between a cargo hook in the vehicle and a seat. A clamp body is formed of plastic and has a first attachment feature along a first end, for securing the seat clamp to the cargo hook in the vehicle cargo area. A second attachment feature is formed at the second end of the clamp body for releasably securing the clamp body to a bracket on the seat with an interference fit.

Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with two outer flanges and a groove therebetween. The cap is crimped around the first outer flange without covering the second outer flange. The end of the cap is crimped in a groove between the first and second outer flanges. A crimping tool and method of crimping are also provided for crimping the end of a cap into a groove between two outer flanges.

Abstract: A pull tool is provided having a tool body with at least one tool arm extending transverse from a main body and a pointer tip formed at a distal end of the main body. A deformable tip is formed of an elastomer having a conductive additive. The deformable tip secured to and covers the pointer tip of the tool body to provide conductive touch with the deformable tip.

Abstract: Alloy compositions for 3D metal printing procedures which provide metallic parts with high hardness, tensile strengths, yield strengths, and elongation. The alloys include Fe, Cr and Mo and at least three or more elements selected from C, Ni, Cu, Nb, Si and N. As built parts indicate a tensile strength of at least 1000 MPa, yield strength of at least 640 MPa, elongation of at least 3.0% and hardness (HV) of at least 375.

Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with two outer flanges and a groove therebetween. The cap is crimped around the first outer flange without covering the second outer flange. The end of the cap is crimped in a groove between the first and second outer flanges. A crimping tool and method of crimping are also provided for crimping the end of a cap into a groove between two outer flanges.

Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.

Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for use with multiple standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include several different torque bearing portions for use with different torque delivery tools, as well as non-torque bearing portions disposed between torque bearing portions.

Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.