Threaded Fastener Patents (Class 29/525.11)
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Publication number: 20150057708Abstract: Connector assemblies are provided to couple an elongate member extending along the spinal column to a bone engaging implant engaged to the spinal column. The connector assembly includes a coupler having an implant coupling portion and an elongate member coupling portion. The positioning and orientation of the coupler relative to the implant and elongate member can be adjusted to facilitate engagement of the connector assembly between the implant and elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Rodney Ballard, William Alan Rezach, Charles Dickinson
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Publication number: 20150055279Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to magnetic fasteners. In particular a fastening apparatus for engaging and disengaging a fastener disposed within a device housing is described. By designing a fastener with a magnetically coded head that fastener can be both engaged and disengaged to a fastener attachment point within a device housing by a magnetic driver having a magnetically coded driving feature that corresponds to the magnetically coded fastener head. In this way a fastener can be attached at various orientations within a device housing after the device housing has been closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. McBroom, Michael D. McBroom
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Publication number: 20150056039Abstract: An internally threaded post adapted to be fixed to a first shell is provided. The first shell has a boss, and the boss has an opening. The internally threaded post includes a screwing portion and a fixing portion. The screwing portion has a threaded hole, in which an outer diameter of the screwing portion is larger than an inner diameter of the opening. The fixing portion is connected with the screwing portion, in which an outer diameter of the fixing portion is smaller than the outer diameter of the screwing portion, and the fixing portion is fixed in the opening. In addition, an assembling structure having the internally threaded post and an assembling method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Zhang-Rong Jin, Te-Hsiung Hsieh
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Publication number: 20150053195Abstract: A reel seat for attaching a reel foot of a reel to a bow includes a shaft, a rear bushing, a cap, a first threaded fastener, and a second threaded fastener. The shaft has a first end and a second end, an outer surface, a first bore formed into the first end of the shaft, and a second bore formed into the second end of the shaft. The rear bushing includes a limiter portion and a receiver portion, the limiter portion being secured to the shaft and defining an increased diameter relative to the shaft to form a stop surface the receiver portion having a bore and being coaxially received over the shaft such that the receiver portion is abutted against the stop surface and rotatable about the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Eric Christian Soderberg
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Publication number: 20150052735Abstract: Fasteners are provided that include a head and having a head, a tip end having a tip, a first body portion having first threads having a pitch angle, and a second body portion having second threads, the second threads having a different pitch than the first threads. The first body portion is adjacent to the tip end of the fastener and extends a first distance along a length of the fastener towards the head end. The second body portion is adjacent to the first body portion, and extends the head end of the fastener and extending a second distance along the length of the fastener towards the head end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Michael A. Kochheiser
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Patent number: 8959771Abstract: A method of manufacturing a shell from sheet metal for a room air conditioner/heat pump is shown. The sheet metal is stamped and formed to a U-shaped rectangular shell with open ends and a shell brace. Flanges on the outer edge of the U-shaped rectangular shell overlap at corners with (a) adjacent flanges or (b) the shell brace. Both the U-shaped rectangular shell and shell brace are inserted into an assembly machine where the corners are clinched and punched. The outermost flange at each corner is punched to a fixed diameter, but the innermost flange or the shell brace is only punched to a conical shape. Screws are inserted at each corner that pass through the fixed diameter to threadably engage only the conical shape of the innermost flange or shell brace.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Joe B. Sutherland
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Publication number: 20150048527Abstract: Cooling tower nozzle assemblies and methods of assembly are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cooling tower nozzle assembly includes a body having an opening extending through the body from a first end to a second end; a support arm extending from the body and comprising a disk disposed on a first portion of the support arm opposite the first end of the body; a splash plate coupled to the disk, the splash plate having a bottom surface including a plurality of legs extending away from the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of legs have radially inwardly facing portions spaced a first distance from a central axis of the splash plate and aligned with the disk, and wherein the plurality of legs include features to interconnect to the disk; and a screw disposed through the splash plate to couple the splash plate to the support arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: MARK A. GAETA, ART WEBER, JASON WEBER, ALAN TWEEDLE, WILLIAM WEBER
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Patent number: 8955210Abstract: A fastener installation tool and related method are provided for installing fasteners in boards, where the boards are installed immediately adjacent one another, without a gap established therebetween. The tool can include an alignment projection that projects a preselected distance downwardly from a lower surface of the tool. The alignment projection can be disposed between opposing corners of first and second boards to install a fastener without establishing a gap between the boards. This construction can be suitable for installing boards constructed from materials that shrink over time, such as wet, treated lumber or other materials, and even non-shrinkable boards where tighter spacing is desired. A related method of installation is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: National Nail Corp.Inventor: Roger A. Vandenberg
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Publication number: 20150037118Abstract: An improved fastener comprising: a screw element (1) and a cover member (11). The screw element (1) comprising a shank member (2) having comprising a piercing tip (6) at a first end of the shank member and a head (7) at a second end of the shank member. The head of the screw comprising a first recess (9) for releasably engaging an instrument of rotation and a second recess (10) extending from the first recess into the shank member for releasably engaging a shank portion (14) of a cover member (11). The cover member (11) comprising a capping portion (12) having a first face (13), a second face (17) and a shank portion (14) extending substantially orthogonally from the first face (13) of the capping portion (12), the shank portion (14) being releasably engagable with the second recess (10) of the screw element (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: John Cottier
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Publication number: 20150028732Abstract: A manufacturing method of a casing is provided. First, a plate, a frame and a main shell are provided, wherein the plate has an adhering region and at least one thermal fusion region, and the frame has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. Then, the plate is stacked on the first surface of the frame, wherein the thermal fusion region is overlapped with the frame, and the adhering region is not overlapped with the frame. The main shell is adhered to the adhering region of the plate and the second surface of the frame. The thermal fusion region is fixed to the frame by thermal fusion. In addition, a casing manufactured through the above-mentioned method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Li-Wei Liu, Liang Yu
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Patent number: 8941554Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an anti-backlash component. In one embodiment, the anti-backlash component includes a housing, the housing comprising a first threaded opening and a second opening, a bolt coupled to the housing through the first threaded opening and the second opening, the bolt comprising a spherical end, a nut coupled to the bolt and an exterior side of the second opening of the housing and a socket coupled to the spherical end of the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Pro Band International, Inc.Inventor: Nathan Andrew Christie
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Patent number: 8937247Abstract: A electrical device mounting box that includes a device mounting plate with a screw coupler is disclosed. The electrical device mounting box and device mounting plate may be used to mount an electrical outlet receptacle. Specific implementations of the device mounting plate allow a screw to be pushed through a screw aperture on the device mounting plate and a coupling aperture on the screw coupler without rotation of the screw. The coupling aperture may bias away from the mounting plate as the screw is pushed through the coupling aperture. The coupling aperture may also include threading that engages with screw threading. Once the screw is pushed through the screw aperture and coupling aperture, the screw may be rotated to engage the screw with the screw coupler, thus biasing the screw coupler toward the device mounting plate. The screw coupler may include either a one or two piece screw coupler.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Samuel Dumpe
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Publication number: 20150014610Abstract: A vehicle includes a spare wheel, a jack and a jack wrench. The jack and a jack wrench are provided to raise the vehicle to allow a user to remove a damaged wheel and replace it with the spare wheel. The jack and jack wrench are secured to the vehicle via a first connector. The spare wheel is then secured to the first connector via a second connector. The second connector extends through the spare wheel and into the first connector to secure the spare wheel to the first connector and thus to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Naijiang Xu, Zhenhong Ge, Jihong Zhang, Jonathan William Vaillancourt, Wesley Grant Morris
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Publication number: 20150013142Abstract: An assembly and method for attaching an engine pylon to an aircraft wing. The method may include attaching a first forward wing-mounted fitting to the pylon at a first side of the pylon between upper and lower spars of the pylon and attaching a second forward wing-mounted fitting to the pylon at a second side of the pylon between the upper and lower spars of the pylon. The second side of the pylon is located opposite of the first side of the pylon. Mechanical attachment devices may be inserted through holes on the sides of the pylon aligned with holes formed through the forward wing-mounted fittings. The mechanical attachment devices may be made of steel and the forward wing-mounted fittings may be made of composite or aluminum material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Randall Ray West
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Publication number: 20150016115Abstract: Provided is an LED light that includes a base plate, heat pipes disposed on the base plate, at least one heat dissipation fins disposed on the heat pipes, and an LED module fastened to the base plate by screws, in which protrusions having a space with the bottom open integrally protrude from the base plate and a thread for thread-fastening of the screw is formed around the inner side of the protrusions. Accordingly, water or foreign substances from cannot flow into the LED module through around the screw, with high waterproof ability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Donghyun LEE, Jaepyo HONG, Seokjae JUNG
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Publication number: 20150014911Abstract: A vise jaw insert system adapted to be mounted on a vise jaw including a plurality of attachment members, each attachment member having a head portion and a threaded portion, and a jaw insert member having a first workable surface and an opposing second workable surface, wherein the jaw insert member includes an insertion hole having a first cross-section shape and a different second cross-section shape extending from the first workable surface to the second workable surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Joseph Melanson
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Publication number: 20150013143Abstract: A method of placing a fastener plate on a structure made of composite material, the structure being obtained by a technique of injecting resin under a vacuum, the technique including placing a fiber preform in a closed mold, injecting a thermosetting resin into the mold, and polymerizing the resin prior to cooling. The method includes mounting a metal fastener plate against a wall of the mold before putting the fiber preform into place, the fastener plate coming into contact with one of faces of the fiber preform while the fiber preform is being put into place in the mold, and the resin becoming deposited between the fastener plate and the fiber preform while the resin is being injected into the mold. The method may be used in particular for fastening equipment on a composite material fan casing of a gas turbine for an aeroengine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Richard Mathon, Antoine Phelippeau
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Patent number: 8931156Abstract: A puller for removing a pulley off of the shaft is disclosed. The puller may have proximal and distal plates that are disposable around the pulley so that the pulley is disposed entirely between the proximal and distal plates. These plates are held together by frame members. A push rod is threadably engaged to a proximal plate and operative to be further inserted into the proximal plate so that a distal end of the push rod may push against the shaft and transfer a removing force through the puller to the backside of the pulley for removing the pulley off of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventors: Andrew Jason Zimmer, Jason Edelman
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Patent number: 8931163Abstract: Fasteners are provided that include a head and having a head, a tip end having a tip, a first body portion having right-hand threads, and a second body portion having left-hand threads. The first body portion is adjacent to the tip end of the fastener and extends a first distance along a length of the fastener towards the head end. The second body portion is adjacent to the first body portion, and extends the head end of the fastener and extending a second distance along the length of the fastener towards the head end. The right-hand threads, and the left-hand threads, can have a thread angle ? of less than about 60°.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Atlas Bolt & Screw Company LLCInventors: Michael A. Kochheiser, Jeff Bent
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Patent number: 8931162Abstract: A three piece fastener is provided for attaching two layers, e.g. a floor mat for a vehicle to a floor carpet which may then stabilize the mat relative to the carpeting. The three components may connect together through a combination of mechanical connections to provide a relatively simple and cost effective solution to floor mat retention.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignees: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc., Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Orlando A. Gonzalez, Greg Conley, Loretta T. Clemons, Bryn Davies, Michelle L. Schneider, Colleen M. Maraffino
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Publication number: 20150007428Abstract: An improved mount for, and method of mounting, an optical structure having a grooved/relieved protruding member with a damping ring therein or on is provided. The grooved/relieved protruding member may extend from the optical structure, and an upper element having a first opening extending therethrough may receive at least a portion of the grooved/relieved member in the first opening. The upper element may include second and third openings therein that operate along with the first opening and a tightening mechanism. Tightening of the tightening mechanism into at least one of the third opening and the second opening causes the ends of the head portions to draw toward each other so that the first opening of the upper element tightens around the at least a portion of the grooved/relieved protruding member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: PLX, Inc.Inventors: Itai Vishnia, Zvi Bleier
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Publication number: 20150007429Abstract: An improved mount for, and method of mounting, an optical structure having a grooved/relieved protruding member with a damping ring therein or on is provided. The grooved/relieved protruding member may extend from the optical structure, and an upper element having a first opening extending therethrough may receive at least a portion of the grooved/relieved member in the first opening. The upper element may include second and third openings therein that operate along with the first opening and a tightening mechanism. Tightening of the tightening mechanism into at least one of the third opening and the second opening causes the ends of the head portions to draw toward each other so that the first opening of the upper element tightens around the at least a portion of the grooved/relieved protruding member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: PLX, Inc.Inventors: Itai Vishnia, Zvi Bleier
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Publication number: 20150000086Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including a vehicle substrate having a pocket formed therein for isolating a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Robert N. Saje, ROBERT M. KIELBIK
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Publication number: 20150003932Abstract: An elastomeric cap for concealing a fastener used to secure an object (e.g., an elastomeric object such as foam padding or the like) to a substrate (e.g., frame, wall, etc.). A head of a fastener may be inserted through an aperture in one wall of the cap and into an internal cavity of the cap. A shank of the fastener may be at least partially inserted into or through an aperture of the object (e.g., and the substrate). A tool (e.g., screwdriver, torque wrench, etc) may be inserted through an opposing aperture in an opposing second wall of the cap and used to manipulate the fastener head and thus the shank to secure the object to the substrate via clamping of the object between the fastener head and opposing second wall of the cap on one hand and the substrate on the other hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Mark A. Naylor, Laurel L. Skaggs, Charles D. Stricker, JR.
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Publication number: 20150000106Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of securing hubs and bearings on truck spindles includes a first or inner nut, a locking ring or washer and a second or outer nut. The inner nut includes a plurality of axially oriented threaded openings. The locking ring or washer includes a radially inwardly directed key and fastener receiving features. The outer nut includes through aligned, axially oriented openings. A plurality of threaded fasteners extend through the openings in the outer nut, through the fastener receiving features in the locking ring and into the threaded openings in the inner nut. A method of installation is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: James L. Ebert
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Publication number: 20150001884Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including a front hinge pillar for a vehicle, wherein the front hinge pillar is a non-joined, one piece of continuous cast material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Robert N. SAJE, Keith J. SAARI, Artur WYSZYNSKI, Terry A. SWARTZELL
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Publication number: 20150001358Abstract: A wall stand is provided. The wall stand comprises a stand body and a bottom plate. The stand body includes a base, a pressing component and a pressing component. The base has an opening. The pressing component comprises a pressing portion disposed corresponding to the opening. The pressing component is disposed on the base. The bottom plate is configured for being mounted on a wall. The bottom plate includes an elastic component and at least one supporting portion. The elastic component is disposed corresponding to the pressing component for being engaged with the pressing component and disengaged from the pressing component by a force from the pressing component. The at least one supporting portion is configured for correspondingly supporting the at least one fixing component. A method for using the wall stand for an IP camera is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Sercomm CorporationInventor: Chia-An Chen
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Publication number: 20140373318Abstract: A closing actuator for a sheet material clamp has a first threaded orifice in a lower clamping jaw with a threaded interior wall, a second non-threaded orifice formed in an upper clamping jaw which has a retention groove formed around the non-threaded interior wall; and an actuating screw with a retention shoulder formed between the head and the threaded shank, such that the threaded shank mates with the threaded first orifice in the lower clamping jaw and the retention shoulder snaps into the retention groove, thereby capturing the actuating screw in the upper clamping jaw when threaded into the lower clamping jaw. The second orifice may be a slotted or oval shape to allow the actuating screw to pass through the upper jaw at an angle other than perpendicularly to the upper jaw as the jaws assume various angles of relationship to each other during clamp closing and opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Geary W. Wilson
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Patent number: 8910385Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed which addresses the problem of axially retaining a bearing journaled onto a shaft within a casing in an axially compact and technically economic and reliable way by first mounting a retaining plate (6) onto an outer race of the bearing (1). The mounting can be achieved by press fitting onto a shoulder so that the retaining plate can rotate relative to the outer race. The bearing is then journaled onto a shaft (4) and inserted into a compact casing (3) so that the outer race is guided into a housing (2) formed in an end wall of the casing (3). The retaining plate can then be rotated as required to align fastening bosses (7) with holes (8) to be engaged by screws (9) so that the retaining plate us urged axially against the outer race.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: NSK Europe Co., Ltd.Inventor: Richard W. Fisk
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Publication number: 20140359949Abstract: A tire service hammer includes a handle portion and a head portion having a sledge portion, a wedge portion, and a body portion connecting the sledge portion and the wedge portion, wherein the wedge portion includes a bead breaking wedge and a hook extension. A method of manufacturing a tire service hammer includes providing a handle portion and providing a head portion that includes a sledge portion, a wedge portion, and a body portion connecting the sledge portion and the wedge portion, wherein the wedge portion includes a bead breaking wedge and a hook extension. A tire servicing system for repositioning a wheel having a tire mounted on a rim includes a first grasping portion for securing a portion of the rim while repositioning the wheel, and a breaking portion for breaking a tire bead formed between the tire and the rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: SERVICE SOLUTIONS U.S. LLCInventors: Robert KOCHIE, Robert JENSEN, Michael WHITE
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Publication number: 20140363589Abstract: A multi-piece ceremonial sculpture and a method of assembly. The method of assembling the sculpture is to fasten a heart-shaped outer piece to a base by way of a peg and an indented hole. Once the outer piece has been secured, an inner piece will be inserted within the outer piece and securely fastened within. A topper pin is placed through aligned openings on the top of both the outer and inner pieces. Once assembled, the heart sculpture represents love, unity and commitment between two parties together in a union.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Michael James Letney
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Patent number: 8904615Abstract: A fastening device includes a rotational drive portion that rotationally drives a socket, an advance/retract drive portion that causes this socket to advance or retract along a rotational axis thereof, a magazine that retains a plurality of heads that retain bolts, and a switching portion that moves this magazine to selectively position one of a plurality of heads ahead and on the rotational axis of the socket. One of the heads is selected and positioned on the rotational axis of the socket by the switching portion, then the socket is advanced by the advance/retract drive portion and the head thus selected is retained by the socket, then the socket is advanced further by the advance/retract drive portion and the head to detach is detached from the magazine, and then the head is rotated by driving the rotational drive portion, thereby fastening a bolt retained in the head.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenichi Ohno, Mitsutaka Igaue, Kenichiro Ono, Takeshi Nakamura
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Patent number: 8904622Abstract: Fasteners are provided that include a head and having a head, a tip end having a tip, a first body portion having first threads having a pitch angle, and a second body portion having second threads, the second threads having a different pitch than the first threads. The first body portion is adjacent to the tip end of the fastener and extends a first distance along a length of the fastener towards the head end. The second body portion is adjacent to the first body portion, and extends the head end of the fastener and extending a second distance along the length of the fastener towards the head end.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Atlas Bolt & Crew Company LLCInventor: Michael A. Kochheiser
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Patent number: 8904614Abstract: Provided is bathtub accessory product and installation method. The bathtub accessory product is designed to be secured to a bathtub wall and have a universal end that permits the attachment of any number of bath accessories such as a grab bar or swivel seat. The bathtub accessory may be installed within the inner cavity of a bathtub to ensure a secure fit while also allowing ideal placement of a bath accessory for use by a bather.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventor: Chris Stafford
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Publication number: 20140352133Abstract: Disclosed is an elongate arbor for mounting a wheel or wheel/tire combination onto an axle of a vehicle. One of the axle hub or the wheel bears threaded studs and the other bears tapped holes. The elongate arbor is terminated at one end with elongate fork tubes and at the opposite end with a flange having a plurality of apertures, says 3 apertures. The wheel to be mounted has tapped holes created to match the arbor flange apertures for mounting the wheel onto the arbor with threaded studs. Forks from, for example, a forklift, can be inserted into the elongate forklift tubes to lift and maneuver the arbor/wheel combination to align the wheel mounts with the axle mounts and threaded studs inserted for securement. The large wheel now can be mounted to axle hub of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: TRIBINE INDUSTRIES LLCInventor: Ben N. Dillon
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Patent number: 8898882Abstract: Described is a press-in element for pressing into a non-pierced or pre-pierced component. The press-in element has a head part having a ring surface confronting the component and a neck part which projects away from the ring surface, i.e. from the component contact side. The head part further has a ring-like projection surrounding the neck part with a radial spacing and projecting away from the ring surface. The neck part has a radially outwardly projecting ring bead, which can be formed as a continuous ring bead or as a ring bead interrupted at points. The apex of the ring bead has an axial spacing from the ring surface which is larger than the axial spacing of the apex of the ring-like projection from the ring surface, which lies radially within this projection and together with it and the ring bead forms a pocket which receives material of the component.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Profil Verbindungstechnik GmbH & Co., KGInventor: Jiri Babej
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Publication number: 20140348582Abstract: An industrial long handled tool component system is provided having interchangeable tool heads, connectors, handles and grips. The novel connector system provides a polygonal locking bar concentric with a round outer reinforcing collar both engaged by a material connector insert and separated by plastic isolations seals. The novel connector promotes connection integrity and prevents joint movement. An alternate embodiment provides a connector system without the collar to save weight and manufacturing cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Mag-Lok Tools, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Mouch, Charles Fallen, III, G. Ray Miller
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Patent number: 8894362Abstract: A method is provided for adjusting a position of a blade ring relative to a rotor in a gas turbine engine. An outer casing surrounds the blade ring and the blade ring surrounds the rotor. The method comprises: determining an amount of vertical movement needed to reposition the blade ring relative to the rotor so that the blade ring is at a desired position relative to the rotor; providing at least one torque pin assembly comprising a torque pin and a variable thickness defining structure; determining a change in the thickness of the variable thickness defining structure so as to effect the necessary vertical movement of the blade ring; changing the thickness of the variable thickness defining structure; and coupling the at least one torque pin assembly to the outer casing such that at least one torque pin engages the blade ring. A gas turbine engine is provided having structure for adjusting a position of a blade ring relative to a rotor.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.Inventor: Richard M. Fretwell
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Patent number: 8893372Abstract: A tool assembly for a rotary hammer is provided. The tool assembly includes an adapter and a drive socket removably mounted on the adapter. The adapter has a first end portion configured to be held by a chuck of the rotary hammer and a second end portion that includes a socket square drive fitting on which the drive socket is removably mounted. The socket drive fitting can have any suitable size. For example, the socket drive fitting can be a ¼ inch, a ? inch, a ½ inch, or a ¾ inch square drive fitting.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: George Fanourgiakis, Henry H. Hamilton
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Publication number: 20140340872Abstract: A fitting for through hole mounting to a panel structure in a bathing installation includes a fitting body structure including a body portion configured to extend through a mount opening and a transverse flange portion having an outer size larger than the mount opening to overlaps the panel structure surrounding the mount opening. A nut engages a portion of the body. A ring structure is positioned between the nut and the panel structure, and has an inner opening with a dimension larger than a diameter of the nut and larger than a dimension of the mount opening, and fits between the nut and the panel structure. A seal is disposed within a cavity defined by the ring structure, the panel structure, the fitting body portion and the nut to provide a water-tight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Balboa Water Group, Inc.Inventor: Graham J. Campbell
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Patent number: 8887372Abstract: The invention is directed to a module injection mechanism and a method of using the same for mounting a module to a chassis, the module injection mechanism comprising an injection assembly secured to the module, comprising a lever, a screw affixed to the chassis, a sliding bushing, disposed between the module and the screw, wherein the screw is fixed to the chassis via the sliding bushing, the lever comprising a lever grabbing portion and a lower lever portion capable of connecting to the sliding bushing, wherein the injection assembly is secured to the module so that the injection assembly is capable to transfer a mechanical force applied to the lever grabbing portion to the sliding bushing so that the module is mounted to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: ADVA Optical Networking SEInventor: Rodney Bridges
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Publication number: 20140331904Abstract: A tubular frame of rectangular cross-section members with adjacent respective ends positioned to abut a square cross-section leg. A bolt plate is welded across the two members proximate the ends and a bolt extends therethrough to a leg locking plate within the leg. A slot at a leg corner accommodates the bolt. On tightening the bolt, the leg locking plate engages respective interior surfaces of the leg, drawing and holding it against the ends of the frame member. Frame members are secured to the bench top defining four corners, each having a leg similarly secured thereto. Methods are included.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: EDSAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Troyner, David J. Wojtowicz
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Publication number: 20140331479Abstract: A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn, Marcus Shotey, Sam Dumpe, Jason Thomas, Ryan Liebengood
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Patent number: 8881934Abstract: A storage module adapter assembly includes adapter base plates that are two-person portable, can be installed/removed by hand, and cooperate with existing structures of existing modular cargo containers. Each adapter base plate includes various longitudinal and transverse frame members, as well as first and second longitudinal frame members on opposed sides thereof. The first longitudinal frame member has a first height, and the second longitudinal frame member has a second height, which is greater than the first height. Each of the first and second longitudinal frame members also include generally horizontal flange members extending from a top side thereof, such that when two adapter base plates are appropriately positioned side by side, the generally horizontal flange members on the adjacent sides of the two adapter base plates overlap due to the difference between the first and second heights. The adapter base plates can then be connected together by appropriate mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: BOH Environmental, LLCInventors: Stephen L. Tujague, Sr., Eric M. Hediger, Edward Payne, James E. Stokes, III, Malcolm Junker, Philip J. Dunne, Clarence L. Sockwell, Andrew J. Grygiel
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Publication number: 20140327229Abstract: A tongue weight donut scale includes a tongue weight donut scale body having an upper planar surface, a lower planar surface, and a central opening having an inner diameter, a weight sensor coupled to the tongue weight donut scale body and generating a signal representative of a weight on the tongue weight donut scale, an indicator box converting the signal from the weight sensor into a weight value and providing a weight value output, and a display window displaying the weight value output. The tongue weight donut scale detects the tongue weight of a trailer attached to a trailer hitch ball, when the tongue weight donut scale is installed between the base of the trailer hitch ball and the ball support of a trailer hitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Roger W. Scharf
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Patent number: 8875377Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use locate a first piece of a two piece fastener assembly, for example a nut of a nut and bolt fastener assembly on a blind side of a fastener hole in a structure wall where the fastener hole on the blind side of the wall is not manually accessible or not easily manually accessible. The apparatus then holds the nut in alignment with the fastener hole enabling the bolt of the fastener assembly to then be inserted through the fastener hole from the structure exterior and connected to the nut in the interior of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Trevor George Sleath, Andrew Philip Mott
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Patent number: 8875378Abstract: A tie bolt for joining two parts together has a shaft. The shaft in turn has a primary thread for engaging a first part and a secondary thread for engaging a second part, wherein the primary thread and the secondary thread have different pitches. The tie bolt may be used to join together any two parts which are to be locked together to transmit torque.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventor: James B. Coffin
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Publication number: 20140322743Abstract: A microfilter comprising a polymer layer formed from epoxy-based photo-definable dry film, and a plurality of apertures each extending through the polymer layer. A microfilter comprising two or more polymer layers formed from epoxy-based photo-definable dry film, and a plurality of apertures or open areas each extending through the polymer layer. A method of forming a microfilter is also disclosed. The method includes providing a first layer of epoxy-based photo-definable dry film disposed on a substrate, exposing the first layer to energy through a mask to form a pattern, defined by the mask, in the first layer of dry film, forming, from the exposed first layer of dry film, a polymer layer having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, the plurality of apertures having a distribution defined by the pattern, and removing the polymer layer from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Creatv Microtech, Inc.Inventors: Cha-Mei Tang, Yunqi Zhang
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Publication number: 20140318047Abstract: A traction element for carpeted stair treads or other flooring includes a deformable substrate secured by screws to the tread that is vertically aligned with the top edge of a riser and slightly rearward of the tread leading edge. The substrate is covered with adhesive backed friction tape. The screws extend through respective apertures centered in respective concave tapered annular recesses defined in the substrate. The apertures are in a linear array defining a bend axis along the substrate length and the tread width and about which the substrate deforms as it is being threadedly attached to the tread. When thusly bent the substrate top surface becomes concave such that its forward edge is higher than its rearward edge, thereby establishing a slight forwardly extending incline. The tape strip conforms to the bent substrate and its exposed top surface comprises a high friction or abrasive substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Brobbey Mensah
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Publication number: 20140304973Abstract: An installation tool for fastening a top plate to a roof support member and other structural connections is adapted to drive screws at a pre-established angle. The tool preferably includes a rotary driver assembly and a telescopic tube assembly. A guide assembly is mounted adjacent the outer end of the telescopic tube assembly. Locating structures function to properly precisely set the drive angle of the screw. A stabilizer prevents the screw from moving during the installation. The guide assembly is also configured to provide a marking for inspection purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Mark J. Guthrie, Michael W. Maziarz, David L. Mathieu, Kevin G. Walters, Timothy F. Gillis