Patents Represented by Law Firm Trexler, Busnell, Giangiorgi & Blackstone, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 5513933
    Abstract: A self-clinching fastener is provided, of the type for connection to a section of sheet material having an aperture formed therein for receiving the fastener. The self-clinching fastener comprises a head portion and a shank portion having a smaller outer diameter than the head portion and extending axially from one side of the head portion. A displacement portion extends axially from the one side of the head portion extending radially outwardly of the shank portion. An undercut annular groove is formed inwardly of the displacement portion, extending axially in the direction of the head portion and radially surrounding the shank portion. A generally annular sizing ring is formed about the shank portion axially spaced from the one side of the head portion by an amount somewhat greater than the axial extent of the displacement portion. The outer diameter of the sizing ring is greater than the outer diameter of the shank portion and also greater than the inner diameter of the undercut annular groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald R. Rom
  • Patent number: 5333588
    Abstract: A pump/injector for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine includes a pumping plunger reciprocable within a bore. The plunger and bore define a pumping chamber which is connected to the inlet of a fuel injection nozzle. The amount of fuel which flows to the nozzle is controlled by a pair of electromagnetically actuated spill valves of identical construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Lucas Industries public limited company
    Inventor: Eric J. Cananagh