Patents Assigned to Meikle NY, Inc.
  • Hand held spin-pull tool for installing threaded inserts and method for using same
    Patent number: 6892431
    Abstract: A hand held spin-pull tool for securing a hollow threaded insert into a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Meikle NY, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Campbell, James M. Thomas, Jeffrey S. Clough, Jesse J. Diehl
  • Spin pull module for threaded inserts
    Patent number: 6735843
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a hollow threaded insert into a hole in a substrate having first and second surfaces. The insert has a hollow shaft having a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate portion. The insert has a front flange at the first end portion for engaging the front surface of the substrate around the hole. The second end portion of the shaft has an internal thread and, the intermediate collapses to engage the second surface when a force is applied that pulls the second end portion toward the first end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Meikle NY, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Campbell, Jesse J. Diehl