Patents by Inventor Alvin M. Post

Alvin M. Post has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Self-torquing fasteners
    Publication number: 20040067122
    Abstract: A bolt made from shape memory alloy that exists in a first state and is capable of changing to a second state when heated and remains in that second state even when cooled is used to self torque itself and clamp a first fixture to a second fixture. Preferred methods for using the self-torquing bolt are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventor: Alvin M. Post
  • Self-torquing fasteners
    Patent number: 6688828
    Abstract: A bolt made from shape memory alloy that exists in a first state and is capable of changing to a second state when heated and remains in that second state even when cooled is used to self torque itself and clamp a first fixture to a second fixture. Preferred methods for using the self-torquing bolt are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventor: Alvin M. Post