Patents by Inventor Edward C. Matza

Edward C. Matza 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).

  • Fastener apparatus
    Patent number: 4645394
    Abstract: A fastening apparatus is adapted to be inserted and removed from one side of a work piece having an opposite side which is substantially inaccessible to a worker. A first, externally threaded member is threadingly engaged with a receiving structure, and a second member is inserted within corresponding seats or grooves for interlocking the two members. In the preferred embodiment diverting seats are provided for forming the second member into locking engagement between the receiving structure and the first member. In one embodiment, seat structures are provided for engaging frangible panels or the like for high temperature applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: LTV Aerospace and Defense Company
    Inventors: Donald M. While, Edward C. Matza