Patents by Inventor Gary Severns

Gary Severns 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 for securing first and second components together and method of using same
    Patent number: 8137042
    Abstract: First and second components are connected together by a fastener that includes a head and a shank having a bolt portion and a drill portion. The fastener is initially rotated relative to the first and second components such that the drill portion drills a hole through the first and second components. Then, the drive portion of the fastener is removed from the bolt portion of the shank of the fastener, such as by using a removal tool. Lastly, a nut is installed on the bolt portion of the shank of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Severns
  • Threaded fastener for use with composite materials
    Publication number: 20080031705
    Abstract: A threaded fastener, such as a screw, includes a head, a tapered tip portion including a pair of opposing lands disposed between a pair of flutes, and a shank that extends between the head and the tapered tip portion. The shank includes a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion. The first threaded portion of the shank extends along a portion of the shank and at least a portion of the tip portion. The second threaded portion of the shank extends along a portion of the shank between the head and the first threaded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Severns
  • Fastener for securing first and second components together and method of using same
    Publication number: 20070183865
    Abstract: First and second components are connected together by a fastener that includes a head and a shank having a bolt portion and a drill portion. The fastener is initially rotated relative to the first and second components such that the drill portion drills a hole through the first and second components. Then, the drive portion of the fastener is removed from the bolt portion of the shank of the fastener, such as by using a removal tool. Lastly, a nut is installed on the bolt portion of the shank of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventor: Gary Severns