Patents by Inventor James F. Waterson

James F. Waterson 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-locking, self-retaining fastener
    Patent number: 4143696
    Abstract: An improved self-retaining fastener which allows non-rotational, longitudinal insertion of an externally threaded fastener and prevents non-rotational, longitudinal removal thereof. The improved fastener includes antirotation means adapted for frontal insertion into a mounting structure, means for self-locking upon insertion into the mounting structure, and means for enhancing the locking frictional force imposed on the externally threaded fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1979
    Assignee: Eaton Corp.
    Inventors: Robert J. Holton, James F. Waterson