Patents by Inventor Roger K. Rich

Roger K. Rich 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).

  • Patent number: 6030161
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener which includes a sleeve having an outwardly extending flange at a first end. A bolt extends in the sleeve and is axially moveable therein. A collar has a retaining portion which is engaged with a second end of the sleeve and the collar provides an outwardly extending flange adjacent the second end of the sleeve. The retaining portion of the collar prevents removal of the bolt from the sleeve when the bolt is at least partially axially withdrawn from the sleeve toward the collar. The retaining portion thereby retains the bolt in an axially displaceable, captive relation to the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Textron, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Udell, Roger K. Rich
  • Patent number: 4310272
    Abstract: A structural joint including a relatively thin workpiece and an externally threaded fastener having a flanged head with workpiece clamping means on the underside thereof. The clamping means comprises an annular rim on the flanged portion of the head defining a cup-shaped portion having a depth no greater than approximately one-half the pitch of the fastener thread which acts to draw the workpiece material into engagement with the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Roger K. Rich, Charles B. Testerman