Patents by Inventor Willy Oudmayer

Willy Oudmayer 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).

  • Thread insert with floating nut
    Patent number: 6024523
    Abstract: A thread insert comprises an externally threaded housing with an internally threaded floating nut therein. Diametrically spaced ears on the nut are engaged in diametrically spaced grooves in the housing, respectively, to limit relative rotation between the nut and the housing yet permit radial movement of the nut relative to the housing. A single split ring locks the nut into the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Kaynar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Willy Oudmayer