Fastener Destructively Secured By Reshaping Distortion Force (e.g., Ductile Fastener) Patents (Class 24/703.1)
  • Patent number: 11672361
    Abstract: Methods of attaching hooks, fixtures, assemblies, brackets, shelves, attachment points, supports, tools, bins, and similar apparatus to a display panel. Some disclosed attachments include a baseplate having a rotational axis around which the baseplate is rotated during installation. The baseplate defines at least one clearance providing clearance between the baseplate perimeter edge and a display panel when the baseplate is rotated into position. The baseplate may also include at least one engagement portion limiting the baseplate from being further rotated around the baseplate axis in the installation direction, upon engagement with the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Jeffrey Steffen Keller
  • Patent number: 11677221
    Abstract: A bracket secured to adjacent cable baskets to form a cable routing pathway. The bracket includes a splice and a locking latch slidingly secured to the splice. The splice has a base with a top, a bottom, a first end, and a second end. The first end member extends from the first end of the base and a second end member extends from the second end of the base. The first end member and the second end member each include a vertical slot. The locking latch extends through the vertical slot of the first end member and the vertical slot of the second end member to secure the splice to the adjacent cable baskets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Bon B. Sledzinski, David W. West
  • Patent number: 11398720
    Abstract: A cable tray system including two or more cable tray sections comprising a first side rail and a second side rail arranged substantially parallel to one another and a floor extending between. The tray system also includes one or more flex-wires for joining the cable tray sections, where the flex-wires can be U- or loop-shaped. Upon exerting tension on the flex-wires, the first and second cable tray sections can move away from one another from a first position to a second position. In addition, the tray system includes a fastening device that removably locks the tray system into the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignees: Cablofil, Inc., Legrand France, Legrand SNC
    Inventors: Dallas Kellerman, Robert Crain, Zachary Bridgeman, Alain Jadaud, Damien Adam
  • Patent number: 9988137
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming and installing insulation blankets in a vehicle compartment are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an insulation blanket that includes an outer layer, an insulation layer disposed in the outer layer, and a first fastener disposed in the insulation layer. The outer layer and the insulation layer are to form to a first channel. The first fastener is to receive, via the first channel, a first portion of a vehicle compartment frame to sealingly couple the insulation layer and the outer layer of the insulation blanket to the vehicle compartment frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Khashayar Borumand
  • Patent number: 9144273
    Abstract: A belt structure includes a belt, a shape memory alloys, a processing module, and a driving module, wherein the driving module is electrically connected to the processing module. The shape memory alloys is disposed in the belt. The processing module generates a controlling signal according to a triggering signal. The driving module generates a driving signal according to the controlling signal, and supplies the driving signal to the shape memory alloys such that the shape memory alloys is deformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: Wen-Chin Wu, Yi-Sheng Kao, Tsung-Hsien Tsai
  • Patent number: 8966737
    Abstract: Method and arrangement in arranging an aluminium ferrule (2) to an eye (5) of a high strength steel wire rope (6) for fixation purposes, the ferrule (2) is pressed to securely fix said eye (5) and supposed to keep its diameter within a certain standard limit up to a minimum breaking load, dependant on the dimension of said wire rope (6). A ring (1) made from steel having an internally congruent shape but a smaller cross section than that of the ferrule (2) is arranged most close to said eye (5) before said ferrule (2) are together with the steel ring (1) is pressed in a conventional ferrule pressing tool to obtain a eye that is more stable with regard to its dimensions within said standard limit values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Talurit AB
    Inventor: Bernhard Rohland
  • Patent number: 8631610
    Abstract: A system for attaching gutter protection systems to roofs having shingle/tile like style. A roof clip is adapted to be positioned under a shingles such that a tab extends vertically upward through a keyway between two adjacent roof shingles. The tab receives and secures an upper end of the gutter protection system. The tab is folded over the gutter protector and secured to the based of the roof clip through the keyway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: Wayne Willert
  • Publication number: 20130185906
    Abstract: Fall protection anchor devices and systems suitable to attach to a retention element of a structure prior to compression rolling of the retention element during manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Christopher Nichols, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8424166
    Abstract: An improved band clamp is provided that employs a punch that forms an indication in the deformed band during locking procedure. More specifically, a punch having at least one shoulder or other indication mechanisms is provided that selectively contacts a band to deform it with respect to a buckle to lock the band and buckle of a band clamp together. The shoulder contemplated thus leaves a mark on the deformed band to quickly provide a visual indication of dimple depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Band-It-IDEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey James Dorneman, Miklos Balazs Marelin
  • Patent number: 8398046
    Abstract: A clamping device for a portable porous pavement system includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a U-shaped section extending between first and second wings; a first slot defined by the first wing; and a second slot defined by the second wing. The second bracket includes a C-shaped member having first and second arms with a base member joining the first and second arms; a first twistable section defined by the first arm; and a second twistable section defined by the second arm. The first arm is sized to fit through the first slot of the first wing such that the first twistable section and the base member are on opposite sides of the first wing; and the second arm is sized to fit through the second slot of the second wing such that the second twistable section and the base member being on opposite sides of the second wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Reynolds Presto Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo Schmalbach, Mario Moreno, Daniel F. Senf, Gary M. Bach
  • Publication number: 20120227226
    Abstract: A clip includes a head part, and a leg part, and allows pushing-in of the leg part into a mounting hole provided in an object to be clipped by elastically deforming one part of the leg part and clips on the object to be clipped by sandwiching the object to be clipped between the head part and the one part of the leg part by elastically returning the one part of the leg part back to its original state at a pushing-in finish position of the leg part. The leg part includes a non-deformable part, and a deformable part extending from the non-deformable part which becomes the one part of the leg part, and both the tip of the deformable part and the base portion linked to the non-deformable part are formed to extend along a virtual spiral around the central axis of the leg part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Yuji Sasaki
  • Patent number: 8146212
    Abstract: A pre-cut and preformed free end band and seal of a predetermined length, and method of making and using the same is disclosed. The band is preformed with a substantially closed loop of band material to capture a seal to provide a preassembled band and seal wherein the seal is generally inhibited from being dislodged during packing, shipment, handling and installation. The band and seal are also formed in a manner to facilitate relative positioning of the band and seal as well as placement of a crimping tool relative to the band and seal for optimized crimping of the band and seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Band-It-IDEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nelson, Douglas J. Ingalls, Bai Kiet Tran, Dan Grant, Brian Swetlic, Mark Mossbrucker, Rene Leist
  • Patent number: 7484274
    Abstract: A pre-cut and preformed free end band and seal of a predetermined length, and method of making and using the same is disclosed. The band is preformed with a substantially closed loop of band material to capture a seal to provide a preassembled band and seal wherein the seal is generally inhibited from being dislodged during packing, shipment, handling and installation. The band and seal are also formed in a manner to facilitate relative positioning of the band and seal as well as placement of a crimping tool relative to the band and seal for optimized crimping of the band and seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Band-It-IDEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nelson, Douglas J. Ingalls, Bai Kiet Tran, Dan Grant, Brian Swetlic, Mark Mossbrucker, Rene Leist
  • Patent number: 7284303
    Abstract: The clip system to close/open bag mouth, comprises in combination:—female-male-elements;—means of articulation acting as snap free spring;—anti-tampering means;—sealing means;—means to smoothly tear cutting;—handle means to transport the container;—and reinforcing sleeve to avoid unhooking of heavy containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: RUSTYDOG Inc.
    Inventors: Pirottavio Canegallo, Giulio Ghisolfi
  • Patent number: 7032345
    Abstract: A crimp usable in attaching terminal tackle, such as a hook, to a fishing line. The crimp may include a preattached pin extending from the crimp. The pin may be used to facilitate attachment of a baitfish to the hook. In at least one embodiment, the pin may be used to attached a baitfish to a hook by inserting the pin through a lower and upper jaw of a baitfish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: North State Tackle
    Inventor: Tyler J. Dembicks
  • Patent number: 6705380
    Abstract: A fabric retainer for altering the natural repose of a hanging piece of fabric. The device comprises a decorative body having a member with movable appendages extending therefrom. A portion of at least one of the appendages is designed to be connected to the decorative body such that a passage is formed in which the fabric can be positioned. The decorative body can be designed to represent animate or inanimate objects, or characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Josephine Scolletta
  • Patent number: 6629975
    Abstract: A crimp defines separate parallel bores extending therethrough to receive a wire or cable portion. The crimp has a pair of opposed ends which each define a pair of circumferentially-spaced, outwardly projecting flanges respectively positioned on opposite sides of the crimp. Thus, the flanges may rest against a bone while providing spacing for crimping jaws between a central portion of the crimp and the bone. A design of crimping pliers for use with the crimp is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Pioneer Laboratories, Icn.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kilpela, Greg A. Berrevoets
  • Patent number: 6408489
    Abstract: A fastener for use with a crimping tool comprising a length of fastener metal wire bent into a generally C-shaped configuration to form an open ring fastener. The open ring fastener includes spaced opposed curved free end portions integrally interconnected by a central connecting portion. The open ring fastener is to be (1) positioned in an installation position with respect to elongated elements to be connected together disposed between the spaced opposed free ends thereof, and (2) crimped by a pair of closing jaws of the crimping tool into a close ring formation in surrounding relation to the elongated elements wherein the free ends are lapped with respect to sections of the connecting portion. The open ring fastener has a dry lubricant film on exterior surfaces of the curved free ends which slide with respect to the closing jaws when the open ring fastener is crimped so as to reduce the force required to effect the crimping movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventor: Raymond F. Cluggish