Abstract: A screw having a star-shaped socket hole in the top surface of the screw head in the form of two equilateral octagons which are disposed between a regular octagon and a regular square inscribed in the regular octagon and which are placed one upon another in concentric and out-of-phase relation with a phase shift of about 45.degree. so that there are eight convex regions which alternate with eight concave regions. A tool for forming the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: An insert type drive tool (20) is configured to be insertable within both a square-shaped cavity (32) and a hexagonal shaped cavity (40) of the same size. In cross section shank (24) of tool (20) includes a pair of major sides (26) disposed in spaced parallel relationship to each other, and a pair of minor sides (28) also disposed in spaced parallel relationship to each other. The minor sides (28) are disposed substantially perpendicularly to the major sides (26) and are spaced apart from each other substantially the same distance separating the major sides (26). Two pairs of intermediate sides (30) extend diagonally from each end of major sides (26) at an angle of approximately 120.degree. to intersect an adjacent end of a corresponding minor side (28).

Abstract: A screw fastener with a multi-point wrenching head and locking capabilities characterized by an annular bearing collar having at least one flat surface on its periphery adapted for engagement with the locking tab of a locking strip.

Abstract: A fastening device including a bolt, screw or nut and a socket wrench therefor, each of the bolt, screw or nut and also the socket having polygonal surfaces one of which is greater in size and one of which is lesser in size, the greater such surface of the socket matching the greater surface of the bolt, screw or nut and the lesser such surface of the socket matching the lesser surface of the bolt, screw or nut.One feature is the provision of an auxiliary member which fits into the socket of the standard socket wrench, the auxiliary member providing the lesser polygonal surface for such socket.Another feature is the use of a round body or head having such greater or lesser polygonal surfaces.