Abstract: Devices, systems and/or methods for repairing soft tissue adjacent a soft tissue repair site. In one embodiment, a repair device configured to couple to soft tissue is provided. The repair device includes a capture portion and an anchor portion. The capture portion configured to extend with radial portions. The anchor portion includes a base with multiple legs extending therefrom. The multiple legs are configured to move from a linear position to a formed position such that, in the formed position, the multiple legs couple to structure of the capture portion.

Abstract: An anchor for attaching a screw to a wall includes a flat body with a pointed front end, a track aperture formed through a center portion, and a flat back end with a screw guide arm. A flat pivot plate has a front end, a back end with an angled portion, a central drive aperture, and a pair of lateral notches formed at two opposing sides thereof. The pivot plate traverses the track aperture of the body at the notches. In use, the pointed front end of the body is driven through the wall and the screw is inserted adjacent the guide arm to contact the angled portion of the pivot plate to cause same to pivot about the notches until the screw traverses the drive aperture, pulling the pivot plate along the track aperture towards the wall to compress the wall between the screw and the pivot plate.

Abstract: Fastener assemblies, elements for fastener assemblies and methods of making and assembling elements for fastener assemblies, for example for insulation blanket fasteners such as those used on aircraft, may include a formed monolithic metal configuration having first and second side portions with a plurality of panel retaining elements arranged linearly along the side portions. A planar retaining element, for example a disc, may be assembled with the metal portion to form a fastener assembly, such as may be used to retain and insulation blanket. The planar retaining element may include a rolled edge, and if a coated part, may include surface projections to keep adjacent parts from sticking together during the coating process.

Abstract: A cleat is provided. The cleat includes, but is not limited to, a head, a shank, and a vertical slot formed through the head and a portion of the shank. The shank is connected to the head and has a pair of opposing planar faces and a pair of opposing short edges, a wide portion and a point. The edges are provided with at least one serration fixed relative to said wide portion.

Abstract: Fastener assemblies, elements for fastener assemblies and methods of making and assembling elements for fastener assemblies, for example for insulation blanket fasteners such as those used on aircraft, may include a formed monolithic metal configuration having first and second side portions with a plurality of panel retaining elements arranged linearly along the side portions. A planar retaining element, for example a disc, may be assembled with the metal portion to form a fastener assembly, such as may be used to retain and insulation blanket. The planar retaining element may include a rolled edge, and if a coated part, may include surface projections to keep adjacent parts from sticking together during the coating process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening means (1) of ceramics for fastening a refractory lining, wherein the fastening means (1) comprises a hollow shaft (2) which can be inserted into a recess left open in the lining and has a positive locking element (10) provided at its free end (9) as well as a collar (3) projecting beyond the shaft (2) at its other end which can be applied at the outside of the lining. For improving this known fastening means with respect to a secure protection of the metallic fastening part from the atmosphere in the combustion chamber, the present invention suggests to provide an undercut opening towards the hollow shaft in the region of the other end.

Abstract: An anchor system for a hollow wall or ceiling includes an anchor portion having a flange and a penetrating portion extending from a rear surface of the flange. The penetrating portion has a fixed sleeve extending from the rear surface of the flange and a pivoting locking leg connected to the fixed sleeve by a hinge. The fixed sleeve has a sleeve opening extending longitudinally therethrough and the pivoting locking leg has a stub extending from a rear surface thereof to retain the penetrating portion rigid as the anchor is inserted into the wall or ceiling. A pin portion has a body and includes a flexible shaft extending from the body. The pin portion has an actuating element extending transversely from the shaft. The pin portion further includes an opening in the body, spaced from the flexible shaft.

Abstract: An improved coiled pin comprises a rectangular strip of metal coiled to form a substantially cylindrical pin having leading and trailing ends with a longitudinal edge on the pin exterior extending between the leading and trailing ends. The longitudinal edge has a transverse slit closer to the leading end than to the trailing end, thereby forming a flap having a width extending between the slit and the leading edge and having a free end aligned with the longitudinal edge. When the pin is fully installed and the flap is immediately adjacent the exit of the hole, the compression of the pin at the hole exit tends to expand the flap beyond such natural relaxation, approaching its neutral diameter, thereby providing a more pronounced mechanical stop against withdrawal.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching an item to load-bearing fabric including male and female strips that snap together on opposite sides of the fabric. The male strip is attached to the item to be secured to the fabric, and includes male prongs that are pushed through the weave of the load-bearing fabric. The female strip preferably defines a series of receptacles that snap onto the male strip. The male and female strips are elongated strips formed from a molded thermoplastic or other formable material. In a preferred embodiment, the male prongs include barbs and the receptacles include angled fingers that act as a snap, such that the barbs of the male prongs can easily be pressed through the fingers, but are retained once in place.

Abstract: A fastener assembly wherein the fastener is limited to one orientation for insertion into a receiving member. The fastener has a D-shape cross section defined by the outer extent of the fastener.

Abstract: A new and improved fastener for fastening together thin gauge sheet metal components comprises a forwardly extending pointed tip portion having a tangent ogive configuration so as to facilitate the fast and accurate penetration of the fastener into and through the thin gauge sheet metal components without causing any excessive enlargement of the apertures formed therein, and a shank portion which comprises a lower, spiral thread shank portion which continues to facilitate the ease of penetration of the fastener into and through the thin gauge sheet metal components, and at the same time causes a mating thread to effectively be extruded within the thin gauge sheet metal components so as to effectively develop or generate enhanced surface areas or regions for ultimate contact with an upper shank portion of the fastener when the fastener is fully driven and seated within the thin gauge sheet metal components.

Abstract: A piercing nail with a spring member that deforms as the nail penetrates through framing members engages with a bottom surface to framing members together.

Abstract: A harpoon nail having two or more sets of teeth on opposite sides of fingers that deform while penetrating the framing members. The teeth engage with a bottom surface to fasten the framing members together. A piercing nail having sets of teeth on two edges penetrates through framing members and the teeth engage with a bottom surface to fasten the framing members together. A piercing nail with a spring member that deforms as the nail penetrates through framing members engages with a bottom surface to fasten the framing members together. A self-locking nail having two members that move relative to one another when penetrating through framing members fastens the framing members together.

Abstract: A metal piercing fastener includes an elongated body with an internal void and a securing member carried by the elongated body and adapted to grip and lock pierced work pieces together. The securing member is adapted to be accommodated in the internal void and is twisted about its longitudinal axis. The twisted securing member includes a substantial portion being thinned relative to the thickness of the elongated body to optimize resiliency of the securing member.

Abstract: A fastener for securing work pieces together including a metal substrate, the fastener includes an elongated flat body having a driving head disposed at substantially right angles to the body, a point at the end opposite the head for penetrating the work pieces including the metallic substrate guide rails extend along each side edge of the elongated flat body and in a plane defined by the elongated flat body. The guide rails are adapted to fit within a pair of guide channels formed in a power tool adapted to insert the fastener through the work piece and the metallic substrate. The guide rails in the guide channel of the power tool maintain the fastener substantially perpendicular to the surface of the work piece during installation.

Abstract: A metal piercing fastener having an elongated flat body having first and second surfaces with a heat at one end and a piercing point at the other. The thickness dimension of the flat body is greater proximate the head proximate the point. The first and second surfaces of the body are devoid of protrusions extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A metal piercing fastener for securing a light gauge sheet metal layer to metal/non-metal substrate layer(s) includes an elongated metal body having a crown at one end a sharpened and hardened tip at the other end defining a rigid metal penetrating region. The crown receives an impact blow from a tool for driving the rigid metal penetrating tip region in the substrates to be fastened. The metal body is equipped with one or more resilient tines each twisted at the base around its longitudinal axis and which can be integral or coupled to the metal body to optimize the gripping and clamping capability of the metal piercing fastener. The resilient tine may be equipped with protruding gripping and clamping elements on each side or with ribs on one of its outer surfaces to provide spring action gripping and clamping capability during fastening. The resilient tine is capable of deflection to conform to the physical constraints of the pierced substrate opening when passing through the pierced opening.

Abstract: An anchor device for securing a fixture to a panel having an elongate body including a curvilinear extent and a distal end. The device includes a fixture portion coupled to and extending from the elongate body and spaced from the distal end of the device to anchor the fixture portion to the panel.

Abstract: A metal piercing fastener includes an elongated body with an internal void and a securing member carried by the elongated body and adapted to grip and lock pierced work pieces together. The securing member is adapted to be accommodated in the internal void and is twisted about its longitudinal axis. The twisted securing member includes a substantial portion being thinned relative to the thickness of the elongated body to optimize resiliency of the securing member.

Abstract: A surgical fastening system includes a fastener having a plurality of individual fastener pairs each having a piercing element with a pin that pierces the tissue to be repaired and a receiver portion that interlocks with the pin of a corresponding piercing element. A fastener dispenser holds the piercing elements and receiver elements in relative juxtaposition and in a predetermined geometric configuration, such as a circle. After the tissues to be joined are positioned between the piercing and receiving elements held in the dispenser, the dispenser is adjusted to draw the elements together capturing the tissue therebetween. The dispenser then pushes the piercing elements through the tissue and into the receiving elements causing the elements to interlock. Because the anastomosed junction is formed by a plurality of independent pairs, the junction retains flexibility. When used to anastomose a tubular organ, the fastener allows radial expansion of the organ permitting peristalsis.

Abstract: A wall construction using metal studs upon which wallboard is adhered and wood trim can be applied with a barbed finish nail that has a plurality of barbs along its shank that are flexible to retract axially along the shank as the nail is driven, and expand to catch material and hold the nail in place, wherein the nail further has a low profile head that reduces the amount of finish work required to the applied wood trim.

Abstract: The subject spike has a rectangular shank having a front surface which faces the rail when the spike is driven into place, a back surface opposite the front surface and two side surfaces. There is a ledge on one side, perpendicular to the length of the spike. The ledge has a face facing the head of the spike and a distance from it such that when the spike is fully driven the ledge engages the underside of the plate which supports the rail. The other side of the shank is contoured to provide clearance for the ledge to pass through a standard sized hole in the plate and then to cam the spike sidewise to engage the ledge under the plate. This engagement attaches the rail flange to the plate and the spike helps attach both the rail and plate to the tie.

Abstract: An integral cable fastener having two parallel legs joined on one end by an integral cross member or bridge to form a curved cable engagement surface, the free ends of the legs having end barbs formed by sloping surfaces, and having transverse withdrawal resisting shoulders. Ribs on the concave inner surface of the bridge secure the cable against linear or lateral movement. Transverse drive surfaces on the bridge are axially aligned with the legs and barbs. Insertion depth control shoulders on the legs limit depth of insertion to a predetermined value.

Abstract: An adjustable staple to be used in bone surgery, comprising a horizontally laying U-shaped member having upper and lower arms wherein the lower arm is movable parallel to itself, and relative to the upper arm, and with the upper arm being fixed, a connecting segment between the arms, including means facilitating relative movement between the arms and means facilitating fastening of the lower arm in any selected position along said movement, said means facilitating movement including a dovetail joint between a first portion of the connecting segment orthogonal to the upper arm and a second portion of the connecting segment orthogonal to the lower arm.

Abstract: Carpet engaging support devices for anchoring tippable or slidable objects in desired position on a carpeted floor, the devices having one or more sharpened prongs engagable through and under the carpet, with the prongs being arranged to hold the devices on the carpet against unwanted removal. Spring clips, detent means and magnetic means are provided for releasably securing the devices to the objects to be anchored. In one aspect of the invention, the devices are particularly suited for anchoring a receptacle balanced on top of a carpeted floor hump in an automobile, while in other aspects the devices are particularly suited for anchoring mats, throw rugs and the like.

Abstract: A rivet having a head portion and a body portion, with a bore through the head portion and body portion, said bore being capable of receiving a mandrel having a head portion with a self-piercing end portion and a cutting portion. The self-piercing end portion is capable of piercing partially or entirely through a roofing substrate. After the mandrel has pierced the substrate, the cutting portion of the mandrel peels back the rivet body into separate portions which curl back on the rivet body.

Abstract: A two-art surgical fastener is provided for joining and approximating the edges of a wound in body tissue such as fascia tissue. The fastener, which can be made of an absorbable resinous material, has a fastener member and a retainer member. The fastener member has four prongs which mate with four openings in the retaining member. The two end prongs are tension legs, holding the fastener together. The two inner prongs are bent toward each other by camming surfaces in the corresponding openings in the retainer, approximating the edges of the wound.