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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7931430 | Swagable washer locking plate A locking device for a rotational based fastener for fastening an object to a substrate, the device including a washer for placement between the fastener head and the object a locking plate for removable engagement to the fastener head to prevent relative rotation o... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7544028 | Cage for electrical connection nut The invention divulges a method of installing a nut in a cage in order to make a secure connection of two elements by screwing the nut on a threaded rod, particularly in the case in which the electrical connection is made using a lug. The cage is in the form of a cy... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7357614 | Functional element for attaching to a sheet metal part composite component produced from said element and method for attaching the functional element to a sheet metal part The invention relates to a functional element for attaching to a sheet metal part, such as for example a nut element or a bolt element comprising a body section or head section, which has a requisite cylindrical part on one axial end and runs into a cylindrical rive... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7318696 | Functional element for fixing to a piece of sheet metal, component assembled from the above and method for fixing the functional element to a piece of sheet metal A functional element (10), for fixing to a piece of sheet metal (40), such as for example, a nut element or a bolt element with a body section or head section, comprising an annular flange (14) which transforms into a cylindrical rivet section, ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316533 | Fastener for exerting tightening torque to fastening member screwed into mounting base An object of the present invention is to provide a fastener made compact on the whole and capable of producing a strong fastening strength. To attain the object according to the invention, there is provided a fastener for being fitted to a fastening member (B) while... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7246978 | Nut retaining apparatus and nut holder A body comprising a nut retaining apparatus mounted thereon for fastening a bolt to the body. The bolt is inserted into a bolt insertion hole at an end surface of the body from a direction inclined with respect to a direction tangent to the body. The nut retaining a... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7168343 | Limited access building connection A limited access building connection for connecting a holding structure and a held structure which includes an anchor member having a threaded end adapted for connection to holding structure. A nut having an inner threaded wall threadably engages the threaded end of... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7083190 | Air bag sensor module fastening device An air bag sensor module fastening device for a vehicle is provided includes a vehicle mounting structure having an internally threaded member. A sensor is secured to a base for sensing vibrations caused by a crash of the vehicle. The base has an aperture extending ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6976816 | Combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly The present invention relates to a connection between a spindle and a bearing assembly to retain the bearing assembly on the spindle. A combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly is provided to include a spindle, thrust washer, lock washer and nut in which... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6896463 | Spindle nut retainer A spindle nut retainer is provided for preventing a nut threaded upon a spindle from unthreading and detaching from the spindle. The spindle nut retainer includes an integral base section and peripheral section maintaining a cup-shaped configuration. The base sectio... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6799929 | Method of attaching a plate to a rod and assembly A method of securely attaching a plate to a malleable metal rod includes forming an integral, generally annular projection on one end of the rod. An opening through the plate is configured to receive the annual projection on the rod. The annual projection is inserte... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6558095 | Nut locking clip assembly A nut locking clip assembly holds a nut in a desired orientation. The clip assembly has a first member or arm secured to a structure. A second arm is secured to the first arm through a spring portion. The first member defines a hole whereas the second mem... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6478502 | Structure for attaching link for opening-closing member In a structure for attaching a link for an opening-closing member of the present invention, an end portion of a tail gate open stay 4 disposed between an opening 2 and a tail gate 3 of a vehicle body is supported by a pivotally supporting bolt 5 which is ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6471457 | Screw retention device having a hook A screw retention device is disclosed having a clamping part and a hook part. The clamping part engages the head of a screw for securely retaining the screw. The hook part interacts with a surface of the component on which the screw is fastened to limit t... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6364587 | Device for preventing anti-rotation of a fastening element Devices are disclosed for locking rotatable fasteners in a construction element including a shaped surface which defines an axis of rotation for the rotatable fastener, and at least one protrusion extending into the shaped surface as a lock for the rotata... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6322306 | Anti-rotation clips An anti-rotation clip is adapted to be attached to a fastener or connector assembly to ensure the tightened threaded connection of the assembly. The anti-rotation clip in one embodiment of the invention includes one or more co-axial clips to radially and ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6305627 | Fastener and retainer A fishing reel including a crank handle retained to a threaded end of a crankshaft by an attachment which comprises a nut for threadedly fixing the crank handle to the crank shaft, wherein one end of the nut has a hexagonal cross section and the other end... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6270302 | Fastener identification system A system to allow a visual determination of the rotational position of a rotatable object relative to a stationary object comprising a body defining front and back surfaces where the body includes at least one aperture having a diameter d1 disp... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6158933 | Dirt cap device for visually indicating rotation of a fastener and for keeping the fastener clean A diet cap device for visually indicating rotation of a fastener and for keeping the fastener clean. The device includes a base and a receptacle. The base has a central portion that is circular-shape and has a circumference and a extended diameter that ex... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6070913 | Releasable self-locking clip arrangement interfacing with threaded connection between plug body and tubular shroud of electrical connector plug housing A connector plug housing for an electrical connector assembly includes a plug body having a male end, a tubular shroud having a female end adapted to be received on the male end of the plug body, first and second complementary threads respectively formed ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5967723 | Nut and bolt locking system A nut and bolt locking system including a bolt having an anti-lock threaded shaft receiving a lock washer thereon with a plurality of spaced ears and mating anti-lock configuration. A nut threads onto the bolt shaft after placement of the washer thereof. ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5964559 | Attachment bolt locking assembly A locking assembly that mechanically locks an attachment bolt, such as one used to secure a missile launcher to an aircraft, for example, thus preventing the bolt from vibrating loose as a result of vibration experienced during flight. The locking assembl... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5846042 | Fastener/shaft locking and adjustment apparatus A fastener/shaft locking and adjustment apparatus and locking system which precisely positions, positively locks and avoids slippage of a positive locking nut along an elongated element. The positive locking nut includes a locking spline, an outer knurled... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5746558 | Locking apparatus for fastening system A locking apparatus for limiting displacement of a fastener relative to first and second members interconnected thereby is disclosed. The locking apparatus may include a locking member which is insertable within a first bore of the first member. In partic... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5709116 | Hydraulic crimper and bolt assembly A bolt and keeper assembly including a crimper for crimping a portion of the keeper into pockets formed in an upper portion of the bolt head are described. The crimper includes a hydraulic cylinder for carrying hydraulic fluid under pressure and a crimper... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5683216 | Spring latching mechanisms for preventing relative movement of assembled components Spring latching mechanisms for preventing relative rotation or relative displacement of assembled components during operation of a nuclear reactor. The first type of mechanism prevents rotation of a threaded fastener which fastens a first component to a s... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5597278 | Locking fastener assembly for threaded joint A free spinning positively locking fastener assembly for threaded joints such as automotive or truck wheel assemblies includes a flanged nut with a retainer washer captured on the nut flange. The washer includes a tab received in a slot of a wheel spindle... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5586790 | Fluid coupling and fastener capture device A new capture device comprising a plurality of axially extending tangs (42) on one (10) of a pair of complementary fittings (10, 14) in a fluid coupling and a polygonal circumferential groove (20) on the other fitting (14) adapted to engage the tangs. Upo... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5562378 | Lock washer Corrosion, loosening and reusability problems incurred with prior art lock washers are eliminated in a lock washer having a planar washer body (10) formed of a thin sheet of resilient metal. A central aperture (18) is locate in the body (10) and is adapte... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5533849 | Self-locking nut for a wheel bearing A self-locking nut for application to a threaded shaft, especially a wheel bearing nut. The shaft has a spline groove along its thread. A cup-like thrust washer fits on the shaft with a tang in the spline grove to prevent its rotation. It has retention gr... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5499449 | Method of manufacturing battery terminals A method of forming a battery terminal of the type having an electrically conductive screw encased within a conductive material casting such as lead. The preferred method uses a pair of die halves axially aligned with one another. A casting of a battery t... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5388866 | High pressure coupling with provision for preventing separation of parts and with anti-galling provision A high pressure fitting is provided .which comprises an adjustment nut with nipples extending therefrom in axial extension of one another. The nipples are provided with exterior threads and with conically shaped ends which are respectively engaged by ferr... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5362110 | Fluid coupling and fastener capture device A new capture device comprising a plurality of axially extending tangs on one of a pair of complementary fittings in a fluid coupling and a polygonal circumferential groove on the other fitting adapted to engage the tangs. Upon rotational engagement of th... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5362111 | Anti-rotation locking device for preventing separation of coupling nuts from fluid lines A spring clip having two apertured end portions. In the preferred embodiment, the first end portion has an unidirectional clutch formed into the aperture wall, or face. The second end portion provides an aperture wall formed to provide an anti-rotation fe... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5304021 | Screw threaded locking bolt assembly Locking bolt assembly comprises a bush (9) fixed in use with respect to a structure to which a bolt of the assembly is to be engaged and a socket (1) carried on the bush (9) and provided with locking means (6) for preventing rotation of the socket (1) on ... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5297693 | Closure member locking retainer A closure member for sealing an opening for a cavity in a housing to prevent fluid from being communicated to the surrounding environment. The closure member has a shaft with an end member having a irregular radial surface thereon. A first torque is appli... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5215336 | Coupling joint assembly with integral retention mechanism A locking assembly for fastening two components together, such as a fluid coupling assembly, is disclosed. A first member has a serrated annular surface and fastening threads adjacent a bearing surface. A second member has a flexible projection or project... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5207543 | Connecting device with a nut and bolt to prevent loosening and losing the nut A nut and a screw bolt form a screw connector, wherein the nut is secured to the bolt by a configured spring locking member. The locking member engages with one end the screw bolt and with the other end the nut, whereby the locking member has such a confi... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5083819 | Fluid coupling and fastener capture device A new capture device comprising a plurality of axially extending tangs on one of a pair of complementary fittings in a fluid coupling and a polygonal circumferential groove on the other fitting adapted to engage the tangs. Upon rotational engagement of th... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4976576 | Captive self-locking mechanism A device for retaining a bolt including a plate having a bore therethrough for receiving the bolt, a retainer movably mounted on the plate and movable between a first position in engagement with a selected number of facets on the bolt head and a second po... | 12/11/1990 |
