Class 411/299 - Spring

Subclass of Class 411 - Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-threaded fastener
Definition: Device wherein the locking member is resilient in nature.
No. of patents: 23
Last issue date: 02/26/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7334767	Tool-less frame fastening system A frame assembly for mounting recessed fixtures that can be manually installed without the use of tools. One embodiment of the invention includes a primary mounting frame for recessed installation, the primary mounting frame defining an open interior to accommodate ...	02/26/2008
7283370	Anti-strip screw boss A support member includes a support panel and a retention element for use in mounting an associated component to the support panel. The retention element defines a bore for receiving an associated threaded fixing element which mounts the component to the support pan...	10/16/2007
7189044	Locking nut and bolt system with enhanced locking The locking nut and bolt system includes an elongated locking unit, mounted in a nut and operative with a specially configured groove bolt. The locking unit includes a plurality of at least three tines, asymmetrically located, which protrude tangentially and general...	03/13/2007
6905297	Locking nut, bolt and clip systems and assemblies The locking nut and bolt system utilizes a bolt with thread having a plurality of notches generally longitudinally spaced in a predetermined pattern. Each notch has a lock face and an opposing slope. The locking unit carries one or more tines. The tine has a distal ...	06/14/2005
6350094	Bolt and a nut locking mechanism A present invention provides a locking mechanism capable of preventing a bolt from loosening. A bolt 5 has a head provided with a first part which comprises openings 511. A locking washer 4 is provided with a second part which includes outer projections 4...	02/26/2002
6346114	Adjustable length member such as a cap of a lancet device for adjusting penetration depth Adjustable length element includes a first member having threads and a second member having threads. The adjustable length member also includes at least one protrusion on one of the first member and the second member, with the at least one protrusion bein...	02/12/2002
6264411	Locking nut bolt and clip systems and assemblies The locking nut and bolt system utilizes a bolt with thread having a plurality of notches generally longitudinally spaced in a predetermined pattern. Each notch has a lock face and an opposing slope. The locking unit carries one or more tines. The tine ha...	07/24/2001
6227782	Self-locking threaded fastener assembly A self-locking fastener assembly includes a male screw fastener and a related female component (such as a plastic workpiece) for receiving the male screw fastener; a locking element is mounted on, or integrally formed with, the male screw fastener and pro...	05/08/2001
6217269	Mechanical latching device A mechanism is disclosed which can be used to selectively establish the amount of resistance to un-screwing associated with common fittings, especially those with high pitch-angle threads. Such a mechanism is useful in a variety of applications, including...	04/17/2001
6102639	Locking nut and bolt system The bolt, in the one-way nut and bolt combination, includes a head, a stem, and bolt threads on said stem. A longitudinal channel is defined on the bolt stem by a plurality of notches extending through the crests of the threads. In one embodiment, each no...	08/15/2000
6010289	Locking nut, bolt and clip systems and assemblies The locking nut and bolt system utilizes a bolt with thread having a plurality of notches generally longitudinally spaced in a predetermined pattern. Each notch has a lock face and an opposing slope. The locking unit carries one or more tines. The tine ha...	01/04/2000
5980177	Fastener A fastener includes a threaded post and a nut formed with an internal threaded portion for threading onto the rod. A slot formed longitudinally in the post interrupts the threads and that is sized to slidably receive the threaded portion of the nut such t...	11/09/1999
5951224	Locking nut and bolt system The bolt, in the one-way nut and bolt combination, includes a head, a stem, and bolt threads on said stem. A longitudinal channel is defined on the bolt stem by a plurality of notches extending through the crests of the threads. In one embodiment, each no...	09/14/1999
5879116	Self-locking machine screw for high temperature applications This invention is directed to a self-locking machine screw which includes a recess in the body of the machine screw extending from the end of the machine screw and interrupting the outer surface as slots. The slots join the recess. A resilient locking mem...	03/09/1999
5725344	Positioning device and method of use A positioning device (20) which permits precise adjustment and retention of the longitudinal position of a screw member (30) within a threaded receptacle (22) in incremental detent steps includes the screw member (30) having at least one spring member (42...	03/10/1998
5713708	Fastener assembly including a self-locking ratchet nut A self-locking nut designed to work with a male thread's that have a slot, keyway or hole along their threads. A novel locking ring (13) placed in a cavity (23)in one end of the nut. One or more fingers (24) on the locking ring lock into a slot, recess, h...	02/03/1998
5704748	Self-locking machine screw A machine screw has a recess in its body extending from the threaded end into the body. The recess intersects the threads. A tang slot extends across the end of the machine screw body. A locking member is in the recess and the tang of the locking member i...	01/06/1998
5700122	Quick tightening fastener A quick-attachment fastener has an elongate barrel and a plunger translatable in forward and aft directions in the barrel. A pivot pin in the barrel extends through the plunger and has an axis fixed relative to the barrel. An arm on the pin swings between...	12/23/1997
5538378	Self-locking threaded connecting device A self-locking threaded connecting device comprising a male component (11) with a recess locking thread type (31) and a female component (12) with a flexible thread segment (21). Tension from the alignment of the internal flexible thread segment urges pro...	07/23/1996
5460468	One-way nut and bolt The bolt, in the one-way nut and bolt combination, includes a head, a stem, and bolt thread on said stem. A longitudinal channel is defined on the stem by a plurality of aligned notches extending through the crests of the threads. Each notch is defined by...	10/24/1995
4475858	Threaded member having resilient insert An adjustable threaded member for repeated adjustment to selected position in which a nylon insert acts against complementary threads to frictionally resist rotation of the threaded members. The nylon insert is in a recess, at least one outer end of which...	10/09/1984
4347026	Retaining means A retaining means is disclosed which utilizes a resilient ring placed in an eccentric groove which partially penetrates its supporting member. The ring extends through the support member and bears against the member to be retained. Thus a constant retaini...	08/31/1982
3945070	Wire thread cast insert A threaded opening is formed in a plastic or metallic body formed by molding or casting by providing a wire in a helical configuration supported on a core member and then molding or casting the material about the helical configuration. This helical config...	03/23/1976

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