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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393168 | Retractable fastener device and method for facilitating the fastening of multiple objects A retractable fastener device and method for facilitating the fastening of multiple objects are provided. The retractable fastener may extend through an aperture defined in at least one component having a first side and a second side and further includes a tab devic... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7329066 | Solid shank pawl pin with redundant locking system Apparatus comprising and methods relating to a quick disconnect pin having a locking member, a first body segment and a second body segment wherein the first and second body segments are rotatably coupled to each other, and relative rotation between the body segment... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7300237 | Self-locking bolted fastener A bolted fastener for joining components, such as a bracket fastened to a crosspiece, includes a bolt, a nut and an eccentric. A square neck of a bolt fits into an oblong hole in a component and prevents the bolt from turning. The diameter of the eccentric that serv... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7222696 | Independently adjustable extensions for leveling a ladder Independently adjustable ladder extensions for use with folding, step, or extension ladders includes at least one pair of adjustable support legs slidably disposed within the channels of the side rails and having apertures that align with through holes on the side r... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7198306 | Spring-biased locking bolt A spring-biased locking bolt with an operating button and a bolt connected with the operating button is described, wherein the bolt is spring-biased and movable in a sleeve. The sleeve is screwed into a corresponding opening in a machine part or an item of furniture... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192039 | Skateboard truck mounting assembly, and methods for making and using same An assembly is disclosed for mounting a truck having multiple mounting holes passing therethrough. The assembly includes a pair of removable fasteners and a body having a pair of spaced apart holes. Each of the holes passes through the body, corresponds to a differe... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7153074 | Retractable fastener device and method for facilitating the fastening of multiple objects A retractable fastener device and method for facilitating the fastening of multiple objects are provided. The retractable fastener may extend through an aperture defined in at least one component having a first side and a second side and further includes a tab devic... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150596 | Toggle bolt device A fastener apparatus is disclosed that features projecting locking members that extend and retract when a central drive shaft is rotated. The exterior of the connector has a body that is partially threaded to receive a nut so that two structures (eg. flanges, panels... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147420 | Self-locking pin A self-locking pin having a shaft, a headed end, and detent means biased in a bore in the pin. The portion of the detent or plunger that extends outwardly from the bore is wedge-shaped, while the portion of the plunger disposed inside the bore is cylindrical. A tran... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7121382 | Independently adjustable extensions leveling a ladder Independently adjustable ladder extensions for use with folding, step, or extension ladders includes at least one pair of ladder extensions with each ladder extension including an adjustable leg disposed within and encompassed by the lower end of the ladder side rai... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121779 | Safety device for removing a bolt, especially a pedal bolt, in a motor vehicle A safety device for removing a bearing bolt (2), especially a pedal bolt in a motor vehicle, is provided with at least one first mounting part (3), which has at least one through hole for a bolt connection with at least one connecting piece (1),... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7090454 | Ratchet interlocking housing A fastener, such as a housing, for mounting to a structure, such as a panel, that has an aperture formed therethrough. The fastener includes a shank member and an annular nut member that is configured to align coaxially with the shank member. The shank member is ins... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077610 | Toggle bolt device A toggle bolt type connector has projecting locking members that extend and retract when a central drive shaft is rotated. The exterior of the connector has a body that is partially threaded to receive a nut so that two structures (eg. flanges, panels, plates, beams... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6872039 | Self-locking pin A self-locking pin having a shaft, a headed end, and detent means biased in a bore in the pin. The portion of the detent or plunger that extends outwardly from the bore is wedge-shaped, while the portion of the plunger disposed inside the bore is cylindrical. A tran... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6793237 | Assembly unit including an airbag module An assembly unit comprises an airbag module, a vehicle part, in particular a steering wheel, and a removable latching connection for attaching the airbag module to the vehicle part. The latching device has a journal provided with a recess and a locking element that ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6752562 | Quick install positive lock pin A quick install positive lock pin for locking a plurality of objects together includes a handle portion which is in communication with a handle housing. The handle housing has an interior cavity within which a shaft member is disposed. The pin also includes a pair o... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6746058 | Spring-loaded and locking pin press A spring-loaded, locking press pin assembly with a pin which extends axially through a guide sleeve and is connected at its upper end with a button, whereby a covered locking device is formed between the button and the guide sleeve. The locking device includes a rin... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6679665 | Apparatus for holding pin in pin-coupled structure An apparatus, used for holding a coupling pin at a desired position in a pin-coupled structure regardless of a relative movement of two or more pin-coupled parts in the structure, is disclosed. This pin holding apparatus has two pin holding blocks, with a... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6588543 | Spring-loaded dog assembly which enables a bezel of a speaker system and structure holding electric device to be mounted in ceilings and walls without having to use external retaining means A mounting bracket comprises a plurality of spring-loaded dog assemblies for retaining a bezel to a ceiling or wall of a building structure without having to use external attachments. Each dog assembly has a dog tower which is molded to the rear the bezel... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6588997 | Bolt fixing assembly A bolt fixing assembly comprises a bolt body, a resilient sleeve, and a pressing member. The bolt body includes a head and a shank. The resilient sleeve includes plural toothed plates integrally formed on an outer periphery thereof. Each resilient toothed... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6230456 | Window insert fastener A one-piece window insert fastener for releasably securing a window insert to a window sash having a generally rectangular shape with a plurality of openings about its periphery, the insert having a generally rectangular-shaped frame with a single pane st... | 05/15/2001 |
| 5845673 | Mounting apparatus for pieces of equipment especially fluid valves A special mounting apparatus is provided to support and locate a piece of equipment, especially a shower mixing valve in a wall cavity between a base wall and an outer facing, the mounting apparatus comprising a support member for securing to the base wal... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5348433 | Quick-release cargo net securing device A fastener which including a probe having a shaft portion and a head to which is attachable a flexible strap, a receptacle affixable to a panel having a hole therethrough, and a spring for locking the probe in place when the probe is inserted into the hol... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5240361 | Limited force cartridge for temporary fasteners A force limiting cartridge comprises a housing and end cap which screw together to contain a slidable piston biased by a coil spring. The cartridge surrounds a conventional pull-up clamp. The bottom end of the cartridge pushes against the top layer of the... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5209018 | Sliding patio door improvement A sliding patio door includes a movable panel and a stationary panel, the panels including vertical frame members which overlap when the door is closed. A bolt through one of the vertical frame members engages a nut in the other vertical frame member when... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5201390 | Brake shoe hold down spring The shoe hold down spring (40) comprises a single wave form or serpentine shaped leaf spring (40) which is engaged at opposite ends (42, 44) by hold down pins (53, 55) of a drum brake. The hold down pins (53, 55) are connected with the backing plate (12) ... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5100272 | Device providing detachable assembly A device for enabling a first part to be detachably assembled to a second part, the device comprising a first fastener and a second fastener fixed respectively to the first part and to the second part, assembly being obtained by engaging the fasteners alo... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5083740 | Spring-loaded locking pin for concrete forms An attached locking pin for releasably securing adjacent concrete forms used in the formation of poured concrete. Such concrete forms are characterized by having a peripheral rail with apertures therethrough adapted to abut the rail and align the aperture... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5062752 | Container coupling device A container coupling device is disclosed for coupling upper and lower containers together in a simple and reliable manner to allow for reliable transport of stacked containers. The container coupling device includes a rotation restriction mechanism provid... | 11/05/1991 |
| 4975009 | Bolt and wedge assembly for panel units A wedge and bolt assembly serves to temporarily connect two prefabricated panel units for use in assembling a concrete wall form. A bolt support member is mountable on a prefabricated panel, and includes a first hollow passage formed therethrough to slidi... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4919581 | Loss-proof fastener and constituent part A loss-proof fastener of the type comprising a fastener member including a shank portion having an annular groove (2) and a ring (3) in the groove and transversely split (7) so as to provide an elastic deformation in the direction of the circumference, wh... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4902181 | Spring action fastener A one piece fastener which uses spring action to fasten parts together. The fastener has a body which is inserted into a drilled aperture in the parts. An enlarged head on one end of the body is too large to enter the aperture. A spring on the other end o... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4812097 | Spring action fastener A one piece fastener which uses spring action to fasten parts together. The fastener has a body which is inserted into a drilled aperture in the parts. An enlarged head on one end of the body is too large to enter the aperture. A spring on the other end o... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4759671 | Self-retaining bolt assembly A self-retaining bolt assembly including a bolt having a head, a shank, and a threaded end adapted to be inserted into a hole in a panel or the like for subsequent coupling to a nut on the blind side of a subpanel. The bolt includes a detent engaging one ... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4733985 | Binder mechanism The binder mechanism for loose-leaf binders or file folders comprises a flat, oblong support plate on which are disposed at a standardized mutual distance at least two binder yokes, each consisting of a fixed yoke rod and pivotable yoke part, which is pro... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4725174 | Triple redundant shear bolt A bolt is provided with a radial, spring-loaded pawl, and an associated nut is provided with cooperating detents on its inner diameter that cooperate with the pawl so that the nut does not back off the bolt. The nut is also castellated for insertion of a ... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4722649 | Releasable fastening device A releasable fastening device for securing workpieces together in a firm and intimate relationship is disclosed. The fastening device is sometimes referred to as a "blind fastener". The fastener comprises a bolt member including a head located on one end ... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4720223 | Controlled preload, self-retracting captive fastener assembly The present invention provides a self-retracting, captive fastener assembly which allows the application of a controlled preload not requiring separate measurement during or after application. The assembly includes the use of a hold-out spring (31) which ... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4716631 | Pin for wrist-watch The pin incorporates a cylindrical body in which two sliding components are mounted, the two sliding components being intended to engage in lug holes or between the cheeks of a bracelet link or of a fastener. The sliding components have a threaded portion... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4652192 | Expandable, plastic panel fastener The fastener is in a single piece and adapted to achieve the blind assembly and fixing of sumperimposed elements (A, B) provided with openings (C, D) which have a substantially square-shaped common part in which the fastener is engaged so as to fix togeth... | 03/24/1987 |
