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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7223106 | Connector and electronic apparatus having the same A connector includes: a first connector body having a plurality of first lead terminals soldered onto a first wiring board; a second connector body having a plurality of second lead terminals soldered onto a second wiring board; a screw member; and a fastening membe... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7101134 | Fastener having multiple lobed thread A threaded fastener includes a lead having bosses separated from one another by bases along the thread crest. The lead-in and lead-out profiles of the bosses, and other features of the bosses and bases may differ from one another along the fastener shank. The lead-i... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6679668 | Double-ended fastener A fastener and an installation tool are disclosed. The fastener is double-ended and allows two opposed items to be joined. The fastener also produces a blind joint, so that the fastener itself is invisible after the joint has been formed. An accompanying ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6669425 | Self-threading fastener for connecting an article to a surface upon movement of the article towards the fastener A fastener that cuts into or self-threads into an article upon movement of the article towards the fastener and a method of securing the article via the fastener. The fastener includes a connecting member having a first end which is adapted to be secured ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6520704 | System for mounting an object to a support A system and method for mounting an object to a support utilizes a push-pin that is adapted to be pushed or screwed into the support (such as a wall), without necessitating the use of hammers, screwdrivers, drills, etc. The push-pin has a novel head that ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6318924 | Quick-connect for mounting objects A method and apparatus for mounting objects to other objects is provided to enable easy installation and removal of accessories, such as saddlebags, to a motorcycle. The apparatus enables accessories to be installed and removed quickly and easily in the m... | 11/20/2001 |
| 5769583 | Connecting element with thread on both sides Both threads of a connecting element--with thread on both sides for a detachable connection of two component parts or objects--consisting of several, preferably three joinable parts, i.e. base screw, secondary screw, and clamping nut, are right-handed.... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5154610 | Positioning stud for master models A positioning stud for master models, formed by a cylindrical body, in which approximately one third of its length is threaded, this threaded area being separated from the rest which is smooth, by a circular boss, to limit the threaded area being inserted... | 10/13/1992 |
| 4945700 | Tool and methodology for patching wallboard A device includes a shaft having first and second ends and a length between the first and second ends sufficient to span an airspace between first and second wallboards mounted on a wall framework. First and second mountings are provided for securing a se... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4779393 | Building methods and structures A wall or other integrated structure is formed from a series of blocks or other building units utilizing double ended fasteners having two ends facing in opposite directions which are driven into opposed faces of adjacent blocks to retain them against rel... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4673240 | Side mount universal battery terminal An apparatus is provided for directly and conveniently connecting auxiliary electric devices to a conventional side-mounted terminal automobile battery.... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4393638 | Anchor rod, method of setting it in place and method of its manufacture An anchor rod for insertion in a fastening matrix such as a concrete structural element, by means of a hand-held percussion drill, has a smooth mid-section of slightly reduced diameter just below a slightly thickened intermediate collar that separates it ... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4376332 | Tool for repairing and replacing damaged studs A replacement stud for an original stud damaged in existing equipment consists of an oversized section having a threaded diameter larger than the original stud and a nominal section having a threaded diameter identical to that of the original stud. The no... | 03/15/1983 |
| 4208763 | Pivot bearing arrangement for doors A pivot bearing arrangement comprises a door closer, a door rotatable relative to the door closer, a shaft journal rotatably supported in the door closer, a journal extension connected in the axial direction for rotation with the shaft journal, the free e... | 06/24/1980 |
| 4180228 | Pipe clamp A vibration accommodating clamp for securing pipes which carry brake lines and the like to the underframes of railway cars. The clamp is initially mounted by placing a U-shaped bolt over the pipe and through holes in a mounting bracket and permanently sec... | 12/25/1979 |
