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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7031112 | Method of processing metal plate member of disc cartridge A magnetic disc is housed for rotation in a flat casing having a metal shell. The magnetic disc is supported for rotation in the casing by a tubular shaft formed by barring of a metal blank for forming the metal shell. A hole is formed in a part of the metal blank w... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6220806 | Twin impression push nut A push nut fastener has first and second gripping openings. The first gripping opening is substantially circular and the second gripping opening is substantially rectangular. The substantially circular gripping opening has a plurality of blades or finger-... | 04/24/2001 |
| 4580322 | Quick release fastener A fastener has a receptacle (1) and a stud (10), the receptacle (1) having a pair of clip-like legs (6) the ends of which engage in grooves (16) in the shank of the stud (10). Each of the legs (6) has a plurality of formations (8) on its inner surface, th... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4325178 | Screw anchoring device and method A screw anchoring device and method for preassembled aperture sealing attachment with an apertured panel to confine insulating material foamed in place between the panel and a spaced wall. The screw anchoring device includes a flat portion having a centra... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4286246 | Heat-up/cool-down bimetal timer for electric toaster A heat-up/cool-down bimetal timer for an electric toaster wherein a unique screw fastener is provided for holding a calibration adjustment screw without being deformed during automated adjustment of the screw. The fastener is made from a blade of spring s... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4201111 | Sheet metal fastener and method of making A fastener including a sheet metal plate having a central stamped and apertured portion forming a screw thread, the aperture having a mean diameter sized approximately 5% less than the root diameter of a screw to be used therewith. The stamped portion is ... | 05/06/1980 |
