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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6688830 | Connecting device A device f or the bracing connection of spaced-apart components (1, 2) by a connecting screw (5), comprising a supporting part (3), which can be secured on the first component (1) by fastening elements (8), and a spacer part (4), which can be displaced ax... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6022178 | Flexure washer bearing and method A linear flexure washer bearing in a bolt interface assembly allows relative differential thermal expansion and contraction motion between a component plate and a base plate fastened together by a bolt without inducing large strains and stresses upon the ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5108243 | Plastic foldable spacer to be used in conjunction with electrical boxes A spacing apparatus to be used in conjunction with electrical wiring boxes, comprising an elongated thin foldable strip approximatelly 1" in width and 6" in length which further comprises a multiplicity of rectangular shaped equal sized sections each havi... | 04/28/1992 |
| 4948317 | Method and device for electrical fitting stabilization For mounting a dual socket switch, or similar electrical fitting or accessory to a junction box, a method of stabilizing the mounting and a deformable shim adapted for slidable securement, one on each of two mounting screws, for pressed deformation betwee... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4883398 | Toggle bolt installation, hardware, and manufacture In an installation method according to the invention, one pulls the wings of a toggle bolt into contact with the inner surface of a wall continuously during tightening of the bolt, this being in contrast with previous practice where the finger nails event... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4693657 | Automotive panel bracket An automotive panel bracket 10 is formed from a strip having a central fold line 22 forming a double-walled stand-off 15 between a pair of base portions 11 and 12 interconnected with an automotive panel 20. A pair of confronting semi-cylindrical grooves 1... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4595229 | Combination truck bed, liner, and securing structure A combination of a truck bed having side walls with an upper edge and a flange on the inner side extending downwardly from the upper edge, a liner for the bed having side walls positioned along the inner side of the flanges on the bed side wall, and a plu... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4581871 | Fastener and nosepiece for installing lath A fastener and a nosepiece for use in attaching lath to a support. The fastener includes a screw and a spacing element, in which the spacing element is adapted to threadingly penetrate the lath and abut the support. The lath is retained between the spacin... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4472861 | Mounting arrangement for plastic workpieces A mounting arrangement for clamping plastic workpieces such as replacement engine and transmission covers in the automotive aftermarket. The mounting arrangement includes a metal eyelet crimped over an annular bead on the workpiece and having a flat centr... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4437784 | Adjustable shim system A spacing or shimming system for accurately securing a workpiece to a work-securing surface with a predetermined space between these two surfaces. A collapsible shim device includes a support securement surface and a workpiece supporting surface interconn... | 03/20/1984 |
