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Class 411/554 - Helically slotted securing means having cooperating engaging portion on socket member


Subclass of Class 411 - Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-threaded fastener
Definition: Subject matter wherein the securing means comprises an arcuate
No. of patents: 23
Last issue date: 04/29/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7363843Securing device for securing blade of cutting tools
A securing device for securing a blade of a cutting tool includes a clamp assembly, a bolt, a resistant slice and a driving member. The clamp assembly has two clamp members between which the blade is clamped. The bolt extends into the clamp assembly and is screwed i...
04/29/2008
7350546Filling valve apparatus having a quick connect/release mechanism
A filling valve apparatus having a flange for mounting to a beverage filling machine. A shank extends through the flange and is mounted to the beverage filling machine. A locking device is coupled to the shank with the locking device having an unlocked position loos...
04/01/2008
7340928Casement lock with automatic mounting
A casement lock for mounting on a cabinet part, especially without the use of a tool. A housing is adapted to be fixedly mounted in an opening of the cabinet part, and an operating shaft is rotatably mounted in the housing. A locking ring is disposed on an inner par...
03/11/2008
7201251Modular speaker cabinet
A speaker cabinet design for providing adjustability of the number of speaker cabinets contained in a speaker array comprises female connectors (50) along the front and back edges on the top and right sides. A user of the cabinet can attach a mating second ca...
04/10/2007
7160072Method of attaching a functional element; die; functional element; component assembly
A method of attaching a functional element (10, 210), in particular a fastener element to a sheet metal part (12, 212), optionally in liquid and/or gas-tight manner, is characterized in that the functional element (10, 210, 410) is pressed again...
01/09/2007
7044701Fastening system
A fastening system (1) comprises a rear grip part (5) for introduction into a mounting opening (4) of an elongated mounting rail (2) in a first position and for gripping behind the mounting projections (6.1, 6.2) in a second positi...
05/16/2006
6409446Vibration-damping detachable connection arrangement for two components with a rotating bolt, a retaining spring and a vibration-damping ring
Connection arrangement for detachable connection of components with aligned openings, includes a bolt, rotatable around its own axis, having tapered toward a free end, and at least two lateral notches, and retaining spring, including at least two spring-l...
06/25/2002
5833416Fastening system featuring disconnectable components, particularly for fastening optional accessories to automotive finish elements
A fastening system including two components in the form of two independent fastening elements wherein a first fastening element is used to fasten a finish element such as a door panel, dashboard panel, or the like, to a vehicle body, and is first inserted...
11/10/1998
5645384Receptacle for quick-release fastener
A one-part, front mounted receptacle 1 for a quick release fastener has a first element 11 which provides a retention mechanism 12 for engaging and retaining a stud of the fastener. A second element 16 having a pair of flexible elongate components 17 is s...
07/08/1997
5530999Axial locking device
An axial locking device has locking balls which engage in a groove in a male member to lock the male member to a female member. To effect locking, a first axial movement of the male member causes it to abut an end surface on a slider and pushes slider tee...
07/02/1996
5307566Arresting device
An arresting device for force-transmitting fixing of two relatively movable parts, particularly for cutting angle or cutting depth adjustment of electric hand saws, the arresting device has a pin having a radially extending pressing surface for pressing a...
05/03/1994
5155893Coupling device for use as a clasp or the like
A coupling device which can be used as a clasp to connect the ends of chains, bracelets, necklaces or other articles of jewelry has a male component including a shank which can be inserted into the passage of a tubular or disc-shaped female component wher...
10/20/1992
5134757Quick release fastener
A fastener having five parts. A flexible material such as canvas is apertured at a point of connection and a first washer having a boss axially receives the apertures so that the material overlies the washer. The material is held in sandwiched relation be...
08/04/1992
4755092Quick-action fastener
A quick-action fastener for connecting two plates (III) and (IV) with a resilient gasket (V) interposed therebetween, all three being perforated by a throughgoing hole, comprises a bolt (I) passing through this hole and engaging with a bore (24) in a sock...
07/05/1988
4677714Quick-release fastener
A one-piece receptacle (1) for a quick-release fastener, has a base portion (2) and a stud-retaining structure (4) connected to the base portion by a pair of resilient webs (3) substantially C-shaped in cross-section. The base portion has a cross-cut slot...
07/07/1987
4646546Lock and seal for dyeing spindle
A spindle nut remains attached to a dye spindle for repeated dye operations and includes radially projecting cam surfaces for successively guiding and locking a lock ring against outward movement relative to the spindle nut at the beginning of successive ...
03/03/1987
4599768Spin welded fastening assembly
A spin welded fastening assembly is constructed of two interfitting components. A circular base member formed of thermoplastic material has a circular disc portion with a workpiece engaging surface for friction welding and has a circular upstanding couple...
07/15/1986
4522541Stud fastener receptacle
A receptacle (20) for a stud (30) is mounted in a rectangular aperture (38) in a member (34). The receptacle has a housing (22) with a base (40) and flat legs (42, 44) and is held on the member (34) by being gripped between flanges (46, 48) on the legs an...
06/11/1985
4333211Slip-on receptacle
A slip-on receptacle adapted to be inserted on one of two members to be fastened in alignment with a hole therein and to receive and engage with a stud coupled with the other of the two members so as to fasten the two members together. The receptacle incl...
06/08/1982
4308646Front insert receptacle
A front insert receptacle for fastening two members together. The receptacle includes a housing formed with a base and a pair of opposing spaced legs adapted to receive a stud therebetween. A stop surface is on the housing to engage with the upper surface...
01/05/1982
4067090Fastener
A fastener for coupling two relatively thin members having oversized openings therein such as road guard rails which are subject to severe shear loads. The fastener includes a stud having an enlarged head portion and a body portion extending therefrom. Th...
01/10/1978
4063335Clip receptacle
A receptacle for attachment to one of two members to be fastened together and for interengagement with a stud coupled with the other of the two members. The receptacle includes a thin elongated body having a configuration facilitating its mounting and use...
12/20/1977
3958308Quick-release fasteners
The invention relates to a resilient plastics retaining sleeve for a stud assembly of a quick release fastener for holding a panel on a support member and consisting of two parts, a stud and a retaining member or receptacle. The sleeve comprises a substan...
05/25/1976
 
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