Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – With means to indicate application of predetermined... – Color indicator
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-23
2010-02-23
Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
With means to indicate application of predetermined...
Color indicator
C411S258000, C411S082000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07665940
ABSTRACT:
A fastener coupler includes a first securing member configured to receive and retain a first fastener within a first inner cavity, wherein at least one passage is formed through the first securing member, and a setting indication material within at least a portion of the first inner cavity. The setting indication material is configured to extrude through the first passage when the first fastener is urged into the setting indication material in order to indicate that the first fastener is properly secured to the first securing member.
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International Search Report for PCT/US2006/047204.
Nilsen Martin J.
Ward Michael E.
Croll Mark W.
Donovan Paul F.
Estremsky Gary
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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