Measuring and testing – Specimen stress or strain – or testing by stress or strain... – Threaded fastener stress
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2009-02-03
Noori, Max (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...
Threaded fastener stress
Reexamination Certificate
active
07484420
ABSTRACT:
A fastener assembly and method are provided. In one embodiment, the fastener assembly comprises a nut compatible with a threaded shaft. A rotation indicator having at least one indicator extension is attached to the nut. At least one protruding structure extends from the nut. The protruding structure interferes with the indicator extension when the nut is rotated on the threaded shaft and the rotation indicator is compressed between the nut and a surface.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion dated May 25, 2007.
Schneider Larry Lee
Schuster Michael J.
MJSI, Inc.
Noori Max
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley LLP
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