Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Compton, Eric (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S509000, C029S521000, C029S522100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07124492
ABSTRACT:
A fastener element including a barrel portion, a first radial flange portion integral and coaxially aligned with the barrel portion and a second radial flange portion having a diameter greater than the first radial flange portion coaxially aligned with the first radial flange portion including an annular face having circumferentially spaced radial ribs and a method of installing the fastener element which includes forming an opening in a panel which receives the barrel and first radial flange portions, wherein the panel is deformed radially inwardly against the first radial flange portion and the first radial flange portion is preferably deformed radially outwardly forming a secure fastener and panel assembly.
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PCT/US04/26259 International Search Report dated Oct. 28, 2005.
McShane Michael J.
Parker John M.
Shuart David H.
Wojciechowski Stanley E.
Compton Eric
Howard & Howard
Whitesell International Corporation
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