Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Impact driven fastener – e.g. – nail – spike – tack – etc. – Multiple prong – e.g. – nailing plate – staple – etc.
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Impact driven fastener, e.g., nail, spike, tack, etc.
Multiple prong, e.g., nailing plate, staple, etc.
C411S920000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104741
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a fastener device that includes a base portion. At least one shank is coupled to the base portion. The at least one shank includes an end configured to be driven into a material. The at least one shank also includes a weakened shank region disposed between a first adjacent shank region and a second adjacent shank region. The weakened shank region includes a cross-section irregularly weakened with respect to the cross-sections of the first adjacent shank region and the second adjacent shank region.
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Bilinski Peter J.
Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG
Miller William L.
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