Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Externally threaded fastener element – e.g. – bolt – screw – etc.
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Externally threaded fastener element, e.g., bolt, screw, etc.
C411S395000, C411S271000, C029S525110
Reexamination Certificate
active
10898645
ABSTRACT:
A fastener for installation into an interference fit hole within a structure. The fastener may be installed through automated installation methods. The fastener includes an enlarged protruding head at a proximal end of the fastener. Distal the head is a substantially cylindrical shoulder portion. The shoulder portion is coated with a lubricant to facilitate insertion of the shoulder portion into the interference fit hole within the structure. A threaded portion having a male thread is positioned distal to the shoulder portion. An aperture having a curved shape and extending into the fastener is positioned on a distal face of the fastener. The aperture may taper proximally into the fastener.
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Fulwider Patton LLP
Hi-Shear Corporation
Sandy Robert J.
Sharp Jeffrey A.
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