Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Impact driven fastener – e.g. – nail – spike – tack – etc. – Including integral locking means
Patent
1991-01-31
1994-05-17
Lindsey, Rodney M.
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Impact driven fastener, e.g., nail, spike, tack, etc.
Including integral locking means
411457, 24442, F16B 1506
Patent
active
053124561
ABSTRACT:
A system for linking a first member with a second member. The system is comprised of a first plurality of micromechanical barbs disposed on the first member. The system is also comprised of a second plurality of micromechanical barbs disposed on the second member. The barbs on the first member and the second member are of a shape such that a locking connection is formed between the first member and second member through the first plurality and second plurality of barbs when placed together. Each of the barbs of the first plurality and second plurality of barbs extend from the first member and second member, respectively, to a height no greater than 5 millimeters. The first plurality of barbs and second plurality of barbs oppose each other. The present invention also pertains to a micromechanical barb for linking with an object. The micromechanical barb comprises a base. The micromechanical barb is also comprised of a support which extends from the base. The micromechanical barb additionally is comprised of a head which is disposed upon the support and which mates with the object such that a locking connection is found therebetween. The length of the support and the head is less than 5 millimeters.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3266113 (1966-08-01), Flanagan, Jr.
patent: 3334629 (1967-08-01), Cohn
patent: 3408705 (1968-11-01), Kayser et al.
patent: 3526867 (1970-09-01), Keeler, II
patent: 3964482 (1976-06-01), Gerstel et al.
patent: 3981051 (1976-09-01), Brumlik
patent: 4169303 (1979-10-01), Lemelson
patent: 4259959 (1981-04-01), Walker
patent: 4709453 (1987-12-01), Harvey et al.
patent: 4793348 (1988-12-01), Palmaz
patent: 4865026 (1989-09-01), Barrett
patent: 4920235 (1990-04-01), Yamaguchi
patent: 4924866 (1990-05-01), Yoon
patent: 4930502 (1990-06-01), Chen
patent: 4994073 (1991-02-01), Green
patent: 4997439 (1991-03-01), Chen
patent: 5032122 (1991-07-01), Noel et al.
patent: 5040275 (1991-08-01), Eckhardt et al.
patent: 5067210 (1991-11-01), Kayaki
Howe, R. et al., "Sensors and Actuators of a Chip," IEEE Spectrum, 29-35 (Jul. 1990).
Angell, J., "Silicon Micromechanical Devices," Scientific American, 248:4, 44-55 (Apr. 1983).
IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 31, No. 12, May 1989, New York, pp. 414-415; "Method of Producing Fir-Tree Masks."
Reed Michael L.
Weiss Lee E.
Carnegie Mellon University
Lindsey Rodney M.
LandOfFree
Micromechanical barb and method for making the same does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Micromechanical barb and method for making the same, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Micromechanical barb and method for making the same will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-873883