Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Headed fastener element with nut – washer – securing means or cap – Headed bolt or screw with threads and complementary nut
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Headed fastener element with nut, washer, securing means or cap
Headed bolt or screw with threads and complementary nut
Reexamination Certificate
active
07121780
ABSTRACT:
Dual load path fastener systems, and methods for their use, are described herein. In one embodiment, a dual load path fastener system includes first and second fasteners. The first fastener has a first end portion, a second end portion spaced apart from the first end portion, and a hole extending through the first and second end portions. The second fastener is configured to extend through the hole in the first fastener with a third end portion of the second fastener protruding beyond the first end portion of the first fastener and a fourth end portion of the second fastener protruding beyond the second end portion of the first fastener. The fastener system of this embodiment further includes a spacer portion configured to support the third end portion of the second fastener in such a way that the third end portion is longitudinally supported independently of the first fastener.
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Matich Charles B.
Schwark Steven L.
Perkins Coie LLP
Sandy Robert J.
Sharp Jeffrey A.
The Boeing Company
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