Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Washer structure – Including means for retaining washer to fastener
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Swann, J J (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Washer structure
Including means for retaining washer to fastener
C411S427000, C411S432000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11524617
ABSTRACT:
A swivel nut comprising a body (10) having a threaded bore (130), the body comprising a ridge (11) which circumferentially extends about an outer surface, the body further comprising a first surface (12) which extends normal to a body bore centerline (CL), a tapered member (20) having a tapered surface (22) and a bore (23), the tapered member further comprising a second surface (23) which extends normal to the body bore centerline and which second surface cooperatively engages the first surface, the tapered member comprising a groove (21) which extends about an inner surface, and the groove cooperating with the ridge to connect the body and the tapered member while allowing the tapered member rotational movement with respect to the body.
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Manyoky Lionel Istvan
Vaughn Charles M.
Castleman, Esq. C. H.
Dexter Axel Company
Mahurin, Esq. J. L.
Swann J J
Thurnau, Esq. J. A.
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