Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S469500, C029S458000, C411S361000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07966711
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for attaching parts. A composite male fastening component is placed through at least a first part and a second part. The composite male fastener component preferably has a threaded portion. A composite female fastener component is positioned adjacent to and surrounding the threaded portion of the male fastener component. A portion of the composite female fastener component is caused to flow around and form into the threaded portion of the composite male fastener component. The portion of the composite female fastener component that flowed around and formed into the threaded portion of the composite male fastener component is re-solidified and re-consolidated such that the composite female fastener component is securely attached to the composite male fastener component thereby joining the mating parts.
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Bryant David P
Gumpel Charles S.
Koehler Christopher M
The Boeing Company
Yee & Associates P.C.
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