Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Having separate expander means – Bulged by axially contracting ends
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Saether, Flemming (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Having separate expander means
Bulged by axially contracting ends
C411S043000, C411S901000, C411S908000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07150594
ABSTRACT:
A composite fastener and method for fastening structural members are provided. The fastener is formed at least partially of a composite material. For example, at least one component of the fastener can be formed of a composite material and the remaining components of the fastener can be formed of a metallic material. The fasteners can be compatible with the materials of the structural members to be fastened or joined, such as where all or at least one of the structural members are formed of a composite material. In some cases, the fastener can be installed blindly from one side of the structural members with no or limited access to the opposite side.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Saether Flemming
The Boeing Company
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