Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-threaded fastener inventions 12/08

20080317563 - Fastener assembly and multi-layered structure: A fastener assembly, such as a nail assembly, includes a row of fasteners held together and maintained in position by a multi-layered structure including a first polymeric layer having a first surface for contacting the fasteners and a second surface and including a polymer with at least one polar moiety;... Agent: Dobrusin & Thennisch PC

20080310930 - Method, anchor and drill for anchoring the anchor in an anchoring substrate: The invention relates to a method for anchoring an anchor (10) in an anchoring substrate (26), for example, of concrete, to an anchor (10) suitable for the method and to a drill suitable for the method. The invention proposes using the anchor (10) as tool for at least partial preparation... Agent: Michael J. Striker

20080310931 - Apparatus and methods for fastening a panel or other components: Fasteners such as clip nut fasteners can include a clip having a nut cage and a nut supported by the nut cage. The nut cage can have a wall supporting a portion of the nut wherein the wall can flex toward and away from the nut. The nut can have... Agent: Henricks Slavin And Holmes LLP Suite 200

20080310932 - Washer: A washer adapted to minimise contamination by avoiding in use inappropriate crevices. metal annular disc having an annular rebate on at least one face to its outer periphery, and a unitary formation of a flexible medium (e.g. of a food grade rubber) (A) preferably more than filling the or each... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20080310933 - Locking fastening apparatus: In some embodiments fastening apparatus includes a threaded fastening element adapted to be threaded into a hole provided in a first component, the threaded fastening element including a locking collar that is defined by at least one outer peripheral surface, and a locking washer adapted to fit within a recess... Agent: Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP

20080310934 - Plastic threaded insert: The present invention relates to an insert comprising a tubular plastic body having a hollow, axially extending threaded interior, and a plurality substantially parallel ribs extending radially outward from the plastic body and along the majority of the length of the insert. The insert is capable of threadable engagement with... Agent: Blank Rome LLP

20080304933 - Bolt holding member: A bolt temporary fixing nut 9, one axial end of which has a smaller diameter than a bolt hole of a bottom steel plate 1 and an outer peripheral surface of which is made into a tapered shape which is increased in diameter from the one axial end toward the... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20080298924 - Riveting structure: A riveting structure is provided, which includes a rivet and a riveted member. A riveting portion is formed at one end of the rivet, and the riveted member has a blind hole formed thereon for accommodating the riveting portion of the rivet. A deformable pressing portion is formed by extending... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, PC

20080298925 - Two-piece clip: Provided is a two-piece clip that can be detached from a mounting hole easily and reliably. A two-piece clip includes a grommet and a pin. The pin has a flange portion, a shaft portion, and a first lock member to be engaged with the peripheral edge of a mounting hole.... Agent: Frishauf, Holtz, Goodman & Chick, PC

20080298926 - Fastener assembly: The present invention comprises a fastener assembly and method of use for securing first and second members. The assembly comprises a linker having a first bearing surface and a stop surface substantially perpendicular to the linker and having threaded securing opening, and a fastener. The fastener has a wedge member... Agent: Quarles & Brady LLP

20080298927 - Positioning pin: A positioning pin (40) is provided. The positioning pin includes a positioning shaft (42) and a flange (41). The flange is formed on one end of the positioning shaft. The positioning portion is formed on the other end of the positioning shaft.... Agent: PCe Industry, Inc. Att. Cheng-ju Chiang

20080298928 - Screwless fixing assembly: A screwless fixing assembly disposed on a frame is provided, which includes a fixed member, a movable member, an elastic member, and a positioning device. The fixed member is fixed on the frame and has an opening form thereon. The movable member is movably disposed to the fixed member and... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, PC