Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-threaded fastener inventions 10/09

20090245965 - Torque limiting device for insulated plug: The present invention includes an insulated plug for use in a high voltage device including a torque limiting bolt, including a first hex element, a second hex element, and a shearable shaft element. Alternatively, the invention provides an insulated plug assembly for use in a high voltage device including an... Agent: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP

20090245966 - Categorizing fasteners and construction connectors using visual identifiers: A method of categorizing fasteners and construction connectors by size and type using a color coding system. Each fastener receives a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The colors are preselected to define one or more physical properties of the fasteners.... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20090245967 - Cage nut assembly: A cage nut assembly includes a cage, a nut and a heat sensitive adhesive. The cage includes a plurality of walls defining an internal chamber and an open end. An opening is formed through one of the walls. The nut is secured to the cage within the internal chamber. The... Agent: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

20090245968 - Nut attaching an aircraft windshield and device for attaching an aircraft windshield incorporating said nut: A nut for the attachment of an aircraft windshield interposed between two elements kept assembled by at least one connecting element that includes a screw and the nut includes two parts, a first part called a body that has a threaded bore for the threaded stem of the screw, and... Agent: Young & Thompson

20090245969 - Axle spindle nut assembly for heavy-duty vehicles: An axle spindle nut assembly secures a wheel end assembly on an axle spindle. The wheel end assembly includes outboard and inboard outboard bearings that are immovably mounted on the axle spindle, and a wheel hub which is rotatably mounting on the bearings. The spindle nut assembly includes a nut... Agent: Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co, Lpa

20090245970 - Flush captive screw with retractable knurled knob: A mounting device for a screw including a head and a tip, the mounting device comprising a body and a plunger. The body is attachable to the head of the screw, and the plunger is adapted to extend from within the body upon receiving a downward force. Additionally, the plunger... Agent: Larson Newman & Abel, LLP

20090245971 - Coupling member and plasma processing apparatus: A coupling member is employed to couple components of a plasma processing apparatus which processes a substrate by using a plasma. The coupling member includes a threaded rod portion which passes through one component and is screwed and fixed to another component, a head portion which supports the one component... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.c.

20090245972 - Fastener with multiple threaded sections: The present invention pertains to a triangular shank with multiple threaded sections essentially including a head, a shank and a drilling portion. Wherein the shank has two opposite threaded sections formed in triangular and a third threaded section spiraling on the drilling portion. The third threaded section with a planar... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20090245973 - Screw for composite/plastic materials: A fastener for composite or plastic material having a dense composition employs a head which has a socket and a recessed underside and a lower rim. In one embodiment, the shank has an upper portion with an enlarged diameter and a left hand thread while the lower portion has a... Agent: Alix Yale & Ristas LLP

20090245974 - Plate-shaped fastener device: A fastener device includes a fastener member having a planar element and having a cutting member for engaging into a plasterboard, and one or more teeth formed on the planar element, one or more reinforcing ribs extended from the planar element for reinforcing the planar element, and a head formed... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esquire