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Fastening assembly
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1971-05-27
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A fastener assembly for mounting with an apertured support panel comprising a pair of complementary nut sections attached to an end portion of an adjustment screw. The nut sections being folded about said screw in a confronting face-to-face relationship with each nut section having an arcuately concave threaded section for engagement with the threads of the screw when said members are in face-to-face relationship. The nut includes deflectable shank elements adapted for locking the fastener assembly in the support panel.
Inventors
- 👤 T Moran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:13
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B37/00; F16B37/04; F16B37/041; F16B37/043; F16B33/00; F16B33/006; F16B37/08; F16B37/0871; F16B37/0885; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/913; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/965; Y10S411/97
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A molded, one-piece fastener assembly having a first molded position and a second assembled position for mounting in an aperture of a support panel, said fastener assembly comprising: in said first molded position; an externally-threaded member, a first internally-threaded member disposed on one side of said externally-threaded member with the threaded portion thereof disposed in a cavity opening outward in a first direction and extending axially in a direction substantially parallel to said externally-threaded member, a second internally-threaded member disposed on the opposite side of said externally-threaded member with its threaded portion in a cavity opening outward in a second direction opposite to said first direction and extending axially in a direction substantially parallel to said externally-threaded member, a pair of thin frangible web members, said web members extending from opposite sides of said threaded member to said first and second internally-threaded members respectively; and said fastener assembly in its second assembled position having a substantially closed threaded bore defined by said first and second internally-threaded members being in face-to-face relation, said threaded member threadably received in said threaded bore and axially disposed in said threaded bore a predetermined distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A molded, one-piece fastener assembly having a first molded position and a second assembled position for mounting in an aperture of a support panel, said fastener assembly comprising: in said first molded position; an externally-threaded member, a first internally-threaded member disposed on one side of said externally-threaded member with the threaded portion thereof disposed in a cavity opening outward in a first direction and extending axially in a direction substantially parallel to said externally-threaded member, a second internally-threaded member disposed on the opposite side of said externally-threaded member with its threaded portion in a cavity opening outward in a second direction opposite to said first direction and extending axially in a direction substantially parallel to said externally-threaded member, a pair of thin frangible web members, said web members extending from opposite sides of said threaded member to said first and second internally-threaded members respectively; and said fastener assembly in its second assembled position having a substantially closed threaded bore defined by said first and second internally-threaded members being in face-to-face relation, said threaded member threadably received in said threaded bore and axially disposed in said threaded bore a predetermined distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The fastener assembly of claim 1 wherein said externally-threaded member has an unthreaded dog point at its bottom and said web members extend from opposite sides of said dog point to said first and second internally-threaded members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fastener assembly of claim 2 wherein each internally-threaded member has a recess disposed in its threaded portion side which receives said web members when said fastener is in its second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The fastener assembly of claim 2 wherein said threaded member has a threaded portion of non-uniform root diameter, said portion extending above and out of contact with said internally-threaded member when said fastener assembly is in its second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
The fastener assembly of claim 2 wherein said first internally-thReaded member has an aperture in its threaded segment side disposed a predetermined distance from said externally-threaded member and said second internally-threaded member has a dowel-like portion protruding from its threaded segment side at said predetermined distance from said externally-threaded member when said fastener assembly is in its first position, said dowel received within said aperture when said fastener assembly is in its second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
219 words
A molded, one-piece fastener assembly for mounting in an aperture of a support panel to maintain a second, slotted panel at a predetermined distance from the support panel and having a first molded position and a second assembled position, said fastener assembly comprising: in said first molded position; an externally threaded member having a portion of its head end unthreaded, a first internally-threaded, half-nut member disposed on one side of said externally-threaded member with the threaded portion thereof disposed axially parallel to said externally-threaded member and opening outward in a first direction, a second internally-threaded, half-nut member disposed on the opposite side of said externally-threaded member with its threaded portion axially parallel to said externally-threaded member and opening outward in a second direction opposite said first direction, a pair of thin frangible web members, said web member extending from opposite sides of said threaded member to said first and second internally-threaded members respectively; and said fastener assembly in its second assembled position having a substantially closed threaded bore defined by said first and second internally-threaded members being in face-to-face relation and disposed in the aperture of said support member, said threaded member threadably received in said threaded bore and axially disposed therein a predetermined distance, said unthreaded portion of said externally-threaded member engaging a slot in said second panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
219 words
A molded, one-piece fastener assembly for mounting in an aperture of a support panel to maintain a second, slotted panel at a predetermined distance from the support panel and having a first molded position and a second assembled position, said fastener assembly comprising: in said first molded position; an externally threaded member having a portion of its head end unthreaded, a first internally-threaded, half-nut member disposed on one side of said externally-threaded member with the threaded portion thereof disposed axially parallel to said externally-threaded member and opening outward in a first direction, a second internally-threaded, half-nut member disposed on the opposite side of said externally-threaded member with its threaded portion axially parallel to said externally-threaded member and opening outward in a second direction opposite said first direction, a pair of thin frangible web members, said web member extending from opposite sides of said threaded member to said first and second internally-threaded members respectively; and said fastener assembly in its second assembled position having a substantially closed threaded bore defined by said first and second internally-threaded members being in face-to-face relation and disposed in the aperture of said support member, said threaded member threadably received in said threaded bore and axially disposed therein a predetermined distance, said unthreaded portion of said externally-threaded member engaging a slot in said second panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The molded fastener assembly of claim 6, wherein said unthreaded portion of said externally-threaded member has a flat washer surface at each end thereof, said washer surfaces greater than the width of said engaging slots in said second panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |