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Friction fit electromagnetic effect protection cap system

US11236777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateMay 6, 2019
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B33/004
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A protective seal cap assembly for enclosing an end portion of a fastener extending through a structure, which includes a cap member. The cap member includes a sidewall which defines an opening and defines an interior space within the sidewall and aligned with the opening, wherein the sidewall defines a central axis. The cap member further includes at least one rib which extends away from an interior surface of the sidewall within the interior space and extends in a direction along the central axis of the cap member.

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