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Removable studs, tool for inserting and removing same and kit comprising studs and tool

US11255366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2016
Grant dateFeb 22, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B23/0069
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A removable stud, tool for inserting and removing the stud and kits comprising the studs and tool are provided. The removable stud comprises a hexagonal head portion connected to a threaded pointed shank portion. The hexagonal head portion includes a notched flange portion that has two diametrically opposed notches that are each centered on a vertex of the hexagonal head. The tool includes a wrench head comprising a neck with two substantially diametrically opposed walls extended therefrom. Each wall has an interior face configured to receive a vertex of the hexagonal head of the stud and a tip portion configured for the notch of the stud.

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