Fastener including a transition zone and method of use thereof
US12025169B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B35/045
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener and a method of fastening are provided. The fastener can comprise a first end, an oppositely disposed second end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first end and the second end. The elongate portion comprises a first region adjacent to the first end and a second region adjacent to the second end. The first region extends a distance along the elongate portion and has a first diameter. The second region extends a distance along the elongate portion and has a second diameter different from the first diameter. The fastener comprises a transition zone which extends a distance along the elongate portion and connects the first region and the second region. The transition zone comprises a radiused region and a taper region.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.