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Wall fastener and method of fabrication

US4874277A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1987
Grant dateOct 17, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B15/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved wall fastener for hollow walls,the fastener having two spreadable anchoring blades designed to spread behind the wall following insertion of a screw thereinbetween. The fastener is made of thin sheet metal which has been hardened through a heat treating process, such as quenching. Complementary engaging means on the blades are used to hold the blades together during the heat treatment and to prevent the separation thereof until the screw insertion.

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