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Dual function fastener

US5013174A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateDec 4, 1989
Grant dateMay 7, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/16
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A removable deformable portion 16 of a boss (12) initially fastens a first member 14 to a second member 18. Subsequent to removal of the deformable portion 16, a means (15 and 20) for alternatively fastening the first member 14 to the second member 18 fastens the first and second members.

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