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Anti-tamper fastener

US5730567A · kind A · utility

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35Claims
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Filing dateOct 28, 1996
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S411/91
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener including a body, a shroud rotatably mounted on the body, and a resilient retaining ring located in opposed grooves between the shroud and the body, one end of the body extending outwardly beyond the shroud, and a frustoconical outer surface on the shroud which has its larger side proximate the end of the body which extends beyond the shroud.

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