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Method and construction for connecting together metal and plastic elements

US6213328A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 1998
Grant dateApr 10, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/46
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A metal element which includes a surface, a first end portion and an opposite, second, end portion, the first end portion being formed with a plurality of inner cuts designed so as to enable a plurality of pieces each remaining integrally connected to the metal element to at least slightly protrude from the surface, each of the pieces featuring at least one sharp or pointed edge generally pointing towards the opposite, second end portion.

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