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Flange nut for mine roof bolt

US6619888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 2001
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B37/005
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for making a nut having a first end, a second end, and defining an orifice extending between the first end and the second end. A plurality of first threads are positioned in the orifice defined by the nut body, and a malformed thread is positioned in the orifice defined by the nut body, wherein the malformed thread interrupts continuity of at least one of the plurality of first threads.

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