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Fastener having improved penetration capability

US7033122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2003
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B15/08
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A metal piercing fastener having an elongated flat body having first and second surfaces with a heat at one end and a piercing point at the other. The thickness dimension of the flat body is greater proximate the head proximate the point. The first and second surfaces of the body are devoid of protrusions extending outwardly therefrom.

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