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Fastener apparatus with self-leveling head

US7850410B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 2007
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 16, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B43/001
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Fastener apparatus including a self-adjusting and automatically self-leveling head separate from a threaded shank portion. An embodiment of the apparatus provides a self-leveling head portion defining an annular conical recess and lip portion sized to receive a seal. A threaded shank resides within an annular cup center of the self-leveling head and has a thread-free portion seated by the compressed seal creating a water tight seal.

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