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Fastener anchor assembly

US8979454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Inventors

Rich Howe · Pleasant View, US
Danny Green · West Point, US
Gary Phillips · Northport, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 6, 2011
Grant date	Mar 17, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 22, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

Described herein are various embodiments of a fastener anchor assembly for securing a fastener includes a base and a recess formed in the base. The recess has a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape. The assembly further includes an insert positionable within the recess. The insert has a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape corresponding with the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the recess. Additionally, the insert includes a fastener opening and at least one flexible portion. The flexible portion flexes to engage the recess as a fastener moves through the fastener opening.

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