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Fastener

US9234538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2011
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49948
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener for installation in a workpiece, the fastener comprising a pin and a body comprising a shell and a radially enlarged head, wherein a first engaging means comprising a nylon sleeve is located within a bore of the shell, and a second engaging means comprising a plurality of barbs is located on the exterior of at least part of the pin shank, and wherein the pin shank is insertable into the bore of the body from an end of the body remote from the head end, such that the first and second engaging means mutually engage.

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