US3646982A
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Encapsulated floating and nonfloating fasteners
Assignee: Rexnord Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-12
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1989-09-12
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a fastener having an encapsulating base section providing a relatively large surface area which is attached to a surface by adhesive bonding. In one form the fastener is of the floating type. The fastener has a base section which is caged to allow the fastener to float laterally. The fastener is encapsulated with a portion extending through an aperture in the cage, the encapsulation having a circular rib to register with an opening in a surface to which the cage is secured by adhesive bonding, or sonic vibration.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth V Cushman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B33/00; F16B33/004; F16B37/00; F16B37/04; F16B37/044; F16B37/14; F16B11/00; F16B11/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/965; Y10S411/971
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A floating type of fastener comprising a threaded member having retaining means, means to cage said retaining means while allowing the member to float laterally, said caging means having an aperture having said member extending therethrough, said caging means being constructed to completely enclose said retaining means except for clearance between said aperture and threaded member, said caging means comprising a first part having a recess and a second part overlying the first part in a position to retain the threaded member in the recess, both of said parts being relatively flat and at least one part presenting a flat area substantially larger than said retaining means for securement to a surface and said first and second parts having flat surfaces bonded together and mutually engageable means engageable to hold the members in alignment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A floating type of fastener comprising a threaded member having retaining means, means to cage said retaining means while allowing the member to float laterally, said caging means having an aperture having said member extending therethrough, said caging means being constructed to completely enclose said retaining means except for clearance between said aperture and threaded member, said caging means comprising a first part having a recess and a second part overlying the first part in a position to retain the threaded member in the recess, both of said parts being relatively flat and at least one part presenting a flat area substantially larger than said retaining means for securement to a surface and said first and second parts having flat surfaces bonded together and mutually engageable means engageable to hold the members in alignment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A floating fastener as in claim 1 wherein said caging means has an extending rib around said aperture adapted to engage in and register with an opening in a surface to which the fastener is attached.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A floating fastener as in claim 1 including means to attach said flat area of said caging means to a surface to which securement is to be made.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A floating fastener as in claim 3 wherein said caging means has a removable closure member for said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A floating fastener as in claim 4 wherein said caging means has an aperture having an extending circular rib around it, for registering in a hole in said surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A floating type of fastener comprising a threaded member having retaining means, means to cage said retaining means while allowing the member to float laterally, said caging means having an aperture having said member extending therethrough, and said caging means being constructed to completely enclose said retaining means, except for clearance between said aperture and threaded member, said caging means comprising a first part having a recess and a second part overlying the first part in a position to retain the threaded member in the recess, both of said parts being relatively flat and at least one part presenting a flat area substantially larger than said retaining means for securement to a surface, said second part having a cavity having said first part fitting therein, said first and second parts having flat areas lying in a common plane and bonded to a surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
A floating type of fastener comprising a threaded member having retaining means, means to cage said retaining means while allowing the member to float laterally, said caging means having an aperture having said member extending therethrough, and said caging means being constructed to completely enclose said retaining means, except for clearance between said aperture and threaded member, said caging means comprising a first part having a recess and a second part overlying the first part in a position to retain the threaded member in the recess, both of said parts being relatively flat and at least one part presenting a flat area substantially larger than said retaining means for securement to a surface, said second part having a cavity having said first part fitting therein, said first and second parts having flat areas lying in a common plane and bonded to a surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A floating fastener as in claim 6 wherein said members have interengaging means to hold them in caging relationship prior to securement to a surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |