US3862809A
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Fastener assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-31
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-05-31
Abstract
Abstract Fastener assembly structure for joining separate members rigidly by means of two block elements affixed at the joint of the members and locked rigidly in place by means of a locking element operating in a wedging action when slid into place along tapered slots in the block elements which are held in place by tongue in groove elements, providing reinforcement of the joint, and capable of being attached and disattached easily without injury to the members or attaching parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert Bodner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/20; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/67; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/13; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A fastener assembly for detachably joining together two or more separate members, said fastener assembly comprising in combination: a. A pair of blocks, each block having means for complementally connecting the same and means including a planar surface for mounting the same respectively on said members to be joined, b. each of said blocks further having a single outwardly opening tapered recessed slot means extending along a respective outer edge thereof, said slot means being disposed in a common plane opposite each other when the blocks are complementally connected forming a guideway, and c. a rigid locking slide member having a planar surface and oppositely disposed depending tapered flange portions of a size to fit complementally into said guideway releasably locking said blocks together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A fastener assembly for detachably joining together two or more separate members, said fastener assembly comprising in combination: a. A pair of blocks, each block having means for complementally connecting the same and means including a planar surface for mounting the same respectively on said members to be joined, b. each of said blocks further having a single outwardly opening tapered recessed slot means extending along a respective outer edge thereof, said slot means being disposed in a common plane opposite each other when the blocks are complementally connected forming a guideway, and c. a rigid locking slide member having a planar surface and oppositely disposed depending tapered flange portions of a size to fit complementally into said guideway releasably locking said blocks together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastener assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the means for connecting the blocks include tongue and groove means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fastener assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein aperture means are provided for mounting each of the blocks on said members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fastener assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said apertures are countersunk tO receive rigid fastener members having enlarged head members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said blocks having substantially generally parallel planar surfaces and said slide member planar surface being disposed adjacent coextensive pair of said block planar surfaces when in engagement therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A fastener assembly as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said blocks have a second planar surface abutting one another and being co-extensive and co-planar when said blocks are in assembled condition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fastener assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said planar mounting surfaces are coplanar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastener assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said planar mounting surfaces are at an angle to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fastener assembly of claim 1 wherein the slide member has a further depending flange positioned between said tapered flange portions adapted to engage the blocks and limit the movement of said slide member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |