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Nail having deformed shank
Assignee: Nordisk Kartro AB
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Filing: 1975-04-10
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1995-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A nail has a series of embossments formed as wedge-like ramps arranged in a helical path between the head and tip of the nail, each embossment having a smaller end directed toward the nail tip, the cross-section of the shank being substantially constant.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Lars Gunnar Rabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B15/00; F16B15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A one-piece nail comprising: a. an enlarged head; b. a pointed tip; c. a shank interconnecting said head and said tip, said shank having four longitudinally straight sides; and d. a series of uniform elongated protruding embossments, the direction of the elongation being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said shank, said embossments being disposed on said four sides and arranged in a single helical pattern in which pattern successive embossments are angularly offset 90° from each other, there being a space devoid of any embossment between any two adjacent embossments on any one side in longitudinal registration with an embossment on the opposite side, whereby the successive embossments in a helix of the pattern are disposed on adjacent ones of said sides with four embossments being in each revolution of the helix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A one-piece nail comprising: a. an enlarged head; b. a pointed tip; c. a shank interconnecting said head and said tip, said shank having four longitudinally straight sides; and d. a series of uniform elongated protruding embossments, the direction of the elongation being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said shank, said embossments being disposed on said four sides and arranged in a single helical pattern in which pattern successive embossments are angularly offset 90° from each other, there being a space devoid of any embossment between any two adjacent embossments on any one side in longitudinal registration with an embossment on the opposite side, whereby the successive embossments in a helix of the pattern are disposed on adjacent ones of said sides with four embossments being in each revolution of the helix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A nail according to claim 1 in which each embossment is a wedge-like ramp which blends smoothly around its entire periphery into one of said sides of said shank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A nail according to claim 1 in which each embossment has one end facing said head and another end facing said tip, both of said ends blending smoothly into one of said sides of said shank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A nail according to claim 1 in which the embossment length and the helix pitch are such that a longitudinal increment of said shank carrying only one embossment on one side carries only longitudinally spaced end portions of two of said embossments on the opposite side, and only a larger end portion of one embossment on each of the adjacent sides.
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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |