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Tubular fastening system
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1975-05-07
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1995-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A tubular fastening system for holding a plurality of members together with a predictable holding force, including a tubular eyelet of ductile but non-work hardening material pressed into a non-circular aperture formed in a rigid support plate. The predictable holding force of the tubular fastening system remains substantially constant upon attaining a predetermined radial pressure on the tubular eyelet at a significantly finite plurality of contact areas defined by the non-circular aperture in the support plate over a wide range of interference between the non-circular aperture and the tubular eyelet.
Inventors
- 👤 Dewey M. Sims, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B19/00; F16B19/04; F16B19/08; F16B19/10; F16B5/00; F16B5/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/965; Y10S411/967; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49945; Y10T29/49947; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A fastening assembly for providing a readily predictable and substantially constant holding force comprising: a thin-walled, hollow, cylindrical eyelet with a flanged head, the eyelet being formed of ductile, yet non-work hardening metal; and a support member formed of a relatively rigid material and having formed therein an aperture with said eyelet received therein, the aperture being of such shape and dimension as to provide a plurality of discrete contact areas for the inserted eyelet in the aperture which interferingly contact the eyelet to create radial pressure sufficient to cause ductile yielding therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A fastening assembly for providing a readily predictable and substantially constant holding force comprising: a thin-walled, hollow, cylindrical eyelet with a flanged head, the eyelet being formed of ductile, yet non-work hardening metal; and a support member formed of a relatively rigid material and having formed therein an aperture with said eyelet received therein, the aperture being of such shape and dimension as to provide a plurality of discrete contact areas for the inserted eyelet in the aperture which interferingly contact the eyelet to create radial pressure sufficient to cause ductile yielding therein.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |