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US4139314A
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Insert nut
Assignee: ITW Ateco GmbH
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Filing: 1978-03-15
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Granted: 1979-02-13
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Expires: 1998-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A fastener having a generally cylindrical body with a laterally enlarged head spaced frame said body by a web which is transverse to a threaded bore in the cylindrical body and with the body having rib-like extensions disposed perpendicular to the web.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut Albern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/14; F16B2012/145; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/12; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16; Y10T403/1616; Y10T403/1624
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Fastener for releasable connection of articles, particularly furniture components, characterized in that it comprises an insert member (1) with a generally cylindrically shaped body (2) and a head (3, 13) laterally enlarged with respect to said body, said head having a lower surface (4,15) intended for abutment against the surface of the article, while the body (2) has a threaded bore (5) extending perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis, and centrally arranged, which is adapted for reception of a screw (22) said generally cylindrically shaped body (2) and said head (3, 13) are maintained in spaced relation by a web which is arranged transverse to the bore axis and connects them together, said web has a width substantially corresponding to the width of said body, said body (2) further includes rib-like extensions (6) which are disposed perpendicular with respect to the web, said extentions (6) extend from said body in the direction towards the head and are disposed on opposite sides of and connected with said web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Fastener for releasable connection of articles, particularly furniture components, characterized in that it comprises an insert member (1) with a generally cylindrically shaped body (2) and a head (3, 13) laterally enlarged with respect to said body, said head having a lower surface (4,15) intended for abutment against the surface of the article, while the body (2) has a threaded bore (5) extending perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis, and centrally arranged, which is adapted for reception of a screw (22) said generally cylindrically shaped body (2) and said head (3, 13) are maintained in spaced relation by a web which is arranged transverse to the bore axis and connects them together, said web has a width substantially corresponding to the width of said body, said body (2) further includes rib-like extensions (6) which are disposed perpendicular with respect to the web, said extentions (6) extend from said body in the direction towards the head and are disposed on opposite sides of and connected with said web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
Fastener according to claim 1 for connection of a round bar with another article, characterized in that the head (3) of the insert member (1) has a curved-shaped lower abutment surface (4), and that the axis of threaded bore (5) extends parallel to the axis of the curvature of the abutment surface (4).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
Fastener according to claim 1 for connection of an article with a flat surface with another article, characterized in that the head (13) of the insert member has a flat-shaped lower abutment surface (15), and that a groove (14) extending parallel to the axis of the bore is provided on the visible surface of the head (13).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Fastener according to claim 1 characterized in that the cylindrically shaped body (2) is provided with two oppositely disposed recess means (16), which accept engaging means (18, 19) for securing a cover gap (17) in spaced opposition to the head (3).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Fastener according to claim 1 characterized in that the extensions (6) have cylindrically shaped enlargements (7) at the ends adjacent to the head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Fastener according to claim 5 characterized in that the lateral edge zones (9) of the web (8) are broadened relative to the central zone to form strut-like portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Fastener according to claim 6 characterized in that the strut-like lateral edge surfaces of the web (8) are provided with projections (10) extending beyond the diametral width of the body.
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) | 1982-02-12 | 1982-08-14 | 1983-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-12 | 1986-08-14 | 1987-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-12 | 1990-08-14 | 1991-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |