US4438642A
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Attachment device
Assignee: Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek NEDAP NV
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Filing: 1981-12-17
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2001-12-17
Abstract
Abstract Attachment device by means of which a safety device can be attached to an article, comprising a hollow sleeve accommodating a screw member through operation of which the attachment device can be attached to an article to be protected, while said sleeve extends beyond the article-averted end of the screw member and being provided with a transverse bore hole provided in the corresponding end, said transverse bore hole being adapted to receive a lock shackle or the like which renders the screw member inaccessible to tools.
Inventors
- 👤 Hendrik J. de Jong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:31
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/57; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
Attachment device by means of which a safety device can be attached to an article, characterized by a hollow sleeve accommodating a screw member the operation of which enables to attach the attachment device to an article to be protected, said sleeve extending beyond the article-averted end of the screw member and being provided with a transverse bore hole provided in the corresponding end, which transverse bore hole is adapted to receive a lock shackle means which renders the screw member inaccessible to tools and said screw member has a screw head which rests against an internal shoulder of the sleeve by means of a spring washer, and that the head-averted end of the screw member is provided with a threaded portion extending beyond the sleeve and having a larger core diameter than the outer diameter of the corresponding end of the sleeve, which threaded portion is adapted to be screwed in a screwed hole of an article to be protected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
Attachment device by means of which a safety device can be attached to an article, characterized by a hollow sleeve accommodating a screw member the operation of which enables to attach the attachment device to an article to be protected, said sleeve extending beyond the article-averted end of the screw member and being provided with a transverse bore hole provided in the corresponding end, which transverse bore hole is adapted to receive a lock shackle means which renders the screw member inaccessible to tools and said screw member has a screw head which rests against an internal shoulder of the sleeve by means of a spring washer, and that the head-averted end of the screw member is provided with a threaded portion extending beyond the sleeve and having a larger core diameter than the outer diameter of the corresponding end of the sleeve, which threaded portion is adapted to be screwed in a screwed hole of an article to be protected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
182 words
Attachment device by means of which a safety device can be attached to an article, characterized by a hollow sleeve accommodating a screw member the operation of which enables to attach the attachment device to an article to be protected, said sleeve extending beyond the article-averted end of the screw member and being provided with a transverse bore hole provided in the corresponding end, which transverse bore hole is adapted to receive a lock shackle means which renders the screw member inaccessible to tools and said screw member has a screw head which rests against an internal shoulder of the sleeve and that the threaded portion extends in a threaded bore hole of a sliding piece positioned in the sleeve, which sliding piece is furthermore provided with a transverse bore hole adapted to be brought in registry with an additional transverse bore hole in the sleeve, so that in this position the ends of a wire means can be inserted through the bore holes and can be secured by displacing the sliding piece in the sleeve by means of the screw member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
182 words
Attachment device by means of which a safety device can be attached to an article, characterized by a hollow sleeve accommodating a screw member the operation of which enables to attach the attachment device to an article to be protected, said sleeve extending beyond the article-averted end of the screw member and being provided with a transverse bore hole provided in the corresponding end, which transverse bore hole is adapted to receive a lock shackle means which renders the screw member inaccessible to tools and said screw member has a screw head which rests against an internal shoulder of the sleeve and that the threaded portion extends in a threaded bore hole of a sliding piece positioned in the sleeve, which sliding piece is furthermore provided with a transverse bore hole adapted to be brought in registry with an additional transverse bore hole in the sleeve, so that in this position the ends of a wire means can be inserted through the bore holes and can be secured by displacing the sliding piece in the sleeve by means of the screw member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Attachment device according to claim 1, characterized in that the length of the threaded portion is smaller than the depth of the screwed hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Attachment device according to claim 3, characterized in that the sleeve has a projecting shoulder at some distance from the end disposed adjacent the threaded potion, which shoulder covers the screwed hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
Attachment device according to claim 2, characterized in that the sliding piece and the bore hole of the sleeve in situ of the trajectory of the sliding piece have such a shape that rotation of the sliding piece is prevented.
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) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |