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Fastening device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-09
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2004-02-09
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Abstract

Abstract This fastening device provides a self-contained, tie-down unit by means of which load from a swivel eye is transferred to a base. The fastening device includes a stud, threadedly connectible to a base and mounting a collar and a bushing member. The bushing member and collar cooperate to provide a swivel mount for the load ring. The bushing member and stud cooperate to transfer variable loadings into the base in a manner predictable from their size and configuration.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gary E. Andrews

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 08:52
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C1/00; B66C1/10; B66C1/62; B66C1/66; F; F16; F16G; F16G15/00; F16G15/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32975

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 114 words
A fastening device for anchoring a load to a threaded base, the fastening device comprising: (a) a stud including a head and a shank, said shank having a threaded portion adapted to be fastened to the base, and upper and lower unthreaded portions between the threaded portion and the head, (b) a bushing member including an inner surface having an upper portion, and a lower portion at least the lower portion being bearingly engageable with the lower unthreaded portion of the stud, and an end bearing portion operatively engageable with the base, and (c) load attaching means operatively connected to the bushing member in swivel relation for transferring applied load to the bushing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 114 words
A fastening device for anchoring a load to a threaded base, the fastening device comprising: (a) a stud including a head and a shank, said shank having a threaded portion adapted to be fastened to the base, and upper and lower unthreaded portions between the threaded portion and the head, (b) a bushing member including an inner surface having an upper portion, and a lower portion at least the lower portion being bearingly engageable with the lower unthreaded portion of the stud, and an end bearing portion operatively engageable with the base, and (c) load attaching means operatively connected to the bushing member in swivel relation for transferring applied load to the bushing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
A fastening device as claimed in claim 1, in which: (d) the bushing member bearing portion has a height substantially less than the height of the bushing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 120 words
A fastening device for anchoring a load to a threaded base, the fastening device comprising: (a) a stud including a head and a shank, said shank having a threaded portion adapted to be fastened to the base, (b) a bushing member including an inner surface having an upper portion spaced from the stud, a lower bearing portion engageable with the stud, and an end bearing portion operatively engageable with the base, (c) load attaching means operatively connected to the bushing member in swivel relation for transferring applied load to the bushing member, and (d) the stud including an upper unthreaded portion spaced from the bushing member and a lower unthreaded bearing portion engageable by the bushing member lower bearing portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 120 words
A fastening device for anchoring a load to a threaded base, the fastening device comprising: (a) a stud including a head and a shank, said shank having a threaded portion adapted to be fastened to the base, (b) a bushing member including an inner surface having an upper portion spaced from the stud, a lower bearing portion engageable with the stud, and an end bearing portion operatively engageable with the base, (c) load attaching means operatively connected to the bushing member in swivel relation for transferring applied load to the bushing member, and (d) the stud including an upper unthreaded portion spaced from the bushing member and a lower unthreaded bearing portion engageable by the bushing member lower bearing portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 31 words
A fastening device as defined in claim 1, in which: (d) the bushing member inner surface is cylindrical and the upper portion has a diameter greater than the lower bearing portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 52 words
A fastening device as defined in claim 1, in which: (d) the stud includes a circumferential groove and a snap ring retainer received by the groove and engageable with the bushing, and (e) the unthreaded portion of the stud extends at least between the snap ring and the head of the stud.

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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) 1989-06-02 1989-12-02 1990-06-03 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-06-02 1993-12-02 1994-06-03 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1997-06-02 1997-12-02 1998-06-03 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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