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Construction fastener assembly
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1994-06-13
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Granted: 1996-01-16
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Expires: 2014-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A construction fastener assembly to be secured with an adhesive within an aperture of a structure such as masonry, concrete, metal or the like where the fastener assembly includes an elongate fastener member having a first end for insertion within the aperture and a second opposite end accessible from the exterior of the aperture. An adhesive retaining member is secured to the first end of the fastener member for accepting adhesive therein, for flexibly collapsing upon insertion of the retaining member and the fastener member within the aperture and for ejecting the adhesive from the retaining member into the aperture to secure the fastener member therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Ernst
- 👤 Mark S. Timmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B13/00; F16B13/14; F16B13/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
A construction fastener assembly to be secured with an adhesive within a bore of a structure such as masonry, concrete, metal, or the like, comprising: an elongate fastener member having a shank portion, a first end for insertion within bore of structure, and a second opposite end which is accessible from a position exterior of said bore when said fastener member is inserted within said bore of said structure; and a collapsible adhesive retaining means having one end thereof secured to said first end of said fastener member and a second opposite open end accepting an adhesive therein, for flexibly collapsing upon continued insertion of said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member within said bore of said structure such that said adhesive retaining means is confined between said first end of said fastener member and the interior end of said bore when said adhesive retaining means is collapsed upon full insertion of said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member within said bore of said structure, and for ejecting said adhesive out from said second open end of said adhesive retaining means and into said bore of said structure so as to annularly surround said shank portion of said fastener member and thereby secure said fastener member within said bore of said structure when said adhesive retaining means is collapsed upon full insertion of said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member within said bore of said structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
A construction fastener assembly to be secured with an adhesive within a bore of a structure such as masonry, concrete, metal, or the like, comprising: an elongate fastener member having a shank portion, a first end for insertion within bore of structure, and a second opposite end which is accessible from a position exterior of said bore when said fastener member is inserted within said bore of said structure; and a collapsible adhesive retaining means having one end thereof secured to said first end of said fastener member and a second opposite open end accepting an adhesive therein, for flexibly collapsing upon continued insertion of said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member within said bore of said structure such that said adhesive retaining means is confined between said first end of said fastener member and the interior end of said bore when said adhesive retaining means is collapsed upon full insertion of said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member within said bore of said structure, and for ejecting said adhesive out from said second open end of said adhesive retaining means and into said bore of said structure so as to annularly surround said shank portion of said fastener member and thereby secure said fastener member within said bore of said structure when said adhesive retaining means is collapsed upon full insertion of said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member within said bore of said structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said adhesive retaining means can accept a predetermined amount of adhesive therein for providing the correct amount of adhesive required for the prescribed bore and fastener member to securely attach said fastener member to the structure, reduce wasting adhesive, prevent adhesive from squeezing out of the bore and avoid underfilling of the bore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said adhesive retaining means is formed from plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said adhesive retaining means is formed as a tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said fastener member is formed as an anchor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The member fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said fastener member is formed as a bolt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The member fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said adhesive retaining means is formed from at least one of plastic film, metal foil and a woven material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fastener assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said adhesive retaining means is formed from an extruded material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fastener assembly as set forth in claim 4, wherein: said tubular member comprises screen material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
The fastener assembly as set forth in claim 9, wherein: said screen material has mesh apertures which have a predetermined size so as to retain said adhesive within said tubular member before said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member are inserted within said bore of said structure, and yet permit said adhesive to flow through said apertures while said adhesive retaining means and said fastener member are being inserted within said bore of said structure and during said collapse of said adhesive retaining means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fastener assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said fastener member is formed from one of metal and plastic materials.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fastener assembly as set forth in claim 5, wherein: said anchor member comprises an axial threaded bore defined within said second opposite end for receiving a threaded bolt therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
The fastener assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said shank portion of said fastener member is provided, upon the exterior periphery thereof, with a plurality of transversely oriented, circumferentially extending grooves within which said adhesive will be disposed when ejected from said adhesive retaining means so as to effectively prevent extraction of said fastener member from said bore of said structure once said adhesive has set within said bore of said structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
91 words
The fastener assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said shank portion of said fastener member comprises, upon an exterior peripheral surface portion thereof, a plurality of axially oriented splines disposed within a circumferential array about said exterior peripheral surface of said shank portion of said fastener member and between which said adhesive will be disposed when ejected from said adhesive retaining means so as to effectively prevent rotation of said fastener member within said bore of said structure once said adhesive has set within said bore of said structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fastener assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said adhesive retaining means is secured to said first end of said fastener member by one of adhesive, spot welding, ultrasonic welding, and friction fit means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-01-15 | 1999-07-17 | 2000-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-15 | 2003-07-17 | 2004-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-15 | 2007-07-17 | 2008-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |