Invention Grant
- Patent Title: One piece screws for, and methods for making and using, blind side fasteners and systems with free spin feature
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Application No.: US17068468Application Date: 2020-10-12
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Publication No.: US11746816B2Publication Date: 2023-09-05
- Inventor: Travis McClure
- Applicant: Centrix Inc.
- Applicant Address: US WA Kent
- Assignee: Centrix Inc.
- Current Assignee: Centrix Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US WA Kent
- Agency: McCoy Russell LLP
- Main IPC: F16B19/10
- IPC: F16B19/10 ; F16B13/04 ; F16B37/08

Abstract:
Fastener embodiments of the invention comprise a freely translatable collet body, which at least partially translates within an auxiliary structure, and further comprise a captive threaded screw for rotationally engaging with the collet body to transform rotational movement into translational movement through substantial arresting of collet body rotation by way of an anti-rotation means. The screw comprises a free-spin feature that functionally, but not physically, decouples a drive tool from the collet body.
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