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US 12,667,184 B2Granted
Fastener system for slatted construction
OwnerPatrick John Leetinventor
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Abstract
A fastener system for quick and easy assembly of a slatted article is used to join multiple slats and connects a support thereto. A flange inserted into one of the slats receives a stud connected to the support. A rod connects a plurality of the slats, and mates with the flange. The flange and rod are rotatable within the slats to properly position and tighten the fastener system.
Claims12
A slatted article comprising:
- a plurality of slats, each having a through hole, one of the plurality of slats having a retainer hole;
- a support;
- a stud configured for connection to the support;
- a flange configured for insertion into at least one of the plurality of slats, the flange having:
- a longitudinal channel having a proximal end dimensioned to receive the stud therethrough and an opposing distal end;
- a transverse channel oriented substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal channel and opening thereto;
- and an external aperture opening to the transverse channel;
- a rod configured to connect two or more of the plurality of slats, the rod having a rod end which is configured to mate with the distal end of the flange;
- and
- wherein, the flange is rotatable within the at least one slat to position the external aperture of the flange for access through the retainer hole.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.