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US 2009/0155020 A1Published application
Deformed shank fastener
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsAnthony M. Versino, Kenneth R. Levey, Jeffrey L. Trzaskus
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Abstract
A nail has a head, a penetrating tip and a shank extending from the head to the penetrating tip. The shank has a circumference and a longitudinal axis. A plurality of rows of deformations formed as teeth are formed in the shank extending outwardly of the shank. The rows are formed in a spiral pattern along the length of the shank from about the head to about the penetrating tip. The rows of teeth are formed parallel to one another and formed at an angle of at least 50 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the nail.
Claims12
A nail comprising:
- a head;
- a penetrating tip;
- a shank extending from the head to the penetrating tip and having a circumference and a longitudinal axis;
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- a plurality of rows of deformations in the shank extending outwardly of the shank, the rows formed in a spiral pattern along the length of the shank from about the head to about the penetrating tip, the rows of deformations being formed parallel to one another and formed at an angle of at least 50 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the nail.
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