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US 2017/0356486 A1Published application
System, apparatus, and method for securing structures
AssigneeMotorola Mobility LLC
InventorsDavid K. Lim, Paul Fordham, Mark Daniel Janninck, Eric J. Kutchery, Pavana Abhiram Sirimamilla
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for securing structures. One fastener includes a threaded body and a head. The head includes a rounded axial protrusion having a first radial diameter, and a noncircular radial portion for securing the fastener. The noncircular radial portion has a second radial diameter greater than the first radial diameter. The noncircular radial portion is positioned between the threaded body and the rounded axial protrusion.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- a fastener comprising:
- a threaded body;
- and
- a head comprising:
- a rounded axial protrusion having a first radial diameter;
- and
- a noncircular radial portion for securing the fastener, the noncircular radial portion having a second radial diameter greater than the first radial diameter, wherein the noncircular radial portion is positioned between the threaded body and the rounded axial protrusion;
- a first structure comprising an opening in which the threaded body of the fastener is secured;
- and
- a second structure disposed adjacent to the first structure, wherein the second structure comprises a concave portion positioned around the rounded axial protrusion of the head of the fastener to facilitate positioning of the first structure relative to the second structure.
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A method comprising:
- securing a threaded body of a fastener into an opening in a first structure, wherein the fastener comprises:
- the threaded body;
- and
- a head comprising:
- a rounded axial protrusion having a first radial diameter;
- and
- a noncircular radial portion for securing the fastener, the noncircular radial portion having a second radial diameter greater than the first radial diameter, wherein the noncircular radial portion is positioned between the threaded body and the rounded axial protrusion;
- and
- magnetically securing a second structure to the first structure, wherein the second structure comprises a concave portion positioned around the rounded axial protrusion of the head of the fastener to facilitate positioning of the first structure relative to the second structure.
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A fastener comprising:
- a threaded body;
- and
- a head comprising:
- a rounded axial protrusion having a first radial diameter;
- and
- a noncircular radial portion for securing the fastener, the noncircular radial portion having a second radial diameter greater than the first radial diameter, wherein the noncircular radial portion is positioned between the threaded body and the rounded axial protrusion.
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