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US 2021/0010504 A1Published application
Three-point fastener
AssigneeMacLean-Fogg Company
InventorsLarry J. WILSON, James T. TANNER
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Abstract
Fasteners are disclosed for reducing mass of the fastener, while being configured for use with standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include non-torque bearing surfaces disposed between torque bearing surfaces.
Claims20
A fastener comprising:
- a threaded portion;
- and
- a bearing portion, wherein the bearing portion comprises:
- three bearing surfaces designed to receive torque from a tool and transmit torque to the threaded portion, wherein each bearing surface includes two adjacent sides with an edge disposed therebetween;
- and
- three non-bearing surfaces;
- wherein a non-bearing surface is disposed between each of the bearing surfaces.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.