Fastener and method for using same
First Claim
1. A fastening apparatus comprising:
- (a) an elongate threaded shank for being inserted into a complementary female threaded element;
(b) a collar concentrically provided on the shank, the collar defining a threaded female opening and having first and second ends, the first end proximate the shank and having a diameter greater than the shank for contacting the complementary female threaded element and preventing further insertion of the shank into the female threaded element;
(c) a head concentrically provided on the collar proximate the second end, the head having an aperture in communication with the collar opening for receiving a complementary male threaded member for mating with the threaded female opening of the collar; and
(d) wherein the head includes an engagement mechanism for receiving a tool whereby engagement between the shank and the complementary female threaded element is adjustable by turning the head with the complementary tool.
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Abstract
A fastening apparatus includes a reducer bolt and a complimentary female threaded element. The reducer bolt has an elongate threaded shank for inserting into the complementary female threaded element. The reducer bolt has a collar defining a threaded female opening. The collar is carried concentrically on the shank and has a diameter greater than the shank so that the collar contacts the complementary female threaded element to prevent further insertion of the shank into the female threaded element. A head is carried concentrically on the collar, and has an aperture communicating with the collar opening to receive a complementary male threaded member which mates with the threaded female opening of the collar. The head includes an engagement mechanism for receiving a complementary tool, such as a wrench, so that engagement between the shank and the complementary female threaded element is adjustable by turning the head with the tool.
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23 Claims
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1. A fastening apparatus comprising:
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(a) an elongate threaded shank for being inserted into a complementary female threaded element;
(b) a collar concentrically provided on the shank, the collar defining a threaded female opening and having first and second ends, the first end proximate the shank and having a diameter greater than the shank for contacting the complementary female threaded element and preventing further insertion of the shank into the female threaded element;
(c) a head concentrically provided on the collar proximate the second end, the head having an aperture in communication with the collar opening for receiving a complementary male threaded member for mating with the threaded female opening of the collar; and
(d) wherein the head includes an engagement mechanism for receiving a tool whereby engagement between the shank and the complementary female threaded element is adjustable by turning the head with the complementary tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 21)
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6. A fastening assembly for connecting a plurality of objects comprising:
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(a) a first fastener comprising a body defining a cavity having threads therein; and
(b) a second fastener comprising;
(i) an elongate threaded shank adapted for being inserted into the cavity of the first fastener to engage the threads of the cavity therein, (ii) a collar concentrically provided on the shank, the collar defining a threaded female opening and having first and second ends, the first end proximate the shank and having a diameter approximately equal to the body of the first fastener whereby the collar contacts the body of the first fastener and prevents further insertion of the shank into the cavity of the first fastener, and (iii) a head concentrically provided on the collar proximate the second end, the head having an aperture in communication with the collar opening for receiving a complementary male threaded member for mating with the threaded female opening of the collar, and (iv) wherein the head includes an engagement mechanism for receiving a tool whereby engagement between the first fastener and the second fastener is adjustable by turning the head of the second fastener with the tool. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23)
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13. A method for connecting a plurality of objects comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a first fastener comprising a body defining a cavity having threads therein;
(b) positioning the first fastener within a first object;
(c) providing a second fastener comprising;
(i) an elongate threaded shank adapted for being inserted into the cavity of the first fastener and mating with the threads therein, (ii) a collar defining a threaded female opening, the collar carried concentrically on the shank and having first and second ends, the first end proximate the shank and having a diameter approximately equal to the body of the first fastener whereby the collar contacts the body and prevents further insertion of the shank into the cavity of the first fastener; and
(iii) a head carried concentrically on the collar proximate the second end and having an aperture in communication with the collar opening for receiving a complementary male threaded member for mating with the threaded female opening of the collar, and wherein the head includes an engagement mechanism for receiving a tool; and
(d) inserting the shank into the cavity of the first fastener to engage the threads therein, whereby the first fastener is connected to the second fastener. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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