Fastening system and method of fastening objects with enhanced security
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Abstract
A fastening system according to the present invention includes a fastening device and a specialized tool. The fastening device is manipulable by the specialized tool and includes a threaded distal portion and a proximal receptacle to receive the tool. The tool is designed to interface the fastening device via the receptacle and rotate the threaded portion to engage or be removed from objects.
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28 Claims
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9. A fastening system for reliably fastening objects to enhance security comprising:
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a fastening device including;
a threaded section to engage an opening defined within an object, a receptacle including at least one window, wherein each said window includes a contact area to receive applied force and enable manipulation of said fastening device relative to said object; and
a tool to engage said receptacle and manipulate said fastening device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A fastening system for reliably fastening objects to enhance security comprising:
a tool to manipulate a fastening device including;
an engaging member including a protrusion with edges configured to engage and manipulate said fastening device;
a shank portion extending proximally from said engaging member and including a channel defined therein; and
a gripping member disposed toward said shank portion proximal end to enable manipulation of said tool. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A fastening system for reliably fastening objects to enhance security comprising:
a tool to manipulate a fastening device including;
an engaging member including a channel defined therein and at least one pin disposed on an external surface to engage and manipulate said fastening device;
a shank portion extending proximally from said engaging member; and
a gripping member disposed toward said shank portion proximal end to enable manipulation of said tool.
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20. A method of reliably fastening objects via a fastening system to enhance security, wherein said fastening system includes a fastening device and a tool to manipulate said fastening device, said method comprising:
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(a) inserting said fastening device within an opening defined in an object, wherein said fastening device includes a threaded section to engage said opening and a receptacle including at least one window, and wherein each said window includes a contact area to receive applied force and enable manipulation of said fastening device relative to said object;
(b) engaging said fastening device with said tool to manipulate said fastening device relative to said object. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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