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One-piece variable angle locking washer
US9039745B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9039745-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213456554-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
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A variable angle locking washer comprising a body having an outer surface circumferentially disposed between a top surface and a bottom surface, a central bore extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the central bore having a threaded portion and an unthreaded portion, and a plurality of radial slots peripherally positioned along the body, each slot defining a channel that extends between the outer surface of the body and the central bore.
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The invention is claimed is: 1. A variable angle locking washer comprising: a body of unitary, one-piece construction formed from a resiliently deformable material having an outer surface circumferentially disposed between a top surface and a bottom surface, the outer surface defining a sidewall that surrounds an entire periphery of the unitary body, the sidewall having a constant convex curvature that transitions between the top surface and the bottom surface; a central bore exte…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9039745B2 cover?
- A variable angle locking washer comprising a body having an outer surface circumferentially disposed between a top surface and a bottom surface, a central bore extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the central bore having a threaded portion and an unthreaded portion, and a plurality of radial slots peripherally positioned along the body, each slot defining a channel that extends betwee…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Fritzinger Daniel Duane, Biomet Mfg Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/8047. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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