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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2002
Filed:
May. 02, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Andrew D. Smith, Arlington, TX (US);
Kendall F. Goodman, Carrollton, TX (US);
Assignee:
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 2/118 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 2/118 ;
Abstract
A panel insert for use with a structural panel and a fastener having a hold out mechanism. The panel insert comprises a body portion disposed within the structural panel. The body portion includes a first surface, an opposing second surface, and an aperture passing therethrough for receiving the fastener. A recessed portion opening to the second surface is provided to receive the hold out mechanism and secure the fastener to the structural panel.