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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2004
Dennis Schultz, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Dennis Schultz, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Hi-Shear Corporation, Torrance, CA (US);
Abstract
A fastener for installation into an interference fit hole within a structure. The fastener may be installed through automated installation methods. The fastener includes an enlarged protruding head at a proximal end of the fastener. Distal the head is a substantially cylindrical shoulder portion. The shoulder portion is coated with a lubricant to facilitate insertion of the shoulder portion into the interference fit hole within the structure. A threaded portion having a male thread is positioned distal to the shoulder portion. An aperture having a curved shape and extending into the fastener is positioned on a distal face of the fastener. The aperture may taper proximally into the fastener.