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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.

Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2009

Filed:

May. 16, 2006
Applicants:

Robert G. Bucciferro, Joliet, IL (US);

Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., New Lenox, IL (US);

Larry S. Mohr, Peotone, IL (US);

Inventors:

Robert G. Bucciferro, Joliet, IL (US);

Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., New Lenox, IL (US);

Larry S. Mohr, Peotone, IL (US);

Assignee:

Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US);

Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 39/282 (2006.01); F16B 39/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

Fastener device secures two separate structures together and may ground electrical current running through the structures. In one embodiment, fastener includes a plurality of projections for removing paint from an external surface of one structure. Depending on relative hardness measurements, the plurality of projections may also penetrate the structure. In another embodiment, fastener may be utilized to secure and ground rack/patch panel systems that house electrical equipment.


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