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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2005
Michael Bogue, Amston, CT (US);
Michael Bogue, Amston, CT (US);
Tritex Corporation, Waterbury, CT (US);
Abstract
In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, including: a first nut half () and a second nut half () each having internal threads () complementary with threads on a screw inserted therein; the first nut half () and the second nut half () having first and second tapers (), respectively, defined therearound in adjacent surfaces thereof on proximal portions of the first nut half () and the second nut half (); an annular retaining ring () having complementary third () and fourth () tapers defined therearound, with the first taper () engaging the third taper () and the second taper () engaging the fourth taper (); and biasing apparatus () forcing the annular retaining ring () inwardly, thus eliminating backlash.