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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2008
Michael A. Kochheiser, Bellville, OH (US);
Michael A. Kochheiser, Bellville, OH (US);
Atlas Bolt & Screw Company LLC, Ashland, OH (US);
Abstract
Non-dimpling fasteners and methods of installing non-dimpling fasteners are provided herein. Non-dimpling fasteners can include a body including a first end and a second end, a tip at the first end of the body, a head at the second end of the body, a first body portion adjacent to the tip, a second body portion adjacent to the head, and a shoulder adjacent to the first body portion and the second body portion. The first body portion can have a first diameter and can include a first thread. The second body portion can have a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter of the first body portion. The shoulder can have an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the fastener.