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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2010
Applicants:
Timothy D. Pearson, Palos Hills, IL (US);
Christopher M. Pangallo, Frankfort, IL (US);
James W. Robinson, Mundelein, IL (US);
Gordon R. Chetosky, Hinsdale, IL (US);
Inventors:
Timothy D. Pearson, Palos Hills, IL (US);
Christopher M. Pangallo, Frankfort, IL (US);
James W. Robinson, Mundelein, IL (US);
Gordon R. Chetosky, Hinsdale, IL (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 19/00 (2006.01); F16B 37/08 (2006.01); F16L 3/237 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 37/0842 (2013.01); F16L 3/237 (2013.01);
Abstract
A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.