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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2012
Thomas B. Hyatt, Cromwell, CT (US);
Thomas B. Hyatt, Cromwell, CT (US);
United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
No flange damage wedge lock washers are disclosed. The washers may comprise an upper washer and a lower washer. The lower washer may have a generally smooth bottom surface and at least one means for securement. The at least one means for securement may be arranged to keep together the lower washer and a flange without causing damage to the flange. A locking fastener assembly which comprises no flange damage wedge lock washers is also disclosed. The locking fastener assembly may include a lower washer having a generally smooth bottom surface and at least one means for securement. A method of manufacturing a locking fastener assembly which comprises no flange damage wedge lock washers is also disclosed. The locking fastener assembly of the method may include a lower washer having a generally smooth bottom surface and at least one means for securement.