US Patent: 4,836,062
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| Universal tool adapters for blind fastener installation tools and a universal method for installation of blind fasteners
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Patentee:
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| Joseph S. LaTorre (exact or similar names) - Santa Ana, CA |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Mar. 11, 1987 |
| Granted: |
Jun. 06, 1989 |
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Patent 4,836,062 - edited drawing |
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Description: |
| "A blind fastener installation apparatus for making a plurality of different tools capable of installing a plurality of types and sizes of blind fasteners which have a stationary head element and a coaxial rotatable bolt element with a protruding wrench end. A plurality of tubular nose connecting elements at one end for connection to the body of an installation tool have nose tip connecting means for releasable connection with nose tip adapting elements that are connectable with nose connecting means adapted to hold a variety of blind fastener head elements stationary during installation in which wrench connecting elements located within the nose connecting elements are connected to wrench tip elements for driving a variety of blind fastener bolt element wrenching ends." [e.g. fasteners based on patent nos. 3,643,544 and 4,457,652]
This specialty tool is used within industries like aerospace. The specifications note specific brands and styles of fasteners and related patent numbers.
A correspondent advises that these installation tools have been produced by a succession of companies.
Prior patent nos. 2,789,597, 3,128,655, 3,643,544, 4,457,652} and 4,630,510 are cited as references. |
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