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US 5314282

COMPOSITE FASTENER

Assignee

Filed

Apr 26, 1989

Granted

May 24, 1994

Location

FAIRFIELD OH US

Abstract

A composite fastener member, in one form, having integral head and shank portions is defined by a plurality of superimposed composite fiber reinforced sheets spirally wound about a longitudinal axis. A plurality of fastener members, oppositely disposed within an opening in an article, define a fastener especially useful in joining lightweight composite structures such as aircraft or aircraft engine components. In another form, the ends of a single spirally wound composite fastener member are splayed to fasten a plurality of sheets.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Sep 13, 1988

Rescinded

Nov 9, 1993

Duration

5 years, 1 month

Inventor

  • 1GUY C. MURPHY

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