Dionne, US
Alicia Dionne, Lake Villa, IL US
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20100132625 | PET GROOMING DEVICE - A pet grooming device is provided including a brush base with a plurality of bristles and at least one base latch for securing a biased platform. Included with the biased platform is at least one platform latch for securing the biased platform to the brush base by interconnecting the brush base latch with the biased platform latch. | 06-03-2010 |
20130061813 | PET GROOMING DEVICE - A grooming device is provided, including a brush base including a plurality of bristles disposed about a periphery of the base and at least one base latch for securing a biased platform such that the platform reciprocates relative to the base. The biased platform has at least one platform latch for securing the biased platform to the brush base by interconnecting the brush base latch with the biased platform latch, the at least one platform latch accommodating the reciprocating action. The platform is configured for accommodating at least one wipe for applying a solution to a target substrate. | 03-14-2013 |
Austin J. Dionne, Chester, NH US
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20160139584 | OPTIMIZATION OF GIMBAL CONTROL LOOPS USING DYNAMICALLY MEASURED FRICTION - A method to slew a gimbal axis in an infrared countermeasures system (IRCM) comprising the steps of driving the motors up to the peak currents allowed by the servo amplifiers, moving the profile generator from firmware to software for design flexibility, forcing high torque by manipulating the angle waveform sent to hardware, measuring friction during acceleration of each slew, providing a dynamic rate limit for receding or advancing angle goals is presented in this application. | 05-19-2016 |
Bruce Dionne, Crestwood, MO US
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20130111794 | FIREARM SELECTOR SWITCH LOCKING APPARATUS - A lockable safety selector switch adapted to replace a manufacturer's original safety selector switch for a firearm having a selector detent pin with a tip. The lockable safety selector switch has a body adapted to selectively orient between a SAFE position that prevents the firearm from firing and a FIRE position that allows the firearm to fire, and a locking mechanism configured to operatively associate with the firearm selector detent pin to selectively lock the body in the SAFE position. The locking mechanism has a spring-loaded cam that operatively interfaces with a key to prevent unintentional locking or unlocking of the locking mechanism. The lockable safety selector switch is configured such that the firearm requires no modification for the lockable safety selector switch to replace the original safety selector switch. | 05-09-2013 |
20130111795 | FIREARM SELECTOR SWITCH LOCKING APPARATUS - A lockable safety selector switch adapted to replace a manufacturer's original safety selector switch for a firearm having a selector detent pin with a tip. The lockable safety selector switch has a body adapted to selectively orient between a SAFE position that prevents the firearm from firing and a FIRE position that allows the firearm to fire, and a locking mechanism configured to operatively associate with the firearm selector detent pin to selectively lock the body in the SAFE position. The lockable safety selector switch is configured such that the firearm requires no modification for the lockable safety selector switch to replace the original safety selector switch. | 05-09-2013 |
20130111796 | FIREARM SELECTOR SWITCH LOCKING APPARATUS - A lockable safety selector switch adapted to replace a manufacturer's original safety selector switch for a firearm having a selector detent pin with a tip. The lockable safety selector switch has a body adapted to selectively orient between a SAFE position that prevents the firearm from firing and a FIRE position that allows the firearm to fire, and a locking mechanism configured to operatively associate with the firearm selector detent pin to selectively lock the body in the SAFE position. The locking mechanism has a spring-loaded cam that operatively interfaces with a key to prevent unintentional locking or unlocking of the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is operated by a key adapted to operate a handcuff lock. The lockable safety selector switch is configured such that the firearm requires no modification for the lockable safety selector switch to replace the original safety selector switch. | 05-09-2013 |
Edward P. Dionne, South Paris, ME US
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20110052860 | DOUBLE-FACE VELOUR FABRIC ARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED DYNAMIC INSULATION PERFORMANCE - A double-face velour fabric article consists of a fabric body having a technical face formed by a filament stitch yarn and a technical back formed by a filament loop yarn. The filament stitch yarn includes a heat sensitive material, e.g. a hot melt material or a heat shrinkable material, and/or an elastomeric material, such as spandex. The fabric body has a velour surface formed at both the technical back and the technical face. Raised fibers of at least one of the technical face and the technical back may be entangled, including in and/or through interstices of the fabric body, toward the other of the technical face and the technical back, e.g., by a hydroentanglement process applied after finishing. The fabric body has permeability of about 80 ft | 03-03-2011 |
Edward P. Dionne, Oxford, ME US
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20110177294 | COMPOSITE TEXTILE FABRICS - A composite textile fabric that includes a first (face) fabric layer, and a second (back) fabric layer that is formed concurrently with the first fabric layer in a plaited construction. The second fabric includes a plurality of anchored regions at which the second fabric layer is anchored to, and in intimate contact with, the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer also includes a plurality of floating regions, overlying and unattached to the first fabric layer, interspersed between the anchored regions. | 07-21-2011 |
20120260422 | THERMAL BLANKETS - Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. At least two of the predetermined, discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities, in one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consisting of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consist of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height. | 10-18-2012 |
20140115783 | THERMAL BLANKETS - Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. In one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, another one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height. The unitary fabric element comprises fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers, separated by axially-extending grooves. | 05-01-2014 |
Gerald F. Dionne, Winchester, MA US
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20090136191 | MAGNETIC MATERIAL FOR MAGNETO-OPTICAL ISOLATOR - A magneto-optical structure is provided. The magneto-optical structure includes a substrate. A waveguide layer is formed on the substrate for guiding electromagnetic radiation received by the magneto-optical structure. The waveguide layer includes magnetic oxide material that comprises ABO | 05-28-2009 |
20100238536 | INTEGRATED SILICON/SILICON-GERMANIUM MAGNETO-OPTIC ISOLATOR - A magneto-optical isolator device is provided. The isolator device includes a substrate and a bottom cladding layer that is formed on the substrate. An optical resonator structure is formed on the bottom cladding layer. The resonator structure includes crystalline or amorphous diamagnetic silicon or silicon-germanium so as to provide non-reciprocal optical isolation. A top cladding layer is formed on the resonator structure. One or more magnetic layers positioned on the top cladding layer or between the top cladding or bottom cladding layers and the optical resonator structure. | 09-23-2010 |
20130039618 | PATTERNED NON-RECIPROCAL OPTICAL RESONATOR - A patterned nonreciprocal optical resonator structure is provided that includes a resonator structure that receives an optical signal. A top cladding layer is deposited on a selective portion of the resonator structure. The top cladding layer is patterned so as to expose the core of the resonator structure defined by the selective portion. A magneto-optically active layer includes a magneto-optical medium being deposited on the exposed core of the resonator structure so as to generate optical non-reciprocity. | 02-14-2013 |
Jason Dionne, Wilbraham, MA US
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20130302213 | SEPARATION OF MULTI-COMPONENT FLUID THROUGH ULTRASONIC ACOUSTOPHORESIS - An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as oil from an oil-water mixture, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of the oil as the oil coalesces, agglomerates, and becomes more buoyant than the water. | 11-14-2013 |
20150274550 | SEPARATION OF MULTI-COMPONENT FLUID THROUGH ULTRASONIC ACOUSTOPHORESIS - An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as oil from an oil-water mixture, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of the oil as the oil coalesces, agglomerates, and becomes more buoyant than the water. | 10-01-2015 |
Jason Dionne, Simsbury, CT US
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20100080683 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A WIND TURBINE IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS - Systems for protecting a wind turbine in high wind conditions are disclosed. A shrouded turbine may have an ejector shroud disposed adjacent and downstream of a turbine shroud. In one version, the ejector shroud can move to surround the turbine shroud. In another version, the turbine can be pivoted on a support tower to cover the intake end of the turbine and rotate the turbine about an axis at a right angle to the tower axis. In another version, the turbine is supported by a telescoping tower which may be retracted to lower the turbine in high winds. In another version, the tower sections may be connected by a pivotable connection and supported by guy wire(s) which may be lengthened to lower the upper tower section pivotally. | 04-01-2010 |
20110123392 | ULTRASOUND AND ACOUSTOPHORESIS FOR WATER PURIFICATION - Provided herein are systems and methods for separation of particulate from water using ultrasonically generated acoustic standing waves. | 05-26-2011 |
20110278218 | Ultrasound and Acoustophoresis Technology for Separation of Oil and Water, with Application to Produce Water - Several prototype systems are described for separating oil and water from emulsions. The systems operate at ultrasonic resonance and are thus low power. Each system contains one or more acoustic transducers operating in the 100 kHz to 5 MHz range. Each system contains flow input for the emulsion and two or more flow outputs for the separated oil and water. Existing prototypes operate from 200 mL/min to >15 L/min. Each uses low power in the range of 1-5 W. | 11-17-2011 |
20120325727 | HIGH-VOLUME FAST SEPARATION OF MULTI-PHASE COMPONENTS IN FLUID SUSPENSIONS - A flow chamber is provided through which is flowed a mixture of a fluid and a particulate. The flow chamber comprises at least one multi-phase water inlet through which multi-phase water enters the flow chamber, a water outlet through which water exits the flow chamber, a solids outlet through which particles having a density at or above a pre-defined threshold exit the flow chamber, and a low density outlet through which particles having a density below the pre-defined threshold exit the flow chamber. Also provided are one or more ultrasonic transducers and one or more reflectors corresponding to each transducer to acoustically filter the fluid and cause particles/fluid to be selectively diverted to one of the outlets. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325747 | COMBINED ACOUSTIC MICRO FILTRATION AND PHONONIC CRYSTAL MEMBRANE PARTICLE SEPARATION - A system is provided that includes one or more acoustic microfilters through which is flowed a mixture of a fluid and a particulate to selectively filter particles from the fluid. Also included are one or more phononic crystal units coupled to the acoustic microfilter(s) to further selectively filter particles from the fluid. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 12-27-2012 |
20120328477 | ULTRASONIC AGGLOMERATION OF MICROALGAE - Systems are provided with varying flow chamber configurations which acoustically agglomerate microorganisms such as algae for separation from a host fluid such as water. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 12-27-2012 |
20120329122 | ULTRASOUND AND ACOUSTOPHORESIS FOR COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF OLEAGINOUS MICROORGANISMS - Microorganisms such as microalgae are collected and separated from a host medium such as water. Cellular walls and membranes of the microorganisms are then ruptured to release their lipids using a lipid extraction unit. Thereafter, the lipids from the host medium are collected and separated using a lipid collection and separation unit. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 12-27-2012 |
20130284271 | ACOUSTOPHORETIC MULTI-COMPONENT SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM - A system having improved trapping force for acoustophoresis is described where the trapping force is improved by manipulation of the frequency of the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer includes a ceramic crystal. The crystal may be directly exposed to fluid flow. The crystal may be air backed, resulting in a higher Q factor. | 10-31-2013 |
20140080207 | ULTRASOUND AND ACOUSTOPHORESIS FOR COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF OLEAGINOUS MICROORGANISMS - Microorganisms such as microalgae are collected and separated from a host medium such as water. Cellular walls and membranes of the microorganisms are then ruptured to release their lipids using a lipid extraction unit. Thereafter, the lipids from the host medium are collected and separated using a lipid collection and separation unit. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 03-20-2014 |
20140154795 | BIOREACTOR USING ACOUSTIC STANDING WAVES - A perfusion bioreactor includes at least one ultrasonic transducer that can acoustically generate a multi-dimensional standing wave. The standing wave can be used to retain cells in the bioreactor, and can also be utilized to dewater or further harvest product from the waste materials produced in a bioreactor. | 06-05-2014 |
20140190889 | COMBINED ACOUSTIC MICRO FILTRATION AND PHONONIC CRYSTAL MEMBRANE PARTICLE SEPARATION - A system is provided that includes one or more acoustic microfilters through which is flowed a mixture of a fluid and a particulate to selectively filter particles from the fluid. Also included are one or more phononic crystal units coupled to the acoustic microfilter(s) to further selectively filter particles from the fluid. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 07-10-2014 |
20140202876 | ULTRASOUND AND ACOUSTOPHORESIS FOR WATER PURIFICATION - Provided herein are systems and methods for separation of particulate from water using ultrasonically generated acoustic standing waves. | 07-24-2014 |
20140319077 | EXCIPIENT REMOVAL FROM PHARMACOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Active pharmaceutical ingredients can be separated from their excipients by dissolving a pharmaceutical product (e.g. tablet, pill) into a solvent, then running the solution through an acoustophoretic device. Standing waves are used to separate the excipient from the active ingredient dissolved in the solvent. | 10-30-2014 |
20140377834 | FLUID DYNAMIC SONIC SEPARATOR - An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as animal cells from fluid-cell mixture, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of falling cells as the cells coalesce, agglomerate, and the weight of the agglomerated mass overcomes the drag and ultrasonic standing wave forces in the device. | 12-25-2014 |
20150176001 | ACOUSTOPHORETIC SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY USING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL STANDING WAVES - A system having improved trapping force for acoustophoresis is described where the trapping force is improved by manipulation of the frequency of the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer includes a ceramic crystal. The crystal may be directly exposed to fluid flow. The crystal may be air backed, resulting in a higher Q factor. | 06-25-2015 |
20160052803 | ULTRASOUND AND ACOUSTOPHORESIS TECHNOLOGY FOR SEPARATION OF OIL AND WATER, WITH APPLICATION TO PRODUCE WATER - Several prototype systems are described for separating oil and water from emulsions. The systems operate at ultrasonic resonance and are thus low power. Each system contains one or more acoustic transducers operating in the 100 kHz to 5 MHz range. Each system contains flow input for the emulsion and two or more flow outputs for the separated oil and water. Existing prototypes operate from 200 mL/min to >15 L/min. Each uses low power in the range of 1-5 W. | 02-25-2016 |
20160089620 | ACOUSTOPHORETIC CLARIFICATION OF PARTICLE-LADEN NON-FLOWING FLUIDS - Acoustophoretic devices for separating particles from a non-flowing host fluid are disclosed. The devices include a substantially acoustically transparent container and a separation unit, with the container being placed within the separation unit. An ultrasonic transducer in the separation unit creates a planar or multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave within the container, trapping particles disposed within the non-flowing fluid and causing them to coalesce or agglomerate, then separate due to buoyancy or gravity forces. | 03-31-2016 |
20160129370 | SEPARATION OF MULTI-COMPONENT FLUID THROUGH ULTRASONIC ACOUSTOPHORESIS - An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as oil from an oil-water mixture, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of the oil as the oil coalesces, agglomerates, and becomes more buoyant than the water. | 05-12-2016 |
Jason Dionne, Lakeville, MN US
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20120237311 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL CONTROL WITHIN A MACHINING PROCESS - Method and apparatus for mixing within a rotary union of a computer numerical control machine a constant pressure gas with a relatively higher-pressure, lower-temperature dense fluid to produce a dense isobaric fluid deliverable through a rotating tool without gelling or solidifying therein. The constant pressure gas may include carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air or mixtures thereof. The dense fluid preferably includes liquid carbon dioxide at or above its triple point. The liquid carbon dioxide and isobaric gas are independently fed to the rotary union. When mixed, a pressurized flowing carbon dioxide machining fluid composition is formed exhibiting a temperature between about 20° F. and 70° F. at pressures between 75 psi and 1,000 psi. | 09-20-2012 |
Jennifer A. Dionne, Pasadena, CA US
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20100002979 | Slot waveguide for color display - A slot waveguide utilized as a color-selecting element. The slot waveguide includes a first layer of plasmon supporting material, the first layer being optically opaque and having an input slit extending through the first layer; a second layer of plasmon supporting material facing the first layer and separated from the first layer by a first distance in a first direction, the second layer being optically opaque and having an output slit extending through the second layer and separated from the input slit by a second distance extending along a second direction differing from first direction; a dielectric layer interposed between the first layer and the second layer, the dielectric layer having a real or complex refractive index; and a power source electrically coupled to the first layer and the second layer to apply an electrical signal for modulation of the real or complex refractive index of the dielectric layer. | 01-07-2010 |
Jennifer A. Dionne, Albany, CA US
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20090273820 | PLASMOSTOR: A-METAL-OXIDE-SI FIELD EFFECT PLASMONIC MODULATOR - The invention is a system and method for performing all-optical modulation. A semiconductor layer having a defined thickness has an insulator adjacent one surface of the semiconductor. Conductive layers are provided adjacent the semiconductor layer and the insulator. A photodetector is provided to generate an electric field across the conductive layers in response to an input optical gate signal. An input optical signal is modulated by interaction with a plasmon wave generated at the semiconductor/conductive layer interface. By defining the thickness of the semiconductor layer, a desired wavelength of light supports the plasmon waves. Operation of the all-optical modulator requires the provision of an input optical signal of a desired wavelength and the provision of a gate optical signal. An output optical signal is recovered and can be used to store, display or transmit information, for example over a fiber optic communication system, such as a telecommunication system. | 11-05-2009 |
Jennifer Anne Dionne, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130276877 | Composition and Method For Upconversion of Light and Devices Incorporating Same - An up-converting electrode and a solar cell that combines the up-converting electrode are disclosed. The up-converting electrode comprises a material that up-converts light from longer wavelengths to shorter wavelengths and an electrically conductive material. The electrically conductive material increases the efficiency of the up-converting material such that more light is up-converted. The up-converting electrode can also serve as an electrical contact for the solar cell. | 10-24-2013 |
20140374581 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR PLASMONIC OPTICAL TRAPPING OF NANO-SCALE PARTICLES - Methods and article for optically trapping nano-sized objects by illuminating a coaxial plasmonic aperture are disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
20160049215 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR PLASMONIC OPTICAL TRAPPING OF NANO-SCALE PARTICLES - Methods and article for optically trapping nano-sized objects by illuminating a coaxial plasmonic aperture are disclosed. | 02-18-2016 |
John B. Dionne, Naples, FL US
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20150033548 | Garbage Disposal Installation Tool - A garbage disposal installation tool is provided that is adapted to support a garbage disposal from its upper opening and through the sink drain, whereby the disposal unit is supported from above while the installer secures the unit to the sink drain. The device comprises a tool body having an elongated, threaded rod with an upper end and a lower end. The upper end comprises a handle, while the lower end comprises a pivotable garbage disposal support member adapted to support the disposal unit from its upper opening and from the interior thereof. Along the threaded rod is a sink drain bridge element that is adapted to bear against the upper surface of a sink drain and support the tool body and the disposal unit therefrom. The bridge element is threaded to the elongated rod and positionable along its length to elevate the disposal unit by rotating the handle. | 02-05-2015 |
Karen J. Dionne, Ottawa, KS US
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20140127970 | Clothing Accessory - A clothing accessory for use with a strapless upper body clothing article includes a primary strap having opposed ends. A fastener is connected to each end and configured to selectively attach to an upper body clothing article. Each end may also include an elastic member so that the primary strap may be selectively and resiliently lengthened. The clothing accessory may include an auxiliary strap for increased support of the upper body clothing article. The auxiliary strap is selectively coupled to the primary strap and to the clothing article. | 05-08-2014 |
Keith E. Dionne, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100114074 | Sustained delivery of an active agent using an implantable system - The invention is directed to a device for delivering an active agent formulation for a predetermined administration period. An impermeable reservoir is divided into a water-swellable agent chamber and an active agent formulation chamber. Fluid from the environment is imbibed through a semipermeable plug into the water-swellable agent chamber and the active agent formulation is released through a back-diffusion regulating outlet. Delivery periods of up to 2 years are achieved. | 05-06-2010 |
20110230865 | SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF AN ACTIVE AGENT USING AN IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a device for delivering an active agent formulation for a predetermined administration period. An impermeable reservoir is divided into a water-swellable agent chamber and an active agent formulation chamber. Fluid from the environment is imbibed through a semipermeable plug into the water-swellable agent chamber and the active agent formulation is released through a back-diffusion regulating outlet. Delivery periods of up to 2 years are achieved. | 09-22-2011 |
20130035669 | SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF AN ACTIVE AGENT USING AN IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a device for delivering an active agent formulation for a predetermined administration period. An impermeable reservoir is divided into a water-swellable agent chamber and an active agent formulation chamber. Fluid from the environment is imbibed through a semipermeable plug into the water-swellable agent chamber and the active agent formulation is released through a back-diffusion regulating outlet. Delivery periods of up to 2 years are achieved. | 02-07-2013 |
Mark S. Dionne, Natick, MA US
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20150286861 | Optical Character Recognition Technique For Protected Viewing of Digital Files - Unlocking digital content embodied in digital readable form on a digital media carrier includes receiving a scanned image of a page from scanning a physical copy of content, evaluating the scanned image; and if the scanned image corresponds to a selected page of the digital content, unlocking the digital content. | 10-08-2015 |
Pierre A. Dionne, Martinsville, VA US
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20130266396 | FASTENER AND FASTENER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED VIBRATIONAL AND TIGHTENING CHARACTERISTICS - A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes a nut having an internally threaded portion and an annulus extending from the nut and configured for receiving the shank of an elongate fastener. A compression collar is configured for deflecting the annulus into at least one of fixed engagement with the shank or to impart a spring bias of the annulus against the compression collar upon tightening of the nut about a working surface. | 10-10-2013 |
20150176635 | FASTENER AND FASTENER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED VIBRATIONAL AND TIGHTENING CHARACTERISTICS - A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes a nut having an internally threaded portion and an annulus extending from the nut and configured for receiving the shank of an elongate fastener. A compression collar is configured for deflecting the annulus into at least one of fixed engagement with the shank or to impart a spring bias of the annulus against the compression collar upon tightening of the nut about a working surface. | 06-25-2015 |