Patent ID: 6600632
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A lock washer for creating a conductive path, comprising:a washer body having a plurality of inner tabs and outer tabs; said washer body forming an integral hoop with said inner tabs defining a central aperture and said outer tabs forming an outer circumference, said central aperture adapted to receive the threaded shaft of a screw but smaller than the head of said screw; said inner tabs located at a first elevation and said outer tabs located at a second elevation, wherein said first elevation is different than said second elevation; and wherein as the screw is tightened said inner tabs are forced downward and said outer tabs move upward, and wherein a greater percentage of the torque generated by tightening the screw is transferred to an object in contact with the outer tabs rather than an object in contact with the inner tabs.