Patent ID: 7150596
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastener apparatus comprising; a) an elongated body having first and second end portions and a central, longitudinal bore that is at least partially threaded, the first end portion of the body having a socket and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart slots that communicate with the socket; b) a shaft that extends through the bore and having respective first and second end portions communicating with the body end portions, the shaft being at least partially externally threaded and rotatable relative to the body; c) a plate that is attached to the first end portion of the shaft; d) a plurality of locking members that are movably attached to the plate at the first end portion of the body; e) the locking members being rotatable: 1) relative to the plate and 2) about the shaft when the locking members move between the extended and retracted positions the locking members extending radially beyond the outer surface of the body in the extended position and being contained within the body at the socket in the retracted position; and f) a nut that is connectable to the body with a threaded connection.