Patent ID: 6676352
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
A fastener comprising:a body having a first end, a second end, and a generally cylindrical outer periphery extending between the first and second ends, with the generally cylindrical outer periphery defining an axis extending between the first and second ends, with the second end being the insertion end; a plurality of spaced ridges arranged on the generally cylindrical outer periphery of the body extending in a common direction, with each of the plurality of spaced ridges having a leading end towards the second end of the body and a trailing end towards the first end of the body; at least a first retainer formed on the generally cylindrical outer periphery of the body as an extension projecting from the trailing end of one of the plurality of spaced ridges in a direction inflected from said common direction; and at least a second retainer formed on the generally cylindrical outer periphery of the body as an extension projecting from the trailing end of another of the plurality of spaced ridges in a direction inflected from said common direction, with the at least first retainer and second retainer located intermediate the first and second ends of the body at axially offset locations.