Patent ID: 8348580
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A device comprising an initially linearly straight directional fastener capable of changing form and direction simultaneously during operation in order to conform to a desired fastening trajectory while being propelled by a manual or a power-actuated tool; the linearly straight directional fastener further comprising a shank having two ends, one end having a head and the opposing end having one or more slanted surfaces forming a tip peripherally to the shank, wherein at least one slanted surface is of unequal length with respect to remaining slanted surfaces, the slanted surfaces having at least oblong shapes amongst others configured to exert forces on the tip peripheral to the shank to cause a non-linear change in the form and shape of the initially linearly straight directional fastener to further cause a continuous non-linear trajectory to the directional fastener in order to be able to fasten a member to at least one other member not in straight line-of-sight; wherein the aspect ratio (s/I) of the length (s) of at least a single slanted surface to the length (I) of the shank range at least from about 0.0320 to about 0.0781; and a fluted channel formed starting from the slanted surfaces and continuing to the head on the opposing end of the shank in order to provide egress for material sliced or shaved while the directional fastener alters shape and direction simultaneously while traveling in the media into which it is being propelled.