Patent ID: 8136428
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: F16B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastener system for a workpiece, comprising: a fastener having a threaded surface with a pocket communicating with the threaded surface and having a tooth disposed in the pocket, the tooth being movable to an extended position at least partially extending to the threaded surface, the tooth being movable to a retracted position away from the threaded surface, the tooth in the extended position at least partially preventing rotation of the fastener in at least one direction when threaded with the workpiece, the tooth in the retracted position permitting rotation of the fastener in the at least one direction when threaded with the workpiece; and a tool positionable adjacent the fastener and having a magnetic element, the magnetic element disposing relative to the tooth and magnetically moving the tooth from the extended position to the retracted position.