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Expansion sleeve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-24
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Granted: 1983-10-11
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Expires: 2001-08-24
Abstract
Abstract An expansion sleeve for attaching objects to a relatively thin panel comprises a hollow headed bolt threaded externally for its full length and threaded internally at an end portion remote from the head. The unthreaded internal portion of the bolt has an inwardly projecting apertured annular shoulder into which a drift pin may be driven to expand the sleeve on the interior side of a panel to which the sleeve is to be attached. A jamb nut pulls the expanded sleeve portion firmly against the inside of the panel member and thereafter a threaded rod is threaded into the interior threads of the sleeve so that a nut on the threaded rod may be tightened against the sleeve head. This draws the inner end of the sleeve toward the panel member to increase the pressure of the expanded sleeve portion against the panel. An object to be attached to the panel is then connected to the protruding end of the threaded rod.
Inventors
- 👤 James V. Maguire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B13/00; F16B13/12; F16B13/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
An expansion sleeve comprising a hollow elongated member having inner and outer ends and a bore, projection means formed in said bore between said sleeve ends and projecting inwardly to form an opening smaller than the diameter of said bore, whereby a tapered tool may be driven into said bore and through said opening of said projection means to expand a portion of said sleeve adjacent said projection means, means for pulling said sleeve outwardly of a sheet member having a hole through which said sleeve has been inserted to press said expanded sleeve section against said sheet member, said sleeve being internally threaded for at least a portion of its length between said projection means and said inner end, whereby said opening in said projection means may be expanded by said tool to the size of said bore and an externally threaded hanger may be inserted through said outer end into threaded engagement with said internal threaded portion of said sleeve to maintain said expanded sleeve portion in expanded condition and to urge said inner end and said expanded sleeve portion against said sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
An expansion sleeve comprising a hollow elongated member having inner and outer ends and a bore, projection means formed in said bore between said sleeve ends and projecting inwardly to form an opening smaller than the diameter of said bore, whereby a tapered tool may be driven into said bore and through said opening of said projection means to expand a portion of said sleeve adjacent said projection means, means for pulling said sleeve outwardly of a sheet member having a hole through which said sleeve has been inserted to press said expanded sleeve section against said sheet member, said sleeve being internally threaded for at least a portion of its length between said projection means and said inner end, whereby said opening in said projection means may be expanded by said tool to the size of said bore and an externally threaded hanger may be inserted through said outer end into threaded engagement with said internal threaded portion of said sleeve to maintain said expanded sleeve portion in expanded condition and to urge said inner end and said expanded sleeve portion against said sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The sleeve of claim 1 wherein an outer portion of said bore, between said projection means and said outer end is smooth and unthreaded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The expansion sleeve of claim 1 wherein said means for pulling said sleeve to press said expanded sleeve portion against said sheet member, comprises external threads on said sleeve adjacent said outer end and a nut threaded on said external threads and adapted to engage the outer side of said sheet member, whereby threadedly advancing said nut upon said external threads will urge said sleeve outwardly of said sheet member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The expansion sleeve of claim 2, including means on said outer sleeve end for receiving a rotation restraining tool to facilitate advancement of said nut along said external threads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The sleeve of claim 4 wherein said projection means comprises an inwardly projecting annular shoulder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
109 words
An expansion anchor assembly comprising an elongated hollow bolt having inner and outer ends and a tool receiving portion formed on said outer end, said bolt being externally threaded from said inner end to an area adjacent said tool receiving portion, a nut threaded on said external threads and positioned adjacent said tool receiving portion, said bolt having a bore extending from said outer end through said tool receiving portion toward said inner end of said bolt, said bore having an area of decreased diameter at an intermediate portion of said bolt, and internal threads formed in said bore between said inner end and said portion of decreased diameter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
An expansion anchor assembly comprising an elongated hollow bolt having inner and outer ends and a tool receiving portion formed on said outer end, said bolt being externally threaded from said inner end to an area adjacent said tool receiving portion, a nut threaded on said external threads and positioned adjacent said tool receiving portion, said bolt having a bore extending from said outer end through said tool receiving portion toward said inner end of said bolt, said bore having an area of decreased diameter at an intermediate portion of said bolt, and internal threads formed in said bore between said inner end and said portion of decreased diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The assembly of claim 6 wherein an outer portion of said bore, between said area of decreased diameter and said outer end, is smooth and unthreaded, whereby a drift pin may be inserted through said smooth outer portion to expand said area of decreased diameter.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-10-10 | 1987-04-11 | 1987-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-10 | 1991-04-11 | 1991-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-10 | 1995-04-11 | 1995-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |