Flexible fastening device for industrial use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9482260
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14073797

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A flexible fastening device having multiple segments, one or more of which are flexible and one or more segments that also include threads. The flexibility is created through the use of at least one helical slot formed generally in the center segment of the element. Additional flexible segments also have at least one helical slot in either the same helical rotation and pattern or in an opposite rotation and/or different pattern. An elastomeric material can fill the hollow body, extend into the slots and/or encompass the exterior. The flexible fastening device can have a hollow body, including leading and trailing edge, or can have a partially hollow body.

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FLEX TECHNOLOGY INC801 WEST MAIN STREET CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Krause, William R Charlottesville, US 31 4403

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