Blind, bulbing, tacking rivet and method of installation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9573187
APP PUB NO 20140377030A1
SERIAL NO

14483792

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A tacking fastener for securing workpieces together to form a temporary assembly is provided that includes a stem and a sleeve. The stem includes a proximal end portion, a central portion, and a distal end portion. The stem further includes a head disposed at the proximal end portion, the head defining a distal face having a gripping feature. The sleeve includes a flange disposed at the distal end portion, the flange defining a proximal face having a gripping feature. The sleeve is disposed around the stem and configured to form a tacking rivet upon installation of the tacking fastener. The sleeve is plastically deformed during installation to form a plurality of bulbs, thereby being capable of securing workpieces of varying grip length. The stem and the tacking rivet remain within the workpieces after the workpieces are secured.

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SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC301 HIGHLAND AVE JENKINTOWN PA 19046

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bethancourt, Rachel Santa Ana, US 1 0
Dunford, Alyssa Irvine, US 1 4
Lemler, Caleb Santa Ana, US 3 6

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