Straight shank end screw for foreign-object-debris (FOD) reduction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11732744
APP PUB NO 20200256375A1
SERIAL NO

16274836

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A fastener which includes a first portion of a shaft which defines threads, and a second portion of the shaft, which extends from the first portion of the shaft, includes a planar curved surface. A method for securing a fastener to an e-nut, which includes the step of inserting the fastener positioned within an e-nut into an opening defined by and which extends through at least two components to be secured together, wherein: a first portion of the shaft of the fastener defines threads; and a second portion of the shaft of the fastener, which extends from the first portion of the shaft, defines a curved planar surface.

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  • THE BOEING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Osborne, John C Bothell, US 20 677
Seet, Terrence C Mill Creek, US 5 2

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