Method of installing a self-drilling anchor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7266874
APP PUB NO 20050283961A1
SERIAL NO

11215650

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A method of installing a self drilling anchor for use in a friable material mounted on a member comprising an elongated body having an axis, an axial bore adapted to receive an elongated fastener, a flared end having torque transmitting surfaces therein, a proximal portion, an intermediate portion, a distal portion, and a drilling tip generally opposite the flared end, wherein the proximal portion has a threaded exterior having a root, a crest diameter, and a thread height, the intermediate portion has a threaded exterior having a root, a crest diameter substantially smaller than the crest diameter of the proximal portion, and a thread height substantially smaller than the thread height of the proximal portion, and the distal portion has a threaded exterior with a root that tapers toward the drilling tip, a crest diameter substantially smaller than the crest diameter of the proximal portion, and a thread height substantially smaller than the thread height of the proximal portion.

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  • ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dewey, George G Palatine, IL 25 617
Dowse, George B Huntley, IL 5 118
Ernst, Richard J San Diego, CA 85 1928
Robinson, James W Mundelein, IL 41 925

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