Title:
RAIL ANCHORING SPIKE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002014607
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An improved fastener for attaching metal to wood is described. The fastener is particularly suited for use as a railroad spike for attaching a metal rail to a wooden tie. The improved spike (1) is adapted for installation by either driving or screwing the spike into the tie (9). A plurality of flutes (7) are adapted to engage with the tie (9), thereby preventing loosening of the spike. The spike (1) may be used with or without a metal boss or fishplate (12) to secure a metal rail to a wooden tie (9).
Inventors:
BARRY DAVID MICHAEL (US)
AUSTIN TIMOTHY JOHN (US)
AUSTIN TIMOTHY JOHN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/025249
Publication Date:
April 17, 2003
Filing Date:
August 10, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LEWIS BOLT & NUT COMPANY (US)
BARRY DAVID MICHAEL (US)
AUSTIN TIMOTHY JOHN (US)
BARRY DAVID MICHAEL (US)
AUSTIN TIMOTHY JOHN (US)
International Classes:
E01B9/06; E01B9/10; E01B9/48; (IPC1-7): F16B15/08; F16B35/00
Foreign References:
| US1380423A | 1921-06-07 | |||
| US0698843A | 1902-04-29 | |||
| US1194047A | 1916-08-08 | |||
| US1081575A | 1913-12-16 |
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