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Title: Self-locking washer and method of use

Patent ·
OSTI ID:867731

A self-locking washer made of a flat elongated piece of material having a slot in one end of it. The washer is designed so that it can be placed underneath bolts or nuts which are already installed without completely removing the bolt or nut. A method of use of the self-locking washer is also disclosed.

Research Organization:
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC11-76PN00014
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4997328
OSTI ID:
867731
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English