US2006133911A1PendingUtilityA1

Categorizing fasteners and construction connectors using visual identifiers

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jul 3, 1997Filed: Feb 14, 2006Published: Jun 22, 2006
Est. expiryJul 3, 2017(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Stephen H. AlbertsonJohn C. GallagherVlasta A. Albertson
F16B 15/00B27F 7/00Y10S411/903Y10T403/20F16B 15/0092F16B 2200/95
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Abstract

A method of categorizing fasteners and construction connectors by size and type using a color coding system. Each fastener receives a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The colors are preselected to define one or more physical properties of the fasteners. A color key is provided to determine the physical properties of the fasteners based on the coloring of exposed portions of the inserted fasteners. Similarly, construction connectors receive a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The color represented on the surface of the construction connector is such that the corresponding fastener is the same color.

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       14 . A fastener and connector system, comprising: 
 a connector which is required by regulation to be used with fasteners having specified physical properties;    a first colored coating on the connector, the first coating color having been pre-selected to indicate the fasteners which regulation permits may be used with the connector;    a fastener having the specified properties; and    a second colored coating on the fastener, the second coating color having been pre-selected to define the specified physical properties.    
   
   
       15 . The fastener and connector system of  claim 14 , wherein the first coating color and the second coating color are the same color.  
   
   
       16 . The fastener and connector system of  claim 14 , wherein the first

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