Bi-stable component providing indication of proper installation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9463401
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14977527

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An apparatus having a threaded bottom assembly for interfacing to connect the bottom assembly to a second structure with threads, having a bi-stable element that, when sufficient force is applied via the process of threading the bottom assembly to the second structure, and at an appropriate torque value, passes from its first minima state, through its maxima state, and to its second minima state, creating a tactile or audible indication that the apparatus has been properly installed.

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DV INDUSTRIES LLC8206 BRIDGEWATER DR ROWLETT TX 75088

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Narvaez, Jorge Alejandro Fort Worth, US 6 7

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