(19)
(11) EP 1 454 713 B8

(12) CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15) Correction information:
Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48) Corrigendum issued on:
30.11.2016 Bulletin 2016/48

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
13.07.2016 Bulletin 2016/28

(21) Application number: 04251122.0

(22) Date of filing: 27.02.2004
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
B25B 21/00(2006.01)
 B25B 23/14(2006.01)

(54)

Fastening apparatus and method

Befestigungs-Vorrichtung und -Verfahren

Outil et procédé de fixation

(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IT SE

(30) Priority: 06.03.2003 US 383016

(43) Date of publication of application:
08.09.2004 Bulletin 2004/37

(73) Proprietor: INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY
Davidson NC 28036 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • Seith, Warren A.
    Bethlehem, PA 18020 (US)
  • McCallops, John A.
    Easton, PA 18040 (US)

(74) Representative: Roberts, Peter David et al
Marks & Clerk LLP 1 New York Street
Manchester M1 4HD
Manchester M1 4HD (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
US-A- 3 487 732
US-A- 5 236 052
US-B1- 6 463 811
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US-A1- 2002 182 564
   
       
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