Inventors:
Christopher D. PREST - San Francisco CA, US
Matthew S. SCOTT - Campbell CA, US
Stephen P. ZADESKY - Portola Valley CA, US
Richard W. HELEY - Palo Alto CA, US
Dermot J. STRATTON - San Francisco CA, US
Joseph C. POOLE - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
F16B 35/00, B22D 25/00, F16B 19/04, F16B 37/00, F16B 13/06, A44B 19/00, F16B 37/12, B23K 31/00, F16B 15/00
US Classification:
24381, 2282621, 164 47, 411500, 411378, 411439, 411 44, 411427
Abstract:
Embodiments relates to a fastener having a head portion and an interlock portion comprising a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy comprising a metal alloy. The fastener could further have a screw portion. Other embodiments relate to methods of making and using the fasteners.