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90/016,362BLIND FASTENER AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF11,885,358Open

Status

Reexam Assigned to Examiner for Determination

Filed

May 31, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 24, 2026

Art Unit

3993

Requester

Unknown

Requested By

Third Party

Patent OwnerInferred

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

P.O. Law Firm

K&L Gates, LLP

Sector (CPC)

FMechanical Engineering
F16Machine Elements
F16BBolts & Nuts

USPC

411Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, Or Locked-Threaded Fastener

Reexam History (22 events)

Jun 24, 2026DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Jun 16, 2026MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
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Jun 15, 2026FTFSFITF set to YES - revise initial setting
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May 31, 2026WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
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May 31, 2026RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
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May 31, 2026RXIDS.RReexam - Information Disclosure Statement Filed by Third Party Requester
May 31, 2026RXC/SRCertificate of Service
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May 31, 2026BIG.Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
May 6, 2026RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
May 6, 2026RXC/SRCertificate of Service