News editors obtained the following quote from the background information supplied by the inventors: “The invention relates to fastener removal aid devices that permit efficient removal of fasteners, such as Hi-Lok.RTM. fasteners, including fasteners located in limited mobility or limited access locations.
“Self-locking, permanently installed fasteners are commonly used in aerospace assembly to attach two parts. Hi-Lok.RTM. fasteners, sold by Hi-Shear Corporation,
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