ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,528,163, issued on Jan. 20.
"Systems and methods for customizing fastener tightness" was invented by Christopher V. Beckman (Miami).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Improved techniques for customizing fastener tightness by monitoring and managing individual fasteners and fastener driver conditions within varying materials, are provided. In some aspects of the application, fastener tightness is monitored by a control system, and remedial actions are taken when a change in fastener tightness indicates damage or another adverse condition of the fastener or a material in which it is embedded. In other aspects, fastener seating is monitored by a...