On May 29 1983, Robert L Fullerton filed United States Patent number 4,378,187 for a "Quick Acting Fastener "(nut).     Mr. Fullerton would later file five following United States Patents cumulating with United States Patent number 5,733,084.

All of these patents were covering various concepts of a "quick applying nut" That Mr. Fullerton “coined" Zip Nut.     Mr. Fullerton would then go on to trade mark the name "Zip Nut" on May 18 1993.

Mr. Fullerton no longer has any interest or ownership in ANY these patents or of the copyright trade mark, any inference otherwise is incorrect and in error.

ALL of the patents mentioned above are now expired and in the public domain.     The copyright/trade mark is, at this time (the last listed owner) GEORGE A. STURDEVANT, INC.DBA FASTORQ, Corporation Texas 18914 East Industrial Parkway, New Caney, Texas 77357.

Any reference to Zip Nut in this document, or others, is purely historical and not meant to convey any ownership or commercial interest.