Patent ID: 8291594
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: B64G,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of mounting a tile to a substructure, the method comprising the steps of: providing at least one element and a strain isolation pad; forming a bore in the tile, the at least one element, and the strain isolation pad; inserting a cord into the bore of the tile such that an excess portion of the cord extends outwardly from the tile; bonding the cord to the tile; inserting the cord into the bore of the strain isolation pad and the at least one element such that the strain isolation pad is disposed between the tile and the at least one element; applying tension to the cord while the at least one element and the strain isolation pad are forced against the tile; bonding the cord to the at least one element while the cord is under tension; and bonding the at least one element to the substructure.