Patent ID: 6145182
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: B32B,F16B,F16F,F16M,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A bolt assembly, comprising:a flat washer having upper and lower planar surfaces defining an opening therethrough;a bevel washer having upper and lower surfaces defining an opening therethrough when positioned with a first planar portion of the upper surface of the bevel washer adjacent and in contact with the lower surface of the flat washer, a second portion of the upper surface of the bevel washer diverging outwardly a predetermined distance toward the lower surface of the bevel washer to define a space between the lower surface of the flat washer and the second portion of the upper surface of the bevel washer, the opening of the bevel washer being coaxial with the opening of the flat washer;a bolt having a longitudinal axis, an elongated body portion extending through the openings in the flat washer and the bevel washer and a head portion seated against the upper surface of the flat washer; andan adhesive disposed within the space between the lower surface of the flat washer and the second portion of the upper surface of the bevel washer.