Patent ID: 6406242
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: E05B,F16B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for securing a first plate in a spaced relationship to a second plate comprising:a fastener having a head portion and a base portion, the head portion being insertable into a hole in the first plate and supporting the first plate, the base portion being insertable into a hole in the plate and attaching to the second plate, part of the base portion of the fastener extending on a side of the second plate opposite the first plate; and a retainer having an elongated main body for inserting into the head portion of the fastener and for securing the first plate to-the head portion of the fastener; the part of the base portion of the fastener that extends on a side of the second plate opposite the first plate having a width that increases to resist a force attempting to separate the first plate from the second plate; the head portion of the fastener including a first flange, a second flange, and an arched portion, the arched portion interconnecting the first and second flange and having a depth that is narrower than a depth of the respective flanges.