Patent ID: 6017176
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
A self-contained adhesive-dispensing fastener comprising a tank member and a plunger member, said fastener being adapted for attachment to an attachment member upon movement of said plunger member into said tank member, said tank member comprisinga tubular tank containing a liquid adhesive;said tank having first and second ends, said second end being closed by a frangible closure member;said tank member further comprising a central protrusion extending axially away from said tank from said second end, said protrusion having an end surface adapted to be engaged with the attachment member;said plunger member comprisinga plunger disposed in said first end of said tank;an annular adhesive surface member surrounding said tank member, said adhesive surface member including at least one rib extending in the same direction as said protrusion;the axial distance between said end surface on said protrusion and the closest portion of said rib being substantially equal to the depth of said tank below said plunger;whereby when said fastener is applied to an attachment member and said plunger is depressed, said adhesive will be dispensed through said frangible member and said adhesive surface member will be attached to said attachment member by said adhesive.