Patent ID: 8875368
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A controlled torque fastener for use with a substrate, the controlled torque fastener comprising: a first driver engagement feature; and a primary fastener portion connected to the first driver engagement feature, the primary fastener portion including a threaded fastening portion and a second driver engagement feature connected to the threaded fastening portion; wherein the first driver engagement feature is configured to be engaged by a first driver to enable the first driver to tighten the controlled torque fastener onto the substrate until the first driver engagement feature breaks off from the primary fastener portion; wherein the second driver engagement feature includes a socket configured to receive a second driver and to enable the received second driver to apply a torque to the primary fastener portion; and wherein the socket is configured to enable the received second driver to apply a torque to the primary fastener portion to loosen the primary fastener portion from the substrate.