Patent ID: 8628049
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: E04B,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastener assembly for securing one or more panels to a structure at a standoff comprising: a rod comprised of first and second ends joined by an elongated middle portion, at least a portion of said elongated middle portion and said first end of said rod including external threads; a standoff comprised of first and second ends joined by a middle portion which includes a threaded recess; said first end of said standoff adapted for threadedly securing said standoff to a support structure; said second end of said standoff adapted for threadedly securing said first end of said rod within said threaded recess in a manner so that a mounting support is defined by said second end of said rod and at least a second portion of said elongated middle portion of said rod, said mounting support being extendable through one or more perforations in a panel when the panel is mounted to said mounting support of said rod; and a cap having a portion which fits onto said mounting support of said rod, securing the panel onto said mounting support of said rod by securing the panel between said cap on one side of the panel, with said mounting support of said rod extending through the one or more perforations in the panel, and with said standoff being secured on the other side of the panel opposite from said cap, so that together said rod, said standoff, and said cap, when assembled, support and space the panel from the support structure.