Patent ID: 9151317
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastening system comprising: a) a flat top plate having at least one hole formed therein and having a top surface and a bottom surface; b) a self-locking floating nutplate secured to the bottom surface of said top plate, said self-locking floating nutplate having a threaded receptacle for a screw being aligned with the at least one hole formed in said top plate and descending downwardly therefrom; c) a countersunk bushing, having a hole formed therein to receive a screw, said countersunk bushing being aligned with said at least one hole in said top plate and being positioned above said top surface of said top plate; and d) a screw inserted in said countersunk bushing such that said screw passed through said top plate and threadably engages said threaded receptacle in said self-locking floating nutplate.