Patent ID: 6478519
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
A bolt retaining article for retaining a bolt within a bore of a structure prior to the bolt being threadingly engaged within the bore, said bolt retaining article comprising a tubular body extending through a longitudinal axis and defining an inner diameter and an outer diameter, said tubular body including a plurality of concave sections and a plurality of convex sections, each of said plurality of concave sections disposed adjacent each of said plurality of convex sections; and a plurality of engaging arms extending outwardly from a portion of said concave sections along an edge substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis to secure said bolt retaining article to the structure by increasing the surface area of said bolt retaining article that engages the bore, said bolt retaining article adapted to receive the bolt therethrough to prevent the bolt from falling out and away from the structure.