Patent ID: 7785054
Filing Date: 2010-08-31
Classification: B60K,B60R,F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastening system configured to secure a first panel to a second panel while isolating the first panel from the second panel, the fastening system comprising: a fastener; a first retainer having a central tube defining a central passage, wherein said central tube comprises at least one protuberance extending into said central passage; and a sleeve having a base and a distal end with a passage extending through said base and said distal end, said sleeve engaged to said fastener so as to retain said fastener wherein a portion of said sleeve wedges between threads of the fastener, said sleeve being positioned with said first retainer, said sleeve comprising at least one ledge configured to snapably engage said at least one protuberance to secure said sleeve to said first retainer, wherein said sleeve is formed of plastic.