Patent ID: 6704972
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A lightweight plastic bolt fastener used in pairs to form a bolt with heads at both ends having a dual ratcheting function comprising:a bolt having a stem which is semicircular in cross-section with a flat side thereon, and having a longitudinal axis; a head connected to one end of the stem; a semi-circular aperture in the head, positioned co-axially aligned with said axis of said stem for receipt of a like stem of a second bolt, the two stems together form a circular cross section; a rack of serrated teeth positioned longitudinally along the flat side of said stem; at least one deflectable locking tab attached to the head end of the stem, said locking tab extending partially into said semi-circular aperture for ratcheting locking engagement with a rack of serrated teeth from said second bolt when inserted into said semi-circular aperture.