Patent ID: 7086688

Claim:
A fastening system for fastening an object on an article comprising: a) an object including a securement structure operable for mounting the object on an underlying article, the securement structure including a bearing surface, wherein the securement structure is formed from a material having a first creep rate; b) a mounting structure operable to be fastened between the securement structure and the underlying article, the mounting structure including a bearing surface, wherein the mounting structure is formed from a material having a second creep rate, wherein the second creep rate is less than the first creep rate; and c) a bearing member including a first portion for bearing against the bearing surface of the securement structure, a second portion for bearing against the bearing surface of the mounting structure, and a third portion to be biased by a fastener such that the bearing surfaces of the securement structure and the mounting structure receive compressive force from the respective first and second portions of the bearing member, and the first and second portions provide compressive force to the underlying article.