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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2016
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Gregory Alan Cavill, Winchester, KY (US);
Christopher Elliot Lingle, Lexington, KY (US);
Philip John Male, Lexington, KY (US);
David Lee Merrifield, Lexington, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
An assembly according to one example embodiment includes an electrically conductive fastener that includes a head and a shank. The shank extends from an undersurface of the head along a longitudinal axis of the fastener to a distal end of the fastener. A fastening hole is formed by an electrically nonconductive material. At least a portion of the shank of the fastener is installed in the fastening hole. An electrically conductive component is held between the undersurface of the head of the fastener and a surface surrounding an entrance to the fastening hole. An electrically conductive flange extends from the component and contacts an outer portion of the head of the fastener such that an electrical path is formed between the fastener and the component.