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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2005
Gerard E. Attanasio, Middlebury, CT (US);
Gerard E. Attanasio, Middlebury, CT (US);
Pilgrim Screw Corporation, Providence, RI (US);
Abstract
A captive structural fastener includes an integral hold-out feature. The fastener includes a stud assembly including a stud, a retaining ring including two oppositely disposed tabs protruding toward the center of the retaining ring, a first sleeve that is mainly engageable with a second sleeve, the second sleeve including an inwardly disposed channel for receiving the retaining ring; and a receptacle assembly, the receptacle assembly including a bracket constructed and arranged to be secured to a panel, an internally threaded nut, a retaining clamp for securing the nut in the bracket, and a grommet assembly having a bore for receiving the stud therethrough.