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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2011
Alan V. Bray, Spicewood, TX (US);
Denise Deppe, Austin, TX (US);
David J. Irvin, Austin, TX (US);
Leslie Schmidt, Austin, TX (US);
Alan V. Bray, Spicewood, TX (US);
Denise Deppe, Austin, TX (US);
Gary Schmidt, Austin, TX (US);
David J. Irvin, Austin, TX (US);
Systems & Materials Research Corporation, Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for making and using a fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to a moisture source. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a premature cure indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged.