Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Headed fastener element with nut – washer – securing means or cap – Cap over the head
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Bomar, Shane (Department: 3677)
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Headed fastener element with nut, washer, securing means or cap
Cap over the head
C411S369000, C411S372500, C411S542000, C411S914000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07918634
ABSTRACT:
A metallic bolt fastener assembly that includes a threaded shank, a head and an end, the head and a portion of the shank encapsulated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermal plastic materials. The polymer composition provides improved corrosion resistance and superior fluid sealing properties when used as a water tank-to-toilet bowl or other similar plumbing fixture connection system.
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Conrad Paul D.
Detweiler Stephen C.
Bomar Shane
Delisle Roberta
Mansfield Plumbing Products
Philpott Rubber Company, The
Rankin , Hill & Clark LLP
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