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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2011
Date of Patent:
January 15, 2013
Assignees:
Mansfield Plumbing Products, The Philpott Rubber Company
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.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2011
Publication date:
July 7, 2011
Applicants:
MANSFIELD PLUMBING PRODUCTS, THE PHILPOTT RUBBER COMPANY
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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 2008
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2011
Assignees:
Mansfield Plumbing Products, Philpott Rubber Company, The