Abstract: A self-boring fastener comprising an elongated cylindrical element which intersects a driving means, said cylindrical element having a knife edge means axially projecting from the periphery of the extreme end thereof so as to extend beyond said end, and a thin knife edge element continuously, helically positioned about the outer periphery of said cylindrical element, said knife thread extending outwardly laterally from the outer periphery of said cylindrical element, said cylindrical element having an axial hole extending inwardly from the extreme end thereof so as to form an internal cavity in said cylindrical element. The method of fastening rubber, wood and other non-metallic materials either together or to base materials without the necessity of preformed bores or embedded metal mating parts and without incuring the problems of misalignment by use of the self-boring fastener.

Abstract: A self-boring bushing device adapted to provide passage through a structure, such as a wall, wherein the device is so constructed as to both thread and bore itself therein upon rotation thereof, thus providing communication between both sides of the wall, whereby electrical conduits or lead-in wires can be received therethrough, the device comprising a stud-like body having an enlarged head formed to receive a tool for rotating the stud and an elongated shank portion provided with external threads, and wherein the terminating end of the shank includes a plurality of boring teeth extending outwardly therefrom forming the annular free end of the stud-like body, the body being formed with an elongated, longitudinal bore wherein various elements can be passed therethrough, sealing plugs being also included to be positioned within each opposite, open end thereof.