Abstract: A fastener including a sleeve having an elongated portion, a head with a bearing surface, and an internal threaded portion, a core bolt disposed within the sleeve and having a head and a shank portion having an external threaded portion engageable threadedly with the threaded portion of the sleeve. An insert is disposed within the sleeve and surrounds a portion of the core bolt. A seal element is attached to the sleeve and juxtaposed with the bearing surface of the head of the sleeve. The fastener is adapted to be installed in a structure. The electrical contact of the fastener reduces the potential difference between it and the structure, which provides a direct path for continuous propagation of electromagnetic waves, reducing electromagnetic wave scattering and minimizing the electromagnetic signature.

Abstract: A method of installing a fastener into a structure, comprising the steps of providing a fastener having a pin member including an elongated shank having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a cylindrical shank portion having an outer surface, a head located at the first end of the elongated shank, the head including a bearing surface located on the underside of the head, and a threaded portion located at the second end of the elongated shank and a seal element adapted to be positioned on the pin member such that the seal member is juxtaposed with the bearing surface of the head of the pin member; and installing the fastener into the structure in an installed position.

Abstract: A fastener including a sleeve having an elongated portion, a head with a bearing surface, and an internal threaded portion, a core bolt disposed within the sleeve and having a head and a shank portion having an external threaded portion engageable threadedly with the threaded portion of the sleeve. An insert is disposed within the sleeve and surrounds a portion of the core bolt. A seal element is attached to the sleeve and juxtaposed with the bearing surface of the head of the sleeve. The fastener is adapted to be installed in a structure. The electrical contact of the fastener reduces the potential difference between it and the structure, which provides a direct path for continuous propagation of electromagnetic waves, reducing electromagnetic wave scattering and minimizing the electromagnetic signature.

Abstract: A fastener including a core bolt and a sleeve adapted to receive the core bolt. The sleeve includes an elongated portion and a head including a first, outer surface and a plurality of embossments located on and extending from the first surface. The plurality of embossments is adapted to mate with and be engaged by corresponding debossments of a fastener installation tool. The embossments react installation torque.

Abstract: A component including a wall with a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and at least one aperture formed within the wall and extending from the first surface to the second surface. At least one boss is located on the first surface of the wall and around the at least one aperture, the at least one boss being constructed by layered, additive manufacturing. Optionally, the aperture need not be included. A method including the steps of providing a component having a wall with a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and at least one aperture formed within the wall and extends from the first surface to the second surface thereof, and constructing at least one boss on the first surface of the wall of the component and around the at least one aperture using layered, additive manufacturing.

Abstract: A pin member for a fastener includes an elongated shank having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a cylindrical shank portion having an outer surface, a head located at the first end of the elongated shank, the head including a bearing surface located on the bearing surface of the head, and a threaded portion located at the second end of the elongated shank. The pin member can be fully coated with a coating. A conformable seal element is attached to the pin member, which is adapted to fill the microscopic voids between the bearing surface of the head of the pin member and the surrounding structure under the axial load exerted by the fastener during installation. The seal element can be separate and distinct from the pin member. The seal element can be attached to the pin member for the sake of convenience, but the seal element can deform independently of the pin member and the surrounding structure in response to the forces exerted by the fastener.

Abstract: A fastener including a pin member with an elongated shank having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a cylindrical shank portion having an outer surface, a head located at the first end of the elongated shank, the head including a bearing surface located on the underside of the head, and a threaded portion located at the second end of the elongated shank. The fastener includes a washer installed on the pin member against the bearing surface of the head of the pin member. The washer includes an outer surface and at least one dielectric gasket layer located on the outer surface of the washer.

Abstract: A pin member for a fastener includes an elongated shank having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a cylindrical shank portion having an outer surface, a head located at the first end of the elongated shank, the head including a bearing surface located on the bearing surface of the head, and a threaded portion located at the second end of the elongated shank. The pin member can be fully coated with a coating. A conformable seal element is attached to the pin member, which is adapted to fill the microscopic voids between the bearing surface of the head of the pin member and the surrounding structure under the axial load exerted by the fastener during installation. The seal element can be separate and distinct from the pin member. The seal element can be attached to the pin member for the sake of convenience, but the seal element can deform independently of the pin member and the surrounding structure in response to the forces exerted by the fastener.

Abstract: A fastener including a pin member with an elongated shank having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a cylindrical shank portion having an outer surface, a head located at the first end of the elongated shank, the head including a bearing surface located on the underside of the head, and a threaded portion located at the second end of the elongated shank. The fastener includes a washer installed on the pin member against the bearing surface of the head of the pin member. The washer includes an outer surface and at least one dielectric gasket layer located on the outer surface of the washer.

Abstract: A locking member includes a body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a bore extending through the body from the first end to the second end, a bearing surface at the first end, fastening means for securing the locking member to a pin member, and a channel formed within the bearing surface and surrounding the bore. The locking member also includes a first insert located within the channel. The first insert is adapted such that, when the locking member is secured against a surface of a workpiece, the first insert prevents passage of a sparking material from within the bore of the locking member.