Abstract: A compensating fastener assembly is configured to secure a fastener to a surface element. The compensating fastener assembly includes a compression limiter having a cylindrical main body and a flange, the cylindrical main body defining a channel and a longitudinal axis. The compensating fastener assembly further includes a spring defining a central passage. The central passage of the spring is configured to receive the main body of the compression limiter such that a first end of the spring is configured to be disposed adjacent the flange of the compression limiter.

Abstract: A fastener assembly that is configured to securely couple to a component includes a bolt, a limiter, and a grommet. The bold has a head, a shaft, and a medial ridge disposed around a portion of the shaft. The limiter has a brim and a tube, with the tube extending away from the brim. A grommet has a central passage extending through a top section. The top section further includes a central wall and a bottom surface. At least one tab extends from the bottom surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are fastening systems for coupling a first component to stud, shaft, or the like via a sleeve assembly. The fastening system comprising an upper sleeve component, a lower sleeve component, and a nut. The upper sleeve component defines an upper sleeve opening, while the lower sleeve component defines a lower sleeve opening. The lower sleeve component comprises one or more flexible tabs configured to engage the upper sleeve component via the component opening. The nut is configured to pass through a sleeve opening to engage the stud. The sleeve opening is defined by the upper sleeve opening and the lower sleeve opening.

Abstract: A compensating fastener assembly is configured to secure a fastener to a surface element. The compensating fastener assembly includes a compression limiter having a cylindrical main body and a flange, the cylindrical main body defining a channel and a longitudinal axis. The compensating fastener assembly further includes a spring defining a central passage. The central passage of the spring is configured to receive the main body of the compression limiter such that a first end of the spring is configured to be disposed adjacent the flange of the compression limiter.

Abstract: A fastener-retaining system (100) is configured to securely couple a fastener (102) to a substrate (104). The fastener-retaining system (100) includes a compression-limiting bushing (106) including a tube defining a central passage (132), and a retainer (130) positioned within the central passage. The retainer (130) includes a first portion that securely connects to the bushing, and a second portion that is configured to securely connect to a portion of the fastener.

Abstract: A fastener assembly that is configured to securely couple to a component includes a bolt, a limiter, and a grommet. The bold has a head, a shaft, and a medial ridge disposed around a portion of the shaft. The limiter has a brim and a tube, with the tube extending away from the brim. A grommet has a central passage extending through a top section. The top section further includes a central wall and a bottom surface. At least one tab extends from the bottom surface.

Abstract: A retention nut includes a fastening portion and a mating portion. The fastening portion has internal threads. The mating portion is connected to the fastening portion and includes a snap wing.

Abstract: A fastener-retaining system (100) is configured to securely couple a fastener (102) to a substrate (104). The fastener-retaining system (100) includes a compression-limiting bushing (106) including a tube defining a central passage (132), and a retainer (130) positioned within the central passage. The retainer (130) includes a first portion that securely connects to the bushing, and a second portion that is configured to securely connect to a portion of the fastener.

Abstract: A connection assembly including a grommet of hollow construction adapted to be retained within a retaining panel structure for attachment to a substructure. The grommet includes an upper collar and a lower collar disposed in spaced-apart relation. An axial bore extends through the grommet. Anti-rotation elements may be disposed between the upper and lower collars. The anti-rotation elements lock the grommet against rotational movement following insertion and rotation to a locking position within a complementary retaining panel opening. The grommet may carry variations of a compression limiter within the axial bore of the grommet and either an elongated fastener or a fastening nut may be secured in operative position with the grommet prior to shipment and installation.

Abstract: A connection assembly adapted for receipt of a male connection member at the interior of a grommet. The connection assembly includes a grommet of hollow construction including a first collar and a second non-circular collar disposed in spaced-apart relation from the first collar. An axial bore extends entirely through the grommet. A sleeve insert including a hollow stem extends into the axial bore so as to at least partially line the axial bore. A complementary retaining panel includes a substantially non-circular access opening adapted to receive the second collar in pass-through relation and to block the first collar against insertion. Upon rotation, the grommet is blocked against withdrawal through the access opening and the retaining panel is held securely in place.

Abstract: A compression limiting fastening system incorporating a spring element and cooperating compression limiting sleeve adapted for substantially coaxial receipt of a fastening element through a fastened component so as to apply a relatively light load to an outer surface of the fastened component during the fastening operation. Once fastened down, the compression limiting sleeve supports the fastening load while the spring element applies a relatively light opposing load to the fastened component.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure to a component. The fastener assembly may include a fastener having a shaft integrally connected to an engagement head, and an anchoring bushing that retains the fastener. The anchoring bushing may include a main body defining a fastener passage that retains the shaft, and at least one anchoring member extending from a portion of the main body. The anchoring member(s) is configured to securely anchor into at least a portion of the component.

Abstract: A connection assembly adapted for receipt of a male connection member at the interior of a grommet. The connection assembly includes a grommet of hollow construction including a first collar and a second non-circular collar disposed in spaced-apart relation from the first collar. An axial bore extends entirely through the grommet. A sleeve insert including a hollow stem extends into the axial bore so as to at least partially line the axial bore. A complementary retaining panel includes a substantially non-circular access opening adapted to receive the second collar in pass-through relation and to block the first collar against insertion. Upon rotation, the grommet is blocked against withdrawal through the access opening and the retaining panel is held securely in place.

Abstract: A compression limiting fastening system incorporating a spring element and cooperating compression limiting sleeve adapted for substantially coaxial receipt of a fastening element through a fastened component so as to apply a relatively light load to an outer surface of the fastened component during the fastening operation. Once fastened down, the compression limiting sleeve supports the fastening load while the spring element applies a relatively light opposing load to the fastened component.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure to a component. The fastener assembly may include a fastener having a shaft integrally connected to an engagement head, and an anchoring bushing that retains the fastener. The anchoring bushing may include a main body defining a fastener passage that retains the shaft, and at least one anchoring member extending from a portion of the main body. The anchoring member(s) is configured to securely anchor into at least a portion of the component.

Abstract: A comb having closely spaced rotatable teeth which can be mass produced in an efficient manner. The comb is composed of a handle having a recess formed therein for receiving a tooth holder portion in which the teeth are axially rotatably retained. The tooth holder portion is composed of two sections, each having axial halves of generally cylindrical bores formed thereon such that when the surfaces in which the bore halves are formed are brough into facially abutting engagement, and the sections are attached, teeth can be inserted into the bores formed therebetween and retained therein. Each tooth is formed with a generally rounded end which contacts the area to be groomed and an opposite end having an enlarged head portion formed thereon having a diameter generally larger than the diameter of the bore through which the tooth axially projects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined tweezers and magnifier instrument wherein the parts may be snap-connected for ease of assembly, sterility, cleanliness and facility of use.

Abstract: There is disclosed a carrier for a multiplicity of articles such as boxes, cans or other containers and comprising a flattened tube of plastic sheet material which is transversely slit partially therethrough at successive locations to present successive sections thereof to be unfolded to provide interconnected annular sections or rings for encircling the articles.

Abstract: A foldable hair brush includes a hollow elongated handle having an elongated opening therein for receiving a brush portion hingedly connected at one of its ends to the handle. A flange depends from the brush portion at one end thereof and extends between a bi-furcated end portion of the handle at which the brush portion is hingedly connected to the handle portion. A pin socket is connected to the distal end portion of the flange and hingedly receives a hinge pin connected across the bi-furcated end portion of the handle so that bristles extending from the brush portion can be moved from an open position through the elongated opening into the hollow interior of the handle for storage purposes. When the brush portion is disposed in a common plane with the handle portion for using the hair brush, the bi-furcated end portion provides great lateral stability for the unit.