Abstract: A method of using a mechanical joint restraint includes inserting an end of a pipe length into a gland bore of a gland, a ring bore of a gripping ring, and a gasket bore of a gasket, the gland, the gripping ring, and the gasket together forming the mechanical joint restraint; inserting at least a portion of the gasket of the mechanical joint restraint into a socket of a piping element; inserting the end of the pipe length into the socket of the piping element; and drawing the gland towards a flange of the piping element to compress the gasket into sealing engagement with the piping element and the pipe length.

Abstract: A device and method for sealing a leak in a pipe. The device includes a sealing component that is placed against a pipe outer surface and over the leak. A clamp extending from the sealing component clamps partially around a circumference of the pipe and pulls the sealing component against the pipe. A vent in combination with the sealing member releases leaking gas through or around the sealing component while the sealing component is being secured to the pipe. The vent is then closed after full clamping is completed.

Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements has segments surrounding a central space with cusps which engage lobes of a seal to maintain the segments in spaced apart relation in a preassembled state. While the coupling is in the preassembled state the pipe elements may be inserted into the central space without disassembling the coupling, and portions of the seal adjacent to attachment members on the segments seat within a channel defined by the segments between the cusps. The lobes of the seal contact a second surface of the shoulders of the segments adjacent to the attachment members when the segments are in spaced relation.

Abstract: A method for using a gland assembly includes sliding a gland assembly over an end of a pipe, the pipe defining an outer surface, the gland assembly comprising a gland, a joint restraint assembly, and a gasket, the joint restraint assembly comprising a gripper and a spring, the spring configured to engage the gripper and the gasket; inserting the end of the pipe into a socket of a piping element; fastening the gland to the piping element; disabling a deactivation mechanism of the joint restraint assembly; and engaging the joint restraint assembly with the outer surface of the pipe to prevent removal of the pipe from the piping element.

Abstract: A clamping device including a collar which has a belt able to be clamped by the reduction of its diameter and a seal disposed inside the belt by being retained axially relative to the collar. The seal is formed in a strip which is wound on itself and whose ends are configured to cooperate together via a sealing arrangement. The seal undergoes a stress towards the inner surface of the belt and is configured to be elastically deformed against the stress to allow the insertion of an annular object between the seal and the belt.

Abstract: A water heating device equipped with a housing, a fan and a chamber arranged in the interior of the housing, and screws. The housing has first and second side plates which oppose one another in a first direction and extend from the ends of a back plate along a second direction intersecting the first direction. An opening part is provided in the housing on the side opposite the back plate in the second direction. The fan has a discharge opening, a first flow passage extending along the first direction, and a first flange. The chamber has an intake opening, a second flow passage extending along the first direction, and a second flange. The first and the second flanges are secured by screws. In a planar view, the center axis of the screws is slanted such that a head portion is closer to the opening part than the tip-end portion.

Abstract: Provided is a pipe detachment preventing device, for a union nut pipe fitting, which can omit an inner core and which can prevent detachment of a pipe from a pipe fitting even when a large pulling force which stretches the pipe acts. Connection holding means (7) includes an inclination mechanism (8) configured to incline a retaining ring (4A) in a pipe axis direction (X) with respect to a reference plane (P) orthogonal to a central axis (C) of a retaining ring body (40), such that one of a circumferential center portion (40y) and a circumferential end portion (40x) of a retaining ring body (40A) is caused to be closer to a fitting body (2) and the other is moved away from the fitting body (2), when first protruding portions (41) and first facing portions (55) come into contact with each other and a pipe pulling force which stretches a joint pipe (100) is applied to the joint pipe (100).

Abstract: A method of coupling a pipe length to a piping element includes sliding a gland over an end of the pipe length, the gland including a joint restraint assembly, the pipe length defining an outer pipe surface; inserting the end of the pipe length into a socket defined by the piping element; fastening the gland to the piping element; and activating the joint restraint assembly to prevent removal of the pipe length from the socket by rotating a gripper in an engagement direction of the joint restraint assembly; and engaging the gripper with the outer pipe surface in an initial engagement position.

Abstract: A gland assembly for a piping element includes a gland comprising a joint restraint assembly comprising a restraint base, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket, the joint restraint assembly further comprising a gripper disposed within the restraint pocket, wherein the gripper is configured to rotate within the restraint pocket about and between a disengaged position in which the gripper is disengaged from the piping element and an engagement position in which the gripper is engaged with the piping element. The gland assembly also includes a cover removably attached to the restraint base, the cover comprising a bottom wall comprising a stop leg; a sidewall; a tab extending from the sidewall, the tab preventing the cover from being pushed onto the restraint base in a fully depressed configuration and preventing the stop leg from engaging the gripper into the disengaged position.

Abstract: A mechanical joint includes a piping element, the piping element including an element flange, the piping element defining a socket extending inwards from the element flange; a pipe length, the pipe length extending through the element flange into the socket, the pipe length defining an outer pipe surface; and a gland, the pipe length extending through the gland, the gland including a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly including a restraint base; and a gripper disposed within the restraint pocket, the gripper configured to rotate in the restraint pocket, the gripper further configured to engage the outer pipe surface to prevent removal of the pipe length from the socket.

Abstract: A mechanical joint includes a piping element, the piping element including an element flange, the piping element defining a socket extending inwards from the element flange; a pipe length, the pipe length extending through the element flange into the socket, the pipe length defining an outer pipe surface; and a gland, the pipe length extending through the gland, the gland including a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly including a restraint base; and a gripper disposed within the restraint pocket, the gripper configured to rotate in the restraint pocket, the gripper further configured to engage the outer pipe surface to prevent removal of the pipe length from the socket.

Abstract: A pipe-joining centering device aligns, with an axial center of one pipe, an axial center of another pipe when a spigot of the other pipe is to be inserted into a socket of the one pipe. The pipe-joining centering device includes a support member configured to support an end part of the spigot. The support member is tiltable in a pipe radial direction between an inner peripheral surface of the socket and an outer peripheral surface of the spigot. The pipe-joining centering device also includes a position adjustment member configured to tilt the support member in the pipe radial direction. The support member and the position adjustment member are supported on the inner peripheral surface of the socket.

Abstract: A belt has a sealing ring disposed in an annular recess of the belt and two tightening lugs born by the ends of the belt. The edges of the recess form wedging steps for the edges of the sealing ring which substantially occupy the entire width of the recess. The ends of the belt exhibit a sealing arrangement which includes lateral tabs, that are formed at the second end and which extend widthwise on the belt, from one edge of the belt to the recess such that each lateral tab includes a part of one of the wedging steps.

Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements has segments surrounding a central space with cusps which engage lobes of a seal to maintain the segments in spaced apart relation in a preassembled state. While the coupling is in the preassembled state the pipe elements may be inserted into the central space without disassembling the coupling, and portions of the seal adjacent to attachment members on the segments seat within a channel defined by the segments between the cusps. When the seal is compressed between the segments and the pipe elements to form a joint the seal deforms so as to withdraw a center leg of the seal from the flow path defined within the pipe elements.

Abstract: A gland assembly and a method for using a gland assembly are disclosed. The gland assembly can comprise a gland, the gland defining a gland bore; a joint restraint assembly comprising; a restraint base formed on the gland; a gripper disposed within the restraint base; and a spring comprising a retention tab and an engagement leg, the engagement leg configured to engage the gripper; and a gasket defining a recess, the retention tab configured to engage the recess.

Abstract: A clawed securing means, in particular a pipe coupling, having a band with two halves, which each have a clamping jaw at the ends thereof, the opposing clamping jaws of the two halves being connected to each other in each case by at least one clamping element. The clamping jaws each have at least one lug with a fixed end and a free end. The free end is bent in such a manner that the free end rests on the fixed end of the respective lug and forms a double layer of material. At least one opening is formed in the region of the double layer of material to feed through the at least one clamping element.

Abstract: A restraint device assembly that couples adjoining pipes together is provided. The restraint device assembly includes a ring portion having an arcuate inner periphery surface that encircles an outer wall surface of a pipe. The ring includes a first tie rod opening located adjacent a first location and a second tie rod opening located adjacent a second location. The first and second tie rod openings are spaced apart from each other by a first distance. The second ring portion includes a third tie rod opening located adjacent the first location, a fourth tie rod opening located adjacent the second location. The fourth tie rod opening is spaced apart from the third tie rod opening a second distance.

Abstract: A gland includes an annular ring, the annular ring defining a gland bore, the gland bore defining a gland axis; and a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly includes a restraint base, the restraint base attached to the annular ring, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket; the restraint pocket comprising a restraint pivot disposed within the restraint pocket; a gripper, the gripper disposed within the restraint pocket, the gripper engaging the restraint pivot, the gripper configured to rotate about the restraint pivot; and a spring clip disposed within the restraint pocket, the spring clip biasing the gripper to rotate inwards towards the gland axis.

Abstract: A grooved joint adapter includes a cylindrical body having an insertion port formed in one end, a groove formed in an outer peripheral surface of the other end, a guide portion formed on an interior thereof, first coupling portions on both outer surfaces thereof, and a fixing portion protruding from an inner peripheral surface thereof. A pipe socket has second coupling portions on both outer surfaces and a protrusion formed on one surface. A pressure ring is disposed on an insertion port side and has both ends separated from each other. A stopper ring is disposed inside of the guide portion, and has both ends separated from each other and one or more wedge sawteeth on an inner peripheral surface. A rubber ring is disposed inside of the cylindrical body, and has an uneven portion on an inner peripheral surface and a stopper portion protruding inward.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for maintaining remote backups of reverse-incremental backup datasets may include (1) receiving a request to replicate a reverse-incremental backup dataset of a data source (e.g., a local full backup of the data source and/or at least one reverse incremental backup of the data source) from a primary storage system to a secondary storage system and (2) generating, in response to receiving the request, a forward-incremental backup dataset of the data source (e.g., a remote full backup of the data source and/or at least one forward incremental backup of the data source) on the secondary storage system based at least in part on the reverse-incremental backup dataset. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A spin-on fluid filter with improved attachment and sealing with the filter head. The filter has a gasket positioned at the end of threads used to connect the filter to a filter head. The described design protects the gasket from excessive engine heat, cut or tear damage during installation, and the roll out effect of installation torque. In addition, the described attachment provides gasket protection and uniform compression of the gasket. The gasket can be any type that provides a seal which keeps external threads on the filter and the filter head dry.

Abstract: A ferrule includes a body surrounding a bore that provides a fluid path along a central axis between a first end and a second end of the ferrule. The body includes a conical section configured for forming a sealing interface with a fitting in which the ferrule may be inserted and a sealing interface with a tube that may be inserted in the ferrule bore. The conical section includes collapse zones configured to collapse in a direction along the central axis in response to axial compression of the ferrule against the fitting. The collapse zones mitigate crushing of the ferrule against the tube. The collapse zones may be provided by a sealing region at the nose of the ferrule and annular grooves on the ferrule.

Abstract: A fluid connection joint to couple tubular pipes intended to convey gas, compressed air and other fluids. The fluid connection joint includes a deformable internal ring having sealing surfaces internally to engage with an outer surface of a first tubular element and frontally to engage with a second tubular element. The deformable internal ring is located within a housing that is coupled to a flange of the second tubular element by fixing screws. The tightening of the fixing screws results in a substantially radial compression of the internal ring and seals around the first tubular element and a second substantially axial compression of the frontal seal against the flange.

Abstract: A clamping structure configured to be secured about at least two pipes to securely hold the pipes adjacent each other during a pipeline assembly operation is disclosed. The device can be further used to adjust the relative positions of the two pipes and maintain the relative positions while the pipes are caused to be permanently affixed to each other. Some embodiments can include a clamping structure with a plurality of hingedly engaged clamp members and at least one spatial adjustment mechanism extending therefrom, the configurations of which may provide weld-access points that are conducive to the pipeline assembly operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for restraining a member includes a gland, a plurality of bolts disposed in the gland, a plurality of wedges disposed in the gland, a “C” shaped clip, and a spacer. The gland has pockets and a face having an access opening providing lateral access to each pocket. Each gland pocket includes a wedge having teeth and a cavity. Each cavity includes a slot formed transverse to the bore. The clip is sized to slide through the access opening of the gland and shaped to be closely received in the slot of the wedge. The spacer attaches to the bold and has flexible prongs.

Abstract: A locking pipe joint assembly, device and method can employ a center body connector, one or more sealing elements, such as a wiper seal and a sealing ring, a sealing ring retainer and a retaining cap. In various embodiments, primary and secondary fastening rings are employed along with a retaining cap sleeve. In embodiments, the retaining cap includes an internal or external thread that mates with an external or internal thread on one side of the center body connector, which allows the retaining cap to tighten the packing arrangement components around an inserted piping or tubing element, and in secure engagement with the interior of the center body connector. In embodiments, a bolt element is provided for further securing of the retaining cap to the center body connector.

Abstract: A separation preventing device that prevents separation of a fluid pipe in a pipe axis direction, includes a main body externally fitted to an outer peripheral surface of the fluid pipe and has a recess portion facing the outer peripheral surface; a locking member housed in the recess portion in a tiltable manner and is able to bite into the outer peripheral surface of the fluid pipe; a pressing member provided in the main body member and presses the locking member so as to bite into the outer peripheral surface of the fluid pipe; and an interposition member interposed between the locking member and the pressing member, wherein the interposition member is equipped with a tapered surface coming into contact with an outer surface of the locking member, and is housed in the recess portion in a state of having an acceptable movement value of a predetermined width in the pipe axis direction of the fluid pipe.

Abstract: A seal is provided that includes a body, a left arm extending from the body and having an anti-rotation portion, and a right arm extending from the body and having an anti-rotation portion. The seal further includes a lip extending from the body between the left and right arms. The lip is sized and shaped to contact an inside surface of the socket when the first and second pipes are assembled together.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing a backup operation in a computing system. The source data and associated hardware are assessed to determine an optimum read block size and an optimum number of backup streams. The source data is then backed up using the optimum number of backup streams at the optimum read block size.

Abstract: A locking pipe joint assembly, device and method can employ a center body connector, one or more sealing elements, such as a wiper seal and a sealing ring, a sealing ring retainer and a retaining cap. In various embodiments, primary and secondary fastening rings are employed along with a retaining cap sleeve. In embodiments, the retaining cap includes an internal or external thread that mates with an external or internal thread on one side of the center body connector, which allows the retaining cap to tighten the packing arrangement components around an inserted piping or tubing element, and in secure engagement with the interior of the center body connector. In embodiments, a bolt element is provided for further securing of the retaining cap to the center body connector.

Abstract: A self-restrained pipe joint system and method of assembly to connect two lengths of pipe in a mechanical joint, which maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as to appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to restrain separation upon the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths.

Abstract: A spacer for holding an alignment of two concentric cylinders including at least two arcuate spacer segments, each of the at least two arcuate spacer segments having at least one spacer passage for receiving a part of a coupling bolt, each of the at least two arcuate spacer segments fitting between each of two respective end surfaces of two concentric cylinders, each end surface having a cylindrical seat; and a ring with an outer surface adjoining an inner surface of each of the at least two arcuate spacer segments.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication is provided. The apparatus comprises a connector body configured to, in use, bridge a first and a second pipe, each pipe having a free end. It also comprises a mechanical interlock arrangement, for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to the free ends of the first and second pipes. The apparatus also comprises a mechanical seal arrangement for providing a metal-to-metal seal between the pipes and the connector body.

Abstract: A clamping belt (6) for a pipe coupling (1) for the friction-locked connection of, in particular, smooth-end pipes (2) comprises mutually overlapping ends (6a, 6b), wherein the width of the two mutually overlapping ends (6a, 6b) of the clamping belt (6) together corresponds at most to the width of the clamping belt (6) in the longitudinal portion between these ends (6a, 6b), and at least one longitudinal slot (6d) extending in the longitudinal direction of the clamping belt (6) is also provided in the end of the clamping belt (6) that is passed through the longitudinal slot (6c) of the other end. A pipe coupling using this clamping belt (6) comprises a sealing element (3), if need be an anchoring element (4) surrounding this sealing element (3), said anchoring element comprising elements (4a) following one another in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for coupling adjacent ends of a pair of pipes includes a sleeve, a split-ring gland positioned around one of the ends of the sleeve, and at least one annular gasket positioned within the split-ring gland and configured to be compressed by the split-ring gland for sealing one pipe end to the sleeve. The split-ring gland includes two partially circular gland members with spaced ends defining a gap. The pipe coupling includes an armor positioned to span the gap between the spaced ends to provide a generally closed annular periphery about the gasket. The armor includes a corrugated portion having a plurality of corrugations engaging the split-ring gland and the gasket during compression of the gasket. The armor is cold formed to improve structural strength and durability.

Abstract: An aeration system for treating liquid contained in a vessel is provided. The aeration system includes a header pipe and a plurality of lateral pipes coupled to the header pipe. The lateral pipes each have one or more tubular diffuser membranes sleeved therearound. Also provided is a coupling for sealingly joining end portions of two adjacent pipes is provided. The coupling includes two saddle sections and a deformable gasket extending between the pipes. The coupling is adapted for enabling one pipe to be removed and replaced from a series of pipes without substantially moving any adjacent pipes.

Abstract: A pipe coupling includes an annular clamp housing that has ends which are provided with two opposing clamp members. One or more tightening elements tighten the clamp members towards each other in a direction transverse to an axial length of the annular clamp housing so as to apply a radially-inward clamping force on a pipe being clamped in the annular clamp housing. An annular seal is mounted in a tightening chamber with borders defined by inner walls of the annular clamp housing and an inner abutment. The tightening chamber has a single annular opening that faces radially inwards. Upon sufficient tightening of the one or more tightening elements, the annular seal cannot expand against the borders of the tightening chamber and can only expand radially inwards through the single annular opening.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for coupling adjacent ends of a pair of pipes includes a sleeve, a split-ring gland positioned around one of the ends of the sleeve, and at least one annular gasket positioned within the split-ring gland and configured to be compressed by the split-ring gland for sealing one pipe end to the sleeve. The split-ring gland includes two partially circular gland members with spaced ends defining a gap. The pipe coupling includes an armor positioned to span the gap between the spaced ends to provide a generally closed annular periphery about the gasket. The armor includes a corrugated portion having a plurality of corrugations engaging the split-ring gland and the gasket during compression of the gasket. The armor is cold formed to improve structural strength and durability.

Abstract: A mechanical pipe joint system for joining a male piping member and a female piping member, the female piping member having a bell portion to receive a portion of the male piping member, includes a retaining flange and a restraining gasket, the restraining gasket including a sealing portion, a flange portion, and a restraining portion, the restraining portion including a plurality of circumferentially-spaced restraining segments.

Abstract: A sealing member is disclosed having an outer surface that supports segments of a pipe coupling for joining pipe elements in end to end relation. The segments are supported in spaced relation to permit the pipe elements to be inserted into the coupling without disassembly. The sealing member is a flexible ring that has conical lips around its inner circumference to engage and guide the pipe elements into the coupling. A tongue extends radially inwardly between the lips, the tongue having conical shoulders which engage and guide the pipe ends. The tongue locates the coupling segments relatively to the pipe elements.

Abstract: An exhaust gas cleaning device (2) for an exhaust system (1) of an internal combustion engine with an exhaust gas cleaning element (7), which is arranged in a first tubular body (3), and with a second tubular body (4), to which the first tubular body (3) is detachably connected via a clamp connection (5). The clamp connection (5) includes a radially outwardly projecting first ring collar (8), formed at the first tubular body (3) and extending circumferentially in a closed form and a radially outwardly projecting second ring collar (9), formed at the second tubular body (4) and extending circumferentially in a closed form. A sealing ring (10) extends circumferentially in a closed form and is axially in contact with the first ring collar (8) and the second ring collar (9). A first ring body (11) is arranged on the outside at the first tubular body (3) and is axially in contact with the first ring collar on the side facing away from the sealing ring (10).

Abstract: An accessory for a clamp assembly including a clamp bridge including a plurality of curved bridge elements attached to one another by a joint that permits relative motion between neighboring bridge elements.

Abstract: A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having a pocket of varying depth for receiving a ring gasket. The varying depth of the pocket is used to control the distortion of the ring gasket between a round shape and a non-round shape when the segments are arranged in spaced apart relation around the ring gasket, the spacing between the segments being sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements without disassembly of the coupling. Notches in the projections which engage the pipe elements facilitate insertion of pipe elements and provide for a compact coupling design.

Abstract: Couplings and gaskets are disclosed. Couplings may include an upper housing, a lower housing, at least one fastening device coupling the upper housing to the lower housing, and a gasket positioned within the upper and lower housings, the gasket including two primary seals and a rib protruding from an inner surface of the gasket and between the two primary seals.

Abstract: A pipe clamp including an annular clamp housing having an opening for inserting therein a pipe, opposing clamp members located near ends of the annular clamp housing, one or more tightening elements for fastening and tightening the clamp members towards each other in a direction transverse to an axial length of the annular clamp housing, and an annular seal placed in an inner perimeter of the annular clamp housing, wherein one portion of the annular seal is attached to the annular clamp housing with one or more mechanical fasteners and another portion of the annular seal is slidingly attached to the annular clamp housing with one or more mechanical fasteners so that the annular seal is permitted to move and expand radially about as the pipe clamp is tightened by one or more tightening elements.

Abstract: A sealing member and a preemptive system and a preemptive method of preventing or stopping a primary joint leak between a pipe and a pipe fitting by securing a sealing ring to the pipe and the pipe fitting to form a secondary joint that inhibits or prevent leakage between the primary joint between the pipe and the pipe fitting without knowing if the primary joint is faulty.

Abstract: A pipe clamp that includes a band, tightening mechanism for the band, a split sleeve within the band, and gasket located inside a circumferential channel in the split sleeve. The split sleeve includes a tongue-and-groove joint in which the tongue has at least one side edge that confronts and engages a side edge of the groove during penetration of the tongue into the groove in response to tightening of the outer band using the fastening mechanism. This provides a metal-to-metal seal at the tongue-and-groove joint. The relative construction of the tongue and groove is such that during penetration of the tongue into the groove, there are areas of spaced separation between the confronting side edges of the tongue and groove. Also, during tightening, the gasket is forced into these areas of spaced separation which provides a second, gasketed seal at the tongue-and-groove joint.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for coupling adjacent ends of a pair of pipes includes a sleeve, a split-ring gland positioned around one of the ends of the sleeve, and an annular gasket positioned within the split-ring gland and configured to be compressed by the split-ring gland for sealing one pipe end to the sleeve. The split-ring gland includes two partially circular gland members with spaced ends defining a gap, which is spanned by an armor positioned in the gap to provide a generally closed annular periphery about the gasket. The armor includes a corrugated portion engaging the gasket during compression. The gasket includes a pressure assist slot configured to receive pressurized fluid leaking from the pipes and a plurality of cross grooves ensuring continued fluid communication with the pressure assist slot. The gasket also includes ribs engaging the split-ring gland and the armor to reduce or eliminate added lubrication necessary.

Abstract: A coupling includes an annular gasket, the annular gasket including at least one sealing surface directed radially inwardly and an outer surface directed radially outwardly; at least one segment, each segment being approximately semi-circular and including at least one inner surface, at least one outer surface, and at least two ends, each segment including a fastener pad protruding proximate to each end, each fastener pad defining a fastener hole, each end including at least one of a tongue and a groove, each tongue protruding circumferentially from at least one end, each groove defined circumferentially in at least one end; and at least one fastener, wherein at least one portion of a shaft portion of the fastener is sized to engage at least one fastener hole in at least one segment.

Abstract: A coupling includes at least one segment, each segment including at least one inner surface, at least one outer surface, at least two ends, and a fastener pad protruding proximate to each end, each fastener pad defining a fastener hole, each fastener hole having an axial length and a transverse length, wherein the transverse length is longer than the axial length; an annular gasket contacting the inner surface of at least one segment, the annular gasket including at least one sealing surface directed radially inwardly and an outer surface directed radially outwardly; and at least one fastener disposed within at least one fastener hole, each fastener including a head portion and a shaft portion, each shaft portion including at least one of a threaded portion, a shank portion, and a collar portion, wherein at least one portion of the shaft portion is sized to engage at least one fastener hole.