Tu BOLT ™ Fastener is the alternative to the traditional nut, bolt and washer combination: U.S. Patent # 6,537,006
Tu BOLT ™ Fastener:
The "T" represents the bolt and the small "u" represents the cap. The most important features are that the Tu BOLT is:
The usual way, with nuts and bots: |
The Tu BOLT way: |
The Tu BOLT is capable of replacing the traditional nut, bolt and lock washer combination, according to one bolt manufacturer. The diameter of the bolts is the same as traditional bolts; however, each size comes in different colors.
The cap or nut is closed at one end to form a cavity. A quick set adhesive could be applied either to the bolt or in the cavity. Or the adhesive could be stored in the cavity, and held there by a break-away membrane. When the cap is placed over the bolt, the membrane will break and allow the cap to bond to the bolt in seconds.
The Tu BOLT Fastener works in the following applications: Accessories, appliances, awning & canopies, barbecues, bicycles, boats, buildings, buses, cabinets, campers, fences, garage doors, golf carts, exercise equipment, furniture, lawn equipment, motorcycles, RV's, trailers, wood decks, and more.
The Tu BOLT Fastener is the alternative to the traditional nut, bolt and washer combination. The inventor is looking for a company to license the Tu BOLT, and requests that you contact him directly for any additional information.
Inventor: Bob Clark, Tu BOLT, LLC, 4846 State
Road 674, # 306, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Phone: (813) 634-7704
FAX: (813) 642-9115
E-mail: [email protected]