A mounting system for securely mounting a component, comprising: a mounting platform having a support surface with plurality of mounting holes extending therethrough; a mounting device for securing the component to the mounting platform, the mounting device comprising: a mounting plate with a planar surface facing in a first direction and a stud extending in a second direction away from the first direction, the stud being configured to be inserted through the mounting holes; an adhesive secured to the planar surface and having an engagement surface for adhering to a surface of the component; a fastening device for releasably engaging a portion of the stud inserted through one of the mounting holes to releasably secure the mounting device to the mounting plate.

The present invention discloses a sleeve for sleeving on an object, which includes: a first body portion, a second body portion, and a first groove. The first body portion has a first reception portion, and the first reception portion has a first notch, and the first notch is provided with a first fastening member. The second body portion is coupled to the first body portion. One end of the first groove is disposed at an adjacent position between the first notch and the second body portion, and the other end of the first groove extends to an appropriate position along an outer edge of a connection between the first body portion and the second body portion. The first groove is separated from the first reception portion by a first thin wall. One end of the object penetrates through the first reception portion, and the first notch is pressed by the first fastening member so that the first groove is broken along the first thin wall to form a first broken opening. The first notch is pressed and tightened by the first fastening member so that the first body portion and the object are fixed to each other.

A multi-head bolt (10) having a bolt shaft (12) defining a longitudinal axis (14) of the multi-head bolt and a multi-head (16) disposed at a first end of the bolt shaft, the multi-head having at least three pawls (18), each pawl having a fixed radial orientation relative to the bolt shaft and having a primary plane being aligned with the longitudinal axis of the bolt shaft and having a support surface (20).

A multi-head bolt (10) having a bolt shaft (12) defining a longitudinal axis (14) of the multi-head bolt and a multi-head (16) disposed at a first end of the bolt shaft, the multi-head having at least three pawls (18), each pawl having a fixed radial orientation relative to the bolt shaft and having a primary plane being aligned with the longitudinal axis of the bolt shaft and having a support surface (20).

A nut for joining conduits includes a body having a generally cylindrical shape and defining a central opening. A plurality of lugs can extend outwardly from an outer surface of the body and provide one or more strike surfaces. The central opening can include a threaded portion proximate a first end of the nut and a tapered portion extending from the threaded portion. The tapered portion defines a frustoconical surface that expands the central opening beyond the threaded portion. The tapered portion may terminate at an undercut or flange proximate the second end of the nut.

A nut for joining conduits includes a body having a generally cylindrical shape and defining a central opening. A plurality of lugs can extend outwardly from an outer surface of the body and provide one or more strike surfaces. The central opening can include a threaded portion proximate a first end of the nut and a tapered portion extending from the threaded portion. The tapered portion defines a frustoconical surface that expands the central opening beyond the threaded portion. The tapered portion may terminate at an undercut or flange proximate the second end of the nut.

In its preferred embodiment, my invention presents a product and method whereby a series of containers can be held together along a longitudinal axis, a decorative covering can be held securely to a container, and an individual can easily and quickly change the appearance of the container by removing the attached covering and securely attaching another without need of an additional securing means included in either of the coverings. Changing the covering can be for reasons such as matching the look to a specific color scheme or to the surroundings it is in, to coordinate colors/theme of a specific holiday, or to align with a child's interests, such as a favorite sport they are involved in or a field of interest they follow.

In its preferred embodiment, my invention presents a product and method whereby a series of containers can be held together along a longitudinal axis, a decorative covering can be held securely to a container, and an individual can easily and quickly change the appearance of the container by removing the attached covering and securely attaching another without need of an additional securing means included in either of the coverings. Changing the covering can be for reasons such as matching the look to a specific color scheme or to the surroundings it is in, to coordinate colors/theme of a specific holiday, or to align with a child's interests, such as a favorite sport they are involved in or a field of interest they follow.

A T-nut for a toilet bowl flange bolt is an apparatus that fastens a bolt for a toilet bowl flange without additional tools. The apparatus includes a T-nut body and a wing nut. The T-nut body tightens the bolt with the toilet bowl flange. The wing nut secures the bolt with the T-nut and the toilet bowl flange. The T-nut includes a cavitated base, a handle, and a first threaded hole. The cavitated base engages the bolt through the first threaded hole. The handle allows a user to maneuver the cavitated base until the cavitated base securely presses against the toilet bowl flange. The wing nut includes a nut member, at least one wing member, and a second threaded hole. The nut member engages with the bolt through the second threaded hole as well, and the at least one wing member latches the nut member into the cavitated base.

A multi-material boss, configured for fastening of a fastener thereto, being a feature of a die cast part, comprising a boss cylinder, an augmenting cylinder, and a filler metal layer is provided. The boss cylinder is made of the same material as the die cast part having a first hardness, and has a first interior. The augmenting cylinder is made of an augmenting material having a second hardness, is fixedly secured in the first interior of the boss cylinder, and has a second interior defined by a second cylindrical shaped wall, a base rim, and a second opening. The second hardness is greater than the first hardness. The fastener is fastened to the multi-material boss via the second opening of the augmenting cylinder having the higher liquidus temperature and greater hardness.