Systems and methods for sealing bolted flange joints to stop or prevent leakage are disclosed. The system includes a sealant injection nut. The sealant injection nut generally comprises a threaded nut configured to be threaded onto a stud bolt of a flange joint. The nut is configured to inject sealant into the internal passages of the flange joint. The nut includes a passageway drilled through the sidewall. Fitted to the passageway is a high-pressure sealant-compatible injection fitting and an internal check-valve. Provided within the central cavity of the nut, at the flange-facing end, is a groove that facilitates the flow of sealant injected through the passageway into the passages of the bolted flange. A method is also provided for manufacturing the sealant injection nut. A method is also provided for repairing leaking bolted flange joints using the sealant injection nut.

The present disclosure concerns a powder fastener retention material for application to metal sub-miniature fasteners formulated from a nylon 11 powder having a median average particle size by volume of more than 67 and less than 80 micrometers, a metal sub-miniature fastener having a patch of the reusable fastener retention material, a method for forming a patch of the fastener retention material on a metal sub-miniature fastener, a method of forming a reusable fastener retention patch on a region of a metal sub-miniature fastener, and a kit of parts comprising (a) a metal sub-miniature fastener, and (b) a powder retention material powder.

The invention is an expanding, anchoring screw, made of expandable polymer material. The screw shaft is hollow. After inserting screw in a material, by allowing two reagents to mix in the hollow shaft, and a polymerization chemical reaction to occur, the reagents increase in volume exerting pressure against the inner surface of the hollow shaft, expanding the shaft, and applying greater anchoring force against material in which the screw is inserted.

Systems and methods for sealing bolted flange joints to stop or prevent leakage are disclosed. The system includes a sealant injection nut. The sealant injection nut generally comprises a threaded nut configured to be threaded onto a stud bolt of a flange joint. The nut is configured to inject sealant into the internal passages of the flange joint. The nut includes a passageway drilled through the sidewall. Fitted to the passageway is a high-pressure sealant-compatible injection fitting and an internal check-valve. Provided within the central cavity of the nut, at the flange-facing end, is a groove that facilitates the flow of sealant injected through the passageway into the passages of the bolted flange. A method is also provided for manufacturing the sealant injection nut. A method is also provided for repairing leaking bolted flange joints using the sealant injection nut.

A connector (100) is disclosed for use in forming a joint between a first surface (400) and a second surface (410). The connector (100) comprises a housing (10). The connector also comprises a tendon (200). A portion of the tendon (200) can protrude from the housing (10) through a seal (50). The seal (50) is configured to sealably cover an open end (14) of the housing (10) such that the tendon (200) can move through the seal (50) and laterally sideways across the open end (14) together with at least a portion of the seal (50). Also disclosed is a connector (100) system for use in forming a joint, and a method of installing a connector (100) to form a joint, between a first surface (400) and a second surface (410). The connector (100) system and method comprises and makes use of the housing (10) and the tendon (200).

A precision adjustment fastener mechanism comprises a base, a platform, and a locking push-pull fastener assembly. The base has a first aperture and the platform has a second aperture. The fastener assembly is disposed within the second aperture. The fastener assembly comprises a clamping fastener having a portion positioned in the first aperture, a sleeve having a third aperture extending along an axis of the sleeve. The clamping fastener is positioned within the third aperture. The sleeve comprises a first portion moveable relative to a second portion along the axis. The first portion and the second portion each comprise outer threads. An axial displacement portion separates the first and second portions and transmits a torque between the first and second portions. The axial displacement portion facilitates movement of the first and second portions to bind threads of the first and second portions with the threads of the platform,

An applicator for applying a material over a fastener head, protruding from a non-horizontal surface of a part, comprises an enclosure and a daubing lever. The daubing lever passes through the wall of the enclosure and is movably coupled to the enclosure. The daubing lever comprises an actuation end, located on the outer side of the wall of the enclosure, a working end, located opposite the actuation end on the inner side of the wall of the enclosure, and an abutment portion, located at one of the actuation end, the working end, or between the actuation end and the working end. The applicator further comprises a biaser for imparting a moment on the daubing lever to bias the abutment portion of the daubing lever toward the enclosure.

An injectable cap assembly is provided that includes a cap housing with a cover portion having a base that extends substantially therearound, and an inner chamber positioned therein, a sealant flow channel extending along the base, a sealant input tube in fluid communication with the sealant flow channel and extending upwards from the base, a sealant output tube in fluid communication with the sealant flow channel and extending upwards from the base. The assembly further includes a cap insert securable within the inner chamber of the cap housing, the insert having a plurality of insert fingers for engagement with a fastener, and a plurality of outer walls interconnected with the insert fingers, the outer walls securably engageable with the inner chamber.

A cap system for enclosing a metallic bolt fastener extending through a structure which includes a first securement mechanism positioned about a periphery of a bolt head of the metallic bolt fastener. The cap system further includes a cap member which includes a sidewall having an inner surface which defines a cavity dimensioned to receive the bolt head and defines a second securement mechanism complementary configured to engage the first securement mechanism positioned about the periphery of the bolt head. The cap system further includes an end of the sidewall of the cap member which defines an opening which provides the bolt head access into the cavity.

The invention is an expanding, anchoring screw, made of expandable polymer material. The screw shaft is hollow. After inserting screw in a material, by allowing two reagents to mix in the hollow shaft, and a polymerization chemical reaction to occur, the reagents increase in volume exerting pressure against the inner surface of the hollow shaft, expanding the shaft, and applying greater anchoring force against material in which the screw is inserted.