US 12,454,975 B2
Blind fasteners with EME protection and sealing
Blake Simpson, Kent, WA (US); and Sean Dennis Morden, Federal Way, WA (US)
Assigned to The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed by The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed on Mar. 11, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/182,324.
Prior Publication US 2024/0301905 A1, Sep. 12, 2024
Int. Cl. F16B 19/00 (2006.01); F16B 19/10 (2006.01); F16B 19/04 (2006.01)
CPC F16B 19/008 (2013.01) [F16B 19/1054 (2013.01); F16B 2019/045 (2013.01)] 25 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A blind fastener that comprises:
a sleeve that comprises a bulb forming portion and a head; and
an electromagnetic effects (EME) protection sealant positioned on at least one of the bulb forming portion of the sleeve or under the head.