Methods for covering a portion of a fastener protruding from a surface
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1. A method of covering a portion of a fastener protruding from a surface with a cap that comprises a wall, an interior at least partially delimited by the wall, and at least one cam in the interior, the method comprising:
- coupling at least one tab with the fastener;
covering the portion of the fastener with the cap; and
rotating the cap to engage the at least one cam with the at least one tab.
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Abstract
A cap for use in covering a portion of a fastener protruding from a surface is provided. The portion includes threads. The cap includes an interior, a base that at least partially delimits the interior, a threaded receptacle on the interior configured to threadably engage the portion of the fastener, and a seal coupled to the base to engage the surface.
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1. A method of covering a portion of a fastener protruding from a surface with a cap that comprises a wall, an interior at least partially delimited by the wall, and at least one cam in the interior, the method comprising:
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coupling at least one tab with the fastener; covering the portion of the fastener with the cap; and rotating the cap to engage the at least one cam with the at least one tab. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of covering a portion of a fastener protruding from a surface with a cap that comprises a base, an interior at least partially delimited by the base, at least one cam in the interior of the cap, and a wall, having at least one port extending therethrough, the method comprising:
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coupling at least one tab to the fastener; rotatably engaging the at least one cam with the tab; and sealing the base of the cap against the surface with a seal of the cap, wherein the seal is coupled to the base. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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