#$%^&*AU2015202222A120150521.pdf#####ANTI-SPLAY APPARATUS ABSTRACT An anti-splay apparatus having a bridge and frangible connection points for use with mechanical fasteners having a shank portion and a receiving member with opposing arms is 5 provided. The bridge may take a number of forms including a ring, a notched ring, a tube, or a notched tube and the connection points join the opposing arms of the receiving member with the bridge. Also provided is the anti-splay apparatus also having tabs connected between frangible connection points.2/5 (7 121 15 -l15 FIG. 2 23 211 23 212 2129 25- -2 5 FI.