US3082665A
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Spring clip for retaining rear view mirror and the like
Assignee: Associated Spring Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-27
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1981-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Osie E Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A SPRING CLIP COMPRISING A U-SHAPED BODY MEMBER OF SPRINGY SHEET MATERIAL HAVING FRONT AND REAR LEGS AND A DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY SLOPING BOTTOM PART JOINING THE CORRESPONDING ENDS OF THE RESPECTIVE LEGS, SAID REAR LEG HAVING A HOLE THEREIN ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE A RELATIVELY STATIONARY SUPPORTING MEMBER, A DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY EXTENDING TONGUE HAVING ITS REAR END INTEGRAL WITH SAID BOTTOM PART REARWARDLY OF SAID FRONT LEG, AN UPTURNED FLANGE EXTENDING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FRONT LEG ON THE FREE END OF SAID TONGUE, AND A TANG HAVING ITS REAR END INTEGRAL WITH SAID TONGUE AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID TONGUE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FREE END THEREOF, SAID TONGUE AND SAID TANG BOTH BEING OF SPRINGY MATERIAL SO AS TO BE ADAPTED TO YIELD IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FRONT LEG UPON ENGAGEMENT WITH A RAISED INTERVENING SURFACE AS SAID REAR LEG IS SLID OVER A SUPPORTING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A SPRING CLIP COMPRISING A U-SHAPED BODY MEMBER OF SPRINGY SHEET MATERIAL HAVING FRONT AND REAR LEGS AND A DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY SLOPING BOTTOM PART JOINING THE CORRESPONDING ENDS OF THE RESPECTIVE LEGS, SAID REAR LEG HAVING A HOLE THEREIN ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE A RELATIVELY STATIONARY SUPPORTING MEMBER, A DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY EXTENDING TONGUE HAVING ITS REAR END INTEGRAL WITH SAID BOTTOM PART REARWARDLY OF SAID FRONT LEG, AN UPTURNED FLANGE EXTENDING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FRONT LEG ON THE FREE END OF SAID TONGUE, AND A TANG HAVING ITS REAR END INTEGRAL WITH SAID TONGUE AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID TONGUE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FREE END THEREOF, SAID TONGUE AND SAID TANG BOTH BEING OF SPRINGY MATERIAL SO AS TO BE ADAPTED TO YIELD IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FRONT LEG UPON ENGAGEMENT WITH A RAISED INTERVENING SURFACE AS SAID REAR LEG IS SLID OVER A SUPPORTING MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |