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US3182120A
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Snap-on insulating grommets
Assignee: Automotive Rubber Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-24
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Granted: 1965-05-04
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Expires: 1982-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Duhn Jens William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:32
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H02G3/0616; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S277/00; Y10S277/919; Y10S277/925
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
AN INSULATING GROMMET COMPRISING A BODY OF SOFT RESILIENT MATERIAL INCLUDING AN OPENING AND AN ANNULAR PORTION, SAID ANNULAR PORTION HAVING AN ANNULAR CONTACTING SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE WHICH IS AT RIGHT ANGLE TO THE AXIS OF THE BODY, A RING POSITIONED IN SAID ANNULAR PORTION IN CONCENTRIC RELATION THERETO, AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED SPRING FINGERS PROJECTING AXIALLY THROUGH THE ANNULAR SURFACE AND SHAPED TO ENGAGE THE EDGES OF AN OPENING IN A PANEL AND THEREBY COMPRESS THE MATERIAL OF SAID ANNULAR PORTION AGAINST THE EDGE OF SAID OPENING IN SAID PANEL, SAID GROMMET HAVING A SLIT EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM SAID BODY OPENING TO THE PERIPHERY THEREOF AND THROUGH SAID BODY, RING AND ONE OF SAID FINGERS.
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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) | 1968-05-03 | 1968-11-02 | 1969-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-03 | 1972-11-02 | 1973-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-03 | 1976-11-02 | 1977-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |