US3193226A
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Snap-in fastener for mounting opening
Assignee: Lyall Electric Inc
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Filing: 1961-09-20
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1981-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan B Showalter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:51
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/081; H02G3/083; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; H01R13/741; H01R13/743; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A FASTENER COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BODY OF RIGID CONSTRUCTION AND INCLUDING AN INTEGRAL FIRST PROJECTION WHICH IS PROPORTIONED TO FIT THROUGH A COMPANION RECTANGULAR OPENING IN A MOUNTING MEMBER AT AN INCLINED ANGLE OF SAID FASTENER AND PROVIDING A SURFACE WHICH OVERLIES ONE EDGE OF SAID OPENING, THE WIDTH OF SAID RECTANGULAR OPENING BEING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS THE WIDTH OF SAID RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BODY, A SECOND PROJECTION OF SAID BODY WHCH IS PROPORTIONED FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID OPENING AND ALSO PROVIDING A SURFACE WHICH OVERLIES OPPOSITE EDGE OF SAID OPENING, MEANS FORMING ABUTMENTS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN OVERLYING RELATION WITH THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID OPENING, AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTING MEMBER AND MEANS FORMING A LIP ON THE FIRST PROJECTION WHICH IS MOVABLE WITHIN SAID OPENING TO EFFECT AN INTERFERENCE GRIPPING FIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A FASTENER COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BODY OF RIGID CONSTRUCTION AND INCLUDING AN INTEGRAL FIRST PROJECTION WHICH IS PROPORTIONED TO FIT THROUGH A COMPANION RECTANGULAR OPENING IN A MOUNTING MEMBER AT AN INCLINED ANGLE OF SAID FASTENER AND PROVIDING A SURFACE WHICH OVERLIES ONE EDGE OF SAID OPENING, THE WIDTH OF SAID RECTANGULAR OPENING BEING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS THE WIDTH OF SAID RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BODY, A SECOND PROJECTION OF SAID BODY WHCH IS PROPORTIONED FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID OPENING AND ALSO PROVIDING A SURFACE WHICH OVERLIES OPPOSITE EDGE OF SAID OPENING, MEANS FORMING ABUTMENTS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN OVERLYING RELATION WITH THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID OPENING, AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTING MEMBER AND MEANS FORMING A LIP ON THE FIRST PROJECTION WHICH IS MOVABLE WITHIN SAID OPENING TO EFFECT AN INTERFERENCE GRIPPING FIT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |