US3230592A
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Molding strip fastener
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-11-07
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J Hosea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/80; B60J10/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/309
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A PLASTIC FASTENER FOR SECURING AN OBJECT TO A PANEL HAVING AN APERTURE THEREIN COMPRISING A HEAD PORTION ATTACHABLE TO SAID OBJECT, AN INTERMEDIATE FLEXIBLE DOWNWARDLY-DISHED SEALING PORTION, AND AN ELONGATED SHANK PORTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ARCUATE FLUTES NORMALLY EXTENDING RADIALLY AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY FROM SAID SHANK PORTION, SAID FLUTES EACH DIVERGINGLY TAPERING FROM THE SHANK TIP AND TERMINATING IN AN INCLINED SHOULDER PORTION ADJACENT SAID DISHED PORTION, SAID FLUTES DEFORMING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND RADIALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID NORMAL POSITION UPON INSERTION THROUGH SAID APERTURE AND RETURNING TOWARD SAID NORMAL POSITION UNTIL SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS ENGAGE SAID PANEL TO COOPERATE WITH SAID SEALING PORTION TO SECURE SAID FASTENER TO SAID PANEL AND TO SEALINGLY CLOSE AND APERTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A PLASTIC FASTENER FOR SECURING AN OBJECT TO A PANEL HAVING AN APERTURE THEREIN COMPRISING A HEAD PORTION ATTACHABLE TO SAID OBJECT, AN INTERMEDIATE FLEXIBLE DOWNWARDLY-DISHED SEALING PORTION, AND AN ELONGATED SHANK PORTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ARCUATE FLUTES NORMALLY EXTENDING RADIALLY AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY FROM SAID SHANK PORTION, SAID FLUTES EACH DIVERGINGLY TAPERING FROM THE SHANK TIP AND TERMINATING IN AN INCLINED SHOULDER PORTION ADJACENT SAID DISHED PORTION, SAID FLUTES DEFORMING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND RADIALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID NORMAL POSITION UPON INSERTION THROUGH SAID APERTURE AND RETURNING TOWARD SAID NORMAL POSITION UNTIL SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS ENGAGE SAID PANEL TO COOPERATE WITH SAID SEALING PORTION TO SECURE SAID FASTENER TO SAID PANEL AND TO SEALINGLY CLOSE AND APERTURE.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |