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US3252190A
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Fastener device
Assignee: Tinnerman Products Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-20
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Granted: 1966-05-24
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Expires: 1984-02-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Holton
- 👤 Bello Benedict J Di
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; F16L3/127; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A DEFORMABLE FASTENER ADAPTED FOR INSERTION INTO AN OPENING THROUGH A SUPPORTING PANEL, SAID FASTENER BEING FORMED FROM A SINGLE PIECE OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT SHEET MATERIAL WHICH HAS A MALLEABLE CHARACTER, AND COMPRISING A LOOP-LIKE BODY PROVIDING AN ARCUATE PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SPACED ENDS, SAID ARCUATE PORTION BEING ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID PANEL, SAID SPACED END HAVING A PAIR OF ALIGNED TABS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, PROJECTING FROM SAID ENDS IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF SAID ARCUATE PORTION, AND LYING IN THE PLANE OF SAID BODY, THE WIDTH FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF SAID ARCUATE PORTION BEING MATERIALLY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A DEFORMABLE FASTENER ADAPTED FOR INSERTION INTO AN OPENING THROUGH A SUPPORTING PANEL, SAID FASTENER BEING FORMED FROM A SINGLE PIECE OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT SHEET MATERIAL WHICH HAS A MALLEABLE CHARACTER, AND COMPRISING A LOOP-LIKE BODY PROVIDING AN ARCUATE PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SPACED ENDS, SAID ARCUATE PORTION BEING ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID PANEL, SAID SPACED END HAVING A PAIR OF ALIGNED TABS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, PROJECTING FROM SAID ENDS IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF SAID ARCUATE PORTION, AND LYING IN THE PLANE OF SAID BODY, THE WIDTH FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF SAID ARCUATE PORTION BEING MATERIALLY
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) | 1969-05-23 | 1969-11-22 | 1970-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-23 | 1973-11-22 | 1974-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-23 | 1977-11-22 | 1978-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |