US3279727A
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Fastening device and assembly
Assignee: Tinnerman Products Inc
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Filing: 1964-08-31
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert T Buttriss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/06; F16B5/0607; F16B5/0621; F16B5/0642; F16B12/00; F16B12/02; H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A FASTENING DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE TO A SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN COMPRISING, A GENERALLY U-SHAPED SUPPORT MEMBER ATTACHMENT MEANS, SAID ATTACHMENT MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED RESILIENT LEGS EXTENDING GENERALLY IN THE SAME DIRECTION FROM A BIGHT PORTION FOR CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT WITH A SUPPORT MEMBER, THE FREE END OF ONE OF SAID LEGS BEING BENT TO PROVIDE A RESILIENT ARM WHICH EXTENDS OBLIQUELY UPWARDLY FROM THE GENERAL PLANE OF SAID LEGS IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION TOWARD SAID BIGHT PORTION, SAID ARM HAVING A POLYGONAL SHAPED WINDOW-LIKE OPENING STRUCK OUT WITHIN ITS MARGIN TO RETAIN A PORTION OF AN ARTICLE INSERTED THERETHROUGH, AND THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING A RETAINER MEANS PROJECTING UPWARDLY THEREFROM FOR HOLDING ENGAGEMENT WITHIN AN APERTURE IN A SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE ASSEMBLED POSITION THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A FASTENING DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE TO A SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN COMPRISING, A GENERALLY U-SHAPED SUPPORT MEMBER ATTACHMENT MEANS, SAID ATTACHMENT MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED RESILIENT LEGS EXTENDING GENERALLY IN THE SAME DIRECTION FROM A BIGHT PORTION FOR CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT WITH A SUPPORT MEMBER, THE FREE END OF ONE OF SAID LEGS BEING BENT TO PROVIDE A RESILIENT ARM WHICH EXTENDS OBLIQUELY UPWARDLY FROM THE GENERAL PLANE OF SAID LEGS IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION TOWARD SAID BIGHT PORTION, SAID ARM HAVING A POLYGONAL SHAPED WINDOW-LIKE OPENING STRUCK OUT WITHIN ITS MARGIN TO RETAIN A PORTION OF AN ARTICLE INSERTED THERETHROUGH, AND THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING A RETAINER MEANS PROJECTING UPWARDLY THEREFROM FOR HOLDING ENGAGEMENT WITHIN AN APERTURE IN A SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE ASSEMBLED POSITION THEREOF.
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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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |