US3279729A
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Fastener device and mounting 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
2026-10-24 10:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A FASTENING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A PAIR OF MEMBERS IN ASSEMBLED RELATIONSHIP, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED, RESILIENT LEGS EXTENDING FROM A BIGHT PORTION CONNECTING SAID LEGS TOGETHER AND DEFINING THEREWITH A GENERALLY U-SHAPED SECTION ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING THEREBETWEEN A PORTION OF ONE OF SAID MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING A FIRST RETAINER MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEABLE COACTION WITHIN AN APERTURE PROVIDED IN ONE OF SAID MEMBERS, THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING A SECOND RETAINER MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM AND DISPOSED GENERALLY OPPOSITE TO SAID FIRST RETAINER MEANS ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEABLE COACTION WITHIN AN APERTURE PROVIDED IN THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, AND A RESILIENT ARM EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE FREE END OF ONE OF SAID LEGS, SAID ARM INCLUDING AN ATTACHMENT MEANS ADAPTED FOR OVERLYING ENGAGEMENT WITH A MARGINAL END PORTION OF ONE OF SAID MEMBERS FOR RETAINING THE LATTER IN ASSEMBLED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A FASTENING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A PAIR OF MEMBERS IN ASSEMBLED RELATIONSHIP, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED, RESILIENT LEGS EXTENDING FROM A BIGHT PORTION CONNECTING SAID LEGS TOGETHER AND DEFINING THEREWITH A GENERALLY U-SHAPED SECTION ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING THEREBETWEEN A PORTION OF ONE OF SAID MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING A FIRST RETAINER MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEABLE COACTION WITHIN AN APERTURE PROVIDED IN ONE OF SAID MEMBERS, THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING A SECOND RETAINER MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM AND DISPOSED GENERALLY OPPOSITE TO SAID FIRST RETAINER MEANS ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEABLE COACTION WITHIN AN APERTURE PROVIDED IN THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, AND A RESILIENT ARM EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE FREE END OF ONE OF SAID LEGS, SAID ARM INCLUDING AN ATTACHMENT MEANS ADAPTED FOR OVERLYING ENGAGEMENT WITH A MARGINAL END PORTION OF ONE OF SAID MEMBERS FOR RETAINING THE LATTER IN ASSEMBLED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS.
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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 |