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Fasteners

Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-14
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1989-03-14
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Abstract

Abstract THIS INVENTION RELATES TO A PLASTIC SNAP FASTENER HAVING A HEAD FOR ENGAGING ONE SIDE OF AN APERTURED PANEL AND A SHANK CARRYING RESILIENT SHOULDER MEMBERS FOR ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF A PANEL. THE RESILIENT MEMBERS INCLUDE VARIABLE THICKNESS WEBS WHICH DECREASE IN THICKNESS FROM A MAXIMUM ABREAST THE START OF THE ENTERING FACE TO A MINIMUM ABREAST THE RETAINING FACE OF THE RESILIENT MEMBERS. THE WEBS CONTROL AND PROVIDE AND RELIABLE SNAP ACTION TO THE FASTENER.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gordon Croxson

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 06:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B21/08; F16B21/086; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44017; Y10T24/44026

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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) 1974-02-08 1974-08-10 1975-02-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-08 1978-08-10 1979-02-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-08 1982-08-10 1983-02-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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