US3628686A
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Means for supporting a member in a bore
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1969-12-10
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A plastic member to be supported in a cylindrical bore and comprising two parts, one of the parts having an annular edge to engage the bore, and the parts having respective snap-engaging formations, the formations on at least one of the parts being formed during molding of that part.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold William Burton
- 👤 Harry Herbert Reynolds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D23/00; B65D23/10; B65D55/00; B65D55/16; B29; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/04; B29L2031/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A plastics member to be supported in a cylindrical bore comprising two parts, one of the parts having an annular peripheral edge engageable with the bore as an interference fit, and the members having respective snap-engaging formations thereon, whereby the parts are held together, the snap-engaging formation on at least one of the parts being formed during the molding of that part, the snap-engaging formations on one of the parts comprising a continuous lipped annular portion and the other snap-engaging formation on the other of said parts comprising a lipped annular portion formed as plurality of spaced segmental sections, the lips of said portion being engageable to retain the parts together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A plastics member to be supported in a cylindrical bore comprising two parts, one of the parts having an annular peripheral edge engageable with the bore as an interference fit, and the members having respective snap-engaging formations thereon, whereby the parts are held together, the snap-engaging formation on at least one of the parts being formed during the molding of that part, the snap-engaging formations on one of the parts comprising a continuous lipped annular portion and the other snap-engaging formation on the other of said parts comprising a lipped annular portion formed as plurality of spaced segmental sections, the lips of said portion being engageable to retain the parts together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A plastics member as claimed in claim 1 in which one of the parts, on which said annular edge is formed, is of generally U-shaped cross section with said edge formed on its outer limb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A plastics member as claimed in claim 1 in which one of the parts has an annular formation formed during molding of that part and the other part is formed by extrusion and is bent to form a ring to engage the other part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A plastics member as claimed in claim 1 forming a closure member for the end of the bore, said member carrying decorative material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |