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Fasteners
Assignee: INTER LOCKED FASTENERS Ltd
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Filing: 1970-12-04
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A fastener receptacle is adapted to receive a rotatable stud having a shank with a pin-like lateral projection thereon and comprises a body with a bore which accommodates the stud shank. The wall of the receptacle is provided with a slot which defines a helical ramp up which the pin-like projection passes during the fastening operation, the pin-like projection being held, by spring-loading of the stud, in a detent at the end of the ramp. Means are provided to attach the receptacle and stud to their respective panels or the like which are to be fastened together.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Herbert Winslade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/02; F16B21/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
The combination of a receptacle and a rotatable stud for securing together first and second frame members having respective first and second openings, said receptacle being pressure-moulded as a substantially cylindrical hollow body having axially opposite end faces one of which rests upon said first frame member, said hollow body being in part defined by a central axial bore extending between said opposite end faces, said body fuRther including a base portion defined by an enlarged peripheral flange including as a portion thereof said one end face, cage means for encompassing and captively uniting said base portion against said first frame member, means between said base portion and said cage means for preventing relative rotation therebetween, at least one slot formed in said hollow body, said one slot having an axially directed portion directed through said one end face, remaining portions of said slot defining a helical ramp terminating at a hollow adjacent to but spaced from a second of said end faces, said hollow body at an area above said helical ramp being of a thickness less than to either side thereof; a housing receiving one end of said stud while another end carrying a radial detent projects outwardly thereof, a spring telescopically surrounding said stud at one end and biasing said detent toward said housing, and means securing said housing to said second frame member whereby upon telescopic insertion of said housing and stud into said bore said detent respectively travels through said one end face, said axially directed portion, said helical ramp and comes to rest in said hollow and being retained therein by said spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
The combination of a receptacle and a rotatable stud for securing together first and second frame members having respective first and second openings, said receptacle being pressure-moulded as a substantially cylindrical hollow body having axially opposite end faces one of which rests upon said first frame member, said hollow body being in part defined by a central axial bore extending between said opposite end faces, said body fuRther including a base portion defined by an enlarged peripheral flange including as a portion thereof said one end face, cage means for encompassing and captively uniting said base portion against said first frame member, means between said base portion and said cage means for preventing relative rotation therebetween, at least one slot formed in said hollow body, said one slot having an axially directed portion directed through said one end face, remaining portions of said slot defining a helical ramp terminating at a hollow adjacent to but spaced from a second of said end faces, said hollow body at an area above said helical ramp being of a thickness less than to either side thereof; a housing receiving one end of said stud while another end carrying a radial detent projects outwardly thereof, a spring telescopically surrounding said stud at one end and biasing said detent toward said housing, and means securing said housing to said second frame member whereby upon telescopic insertion of said housing and stud into said bore said detent respectively travels through said one end face, said axially directed portion, said helical ramp and comes to rest in said hollow and being retained therein by said spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said rotation preventing means are recessed means in said peripheral flange receiving lug means of said cage means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said peripheral flange has diametrically opposite corners, and said recessed means are disposed at said corners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as defined in claim 3 wherein said recessed means are slots opening into said hollow body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
255 words
The combination of a receptacle and a rotatable stud for securing together first and second frame members having respective first and second openings, said receptacle being pressure-moulded as a substantially cylindrical hollow body having axially opposite end faces one of which rests upon said first frame member, said hollow body being in part defined by a central axial bore extending between said opposite end faces, said body further including a base portion defined by an enlarged peripheral flange including as a portion thereof said one end face, cage means for encompassing and captively uniting said base portion against said first frame member, at least one slot formed in said hollow body, said one slot having an axially directed portion directed through said one end face, remaining portions of said slot defining a helical ramp terminating at a hollow adjacent to but spaced from a second of said end faces, said hollow body at an area above said helical ramp being of a thickness less than to either side thereof; a housing receiving one end of said stud while another end carrying a radial detent projects outwardly thereof, a spring telescopically surrounding said stud at one end and biasing said detent toward said housing, and means securing said housing to said second frame member whereby upon telescopic insertion of said housing and stud into said bore said detent respectively travels through said one end face, said axially directed portion, said helical ramp and comes to rest in said hollow and being retained therein by said spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
255 words
The combination of a receptacle and a rotatable stud for securing together first and second frame members having respective first and second openings, said receptacle being pressure-moulded as a substantially cylindrical hollow body having axially opposite end faces one of which rests upon said first frame member, said hollow body being in part defined by a central axial bore extending between said opposite end faces, said body further including a base portion defined by an enlarged peripheral flange including as a portion thereof said one end face, cage means for encompassing and captively uniting said base portion against said first frame member, at least one slot formed in said hollow body, said one slot having an axially directed portion directed through said one end face, remaining portions of said slot defining a helical ramp terminating at a hollow adjacent to but spaced from a second of said end faces, said hollow body at an area above said helical ramp being of a thickness less than to either side thereof; a housing receiving one end of said stud while another end carrying a radial detent projects outwardly thereof, a spring telescopically surrounding said stud at one end and biasing said detent toward said housing, and means securing said housing to said second frame member whereby upon telescopic insertion of said housing and stud into said bore said detent respectively travels through said one end face, said axially directed portion, said helical ramp and comes to rest in said hollow and being retained therein by said spring.
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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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |