US3711137A
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Lath to stud clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-30
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A fastener in the form of a clip formed from sheet metal has a pair of tongues struck out and spaced from one side to engage a flange of a support and a bendable prong, struck out from the base between the tongues and projecting perpendicularly from the opposite side of said tongues, so that the tongue can be projected through a panel of metal lath and bent over to secure the lath to the support. The prong may be reduced in width adjacent the base to facilitate bending. Two tongues facing the first two tongues struck out on the same side are bent from the base and engage the support to prevent withdrawal of the clip.
Inventors
- 👤 G Tinnerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A fastener for securing a perforatable panel to a flanged support comprising a clip having a pair of tongues struck out from the base of the clip with their attached ends adjacent to and spaced from one edge of said base and with free ends spaced from and parallel to said base to embrace the flange of said support, a flange perpendicular to said base formed on the end of said base adjacent the attached ends of said tongues, a bendable prong struck out from said base between said tongues and formed straight and perpendicular to said base on the opposite side from said tongues, said prong being formed adjacent said base with a pair of opposed notches in its edges spaced from said base a distance equal to the thickness of said panel to form a portion of less width than outwardly of said portion, said prong penetrating said panel and being bent over at said notches parallel to said base to secure said panel against said base and on said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A fastener for securing a perforatable panel to a flanged support comprising a clip having a pair of tongues struck out from the base of the clip with their attached ends adjacent to and spaced from one edge of said base and with free ends spaced from and parallel to said base to embrace the flange of said support, a flange perpendicular to said base formed on the end of said base adjacent the attached ends of said tongues, a bendable prong struck out from said base between said tongues and formed straight and perpendicular to said base on the opposite side from said tongues, said prong being formed adjacent said base with a pair of opposed notches in its edges spaced from said base a distance equal to the thickness of said panel to form a portion of less width than outwardly of said portion, said prong penetrating said panel and being bent over at said notches parallel to said base to secure said panel against said base and on said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
224 words
A fastener for securing a perforatable panel to a flanged support comprising a clip having a base and a pair of tongues struck out from the base of the clip with their attached ends spaced from one end and with their free ends spaced from and parallel to said base to embrace the flange of their support, a pair of flanges perpendicular to said base formed on the end adjacent the attached ends of said tongues, a second pair of tongues struck out from said base adjacent its other end with their free ends extending toward said first tongues, a prong struck out from the base between said first pair of tongues and extending perpendicular to said base on the opposite side from said first pair of tongues, said second pair of tongues being bent downwardly inclined from the base to engage the support and prevent withdrawal of the first set of tongues from said flange, said prong having opposed notches in its edges spaced from said base a distance equal to the thickness of said panel to form a portion of reduced width so that it is bendable over the penetrated panel parallel to said base to secure said panel to said clip and thus hold said panel on said support and prevent withdrawal of said clip from said flange of said support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
224 words
A fastener for securing a perforatable panel to a flanged support comprising a clip having a base and a pair of tongues struck out from the base of the clip with their attached ends spaced from one end and with their free ends spaced from and parallel to said base to embrace the flange of their support, a pair of flanges perpendicular to said base formed on the end adjacent the attached ends of said tongues, a second pair of tongues struck out from said base adjacent its other end with their free ends extending toward said first tongues, a prong struck out from the base between said first pair of tongues and extending perpendicular to said base on the opposite side from said first pair of tongues, said second pair of tongues being bent downwardly inclined from the base to engage the support and prevent withdrawal of the first set of tongues from said flange, said prong having opposed notches in its edges spaced from said base a distance equal to the thickness of said panel to form a portion of reduced width so that it is bendable over the penetrated panel parallel to said base to secure said panel to said clip and thus hold said panel on said support and prevent withdrawal of said clip from said flange of said support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |