US3740800A
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Fastener
Assignee: USM Corp
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Filing: 1971-06-30
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A fastener or adapter for attaching a molding member or the like to a panel surface having a headed button upstanding therefrom, comprising a panel engaging body having means for retaining the molding member tensioned against the panel and an inclined ramp tensioned against the underside of the button head, with a slot in the ramp accommodating the button shank and having there being a seat portion spaced laterally from the slot axis to prevent dislodgment of the fastener from the button once the molding is assembled on the fastener. An arcuately shaped edge on the slot serves to cam the button into the slot seat as the fastener is slid onto the button. One embodiment of the fastener includes a pair of spaced upwardly extending arms interconnected by a glassengaging means for resiliently retaining an automobile windshield or backlight in position with respect to the panel.
Inventors
- 👤 E Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/304; Y10T24/307
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An adapter for retaining a member positioned with respect to a support having a headed stud upstanding from the support, comprising a body defining a support engaging portion and an inclined ramp disposed generally intermediate opposite extremities of said support engaging portion and resiliently connected to said body at its proximal end with its distal end spaced from said support engaging portion, a stud receiving slot opening through the proximal end of said ramp and terminating in a stud seat portion adjacent the ramp distal end and including means for retaining the stud shank within said seat portion with the distal end of the ramp bearing against the underside of the stud head, a pair of resilient arms connected to said body on opposite sides of said ramp and extending upwardly away from said suppport engaging portion and terminating in member engaging means spaced from said support resiliently bearing against said member urging the same in a direction generally parallel to said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An adapter for retaining a member positioned with respect to a support having a headed stud upstanding from the support, comprising a body defining a support engaging portion and an inclined ramp disposed generally intermediate opposite extremities of said support engaging portion and resiliently connected to said body at its proximal end with its distal end spaced from said support engaging portion, a stud receiving slot opening through the proximal end of said ramp and terminating in a stud seat portion adjacent the ramp distal end and including means for retaining the stud shank within said seat portion with the distal end of the ramp bearing against the underside of the stud head, a pair of resilient arms connected to said body on opposite sides of said ramp and extending upwardly away from said suppport engaging portion and terminating in member engaging means spaced from said support resiliently bearing against said member urging the same in a direction generally parallel to said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
An adapter as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said member engaging means comprises an integral portion joining said resilient arms together and bearing against said member substantially throughout the length of said portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An adapter as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said member engaging means is provided with a relatively soft, non-marring surface contacting said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An adapter as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said resilient arms are connected to said body on opposite sides of and spaced from respective opposite marginal edges of said ramp.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
An adapter as defined in claim 4 characterized in that said adapter includes a generally U-shaped portion having resilient legs connected at their ends to said support engaging portion and a bight having meAns for engaging a marginal edge of molding strip and tensioning the latter against said support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
An adapter as defined in claim 5 characterized in that said body has an upstanding flange along one marginal edge thereof through which said stud receiving slot opens, with the resilient legs of said U-shaped portion being joined to the body portion spaced on opposite sides of said ramp, and the arms of said member engaging portion being joined to the body portion spaced outward of said U-shaped portion legs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An adapter as defined in claim 6 characterized in that said arms and legs are parallel to each other and extend substantially perpendicular to said one marginal edge of the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
An adapter as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said stud seat portion of said slot lies spaced laterally from the remainder of the slot to prevent longitudinal disengagement of the adapter from the stud when the stud shank is disposed within said seat portion.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |