US3913186A
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Plastic tie down clip
Assignee: Van Leer Plastics USA Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A plastic tie down clip including a body and a disc for fastening to a sheet of material. The body includes large internal opening at one end and a smaller internal opening at the second end with a tapered slot interconnecting the openings. The slot decreases in size from the large opening toward the smaller opening. The intersection of the slot and the smaller opening is provided with locking shoulders facing the smaller opening. The disc has an irregularly shaped periphery. The body is placed over the material and the disc is placed under the material and shoved through the large opening carrying the material through the large opening and is moved along the tapered slot to carry the material into the smaller opening and to be locked therein by the shoulders. The irregularly shape of the disc prevents slippage between the material and the disc and acts as a locking device in the small opening of the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence R Ray
- 👤 Brie Jack A La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A plastic tie down clip for fastening to a sheet of material comprising, a plastic body having a large internal opening at one end, and a smaller internal opening at the second end, a tapered slot interconnecting said openings, the slot decreasing in size from the large opening toward the smaller opening, the intersection of the slot and the smaller opening providing sharp locking shoulders facing the smaller opening, a disc having an irregularly shaped periphery for preventing slippage between the material and the disc, said disc sized to be inserted through the large opening, but sized larger than the smaller opening, and said disc includes an enlarged rib extending about the outer periphery of said disc providing an edge surface wider than the disc for preventing slippage of material placed between the disc and the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A plastic tie down clip for fastening to a sheet of material comprising, a plastic body having a large internal opening at one end, and a smaller internal opening at the second end, a tapered slot interconnecting said openings, the slot decreasing in size from the large opening toward the smaller opening, the intersection of the slot and the smaller opening providing sharp locking shoulders facing the smaller opening, a disc having an irregularly shaped periphery for preventing slippage between the material and the disc, said disc sized to be inserted through the large opening, but sized larger than the smaller opening, and said disc includes an enlarged rib extending about the outer periphery of said disc providing an edge surface wider than the disc for preventing slippage of material placed between the disc and the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
A plastic tie down clip for fastening to a sheet of material comprising, a plastic body having a large internal opening at one end, and a smaller internal opening at the second end, a tapered slot interconnecting said openings, the slot decreasing in size from the large opening toward the smaller opening, the intersection of the slot and the smaller opening providing sharp locking shoulders facing the smaller opening, a disc having an irregularly shaped periphery for preventing slippage between the material and the disc, said disc sized to be inserted through the large opening, but sized larger than the smaller opening, and said body and disc are initially joined together by breakable means extending between the large opening and the disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A plastic tie down clip for fastening to a sheet of material comprising, a plastic body having a large internal opening at one end, and a smaller internal opening at the second end, a tapered slot interconnecting said openings, the slot decreasing in size from the large opening toward the smaller opening, the intersection of the slot and the smaller opening providing sharp locking shoulders facing the smaller opening, a disc having an irregularly shaped periphery for preventing slippage between the material and the disc, said disc sized to be inserted through the large opening, but sized larger than the smaller opening, and said body and disc are initially joined together by breakable means extending between the large opening and the disc.
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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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |