US3923295A
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Spring clamp fixable in a circular hole in a plate or panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A spring clamp fixable in a circular hole in a plate or panel, preferably for securing hub caps to wheels of vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Kajetan Leitner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/0013; B60B7/061; B60B7/066; B60B7/08; B60B7/10; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B2/24; F16B2/241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A spring clamp fixable in a circular hole in a plate or panel comprising an elongated strip of metal having an attaching contact fitting juxtaposed to said plate or panel over said circular hole, one end of said attaching contact fitting eXtending substantially at a right angle from said contact fitting away from said plate or panel, the other end of said contact fitting being curved towards said plate or panel, two oppositely-disposed guide lugs having axially extending edges whereby a centering arrangement is formed in relation to said circular hole and at least one holding lug, said guide lugs and holding lug lying intermediate the ends of said attaching contact fitting and extending into said circular hole in said plate or panel, the free end of said holding lug being bent towards said first mentioned end and engaging the inner surface of said plate or panel whereby said clamp is securely gripped by the said attaching contact fitting to secure the same to said plate or panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A spring clamp fixable in a circular hole in a plate or panel comprising an elongated strip of metal having an attaching contact fitting juxtaposed to said plate or panel over said circular hole, one end of said attaching contact fitting eXtending substantially at a right angle from said contact fitting away from said plate or panel, the other end of said contact fitting being curved towards said plate or panel, two oppositely-disposed guide lugs having axially extending edges whereby a centering arrangement is formed in relation to said circular hole and at least one holding lug, said guide lugs and holding lug lying intermediate the ends of said attaching contact fitting and extending into said circular hole in said plate or panel, the free end of said holding lug being bent towards said first mentioned end and engaging the inner surface of said plate or panel whereby said clamp is securely gripped by the said attaching contact fitting to secure the same to said plate or panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
A spring clamp as defined in claim 1 having at least two holding lugs, said lugs being oppositely disposed to one another and offset laterally in relation to each other, the free end of one of said holding lugs being bent towards said first mentioned end, the free end of the other of said holding lugs being bent towards the second mentioned end, said free ends engaging the inner surface of said plate or panel whereby said clamp is securely gripped by the said attaching contact fitting to secure the same to said plate or panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A spring clamp as defined in claim 1 wherein said one end of said attaching contact fitting which extends substantially at a right angle from said contact fitting away from said plate or panel contains a support lug extending outwardly intermediate the ends of said attaching contact fitting and bearing against said attaching contact fitting thereby forming an abutment or counter-bearing for an object to be held.
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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |