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Lens mounting clips
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1974-12-05
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1994-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A clip for mounting a disc in an aperture in a panel. The clip has a tubular body portion which can be inserted in the aperture in the panel. Projections on the body portion limit insertion of the clip through the aperture while additional projections spaced from the first mentioned projections are adapted to engage the panel and retain the clip in position. The disc is retained within the body portion of the clip.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry Roger Michael Barnett
- 👤 Gerald Francis Alley
- 👤 Brian Arthur Saunders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B21/08; F16B21/086; B; B60; B60Q; B60Q11/00; F21; F21W; F21W2111/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/4588
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A clip for mounting a disc in an aperture in a panel, comprising a tubular body portion which can be inserted through the aperture in the panel, and external abutment on said tubular body portion adapted to limit insertion of said body portion of the clip through the aperture, resiliently, radially compressible external projections on said body portion spaced from said external abutment and adapted to engage the panel and retain the clip in position, an internal rib on said body portion, and a plurality of resilient tongues extending from the internal surface of the body portion, each tongue having a free end face spaced from and facing the rib, the disc being trapped, in use, between the rib and the end faces of the tongues, said rib being disposed in a plane lying between the plane of the end faces of the resilient tongues and the plane of the external abutment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A clip for mounting a disc in an aperture in a panel, comprising a tubular body portion which can be inserted through the aperture in the panel, and external abutment on said tubular body portion adapted to limit insertion of said body portion of the clip through the aperture, resiliently, radially compressible external projections on said body portion spaced from said external abutment and adapted to engage the panel and retain the clip in position, an internal rib on said body portion, and a plurality of resilient tongues extending from the internal surface of the body portion, each tongue having a free end face spaced from and facing the rib, the disc being trapped, in use, between the rib and the end faces of the tongues, said rib being disposed in a plane lying between the plane of the end faces of the resilient tongues and the plane of the external abutment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The clip of claim 1 wherein said external abutment comprises a circumferential flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The clip of claim 1 wherein each of said external projections has an external surface which slopes outwardly towards the external abutment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The clip of claim 1 wherein each of said projections has a notch at its free end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The clip of claim 1 wherein the external projections have end faces which lie in the same plane as the end faces of the resilient tongues.
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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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |