US4033011A
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Vehicle floor trimming fastening arrangement
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1975-11-26
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1995-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle floor panel is provided, on the surface thereof, with an elongated rigid member formed with an inverted U-shaped opening forming a lug portion. A generally U-shaped hook member pivotally connected to the back of a floor trimming is engageable with the lug portion for fastening the floor trimming to the vehicle floor panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiaki Endo
- 👤 Toshiro Hatta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/04; B60N3/046; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/3485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An arrangement for fastening a floor trimming to a vehicle floor panel comprising: an elongated rigid member formed into a channel member with a pair of said walls and a head wall, said side walls being foot portions generally opposite to said head wall, said elongated rigid member being firmly connected at said foot portions to said vehicle floor panel, one of said side walls being formed with an inverted U-shaped opening, said one side wall having a lug portion which is surrounded by said inverted U-shaped opening; and a hook member fastened to an edge portion of said floor trimming and hookable on said lug portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An arrangement for fastening a floor trimming to a vehicle floor panel comprising: an elongated rigid member formed into a channel member with a pair of said walls and a head wall, said side walls being foot portions generally opposite to said head wall, said elongated rigid member being firmly connected at said foot portions to said vehicle floor panel, one of said side walls being formed with an inverted U-shaped opening, said one side wall having a lug portion which is surrounded by said inverted U-shaped opening; and a hook member fastened to an edge portion of said floor trimming and hookable on said lug portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which said lug portion has an upper portion which is bent inwardly toward the other side wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which said hook member includes a generally U-shaped member, said U-shaped member having a pair of leg portions, said leg portions having support portions which are rotatably supported on the back surface of said floor trimming by means of a fastener.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which said elongated rigid member is provided at said foot portions of said side walls with outwardly extending flange portions firmly secured onto said vehicle floor panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 3, in which said leg portions of said U-shaped member have middle sections, said middle sections having an arcuate configuration.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |