US4059938A
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Adjustable molding end cap
Assignee: ITW Fastex Italia SpA
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Filing: 1976-09-10
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-09-10
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable end cap for moldings formed of an element of a plastic material comprising a first portion intended to be inserted in a molding end and a second portion forming an abutment with said first portion and intended to project from the molding end. The first portion has a member for anchoring the plastic element in a hole provided in a wall to which said molding is to be applied and between said member and said second portion of the plastic element an yieldable section is provided which permits relative movements between said anchoring member and said second portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Michele Aimar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/14; H02G1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A one-piece plastic adjustable end cap and retaining means adapted for mounting decorative moldings to an apertured work panel including a first portion retaining means having a substantially rigid head complementary to and adapted to be accepted within said molding in spaced relation to an end of said molding, said first portion further having stud means for anchoring said head in relatively fixed relation to said apertured panel, a second portion moveably spaced relative to said first portion and having molding engaging means for complementary acceptance within the said molding and a decorative end cap integral with and extending from said engaging means, said cap abutting the end of the molding and projecting axially therefrom, and resilient means connecting said two portions whereby relative movement is permitted between said anchored first portion and said second end cap portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A one-piece plastic adjustable end cap and retaining means adapted for mounting decorative moldings to an apertured work panel including a first portion retaining means having a substantially rigid head complementary to and adapted to be accepted within said molding in spaced relation to an end of said molding, said first portion further having stud means for anchoring said head in relatively fixed relation to said apertured panel, a second portion moveably spaced relative to said first portion and having molding engaging means for complementary acceptance within the said molding and a decorative end cap integral with and extending from said engaging means, said cap abutting the end of the molding and projecting axially therefrom, and resilient means connecting said two portions whereby relative movement is permitted between said anchored first portion and said second end cap portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An end cap of the type claimed in claim 1 wherein said resilient connecting means includes two arcuately shaped spring-like members disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of said cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
An end cap of the type claimed in claim 1 wherein said stud means is positioned intermediate said two portions and rigidly connected to one end of said first portion, said stud means including resilient snap engaging shoulder means for acceptance within said apertured panel, said first and second portions lying substantially in a common place while said stud extends substantially perpendicularly to said plane.
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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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |