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US4174850A
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Fender flare clip apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-30
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Granted: 1979-11-20
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Expires: 1998-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A clip apparatus for releasably securing a fender flare onto a vehicle fender. The apparatus utilizes a bolt which is tightened so as to engage the flare and the fender and rigidly retain the flare on the fender.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K. Hart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:01
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
In combination with a flare having a lip that underlies a peripheral flange of a vehicle fender, and a vertically extending web that overlies the exterior surface of said fender adjacent said peripheral flange, a flexible clip of generally truncated triangle shape having a center leg that abuts the exterior of the lip of said flare, the opposite ends of said center leg integrally merging into inner and outer legs which extend away from the ends of said center leg and taper towards one another, a tooth formed adjacent the free end of said outer leg, and a bolt threadedly carried by said inner leg so as to be rotated into tight frictional engagement with the inside of said fender adjacent the lip thereof to thereby releasably lock said clip and flare onto said fender, with said tooth in biting engagement with the web of said flare.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
In combination with a flare having a lip that underlies a peripheral flange of a vehicle fender, and a vertically extending web that overlies the exterior surface of said fender adjacent said peripheral flange, a flexible clip of generally truncated triangle shape having a center leg that abuts the exterior of the lip of said flare, the opposite ends of said center leg integrally merging into inner and outer legs which extend away from the ends of said center leg and taper towards one another, a tooth formed adjacent the free end of said outer leg, and a bolt threadedly carried by said inner leg so as to be rotated into tight frictional engagement with the inside of said fender adjacent the lip thereof to thereby releasably lock said clip and flare onto said fender, with said tooth in biting engagement with the web of said flare.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Clip apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said center leg is formed with a slot that receives a screw, and said fender flange and flare lip are formed with aligned threaded openings that receive said screw.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Clip apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said inner leg is shorter than said outer leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Clip apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein said inner leg is shorter than said outer leg.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-11-19 | 1983-05-21 | 1983-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-19 | 1987-05-21 | 1987-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-19 | 1991-05-21 | 1991-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |