US4197688A
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Trim strips
Assignee: USM Corp
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Filing: 1978-12-13
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1998-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A windshield or backlight glazing trim clip suitable for automobiles is provided having a resilient portion between the base and an upwardly projecting rib. The base engages a stud on the automobile body and elongated fingers on the rib save to secure a trim strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Dieter Mauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:59
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/58; E06B3/5807; E06B3/5821; E06B3/5828; B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/70; E06B3/5481; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A plastics trim clip comprising a base having a slot in it for the reception of a headed stud, a rib running along one side lengthwise of the base and projecting upwardly from an upper surface of the base, two elongated resilient fingers projecting upwardly from the rib and curving outwardly in opposite directions generally lengthwise of the rib, and at least one shoulder disposed to be engaged by and to retain one inturned rim of a channelled-shaped trim strip when the other inturned rim is engaged by said fingers, the slot in the base being elongated and extending in a direction inclined to that of the rib so that, in assembling the clip on a headed stud, advance of the clip relative to the stud brings the said rib progressively closer to the stud.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A plastics trim clip comprising a base having a slot in it for the reception of a headed stud, a rib running along one side lengthwise of the base and projecting upwardly from an upper surface of the base, two elongated resilient fingers projecting upwardly from the rib and curving outwardly in opposite directions generally lengthwise of the rib, and at least one shoulder disposed to be engaged by and to retain one inturned rim of a channelled-shaped trim strip when the other inturned rim is engaged by said fingers, the slot in the base being elongated and extending in a direction inclined to that of the rib so that, in assembling the clip on a headed stud, advance of the clip relative to the stud brings the said rib progressively closer to the stud.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip according to claim 1 in which the rib projects upwardly from the base at substantially 90°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip according to claim 2 in which said fingers and said rib lie substantially in a common plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip according to claim 1, in which the base and rib are rigidly disposed relative to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A clip according to claim 1, in which the base and rib join at a resilient flexible apex which permits of relative pivotal movement between them against the resistance of the resilience of the clip material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clip according to claim 5 in which the slot in the base is shaped to resist withdrawal of the clip from the stud when the stud has been received at the end of the slot closest to said rib.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A clip according to claim 1 in which the slot is L-shaped and leads from an opening for reception of a stud along the side of the base opposite said rib.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip according to claim 1 in which said at least one shoulder is provided on said rib.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A clip according to claim 1 in which said at least one shoulder is provided by two resilient tongues disposed adjacent the ends of the body, each tongue being joined to the body adjacent the side opposite said rib and having a retaining shoulder substantially in longitudinal alignment with said rib.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A clip according to claim 1 comprising also flexible flaps disposed to lie between the trim strip and the windscreen and between the trim strip and the vehicle body when the clip and trim strip are assembled in the manufacture of a vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clip according to claim 10 in which the flap disposed to lie between the trim strip and the windscreen projects upwardly from the rib between the resilient fingers.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |