US4309856A
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Panel mounting device and assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1980-05-22
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Granted: 1982-01-12
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Expires: 2000-05-22
Abstract
Abstract To securely mount at least two panels such as printed circuit boards in spaced parallel relation, a molded plastic spacer device is provided for coupling the panels to a mounting bracket and firmly holding the panels without stress.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Varnau
- 👤 William Gouge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:19
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417; F; F16; F16B; F16B37/00; F16B37/04; F16B37/041; F16B5/00; F16B5/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A panel mounting device for securing at least two panels in parallel spaced relation to a support bracket, comprising an integral device of resilient insulating material having a rear wall portion, forwardly projecting lugs attached to the wall portion at the ends thereof, and a forwardly projecting spacer attached to the wall portion intermediate the lugs, the spacer having parallel surfaces facing the lugs, one of the surfaces being spaced from its facing lug by a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the panel to be mounted therein and the other of the surfaces being spaced from its facing lug by a distance approximately equal to the combined thickness of the support bracket and the panel to be mounted therein, an aperture in the wall for receiving said support bracket between one of the lugs and the spacer, and apertures in the lugs for receiving a fastener for urging the lugs toward the spacer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A panel mounting device for securing at least two panels in parallel spaced relation to a support bracket, comprising an integral device of resilient insulating material having a rear wall portion, forwardly projecting lugs attached to the wall portion at the ends thereof, and a forwardly projecting spacer attached to the wall portion intermediate the lugs, the spacer having parallel surfaces facing the lugs, one of the surfaces being spaced from its facing lug by a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the panel to be mounted therein and the other of the surfaces being spaced from its facing lug by a distance approximately equal to the combined thickness of the support bracket and the panel to be mounted therein, an aperture in the wall for receiving said support bracket between one of the lugs and the spacer, and apertures in the lugs for receiving a fastener for urging the lugs toward the spacer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
200 words
A spacer panel assembly including a support bracket having a tab with parallel first and second faces, an integral mounting device of resilient insulating material having a rear wall portion, forwardly projecting lugs attached to the wall portion at the ends thereof, and a forwardly projecting spacer attached to the wall portion intermediate the lugs, the spacer having parallel first and second faces facing the lugs, and an aperture in the wall for receiving said support bracket tab between one of the lugs and the spacer, the first face of the tab engaging the first face of the spacer, a first panel positioned between the tab and one of the lugs with a surface of the panel engaging the second face of the tab, the panel thickness being approximately equal to the spacing between the tab and the said one lug, a second panel positioned between the spacer and the other of the lugs with a surface of the panel engaging the second face of the spacer, the panel thickness being approximately equal to the spacing between the spacer and the said other of the lugs, and means for drawing the lugs toward each other to firmly grasp the panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
200 words
A spacer panel assembly including a support bracket having a tab with parallel first and second faces, an integral mounting device of resilient insulating material having a rear wall portion, forwardly projecting lugs attached to the wall portion at the ends thereof, and a forwardly projecting spacer attached to the wall portion intermediate the lugs, the spacer having parallel first and second faces facing the lugs, and an aperture in the wall for receiving said support bracket tab between one of the lugs and the spacer, the first face of the tab engaging the first face of the spacer, a first panel positioned between the tab and one of the lugs with a surface of the panel engaging the second face of the tab, the panel thickness being approximately equal to the spacing between the tab and the said one lug, a second panel positioned between the spacer and the other of the lugs with a surface of the panel engaging the second face of the spacer, the panel thickness being approximately equal to the spacing between the spacer and the said other of the lugs, and means for drawing the lugs toward each other to firmly grasp the panels.
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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) | 1985-01-11 | 1985-07-13 | 1986-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-11 | 1989-07-13 | 1990-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-11 | 1993-07-13 | 1994-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |