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US4467988A
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Pipe fastener
Assignee: TRW United Carr GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1982-02-08
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2002-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A pipe clip, particularly for a petrol line on a motor vehicle, has a mounting section for attaching the clip to a support and one or more retaining sections. The retaining section(s) has an inner clamp for gripping the pipe around a portion of its circumference and an outer clamp which is spaced from and surrounds the clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Willibald Kraus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B37/00; F16B37/08; F16B37/0807; F16B37/0842; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; F16L3/13; F16L3/22; F16L3/237
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A retaining element for at least one elongate article comprising a mounting section adapted to be attached to a support and at least one retaining section for partially enclosing the circumference of the elongate article wherein the retaining section comprises an inner clamp which is adapted in use to enclose the circumference of the elongate article and an outer clamp which is spaced from and surrounds the inner clamp, and wherein the outer clamp has a lip which overlaps the adjacent inner clamp and with an outer face of the mounting section forms a press-in entry area for the insertion of the elongate article into the inner clamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A retaining element for at least one elongate article comprising a mounting section adapted to be attached to a support and at least one retaining section for partially enclosing the circumference of the elongate article wherein the retaining section comprises an inner clamp which is adapted in use to enclose the circumference of the elongate article and an outer clamp which is spaced from and surrounds the inner clamp, and wherein the outer clamp has a lip which overlaps the adjacent inner clamp and with an outer face of the mounting section forms a press-in entry area for the insertion of the elongate article into the inner clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A retaining element according to claim 1 wherein the lip of the outer clamp and an outer face of the mounting section form a gap leading to the inner clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A retaining element according to claim 1 wherein the inner clamp comprises, in the press-in entry area, a nose which is directed towards the inner circumference of the outer clamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A retaining element according to claim 1 wherein the inner circumference of the outer clamp is formed with at least one spacing projection directed towards the outer circumference of the inner clamp, and the lip of the outer clamp is inclined relative to the outer face of the mounting section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A retaining element according to claim 1 wherein the lip of the outer clamp and the outer face of the mounting section form a wedge-shaped area.
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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) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |