US4518138A
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Fastening device
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1982-11-22
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Granted: 1985-05-21
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Expires: 2002-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A fastening device for holding leads, wires, carpets, panelling and the like to a structure. The fastening device consists of a holder fixed to the structure with a holding bracket set off from the surface of the structure. A flexible terminal clamp is engageable with the holding bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Stutenkemper
- 👤 Heinz Rest
- 👤 Herbert Kloppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
Fastening device to hold leads, wires, carpets, panelling and the like to a structure, consisting of a mount fixed to a structure with a holding bracket set off from the surface of the structure, with which a flexible terminal clamp can be engaged, characterized in that the bracket is shaped in the form of a bent clasp having one end welded to the structure and its other end free and set off from the surface of the structure and having an aperture formed through its free end, the flexible clamp includes a sleeve-shaped base portion having an outer surface directly engageable with the leads, wires, carpets, panelling and the like, and surfaces internal thereto for receiving the clasp free end therein, and the base portion includes a latch portion adjacent to but carried entirely internally of the outer engaging surface for lockingly engaging the clasp aperture and the flexible clamp includes a flexible strap portion fixed at one end to the base portion and lockingly engageable at its free end to the base portion to clampingly engage the leads, wires, carpets, panelling and the like directly against the base portion outer surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
Fastening device to hold leads, wires, carpets, panelling and the like to a structure, consisting of a mount fixed to a structure with a holding bracket set off from the surface of the structure, with which a flexible terminal clamp can be engaged, characterized in that the bracket is shaped in the form of a bent clasp having one end welded to the structure and its other end free and set off from the surface of the structure and having an aperture formed through its free end, the flexible clamp includes a sleeve-shaped base portion having an outer surface directly engageable with the leads, wires, carpets, panelling and the like, and surfaces internal thereto for receiving the clasp free end therein, and the base portion includes a latch portion adjacent to but carried entirely internally of the outer engaging surface for lockingly engaging the clasp aperture and the flexible clamp includes a flexible strap portion fixed at one end to the base portion and lockingly engageable at its free end to the base portion to clampingly engage the leads, wires, carpets, panelling and the like directly against the base portion outer surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bracket is substantially Z-shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
Fastening device as in claim 2, characterized in that the free end of the Z-shaped bent clasp preferably has a square locking aperture and the sleeve-shaped base of the terminal clamp can be pushed on and locked to the clasp parallel to the surface of the structure in a predetermined direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Fastening device as in claim 3, characterized in that the sleeve-shaped base of the terminal clamp can be pushed on the clasp in a direction longitudinally of the structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Fastening device as claim 3, characterized in that the sleeve-shaped base of the terminal clamp can be pushed on the clasp in a direction laterally of the structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
Fastening device as in claim 3, characterized in that the bracket is substantially L-shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
Fastening device as in claim 6, characterized in that the free end of an L-shaped clasp preferably has a square locking aperture and the sleeve-shaped base of a terminal clamp can be pushed on and locked approximately vertical to the surface of the structure.
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) | 1988-05-20 | 1988-11-19 | 1989-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-20 | 1992-11-19 | 1993-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-20 | 1996-11-19 | 1997-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |