US4580322A
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Quick release fastener
Assignee: Dzus Fastener Co Inc
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Filing: 1983-01-18
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2003-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A fastener has a receptacle (1) and a stud (10), the receptacle (1) having a pair of clip-like legs (6) the ends of which engage in grooves (16) in the shank of the stud (10). Each of the legs (6) has a plurality of formations (8) on its inner surface, the formations being shaped so as to engage the wedge-shaped lead-in portion (14) of the stud as it is inserted into the receptacle so as to rotate the stud into a position in which the legs (6) of the receptacle must engage in opposed grooves (16) on the shank of the stud.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew C. Wright
- 👤 Ronald F. Simpson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:23
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B21/07; F16B21/078; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/51; Y10S24/53; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/4501; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45775; Y10T24/4578
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; wherein said formations comprise a plurality of elongate protrusions inclined across the inner surface of each of said legs, said formations on said opposite legs being inclined in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; wherein said formations comprise a plurality of elongate protrusions inclined across the inner surface of each of said legs, said formations on said opposite legs being inclined in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A receptacle according to claim 1, wherein each of said clip-like legs has a wing extending from one side across the space between said legs thereby to at least partially close the sides of said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A receptacle according to claim 1, wherein one of said legs has a wing extending from each side across the space between said legs thereby to at least partially close the sides of said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A receptacle according to claim 1, comprising a body part from which extend said clip-like legs; lateral ears substantially in the plane of said body part; and at least one barb formed on each of said legs adjacent the junction between said legs and said body part, said barb extending outwardly away from the respective one of said legs towards the plane of said body part, whereby a support to which said receptacle is to be attached can be held between said lateral ears and said barbs alone on each side of an aperture in which said receptacle is located in use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; wherein each of said formations comprises a rhombus-shaped protrusion, said protrusions on said opposite legs being off-set from one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; wherein each of said formations comprises a rhombus-shaped protrusion, said protrusions on said opposite legs being off-set from one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A receptacle according to claim 5, wherein each of said clip-like legs has a wing extending from one side across the space between said legs thereby to at least partially close the sides of said receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A receptacle according to claim 5, wherein one of said legs has a wing extending from each side across the space between said legs thereby to at least partially close the sides of said receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
102 words
A receptacle according to claim 5, comprising a body part from which extend said clip-like legs; lateral ears substantially in the plane of said body part; and at least one barb formed on each of said legs adjacent the junction between said legs and said body part, said barb extending outwardly away from the respective one of said legs towards the plane of said body part, whereby a support to which said receptacle is to be attached can be held between said lateral ears and said barbs alone on each side of an aperture in which said receptacle is located in use.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
97 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; wherein each of said formations comprises a circular protrusion, said protrusions on said opposite legs being off-set from one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
97 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; wherein each of said formations comprises a circular protrusion, said protrusions on said opposite legs being off-set from one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
A receptacle according to claim 9, wherein each of said clip-like legs has a wing extending from one side across the space between said legs thereby to at least partially close the side of said receptacle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
A receptacle according to claim 9, wherein one of said legs has a wing extending from each side across the space between said legs thereby to at least partially close the sides of said receptacle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
102 words
A receptacle according to claim 9, comprising a body part from which extend said clip-like legs; lateral ears substantially in the plane of said body part; and at least one barb formed on each of said legs adjacent the junction between said legs and said body part, said barb extending outwardly away from the respective one of said legs towards the plane of said body part, whereby a support to which said receptacle is to be attached can be held between said lateral ears and said barbs alone on each side of an aperture in which said receptacle is located in use.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
104 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; one of said legs having a wing extending from one side across the space between said legs thereby at least partially closing the sides of said receptacle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
104 words
A receptacle for a quick-release fastener, the receptacle including a pair of clip-like legs, said legs having free ends and said free ends extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of a complementary stud, said receptacle further including a plurality of formations on an inner surface of each of said legs, said formations being configured to rotate said stud by engagement therewith on insertion of said stud into said receptacle; one of said legs having a wing extending from one side across the space between said legs thereby at least partially closing the sides of said receptacle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
101 words
A receptacle for forming a quick-release fastener with a complementary stud, said receptable including a pair of clip-like legs, each of said legs having an inner face and a free end, said free ends of said legs extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of said complementary stud, wherein said receptacle further includes a plurality of protrusions protruding from each of said inner faces of the legs, said protrusions being configured to engage and rotate said stud by engagement with a lead-in portion of said stud on insertion of said stud into said receptacle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
101 words
A receptacle for forming a quick-release fastener with a complementary stud, said receptable including a pair of clip-like legs, each of said legs having an inner face and a free end, said free ends of said legs extending towards one another for engagement with depressions or grooves formed in the shank of said complementary stud, wherein said receptacle further includes a plurality of protrusions protruding from each of said inner faces of the legs, said protrusions being configured to engage and rotate said stud by engagement with a lead-in portion of said stud on insertion of said stud into said receptacle.
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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) | 1989-04-07 | 1989-10-07 | 1990-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-07 | 1994-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-07 | 1997-10-07 | 1998-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |