US4596504A
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Slip on receptacle for self locking fastener
Assignee: Dzus Fastener Co Inc
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Filing: 1984-03-07
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Granted: 1986-06-24
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Expires: 2004-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A quick acting, self locking fastener of the spiral cam type is provided with a receptacle comprising a housing having a bottom, open top and a pair of opposed sidewalls. One of the walls is provided with a lip at the top thereof and the opposed wall is provided with a slot at its top. The closure for the housing includes a pair of biased faces which define a clip therebetween. The bottom face is provided with a slot at one end and a lip at the opposite end. A spring within the housing includes a central section that forms a cross pin for an associated stud and end sections that serve to bias the opposed sidewalls apart to secure the engagement of the sidewall's lip and slot with those of the bottom face of the closure.
Inventors
- 👤 Conrad J. Gunther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/31; Y10S24/32; Y10S24/51; Y10S24/53; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45099; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45775; Y10T24/4578; Y10T24/45785
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A slip-on receptacle for use with a stud having a spiral slot therein, said receptacle comprising: a housing having a bottom, and open top and a pair of opposed sidewalls, one of said sidewalls having at the top thereof a lip and the other of said sidewalls having at the tip thereof a slot; a spiral spring contained within said housing, said spring including a section for engagement within the stud slot; and, a closure for said housing comprising a member having top and bottom faces and means for biasing said faces towards each other to define a clip therebetween; the bottom face of said closure having at one end thereof a lip and at the opposite end a slot for engagement with the slot and lip of said opposed sidewalls of the housing; and means for biasing said opposed sidewalls apart from each other whereby to secure the engagement of the sidewalls with the closure bottom face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A slip-on receptacle for use with a stud having a spiral slot therein, said receptacle comprising: a housing having a bottom, and open top and a pair of opposed sidewalls, one of said sidewalls having at the top thereof a lip and the other of said sidewalls having at the tip thereof a slot; a spiral spring contained within said housing, said spring including a section for engagement within the stud slot; and, a closure for said housing comprising a member having top and bottom faces and means for biasing said faces towards each other to define a clip therebetween; the bottom face of said closure having at one end thereof a lip and at the opposite end a slot for engagement with the slot and lip of said opposed sidewalls of the housing; and means for biasing said opposed sidewalls apart from each other whereby to secure the engagement of the sidewalls with the closure bottom face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1 wherein one of said sidewalls has a lip and the opposed sidewall has a slot formed therein and said closure bottom face has a slot formed at the end proximal said one sidewall and a lip formed at the end proximal said opposed sidewall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said spring includes sections on opposed sides of said slot engaging section contacting said opposed sidewalls and urging said opposed sidewalls apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 2 wherein said spring includes sections on opposite sides of said slot engaging section contacting said opposed sidewalls and urging said sidewalls apart.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1 further comprising stud openings in each of said housing bottom and closure top and bottom faces, said openings being aligned with said stud engaging section of the spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 2 further comprising stud openings in each of said housing bottom and closure top and bottom faces, said openings being aligned with said stud engaging section of the spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said closure top and bottom faces are formed integral with each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 2 wherein said closure top and bottom are formed integral with each other.
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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) | 1989-06-23 | 1989-12-23 | 1990-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-23 | 1993-12-23 | 1994-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-23 | 1997-12-23 | 1998-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |