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Cable clip
Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1987-09-09
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Granted: 1989-02-21
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Expires: 2007-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A snap-on clip for retaining the outer sheath of a Bowden cable includes a first channel-shaped member having resilient limbs and ribs on its inner surface, and a second member in the form of a sleeve, to fit over the outer sheath of the cable and having ribs on its outer surface. The sleeve is retained in said channel by said resilient limbs and by the interlocking engagement of said ribs, which prevent relative axial movement between said sleeve and said channel-shaped member.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Brightwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:54
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/22; F16C1/226; F16C1/102; F16C1/105; F16C1/26; F16C1/262; F16C2226/00; F16C2226/50; F16C2226/70; F16C2226/74; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20408; Y10T74/2045; Y10T74/20462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A snap-on retaining clip and Bowden cable assembly, comprising a U-shaped channel member having resilient limbs and ribs on its inner surface, and a sleeve, to fit over the outer sheath of the cable, having ribs on its outer surface, said sleeve being retainable in said channel by the resilient limbs with the interengagement of the ribs preventing relative axial movement between the sleeve and the channel member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A snap-on retaining clip and Bowden cable assembly, comprising a U-shaped channel member having resilient limbs and ribs on its inner surface, and a sleeve, to fit over the outer sheath of the cable, having ribs on its outer surface, said sleeve being retainable in said channel by the resilient limbs with the interengagement of the ribs preventing relative axial movement between the sleeve and the channel member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the limbs include a return portion in order to inhibit removal of the sleeve from the channel after assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the ribbed sleeve is formed as part of the outer sheath of the cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleeve is separately formed and secured to the outer sheath by an adhesive bond.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the channel-shaped member is formed as part of a dashboard control panel.
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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) | 1992-02-21 | 1992-08-22 | 1993-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-02-21 | 1996-08-22 | 1997-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-21 | 2000-08-22 | 2001-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |