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US4822656A
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Fixture for securing an adhesive attachment to a substrate
Assignee: Physical Systems Inc
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Filing: 1986-09-24
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Granted: 1989-04-18
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Expires: 2006-09-24
Abstract
Abstract An improved attachment fixture is provided for securely mounting an adhesive attachment such as a threaded screw, patch, or the like onto a substrate. The improved fixture, which is adapted for construction as a one-piece plastic molding, is temporarily secured to the substrate in a first position with the attachment substantially out of bearing engagement with the substrate and then switched to a second position applying a positive force urging the attachment into bearing engagement with the substrate. The fixture is allowed to remain in the second position for a period of time sufficient for curing of an adhesive material applied to the attachment/substrate interface, after which the fixture may be removed. In some forms, the improved fixture maintains the orientation of the attachment during movement into bearing engagement with the substrate thereby preventing uneven distribution of or uneven application of forces to the adhesive material. Additionally, the improved fixture can be designed for installation by use of automated or power tool equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles G. Hutter, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B11/00; F16B11/006; B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/48; B29C65/4805; B29C65/481; B29C65/4825; B29C65/78; B29C65/7855; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/112; B29C66/13; B29C66/131; B29C66/40; B29C66/47; B29C66/474; B29C66/80; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8322; B29C65/483; B29L; B29L2001/00; B29L2001/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S156/00; Y10S156/934; Y10S156/941; Y10S156/942; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/19; Y10T156/1978; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1476; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A fixture for use in securing an attachment to a substrate, comprising: a support frame formed as a one-piece component, said support frame including connector means for releasable securement to the substrate, retainer means for releasably carrying the attachment, and means supporting said retainer means for movement relative to said connector means between a first position with the attachment supported substantially out of bearing engagement with the substrate when said connector means is secured to the substrate and a second position urging the attachment with a positive force into bearing engagement with the substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A fixture for use in securing an attachment to a substrate, comprising: a support frame formed as a one-piece component, said support frame including connector means for releasable securement to the substrate, retainer means for releasably carrying the attachment, and means supporting said retainer means for movement relative to said connector means between a first position with the attachment supported substantially out of bearing engagement with the substrate when said connector means is secured to the substrate and a second position urging the attachment with a positive force into bearing engagement with the substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fixture of claim 1 further including temporary securement means for temporarily securing said connector means to the substrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fixture of claim 2 wherein said temporary securement means comprises a layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to said connector means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixture of claim 3 further including a sheet of release paper overlying said pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fixture for use in securing an attachment to a substrate, comprising: a support frame formed as a one-piece component to include an outer support cylinder, a radially enlarged connector flange generally at one end of said support cylinder, an inner retainer member including means for releasably carrying the attachment, and over-center means connected between said support cylinder and said retainer member, said over-center means being movable between a first position with the attachment supported substantially out of bearing engagement with the substrate when said flange is secured to the substrate and a second position urging the attachment with a positive force into bearing engagement with the substrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fixture for use in securing an attachment to a substrate, comprising: a support frame formed as a one-piece component to include an outer support cylinder, a radially enlarged connector flange generally at one end of said support cylinder, an inner retainer member including means for releasably carrying the attachment, and over-center means connected between said support cylinder and said retainer member, said over-center means being movable between a first position with the attachment supported substantially out of bearing engagement with the substrate when said flange is secured to the substrate and a second position urging the attachment with a positive force into bearing engagement with the substrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fixture of claim 5 further including temporary securement means for temporarily securing said connector means to the substrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fixture of claim 5 wherein said support frame is formed from a molded plastic material.
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