US3718881A
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Detachable fastening clip
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1972-03-27
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1992-03-27
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining two mating bodies in engagement with each other. The clip comprises two integral and resilient bent arm members which terminate in free ends and which have tangs struck therefrom and which are bent inwardly toward each other for receiving and retaining one of the mating bodies between the arm members. The free ends of the arm members are bent inwardly toward each other, and handles or control arms are struck from the arm members and bent outwardly therefrom and extend away from the free ends. The free ends are deflected outwardly away from each other and against the self-biasing force of the arm members when the control arms are pinched toward each other to thereby allow the other of the mating bodies to be received between the arm members and to mate with the one mating body. The inherent biasing forces of the arm members causes the free ends to move inwardly when the control arms are released to detachably engage the other mating body.
Inventors
- 👤 R Szanny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C7/00; H01C7/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining two mating bodies in engagement with each other comprising: two integral and resilient bent arm members terminating in free ends, said arm members having tang means struck therefrom intermediate their ends and bent inwardly toward each other for receiving and retaining one of the mating bodies between said arm members, said free ends of said arm members being bent inwardly toward each other, control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom and extending away from said free ends of said arm members, said free ends being deflectable outwardly away from each other and against the self-biasing force of said arm members when said control arms are pinched toward each other to allow the other of the mating bodies to be received between said arm members and to mate with said one mating body, and the selfbiasing force of said arm members causing said free ends to move inwardly when said control arms are released to detachably engage said other mating body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining two mating bodies in engagement with each other comprising: two integral and resilient bent arm members terminating in free ends, said arm members having tang means struck therefrom intermediate their ends and bent inwardly toward each other for receiving and retaining one of the mating bodies between said arm members, said free ends of said arm members being bent inwardly toward each other, control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom and extending away from said free ends of said arm members, said free ends being deflectable outwardly away from each other and against the self-biasing force of said arm members when said control arms are pinched toward each other to allow the other of the mating bodies to be received between said arm members and to mate with said one mating body, and the selfbiasing force of said arm members causing said free ends to move inwardly when said control arms are released to detachably engage said other mating body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
211 words
A one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining two mating components in engagement with each other, comprising: two integral and resilient arm members formed in a diverging relationship and terminating in free ends, each of said arm members having tang means struck therefrom intermediate their ends and bent inwardly toward each other for snap fastening one of Said mating components between said arm members, said arm members between said tang means and said free ends having a portion complementary to the other of said mating components, said free ends being bent inwardly toward each other, control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom and extending oppositely from said free ends, said free ends and the complementary portion of said arm members being deflected outwardly when said control arms are pinched toward each other to allow said arm members to be received about said other mating component and for said other mating component to mate with said one mating component, and the self-biasing force of said arm members causing said complementary portions to move inwardly to peripherally engage said other mating component and causing said free ends to move inwardly and pass behind said other mating component when said control arms are released to detachably engage said other mating component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
211 words
A one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining two mating components in engagement with each other, comprising: two integral and resilient arm members formed in a diverging relationship and terminating in free ends, each of said arm members having tang means struck therefrom intermediate their ends and bent inwardly toward each other for snap fastening one of Said mating components between said arm members, said arm members between said tang means and said free ends having a portion complementary to the other of said mating components, said free ends being bent inwardly toward each other, control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom and extending oppositely from said free ends, said free ends and the complementary portion of said arm members being deflected outwardly when said control arms are pinched toward each other to allow said arm members to be received about said other mating component and for said other mating component to mate with said one mating component, and the self-biasing force of said arm members causing said complementary portions to move inwardly to peripherally engage said other mating component and causing said free ends to move inwardly and pass behind said other mating component when said control arms are released to detachably engage said other mating component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
257 words
A one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining a connector body in engagement with a mating thermistor, comprising: a flat base portion, two resilient and spaced apart are members bent into a diverging relationship from said base portion, said arm members terminating in free ends, each of said arm members having pairs of tangs struck therefrom between said base portion and said free ends, said pairs of tangs being bent inwardly toward the opposite arm members and being adapted for snap fastening locking engagement with the connector to retain the connector between said arm members, said arm members between said pairs of tangs and said free ends having portions complementary in shape to the outer periphery of the thermistor, said free ends of said arm members being bent inwardly toward each other; a pair of control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom into a parallel relationship and extending from between said tangs and said free ends oppositely from said free ends, said free ends and the complementary portions of said arm members being deflected outwardly against the self-biasing force of said arm members when said control arms are pinched to allow the arm members to be received about the thermistor and for the connector to mate with the thermistor, and the self-biasing force of said arm members causing said complementary portion to move inwardly to engage the periphery of the thermistor and causing the free ends to move inwardly and behind the thermistor when said control arms are released to detachably engage said thermistor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
257 words
A one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining a connector body in engagement with a mating thermistor, comprising: a flat base portion, two resilient and spaced apart are members bent into a diverging relationship from said base portion, said arm members terminating in free ends, each of said arm members having pairs of tangs struck therefrom between said base portion and said free ends, said pairs of tangs being bent inwardly toward the opposite arm members and being adapted for snap fastening locking engagement with the connector to retain the connector between said arm members, said arm members between said pairs of tangs and said free ends having portions complementary in shape to the outer periphery of the thermistor, said free ends of said arm members being bent inwardly toward each other; a pair of control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom into a parallel relationship and extending from between said tangs and said free ends oppositely from said free ends, said free ends and the complementary portions of said arm members being deflected outwardly against the self-biasing force of said arm members when said control arms are pinched to allow the arm members to be received about the thermistor and for the connector to mate with the thermistor, and the self-biasing force of said arm members causing said complementary portion to move inwardly to engage the periphery of the thermistor and causing the free ends to move inwardly and behind the thermistor when said control arms are released to detachably engage said thermistor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
265 words
A thermistor connection, comprising: a thermistor; a thermistor connector matingly engageable with said thermistor; and a one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining said connector in mating engagement with said thermistor; said fastening clip having a base portion with two arm members extending therefrom in a manner complementary to the shape of said connector, said arm members terminating in free ends and each having a pair of tangs struck therefrom between said base portion and said free ends, said pairs of tangs being bent inwardly toward the opposite arm member for snap fastening locking engagement with said connector when said connector is received between said arm members and adjacent said base portion, said arm members between said pairs of tangs and said free ends having a portion complementary in shape to said thermistor, said free ends of said arm members being bent inwardly toward each other, said fastening clip having control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom and extending away from said free ends, said free ends and the complementary portions of said arm members being deflected outwardly against the self-biasing force of said arm members when said control arms are pinched toward each other to allow said arm members to be received about said thermistor and for said connector to mate with said thermistor, and the self-biasing force of said arm members causing said complementary portions to move inwardly to peripheralLy engage said thermistor and causing said free ends to move inwardly and pass behind said thermistor when said control arms are released to detachably engage said clip with said thermistor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
265 words
A thermistor connection, comprising: a thermistor; a thermistor connector matingly engageable with said thermistor; and a one-piece detachable fastening clip for retaining said connector in mating engagement with said thermistor; said fastening clip having a base portion with two arm members extending therefrom in a manner complementary to the shape of said connector, said arm members terminating in free ends and each having a pair of tangs struck therefrom between said base portion and said free ends, said pairs of tangs being bent inwardly toward the opposite arm member for snap fastening locking engagement with said connector when said connector is received between said arm members and adjacent said base portion, said arm members between said pairs of tangs and said free ends having a portion complementary in shape to said thermistor, said free ends of said arm members being bent inwardly toward each other, said fastening clip having control arms struck from said arm members and bent outwardly therefrom and extending away from said free ends, said free ends and the complementary portions of said arm members being deflected outwardly against the self-biasing force of said arm members when said control arms are pinched toward each other to allow said arm members to be received about said thermistor and for said connector to mate with said thermistor, and the self-biasing force of said arm members causing said complementary portions to move inwardly to peripheralLy engage said thermistor and causing said free ends to move inwardly and pass behind said thermistor when said control arms are released to detachably engage said clip with said thermistor.
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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |