US4094483A
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Mounting device
Assignee: Addmaster Corp
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Filing: 1977-06-06
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device for removably mounting an article, such as a battery, to a supporting plate comprising a one piece molded plastic member having spaced relatively rigid legs with barbed tips at the lower ends thereof to latch against the support. The legs are formed with inwardly extending mid portions and upwardly extending upper portions integral with the inner ends of the mid portions. A flexible cross element is integrally connected between the inner ends of the mid portions. Flexible inwardly extending arms are integrally connected to the legs adjacent the mid portions to yieldably hold the article downwardly against the support.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Busch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:03
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/06; F16B5/0685; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/006; F16L3/02; F16L3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A device for mounting an article on a support comprising a one-piece member of plastic material having spaced relatively stiff legs, said legss having upper, lower, and mid portions, said lower portions adapted to straddle opposite sides of said article, said lower portions having inwardly extending barbs at the lower ends thereof for latching engagement with said support, a relatively flexible cross element connected between said mid portions of said legs, said upper portions being movable toward each other whereby to rock said arms to release said barbs from latching engagement with said support, and inward extending yieldable arms integral at their outer ends with said lower portions for engagement with said article.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
A device for mounting an article on a support comprising a one-piece member of plastic material having spaced relatively stiff legs, said legss having upper, lower, and mid portions, said lower portions adapted to straddle opposite sides of said article, said lower portions having inwardly extending barbs at the lower ends thereof for latching engagement with said support, a relatively flexible cross element connected between said mid portions of said legs, said upper portions being movable toward each other whereby to rock said arms to release said barbs from latching engagement with said support, and inward extending yieldable arms integral at their outer ends with said lower portions for engagement with said article.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
128 words
A device for mounting an article on a support comprising a one-piece member of plastic material having spaced relatively stiff legs, said legs having lower portions adapted to straddle opposite sides of said article, said lower portions having inwardly extending barbs at the lower ends thereof for latching engagement with said support, said legs having mid portions extending inwardly toward each other from said upper portions and having upper portions extending upwardly from the inner ends of said mid portions; said lower and upper portions extending substantially parallel to each other, a relatively flexible cross element connected between the inner ends of said mid portion, and inwardly extending yieldable arms integral at their outer ends with said legs on the sides of said mid portions facing said barbs.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
128 words
A device for mounting an article on a support comprising a one-piece member of plastic material having spaced relatively stiff legs, said legs having lower portions adapted to straddle opposite sides of said article, said lower portions having inwardly extending barbs at the lower ends thereof for latching engagement with said support, said legs having mid portions extending inwardly toward each other from said upper portions and having upper portions extending upwardly from the inner ends of said mid portions; said lower and upper portions extending substantially parallel to each other, a relatively flexible cross element connected between the inner ends of said mid portion, and inwardly extending yieldable arms integral at their outer ends with said legs on the sides of said mid portions facing said barbs.
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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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |