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Trim clip
Assignee: Newfrey LLC
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Filing: 1987-05-21
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Granted: 1988-11-01
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Expires: 2007-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A trim clip for fixing a decorative member onto a vehicle body trim from which a threaded stud has been previously secured by welding is provided. The clip features a hollow portion with resilient pawls for receiving the threaded stud and a head portion having at least one ridge formed on the surface facing the trim to prevent rotation due to vibration when the vehicle is moving.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoteru Yuta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B37/00; F16B37/08; F16B37/0807; F16B37/0842; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/60; Y10T403/606; Y10T403/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a trim assembly for attachment to a threaded stud secured to a vehicle body which assembly comprises: a trim molding having a multiplicity of holes positioned such that upon attachment to said vehicle body said threaded studs extend therethrough and having ridges extending radially outwardly from the periphery of said holes; and a clip having a shank sized to fit through each said hole in said trim and having a hollow portion for receiving the shank of said stud, which hollow portion is provided with resilient pawls projecting into space of said hollow portion to be engaged with a groove of said stud, and an expanded head portion having a diameter larger than that of said hole in said trim, said expanded portion including at least one radially extended ridge formed on the surface facing said trim which upon attachment cooperates with said ridges located on said trim to prevent rotation of the clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a trim assembly for attachment to a threaded stud secured to a vehicle body which assembly comprises: a trim molding having a multiplicity of holes positioned such that upon attachment to said vehicle body said threaded studs extend therethrough and having ridges extending radially outwardly from the periphery of said holes; and a clip having a shank sized to fit through each said hole in said trim and having a hollow portion for receiving the shank of said stud, which hollow portion is provided with resilient pawls projecting into space of said hollow portion to be engaged with a groove of said stud, and an expanded head portion having a diameter larger than that of said hole in said trim, said expanded portion including at least one radially extended ridge formed on the surface facing said trim which upon attachment cooperates with said ridges located on said trim to prevent rotation of the clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said trim molding has a recessed portion sized to accommodate said expanded head portion of said clip and wherein said ridges are located within said recessed portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said ridges upon said trim molding have a substantially V-shaped configuration in cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said at least one ridge upon said clip has a substantially V-shaped configuration in cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said shank of said clip has a cruciform configuration.
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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) | 1991-11-01 | 1992-05-02 | 1992-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-01 | 1996-05-02 | 1996-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-01 | 2000-05-02 | 2000-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |