US4890966A
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Securing clip
Assignee: Nifco Inc
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Filing: 1988-08-03
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Granted: 1990-01-02
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Expires: 2008-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A plastic clip for securing a panel or like member to a stud or like securement member is disclosed. The clip comprises a first member having a head portion having a through hole and a pair of locking portions extending from the head portion and capable of being pivoted relative to the head portion and a second member having an insertion portion to be inserted through the through hole and a locking portion to be locked to the securement member. By inserting the insertion portion of the second member into the through hole of the first member after insertion of the pair of locking portions of the first member through a mounting hole of the member to be secured, the pair of locking portions are pivoted away from each other so as to clamp the member to be secured. In this state, the locking portion of the second member is secured to the securement member, thus securing the member to be secured to the securement member.
Inventors
- 👤 Takashi Umezawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:08
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B13/00; F16B13/04; F16B13/08; F16B13/0808; F16B13/12; F16B19/00; F16B19/04; F16B19/08; F16B19/10; F16B19/1027; F16B19/1036; F16B19/1081; F16B37/00; F16B37/04; F16B37/041; F16B37/043; F16B37/08; F16B37/0807; F16B37/0842; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/904; Y10S411/908; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/309; Y10T24/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
288 words
A clip for securing a member to a stud or similar support member, comprising: a first member having a head portion for engagement with a first surface of said member to be secured; a through-hole defined within said head portion; radially outwardly expansible locking portions operatively connected to said head portion and engageable with a second surface of said member to be secured when moved to a radially outwardly expanded position so as to cooperate with said head portion whereby said member to be secured is clampingly engaged between said head portion and said locking portions; and first locking means defined upon said locking portions; and a second member comprising an insertion portion to be inserted through said through-hole of said head portion of said first member so as to engage said locking portions of said first member and thereby move said locking portions to said radially outwardly expanded position; second locking means defined upon said insertion portion of said second member for lockingly engaging said first locking means of said locking portions of said first member when said insertion portion has been inserted through said through-hole of said head portion of said first member and has engaged said locking portions of said first member so as to move said locking portions to said expanded position, whereby said member to be secured will be lockingly clamped between said head and locking portions of said first member and said first and second members will be locked together; and bore means defined within an end portion of said insertion portion for lockingly receiving said stud-type support member whereby said clip, comprising said first and second members, is able to secure said member to be secured to said stud-type support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
288 words
A clip for securing a member to a stud or similar support member, comprising: a first member having a head portion for engagement with a first surface of said member to be secured; a through-hole defined within said head portion; radially outwardly expansible locking portions operatively connected to said head portion and engageable with a second surface of said member to be secured when moved to a radially outwardly expanded position so as to cooperate with said head portion whereby said member to be secured is clampingly engaged between said head portion and said locking portions; and first locking means defined upon said locking portions; and a second member comprising an insertion portion to be inserted through said through-hole of said head portion of said first member so as to engage said locking portions of said first member and thereby move said locking portions to said radially outwardly expanded position; second locking means defined upon said insertion portion of said second member for lockingly engaging said first locking means of said locking portions of said first member when said insertion portion has been inserted through said through-hole of said head portion of said first member and has engaged said locking portions of said first member so as to move said locking portions to said expanded position, whereby said member to be secured will be lockingly clamped between said head and locking portions of said first member and said first and second members will be locked together; and bore means defined within an end portion of said insertion portion for lockingly receiving said stud-type support member whereby said clip, comprising said first and second members, is able to secure said member to be secured to said stud-type support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The clip according to claim 1, wherein: said head portion of said first member includes a short cylindrical portion having one side portion thereof formed so as to have a substantially flattened, squared-off profile.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said locking portions comprise a pair of diametrically opposed locking portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The clip according to claim 3, wherein said first locking means comprises projections provided on opposed surfaces of said pair of locking portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip as set forth in claim 4, wherein: said projections extend substantially radially inwardly toward each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The clip according to claim 1, wherein said second locking means is a male thread formed on the outer periphery of said insertion portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A clip as set forth in claim 6, wherein: said first locking means of said locking portions comprise locking projections for engaging said male thread formed upon said insertion portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: slot means defined within said second member for receiving a tool whereby torque may be applied to said second member so as to disengage said male thread of said insertion portion from said locking pawls of said first member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said first locking means of said locking portions comprise locking projections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said stud includes an externally threaded portion; and said bore means includes pawl means integrally formed upon interior peripheral wall portions of said bore means for lockingly engaging said thread portion of said stud.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
A clip as set forth in claim 10, further comprising: slot means defined within said second member for receiving a tool whereby torque can be applied to said second member so as to disengage said pawl means of said insertion portion bore means from said externally threaded portion of said stud.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: countersunk recess means defined within said head portion of said first member; and head means provided upon said second member for reception within said countersunk recess means of said head portion of said first member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
A clip as set forth in claim 12, further comprising: slot means defined within said head means of said second member for receiving a tool whereby torque may be applied to said second member so as to disengage said insertion portion from said stud and said first member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said first and second members comprise plastic moldings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
53 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: flexible hinge means integrally connecting each one of said locking portions of said first member to said head portion of said first member so as to permit said locking portions to be movable between normal, non-expanded positions, and said radially outwardly expanded positions.
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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) | 1993-01-01 | 1993-07-03 | 1994-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-01 | 1997-07-03 | 1998-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-01 | 2001-07-03 | 2002-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |