Elastic snap extender for affixing a cover to a vehicle
US10071620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J11/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap fit extender fashioned from an elastic body material of a predetermined length with male and female snap fits at opposing ends of the elastic body in directionally opposite facing relation to each other. The snap fittings on the extender are cooperatively engageable to complimentary snap fittings on a cover and a vehicle and responsive to dimensional changes to the cover occasioned by weather or age related shrinkage without inducing harmful stresses into the cover.
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