Retaining prong
US4493580A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S411/913
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed invention is a plastic fastening device which can be easily manipulated into engagement with an apertured panel. The device includes a fastening means extending perpendicular from one side of a base. The fastening means has a generally hook-shaped configuration characterized by a trunk portion, a curved transition portion and a tip portion. The fastening device has a generally elongated stem which is used as a lever arm to move the fastening means from a skewed, partially engaged position with respect to the panel to a final fully engaged position.
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