Patent · US Expired

Clip

US4850773A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 25, 1988
Grant dateJul 25, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 25, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/42
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clip comprises a clip body having an enlarged diameter head portion at one end and a stud reception hole extending from the center of the other end toward the head portion. Integrally attached by means of hinge portions to the outer periphery of the clip body are outwardly extending locking portions and engagement seat portions integral with stem portions of the locking portions and extending away from the head portion. The locking portions are folded together with the engagement seat portions at the hinge portions so as to be locked to the head portion.

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