Retaining system
US5390397A · kind A · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/468
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a retaining system for an automotive carpet, such as a floor mat. The system consists of a tapered pin; and two washers. The assembly process consists of snap-fitting a first washer over a separate decorative pin, or a tapered pin. The second washer is then snap-fitted into an annular channel formed between two tabs on the first washer. The completed assembly then secures an automotive carpet at an appropriate location.
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