Spring steel door hold-open tool
US6360407B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/288
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A spring clip for releasably holding the door of a vehicle in an ajar position is provided. The spring clip is adapted to be removably attached to a vehicle body during the manufacturing process. The spring clip is comprised of a base member and a spring finger. The base member includes a pillar tab having a retainer that affixes the spring clip to the body of the vehicle. The door tab of the base member is adapted to slide into an opening in the door. The spring finger is coupled to a base opening that is defined by the base member. The spring finger extends in a cantilever fashion from the base opening into engagement with the vehicle door such that the door is held ajar.
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