Fastener for spacing object from substrate
US6918222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B15/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel fastener for holding and spacing an object at a predetermined distance from a substrate comprises a bridge portion, a first prong extending in a driving direction from the bridge portion, and a second prong spaced from the first prong and extending generally parallel to the first prong in the driving direction from the bridge portion, wherein the second prong is substantially shorter than the first prong.
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