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Headliner retainer

US7438341B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2007
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 2, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J3/023
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A visor support assembly mountable to a vehicle having a headliner and adapted to secure a portion of a sun-visor includes a support adapted to securedly receive the portion of the sun-visor. The support includes a surface which engages the headliner and an insert which projects through a hole in the headliner. A retainer includes a generally flat body and an aperture sized to fit around the insert. The retainer may further include a plurality of tabs extending inwardly from the body. The tabs engage the insert holding the headliner securely between said surface and said retainer body.

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