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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7318621 | Structure for securing a protector to a vehicle body To easily attach a protector to a vehicle body panel and to prevent the protector from being shifted after securing the protector to a vehicle body by absorbing an error in position between clips provided on the protector and locking holes formed in the vehicle body... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7243400 | Fixing clamp for connecting sheets with different expansion properties A fixing clamp for connection of sheets with different expansion properties and is thus installed in a rectangular opening of a support plate. The fixing clamp includes a rectangular baseplate and a threaded sleeve in the center. Transverse webs are bent in the same... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7137768 | Fastener assembly A fastener assembly including a stud and plate combination is disclosed for fastening a first member to a second member. The assembly comprises a stud which includes a shank having a first and a second end. A head extends from the first end of the shank, the head de... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6522556 | Apparatus for coupling computer components A device for coupling a one computer component, such as a printed circuit board and mounting bracket, to another computer component, such as a computer chassis. The device may comprise an engaging member and a fastener. The fastener may be configured to a... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6419307 | Component mounting structure and component mounting method A component mounting structure is for temporarily fastening a small component (2) such as an assist grip to a large component (3) such as a large interior or exterior component of an automobile. A fastening hole of the small component is aligned with a fa... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6349039 | Apparatus for coupling computer components A device for coupling a one computer component, such as a printed circuit board and mounting bracket, to another computer component, such as a computer chassis. The device may comprise an engaging member and a fastener. The fastener may be configured to a... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6233792 | Bumper holding clip A bumper holding clip for fastening an attachment member onto a workpiece, in which the clip includes a base, a holding portion and a fixing portion. The holding portion is formed on one of the surfaces of the base for receiving and holding a supporting p... | 05/22/2001 |
| 5890267 | Attachment fitting for longitudinally grooved covering strips An attachment fitting (1) for longitudinally grooved covering strips (12) consists of a holding member (2) of U-shaped cross-section, which in the middle area of its leg portion (21) has a mounting hole (3) and adjacent the ends of its leg portions (22) h... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5139306 | Mounting system for securing a piece of trim to an automobile fender An improved mounting system for securely attaching a piece of arcuate trim around a vehicle fender is disclosed herein. Such vehicle fenders have an inner edge that terminates in an upwardly directed flange, while the vehicle trim has a mounting flange ne... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5067206 | Fastener for vehicles A fastener attaches to a vehicle body, for example the underside of a hood, to retain a device on the vehicle. The fastener has a bracket with a hook for engaging a first land of the hood, a bar connected to the hook through an elbow for engaging a second... | 11/26/1991 |
| 4911349 | End cap with captive stud for article carriers A slat assembly for vehicle luggage racks is disclosed with a pre-assembled slat and end cap. The end cap includes a mounting member for insertion into the end of the slat. A hole through the mounting member receives a headed stud as a separate and separa... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4811926 | Panel retaining apparatus A retaining apparatus is provided for mounting glass panels within the cabinet frame such as china cabinet doors or the like. The retaining apparatus contains an insert which is resilient and provides a cushion effect to the glass panels which may be subj... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4754586 | Clip for fixing vehicle window glass The present invention relates to a clip made of a resin or similar material, which clip is designed to be secured to an edge of a window portion of a vehicle panel for fixing window glass in said portion and also fitted with a molding. The clip is provide... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4549831 | Set of joining hardware A joining hardware set for the releasable joining of the back wall of a cabinet to the carcass walls thereof. The hardware set has a back wall-related component in the form of an elongated case open at the bottom, which can be affixed to the back wall, an... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4505611 | Upholstery fixing device An upholstery fixing device consists of a bracket having a holdfast suspended therefrom with bendable or flexible straps. In use the bracket is riveted to the back of a trim board, and the holdfast is pushed into an associated aperture of an inside panel ... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4472861 | Mounting arrangement for plastic workpieces A mounting arrangement for clamping plastic workpieces such as replacement engine and transmission covers in the automotive aftermarket. The mounting arrangement includes a metal eyelet crimped over an annular bead on the workpiece and having a flat centr... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4059301 | Molding retainer A device is provided for resiliently retaining an end portion of a decorative trim molding onto an automobile body panel wherein the molding is aligned with a similar molding on a bumper member, the bumper member being mounted for movement relative to the... | 11/22/1977 |
