Automobile trim strip and carpet retaining clip
Patent 5288121 Issued on February 22, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 25, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 25, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2742984 2837184 2976972 3387409 3630564 Molding clips Retainer clips Clamp for trim strip Resilient structure for securing carpeting of different thicknesses Carpet mat retainer clip InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 023065 filed on 02/25/1993US Classes:296/146.9, Specific door or door opening edge feature16/4, CARPET FASTENERS49/490.1, U-shaped member or portion mounts seal296/97.23, Floor mat with vehicle body feature296/209SillExaminersPrimary: Song, Robert R.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB32B 003/02B60N 003/04 AbstractA transversely resilient retaining clip for securing a trim strip over an automobile rocker panel weld flange without requiring screws or adhesive. The trim strip is retained by the resilient clip and a weatherstrip carrier member having a recess disposed longitudinally over the flange. The resilient clip and weatherstrip member cooperate to securely retain the trim strip in a predefined spaced relationship with the weld flange such that it covers the flange and weatherstrip carrier as well as overlies the vehicle carpet. | |
