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Quarter turn locking fastener device
Assignee: Richco Plastics Co
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Filing: 1975-05-19
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1995-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A quarter turn locking fastener device consisting of a socket part adapted to snap engage into an apertured chassis and to support an apertured panel spaced apart from the chassis, and a complemental stud part adapted for selected locking and unlocking engagement through the panel aperture and into the socket part upon a quarter turn of the stud part relative to the socket part to removably secure the panel spaced apart from and on the chassis and to lock the socket part to the chassis when the stud part is in locked condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald A. Coules
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/02; F16B21/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A quarter turn fastener comprising a socket part and a stud part for removably securing an apertured panel on and spaced apart from an apertured chassis, flexible means on the socket part for snap locking said socket part in said chassis aperture, means on the socket part for spacing said panel from said chassis, a head on the stud part adapted to bear upon said panel, a shaft depending from said head and adapted to extend through said panel aperture and into said socket part, cooperating ribs on the stud part and shouldered grooves on the socket part for locking and unlocking said parts together upon selective rotation of said stud part relative to said socket part, said snap locking means being adaptable to secure said socket part in said chassis aperture when the stud part is disposed in locking position, and means on the stud part adjacent to the head engageable in the panel opening to prevent shifting of the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A quarter turn fastener comprising a socket part and a stud part for removably securing an apertured panel on and spaced apart from an apertured chassis, flexible means on the socket part for snap locking said socket part in said chassis aperture, means on the socket part for spacing said panel from said chassis, a head on the stud part adapted to bear upon said panel, a shaft depending from said head and adapted to extend through said panel aperture and into said socket part, cooperating ribs on the stud part and shouldered grooves on the socket part for locking and unlocking said parts together upon selective rotation of said stud part relative to said socket part, said snap locking means being adaptable to secure said socket part in said chassis aperture when the stud part is disposed in locking position, and means on the stud part adjacent to the head engageable in the panel opening to prevent shifting of the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The quarter turn fastener recited in claim 1, wherein said snap locking means comprises diametrically opposed wings extending into said chassis aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The quarter turn fastener recited in claim 1, wherein the spacing means comprises a collar having a central keyway adapted to receive said stud part therethrough, and a tapered platform and stop means in the collar surrounding said keyway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The quarter turn fastener recited in claim 3, wherein the means on the stud part includes a key adaptable to be rotated on said platform between the stop means to urge the stud part ribs into abutment with the shoulder in the grooves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The quarter turn fastener recited in claim 1, wherein panel centering ribs extend outwardly radially from said shaft adjacent said head.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |