Methods and apparatus for fastening panels

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070107174A1
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11281147

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An apparatus for coupling a panel to a frame includes: a support plate coupled to the panel; an engagement plate extending transversely from the support plate and having an aperture extending therethrough; and a clip having a pivotable arm extending from the support plate at a first end, and at least partially under the aperture to a second end, wherein the plate, aperture and clip are sized and shaped to slideably receive a head and shaft of a mating fastener, coupled to the frame, toward the support plate such that the second end of the pivotable arm engages the head when the shaft is fully received in the aperture.

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FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS U S A INC2050 AUBURN ROAD AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Bordas, Stephane S L Auburn Hills, MI 1 29

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