Clip With Dual Attachment Channels and Corresponding Clip House

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APP PUB NO 20080007080A1
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10581118

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A Clip (1) and a clip house (20)for an automotive part. The clip (1) has dual attachment channels (4,5) so that the clip (1) is easily attachable, removable and re-attachable to and from a vehicle, such as an automobile, boat, snowmobile, or other similar structure. The clip (1) comprises a base (2), whereby a male member (3) projects from the base of the clip (2) on one side of the base (2), and the channels (4, 5) extend from the base (2) on the opposite side of the base (2). A longitudinal axis (b) of the male member (3) is offset slightly from a true center (a) of the base (2). The channels (4, 5) are provided on the side of the base (2) opposite the male member (3). Flanges (7, 8) are provided to secure attachment means of a trim part (30) received in the channels (4, 5). The clip house (20) comprises a ramp (85) with a recessed well (23) parallel to the ramp (85). One of the channels (4, 5) of the clip (1) slides along the ramp (85) to snap lock one of the flanges (7, 8) in secured, engaged attachment to the clip house (20).

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GREEN TOKAI CO LTD55 ROBERT WRIGHT DRIVE BROOKVILLE OH 45309

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kataya, Norihisa Obu-City, JP 3 20
Maki, Renji Brookville, OH 13 171
Uchimura, Fumiaki Obu-City, JP 3 20

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