Compression limiter having retention features

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8789404
APP PUB NO 20120121362A1
SERIAL NO

13384707

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A compression limiter is disclosed that comprises an upper surface and a lower surface. The compression limiter further comprises an inner surface that defines a passageway configured to accommodate a fastener and an outer surface configured to engage a structure in which the compression limiter is placed. A first retainer projects outwardly from the outer surface and includes a first retention surface that has at least a planar portion. The first retainer further includes an undercut surface disposed inwardly from the first retention surface so as to create a corner extending in a direction with at least a component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A method of forming the compression limiter is also disclosed.

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  • GKN SINTER METALS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cooper, Donald D Fond du Lac, US 9 35
Taylor, Alan Lake Orion, US 51 820

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