US Patent No: 6,824,203
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
Apparatus and method for attaching undercover onto underside of car floor panel
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Nov 30, 2004
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Apr 4, 2003
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10/406,442
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for attaching an undercover to the underside of a car body floor panel having a plurality of studs, comprises tubular fasteners that are inserted into respective mounting holes of the undercover with diametral clearance and that are engaged with the studs. Each fastener comprises clips coupled to one another and having flanges that exert a predetermined clamping force on the undercover while permitting displacement of the undercover along the floor panel due to thermal deformation.
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Cited Art
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| 4,729,706 Fastener clip | 35 | 1987 | |
| 4,897,005 Gutted U-nut | 19 | 1987 | |
| 6,533,487 Spring rod end clip engaging a range of panel thicknesses | 8 | 2001 | |
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| 5,373,611 Clip | 26 | 1993 | |
| 5,599,148 Fixing device for sheet member | 15 | 1993 | |
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| 5,507,545 Visor clip assembly and releasable fastener | 77 | 1994 | |
| 5,567,098 Releasable fastener assembly | 18 | 1995 | |
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| 5,168,604 Two-part fastening clip | 13 | 1991 | |
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| 4,848,089 Combustor attachment device | 18 | 1988 | |
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| 4,286,642 Isolation connection | 25 | 1979 | |
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| 6,394,537 Arrangement for attaching a plastic vehicle body to a metal frame and related method | 51 | 2001 | |
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| 5,674,023 Fastener clip and joint assembly | 13 | 1995 | |
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| 5,465,928 Mounting clip | 5 | 1994 | |
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| 6,308,476 Adjustable frame | 9 | 2000 | |
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| 6,435,298 Vehicle rear underside structure | 12 | 1999 | |
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| 4,755,090 Industrial fastener with flexible leaf | 16 | 1987 | |
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| 5,039,264 Scratch resistant clip-on nut | 21 | 1988 | |
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| 5,934,729 Energy-absorbing fastener system | 31 | 1997 | |
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| 6,715,812 Method of mounting assist grip and mounting structure thereof | 5 | 2001 | |
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| 5,707,192 Panel--fastener connector clip | 16 | 1996 | |
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| 4,837,942 Centering punch or other centering marker and clip assembly for blind marking of mounting apertures | 11 | 1987 | |
| 5,632,584 Blind snap mounted clip fastener | 23 | 1996 | |
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| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | May 30, 2016 |
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