Joints and connections – Axially split or separable member
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Axially split or separable member
C403S141000, C403S142000, C403S143000, C403S311000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10627346
ABSTRACT:
A connection for a rod and pin includes a two piece housing molded from hard plastic which defining a cavity enclosing a soft elastomeric isolator on one end of the rod. The housing pieces also define a pin receiving cavity with retention prongs which engage and hold a pin inserted therein. The housing pieces are able to be snap fit assembled by interfitting prongs and receptacles formed on each housing piece. The housing pieces are molded together as one part, connected by an integral hinge allowing the housing parts to be swung into abutment with each other to be snap fit together.
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Gordy Donald G.
Ruhlander Gregory P.
Benefiel John R.
Dura Global Technologies Inc.
Ferguson Michael P.
Stodola Daniel P.
Watson Dean B.
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