Articulating fastener assembly

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Mckinnon, Terrell (Department: 3632)

Supports

Brackets

Specially mounted or attached

C248S205300, C248S309400, C403S121000, C403S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07922135

ABSTRACT:
A fastener assembly securely fastens a decorative panel in spaced relation to a support backing. The fastener assembly includes a base member adapted to be operatively mounted to the decorative panel, a carrier member, and a fastening medium supported by the carrier member and adapted to operatively interconnect the carrier member to the support backing. At least one biasing member is adapted to operatively support the carrier member and provide swiveling articulation of the carrier member relative to the base member. At least one leg extends from the base member and is adapted to operatively engage the carrier member so as to attach the carrier member to the base member in articulating fashion.

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