Joints and connections – With adjunctive protector – broken parts retainer – repair,... – Back-off means – e.g. – separator – etc.
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Kennedy, Joshua T (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
With adjunctive protector, broken parts retainer, repair,...
Back-off means, e.g., separator, etc.
C403S012000, C411S103000, C411S999000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07946781
ABSTRACT:
An assembly for connecting a component having a base to a surface includes a fastener and a retainer having a clamp portion for capturing a shank of the fastener, and for aligning the fastener and an optional gasket with the base. The retainer automatically separates from the fastener when the fastener is tightened, and may include a recovery feature to allow recovery of the retainer after separation. A method for facilitating connection of a component and gasket to a surface includes inserting a threaded fastener into a base of the component, capturing the fastener within a clamp portion of a retainer, and positioning a surface of the retainer adjacent to the base. A tab portion of a gasket or the base can be inserted into a slot in the retainer to thereby secure the retainer to the base prior to connecting the component to the surface.
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Durkin Thomas Richard
Moran Robert J.
Mudel Roman
Read Iain J.
GM Global Technology Operations Inc.
Kennedy Joshua T
Quinn Law Group PLLC
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