Fastener

Details Fastener Fastener

2008-06-26

2011-10-18

Brittain, James (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Trim molding fastener

Plastic type

C024S453000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08037582

ABSTRACT:
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fastener including: a fastener body including: a cylindrical portion having an insertion hole formed therethrough; and a locking portion protruding outward from the cylindrical portion; and an unlocking member inserted into the insertion hole, wherein the locking portion is inserted into an attachment hole of an attachment object from a front side thereof, and exposed from a rear side of the attachment hole, wherein the locking portion has an elastic claw locked to an edge of the attachment hole at the rear side, wherein the elastic claw is elastically reducible in diameter, wherein the unlocking member is movable in a position rearward of the elastic claw, and wherein the locking portion is reduced in diameter when the unlocking member is pushed.

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Japanese Office Action dated Dec. 14, 2010 with English translation.
Chinese Office Action dated May 20, 2011 with English-language translation thereof.

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