Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Trim molding fastener – Plastic type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Mitchell, Katherine (Department: 3677)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Trim molding fastener
Plastic type
C024S293000, C312S111000, C312S140000, C312S263000, C052S286000, C403SDIG011, C403SDIG012, C403SDIG013, C108S101000, C108S157100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10996950
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge, such that when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, the contact edge releasably engages the at least one rib.
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Confer Plastics Inc.
McCarthy Kevin D.
Menezes Marcus
Mitchell Katherine
Roach Brown McCarthy & Gruber P.C.
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