Retaining prong

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1984-06-04

1985-01-15

Schultz, William H.

Joints and connections

Rod end to transverse side of member

Utilizing opposite sides of member

174138D, 2482202, 2482203, 2482221, E04G 300

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044935803

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention is a plastic fastening device which can be easily manipulated into engagement with an apertured panel. The device includes a fastening means extending perpendicular from one side of a base. The fastening means has a generally hook-shaped configuration characterized by a trunk portion, a curved transition portion and a tip portion. The fastening device has a generally elongated stem which is used as a lever arm to move the fastening means from a skewed, partially engaged position with respect to the panel to a final fully engaged position.

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patent: 4297769 (1981-11-01), Coules
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patent: 4369947 (1983-01-01), Kuwano
patent: 4375879 (1983-03-01), Kojima et al.

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