Self centering sill plate retainer with opposing wings

Details Self centering sill plate retainer with opposing wings Self centering sill plate retainer with opposing wings

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Rod side to plate or side

Traversed by connector

C403S397000, C403S408100, C403S326000, C411S512000, C411S913000, C024S297000, C024S292000, C024S453000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10842355

ABSTRACT:
A one-piece molded apparatus includes a first body section having a head, a skirt, a pair of support posts joined to the skirt, and a first engagement wing. A second body section includes a second engagement wing, and a living hinge joining the second wing to the support posts. The second wing rotates about the living hinge and engages with the support posts such that at least the second wing can thereafter deflect. In another embodiment, a dog-house assembly is provided on a trim piece to mate with the apparatus. In still another embodiment, a method for forming the fasteners is provided. In yet another embodiment, a method to attach a trim piece to a vehicle is provided.

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