Serviceable w-base fastener

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2005-12-13

2009-06-23

Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3677)

Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr

Headed fastener element

Having resilient securing structure on shank

C024S297000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549830

ABSTRACT:
A w-base fastener that may be used in many applications, including numerous applications throughout the automotive industry, combines the functionality of a w-base fastener with the serviceability of other fasteners. The w-base fastener of the invention provides the ability to service the w-base fastener without damaging the panel or hole in which the fastener is inserted. This is accomplished by incorporating a secondary connection into the w-base fastener. This secondary connection permits the fastener to be easily extracted by providing a technique for pulling the legs of the w-base fastener inward prior to extraction of the fastener from the hole.

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