Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Accessories
Reexamination Certificate
2009-12-01
2011-11-08
Morrow, Jason S (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Accessories
C296S214000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08052189
ABSTRACT:
A snap post for use in conjunction with a snap lid to attach a trim ring to an opening of a headliner of an automotive vehicle is provided. The snap post includes an elongated leg extending outwardly from the trim ring. The elongated leg has a barb for engaging with the snap lid disposed on a distal end thereof. A support structure provides the elongated leg with sufficient reinforcement to withstand the stress imposed during the installation of the headliner, yet provides sufficient flexibility for the quick and easy attachment of the trim ring to the opening of the headliner.
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Gilleo Kevin Lyle
Moenter Jonathan Keith
Weiss Michael Harry
Gifford Krass Sprinkle Anderson & Citkowski P.C.
Johnson Controls Technology Company
Morrow Jason S
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc
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