Vehicle trim component with self retaining fastening device

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2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Gordon, Stephen (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Accessories

C296S214000, C224S313000, C248S308000

Reexamination Certificate

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06959954

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle trim component includes an integrally formed self retaining fastening device that extends from the vehicle trim component and a passage that permits insertion of a fastener for securing the vehicle trim component to a vehicle structure. The self retaining fastening device further comprises a head portion and a shaft portion. The head portion comprises a rosebud-type fastener surface. The shaft portion extends from the housing and includes at least one row of ribs. The ribs may be angled to provide a relatively lesser amount of force needed for insertion, but a relatively higher amount of force in extraction of the self retaining fastening device. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

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