Snap fitting for joining component parts of an article of...

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2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Lockable at fixed position

C403S316000, C403S377000, C403S379600, C285S370000, C285S397000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11115811

ABSTRACT:
A snap-fit arrangement for joining component parts, such as tubular sections and fittings includes a male coupling and a female coupling. A portion of the male coupling extends from one component part and includes cantilever prongs with enlarged heads. The exposed portion of the male coupling and prong heads are structured and disposed for insertion into another component part and through the female coupling until the prong heads exit the inner end of the female coupling and snap outwardly into locked engagement, thereby releasably connecting the two component parts.

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