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Adhesively securable fastener

  • US 4,693,652 A
  • Filed: 11/21/1985
  • Issued: 09/15/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1978
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An adhesively securable fastener for securing a first substrate having top and bottom portions to a second substrate having top and bottom portions through aligned apertures therein comprising:

  • a. an elongated body having an opening and a top portion and further having deflectable tabs opening adjacent to and towards the second substrate at a position juxtaposed to the opening;

    the body capable of protruding through the apertures in the substrates with the body top portion capable of contacting the top portion of the first substrate and the deflectable tabs capable of contacting the bottom portion of the second substrate;

    b. an adhesive positioned within said body; and

    c. registering with the opening of the body a plunger means for applying pressure to said adhesive thereby adhesively securing the fastener to the substrates by movement of at least a portion of the adhesive from the body to the substrate and the deflectable tabs having the ability to lock the bottom portion of the second substrate to it so as to be able to fasten together the body and the substrate.

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