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Spring seated fastener

  • US 5,249,901 A
  • Filed: 09/29/1992
  • Issued: 10/05/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A retainer nut for receipt in a recess of a part and engagement with a threaded shank comprising:

  • a generally plate shaped body;

    a plurality of somewhat flexible tabs integral with and extending from said body, said tabs having a generally semicircular edge;

    a hole through a central portion of said body;

    a displaced portion of said body around the periphery of said hole providing a threaded portion to receive a complementarily threaded shank of a fastener; and

    said body being constructed, arranged and dimensioned to be received in a complementary recess having portions forming an interference fit with said edges of said tabs to facilitate firm engagement and retention of said nut within said recess when forced into said recess.

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