US Patent: 5,741,102
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| Removable quasi-ratchet fastener
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Patentees:
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| Gerald W. Everett (exact or similar names) - Normal, IL |
| Ralph R. Trimmell (exact or similar names) - Oak Park, IL |
| Manufacturer: |
| Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Jul. 19, 1996 |
| Granted: |
Apr. 21, 1998 |
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Jeff Joslin
Vintage Machinery entry for Everett Industries, Inc.
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Description: |
| "There are a number of fastening applications where the ease of a push-in fastener is desirable, where it is also desirable to be able to remove the fastener without damaging the fastener or the fastened structures, and where it is not possible to access the pushed-in end of the fastener. For example, electrical and telecommunications outlet cover plates need to be secured to the outlet box and also need to be removable with damage..." |
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