Suction cup with rivet cap assembly
AssigneeInterDesign, Inc.
InventorPhilip C. Dretzka
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Abstract
A rivet assembly having improved mechanical and aesthetic qualities to secure suction cups to a functional member, such as a hook. The rivet assembly comprises a head portion and a base portion. The base portion is integrally formed with the suction cup and comprises an annular, outwardly projecting post which couples with a corresponding hollow and annular receiving portion located on the underside of the rivet head. The engagement between the two secures the suction cup to the functional member, such as a hook.
Claims13
A device from which objects my be supported, comprising:
- a securing member having a neck portion thereon;
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- a rivet having a first member and a second member, said first member being integrally formed with said neck portion of said securing member and said second member able to be connected with said first member thereby securing a functional member between said first member and said second member.
A suction cup having an integrally molded fastener, comprising:
- a neck on said suction cup having a portion of said fastener embedded therein, said fastener having a first member being connected to a second member and said members being connected through an opening in a functional member placed therebetween, said functional member being able to support other objects.
A rivet assembly for securing a suction cup to a functional member, comprising:
- a suction cup having a neck portion thereon;
- a rivet cap having a receiving portion thereon;
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- a rivet base having a securing post thereon for coupling said base with said receiving portion of said rivet cap, said base being embedded in said neck portion of said suction cup.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.