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US 8,615,852 B2Granted
Magnetic fastener clip
AssigneeTermax Corporation
InventorsMichael Walter Smith, Daniel James Dickenson, Mark Fleydervish, John Clasen
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AssigneeTermax Corporation
InventorsMichael Walter Smith, Daniel James Dickenson, Mark Fleydervish, John Clasen
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A magnetic fastener clip includes a base and an umbrella positioned on the base. A boss is attached to the umbrella and extends outwardly from the umbrella and away from the base. The magnetic fastener has a hole with a diameter to receive the boss. The boss is welded to hold the magnetic fastener against the umbrella. An optional carrier is attached to the base to provide additional height for suitable applications. The umbrella is positioned on the base or is attached to the carrier and positioned opposite the base. The boss is attached to the magnetic fastener such that the umbrella flexes to permit the magnetic fastener to pivot about the boss. The magnetic fastener clip adapts to different surface curvatures and thicknesses. The magnetic fastener clip is operative for blind attachment into a structure, such as a vehicle chassis i.e. roof.
A magnetic fastener clip comprising:
A magnetic fastener clip comprising:
A vehicle and magnetic clip comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.