Abstract: A plastic fastener comprising a head portion to be contacted with a given panel, a leg portion to be inserted through a fitting hole bored in the panel, a plurality of fin-like engaging projections disposed in the stepped manner in the direction of the length on the outer surface of the leg portion is improved so as to be inserted in its correct posture through the fitting hole and brought into fast attachment without any play to the panel. The improvement is accomplished by providing the leg portion with at least two guide ridges having at each terminal edge thereof an engaging ridge.

Abstract: A filter for use in a gasoline tank comprises a filter body provided in the upper portion thereof with an insertion hole for permitting passage of a suction pipe possessing a radially bulged engaging portion, resilient arms extended directly from the upper edge of the filter body or from an upper lid to be fitted to the filter body, and a retaining member supported in position by the resilient arms.The suction pipe can be securely retained at a proper position on the filter without entailing any unwanted motion within the gasoline tank by simply inserting the suction pipe having the radially bulged engaging portion through the insertion hole of the filter body.

Abstract: A cable clamp 10 comprises a base 12 and a pressure plate 36 presenting respective opposed faces 18 and 38 for clamping a ribbon cable therebetween. A lever 28 has a bearing member 30 whose ends 42 and 44 engage sockets 24 and 34 to permit the lever 28 to pivot, and thereby move the pressure plate 36 across the base 12. In the absence of a cable, the pressure plate 36 would move with a toggle action passing through a position of reduced separation between the opposed faces 18 and 38. In the presence of a cable, however, resilient arm 20 is deflected to exert a clamping pressure on the cable. The cable clamp 10 is integrally formed of a plastics material apart from a layer of double-sided adhesive tape 16 for attaching the base 12 to a workpiece.

Abstract: This invention relates to an emergency guidance system which provides a plurality of discernable means which are electronically interconnected to provide a sequentially pulsed system that is responsive to sensing means that determine the availability of an exit for use in the event of a catastrophe. Control means are provided that evaluate the input from the sensing means and dependent upon availability of exits cause the discernible means to cycle sequentially through predetermined patterns dictated by the available exits. The discernible means can be visual, audible, or tactile.

Abstract: There is described in the specification an adjustable mounting (1), described in detail in conjunction with a vehicle door handle assembly. The mounting includes a main part (5) and a foot (6), the foot being a planar component provided with snap-engaging means to secure it on one side of an apertured panel (37), the side of the foot remote from the panel being formed with a series of teeth (19). The main part of the mounting includes abutment surfaces (8,12) to engage the side of the panel remote from the foot in areas (40,41) adjacent to the aperture, the abutment surfaces being so positioned and configured as to allow sliding motion of the main part in one direction relative to the panel. The main part further includes a series of teeth (20) complementary to the teeth of the foot, the two complementary series of teeth interlocking when the abutment surfaces of the main part engage the panel to prevent relative motion between the main part and the foot.

Abstract: A stopper for plugging an opening formed in a panel comprises a flange portion for pressed contact with the surface of the panel and an insertion portion extended downwardly from the lower surface of the flange portion and adapted for insertion into the opening in the panel. The insertion portion is formed in the shape of a boss, provided in the interior thereof with an annular groove which opens into the upper surface of the insertion portion, and gives rise to outer circumferential walls of a small thickness. The outer circumferential walls are provided with a plurality of internally hollowed engaging projections disposed in the radial direction and are provided on the outer wall surfaces thereof with engaging claws adapted for fast engagement with the opening in the panel. The stopper thus constructed possesses watertightness and ability to provide tight fastening and is easy of operation.

Abstract: A cock for controlling the heating system of a motor vehicle has a flat valve member controlled by a lever. Under operating conditions said valve member is permanently biased by the pressure of the heating liquid against a sealing ring provided in the seat of the valve member in the cock housing and the control lever is connected to the pin of said valve member by means of a screw, the screw serving as a secondary means for biasing the valve member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube clamp, such as a weasand clamp, wherein there are means for locking the clamp in its closed position. The clamp comprises a quasi-tubular member having in its side wall a slot extending from one end of the clamp to the other, so that the clamp may be fitted to a flexible tube at a position between its opposite ends. Within the tubular member is a hinged flap adapted to press upon the flexible tube, and close it, when there is pressure to move the clamp rearwardly, the hinged flap being arranged to permit the clamp to be moved forwardly. Molded integrally with the clamp is a flexible strap having at about its free end a stud or bead which is engageable in a recess or opening provided in the outer wall of the clamp so as to thereby hold the clamp from inadvertent removal from the tube once it has been fitted in position.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic plug-rivet having an open frame body which is laterally expandable and having a cylindrical appendix disposed within the body and being formed with a pull shank for producing the expansion. The cylindrical appendix is provided with projection means which cooperate with a stepped aperture in the head of the plug-rivet for maintaining the body in the expanded condition.

Abstract: A bracket for receiving and retaining in position the head portion of a panel fastener for joining two panels or other similar articles. The apparatus comprises (i) a bracket member provided with a seat portion for engagement with the head portion of the panel fastener and base plate portions adapted for intimate contact with the surface of a first panel and containing fitting holes and (ii) pin-insertion type fasteners.

Abstract: A plastic device for supporting an elongated object comprises a plurality of looped strips of successively greater sizes from the smallest looped strip at the innermost position with the opposite terminals of the looped strips continuously joined into one lateral edge of a common base piece. These looped strips are each provided on the outer side at the central portion thereof with a fastening piece adapted to be brought into engagement with a hook provided on the remaining lateral edge of the base piece. The supporting of an elongated object with this plastic device is accomplished by selecting from among the looped strips the strip of a size befitting the diameter of the elongated object, wrapping it around the elongated object and bringing the fastening piece of the selected strip into engagement with the hook of the base piece.

Abstract: There is described a tamper-proof fastener for use in security applications, the fastener comprising inner and outer members interconnected by flexible straps. The inner and outer members each comprise a leading end, a shank, and a trailing end, the shank of the outer member consisting of two substantially parallel legs defining between them an open-sided passage which contracts towards the leading end, and the leading end of the outer member consisting of two limbs which define between them an open-sided space and converge to a tip where they are interconnected, each limb being connected to a respective leg and presenting an external shoulder facing away from the tip and an internal shoulder facing towards the tip, the trailing end of the outer member including outwardly extending portions presenting an external shoulder facing the leading of the outer member.

Abstract: There is disclosed a new and improved swivel connector assembly of the type which pivotally connects a ball-like member to a rod-like member. The connector includes a coupler having a pair of sockets. One of the sockets having a bearing seat adapted for receiving and confining a pivot-like ball therein and the other socket adapted for receiving and capturing an end of the rod-like member. The coupler is slotted for permitting enlargement of the sockets to enable insertion of the end of the rod-like member into one of the sockets and insertion of the ball-like member into the bearing seat of the other socket. The connector further includes a sleeve adapted to be received over one end of the coupler in an initial position and rotatable relative thereto to a final position.

Abstract: A blind rivet of plastic material, comprising a shank and a rivet body disposed round the shank and separated into an upper portion and a lower portion such that, when the shank is lifted up relative to the rivet body for the purpose of binding given panels, one of the upper and lower portions of the rivet body is caused to ride over the other of the aforementioned two portions and consequently the rivet body as a whole is expanded outwardly in the radial direction, enabling the panels to be pressed tightly against each other and secured fast in position.

Abstract: A tag fastener assembly wherein the tag is locked to the fastener and wherein the fastener is provided with means by which it may be secured to an article such as the carcass of an animal.