Donald C Nowosiadly

US Patent:

55610030, Oct 1, 1996

Filed:

Nov 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/346685

Inventors:

Donald C. Nowosiadly - Oakland Township MI

Assignee:

Nicholas Plastics, Inc. - Allendale MI

International Classification:

E06B 722

US Classification:

428 99

Abstract:

A molding comprising a U-shaped trim molding in which is defined a channel and from which extends a fastener comprising one or more flexible shanks. Each shank extends from the trim molding and has a lip that extends laterally outwardly and downwardly away from the channel. The shank has multiple serrations in an opposing relationship with the channel. The molding is mounted to a structural support such as a pinch weld or panel with openings of struck-out portions by inserting a portion of the structural support into the channel and seating a lower edge of a return flange of the pinch weld or an edge of the opening or struck-out portion against one of the serrations on the lip of the clip. The resiliency of the trim molding and the shank helps retain the molding to the structural support and accommodates pinch welds of different sizes.

US Patent:

58466312, Dec 8, 1998

Filed:

Jul 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/887872

Inventors:

Donald C. Nowosiadly - Oakland Township MI

Assignee:

Nicholas Plastics, Inc. - Allendale MI

International Classification:

E06B 716

US Classification:

428 99

Abstract:

A molding comprising a U-shaped trim molding in which is defined a channel and from which extends a fastener comprising one or more flexible shanks. Each shank extends from the trim molding and has a lip that extends laterally outwardly and downwardly away from the channel. The shank has multiple serrations in an opposing relationship with the channel. The molding is mounted to a structural support such as a pinch weld or panel with openings of struck-out portions by inserting a portion of the structural support into the channel and seating a lower edge of a return flange of the pinch weld or an edge of the opening or struck-out portion against one of the serrations on the lip of the clip. The resiliency of the trim molding and the shank helps retain the molding to the structural support and accommodates pinch welds of different sizes.