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US 7,413,371 · App. 10/761,162 · Granted Aug 19, 2008

Quick connect anchor

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Patent No.
US 7,413,371
App. No.
10/761,162
Granted
Aug 19, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A quick connect anchor 20 for attachment to a cooperating fastener 110, the anchor including: a plate 30 configured to be placed over the fastener and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position; and a resilient blocking member 50 movable with the plate from a first position, in which the resilient member is free from the fastener, to an engaged position in engagement with a portion of the fastener, to resiliently connect the plate with the fastener when the plate is in its locked position.

Claims (31)

1. A combination comprising a fastener ( 110 ) and a quick connect anchor ( 20 ), the anchor comprising:

a plate ( 30 ), having a first and a second side and a fastener opening, the plate configured to be placed over the fastener and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position; and

a resilient blocking member ( 50 ) movable with the plate from a first position, in which the resilient member is free from the fastener, to an engaged position in engagement with a portion of the fastener, to resiliently connect the plate with the fastener when the plate is in the locked position, the resilient blocking member including a first and second leg ( 53 and 54 ), the first leg is secured to the first side and the second leg is secured to the second side, the resilient blocking member further including a resilient bridge spanning a distance between the first and second leg and extending over a portion of the plate, such portion having the fastener opening;

wherein the first and second legs are respectively received in a snap-fit manner upon the first and second side of the plate, and

wherein each leg ( 52 , 53 ) terminates in a hook ( 54 , 55 ) received within a recess ( 56 , 57 ) of each plate side ( 32 , 33 );

and a motion stop to prevent the anchor ( 20 ) from moving to a position in which the anchor is free from the fastener;

wherein the motion stop is formed from a portion of the resilient blocking member.

2. A combination comprising a fastener ( 110 ) and a quick connect anchor ( 20 ), the anchor comprising:

a plate ( 30 ), having a first and a second side and a fastener opening, the plate configured to be placed over the fastener and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position; and

a resilient blocking member ( 50 ) movable with the plate from a first position, in which the resilient member is free from the fastener, to an engaged position in engagement with a portion of the fastener, to resiliently connect the plate with the fastener when the plate is in the locked position, the resilient blocking member including a first and second leg ( 53 and 54 ), the first leg is secured to the first side and the second leg is secured to the second side, the resilient blocking member further including a resilient bridge spanning a distance between the first and second leg and extending over a portion of the plate, such portion having the fastener opening;

wherein the first and second legs are respectively received in a snap-fit manner upon the first and second side of the plate, and

wherein each leg ( 52 , 53 ) terminates in a hook ( 54 , 55 ) received within a recess ( 56 , 57 ) of each plate side ( 32 , 33 );

wherein the fastener opening in the plate includes a large diameter portion of sufficient size to permit the plate to be placed over a head ( 112 ) of the fastener, and a small diameter portion configured to receive a shoulder or a shaft ( 114 ) of the fastener, the shoulder positioned underneath the head of the fastener ( 110 ) to achieve the locked position.

3. A combination comprising a fastener ( 110 ) and a quick connect anchor ( 20 ), the anchor comprising:

a plate ( 30 ), having a first and a second side and a fastener opening, the plate configured to be placed over the fastener and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position; and

a resilient blocking member ( 50 ) movable with the plate from a first position, in which the resilient member is free from the fastener, to an engaged position in engagement with a portion of the fastener, to resiliently connect the plate with the fastener when the plate is in the locked position, the resilient blocking member including a first and second leg ( 53 and 54 ), the first leg is secured to the first side and the second leg is secured to the second side, the resilient blocking member further including a resilient bridge spanning a distance between the first and second leg and extending over a portion of the plate, such portion having the fastener opening;

wherein the first and second legs are respectively received in a snap-fit manner upon the first and second side of the plate;

wherein the fastener includes a head ( 112 ) having a recess in a top surface ( 120 ) thereof, and wherein the bridge includes a center portion and wherein the center portion has a depression configured to be snapped into the recess when the anchor is moved to a locked position.

4. A combination comprising a fastener ( 110 ) and a quick connect anchor ( 20 ), the anchor comprising:

a plate ( 30 ) configured to be placed over the fastener and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position; and

a resilient blocking member ( 50 ) movable with the plate from a first position, in which the resilient member is free from the fastener, to an engaged position in engagement with a portion of the fastener, to resiliently connect the plate with the fastener when the plate is in its locked position;

the fastener including a head ( 112 ) having a recess in a top surface ( 120 ) thereof;

the resilient blocking member ( 50 ) includes a bridge ( 52 ) wherein the bridge includes a center portion having a depressed portion configured to be snapped into the recess when the anchor is moved to a locked position; and

a motion stop extending from the depressed portion, the motion stop extending further into the recess of the fastener than the depressed portion extends into the recess.

5. A combination comprising a fastener ( 110 ) and a quick connect anchor ( 20 ), the anchor comprising:

a plate ( 30 ), having a first and a second side and a fastener opening, the plate configured to be placed over the fastener and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position; and

a resilient blocking member ( 50 ) movable with the plate from a first position, in which the resilient member is free from the fastener, to an engaged position in engagement with a portion of the fastener, to resiliently connect the plate with the fastener when the plate is in a locked position, the resilient blocking member including a first and second leg ( 53 and 54 ), the first leg is secured to the first side and the second leg is secured to the second side, the resilient blocking member further including a resilient bridge spanning a distance between the first and second leg and extending over a portion of the plate having the fastener opening;

wherein the first and second legs are each received in a snap-fit manner upon a one of the first or second side of the plate,

the fastener including a head ( 112 ) having a recess in a top surface ( 120 ) thereof, wherein the bridge includes a center portion and wherein the center portion has a depression configured to be snapped into the recess when the anchor is moved to a locked position; and

wherein the depression is one-half of a circle having a rear edge ( 78 ) positioned opposite the first direction.

6. The combination as defined in claim 5 wherein a motion stop depends from the rear edge.

Assignments (12)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 12, 2021
From: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS SECURITY AGENT FOR THE SECURED PARTIES
To: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 12, 2021
From: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS SECURITY AGENT FOR THE SECURED PARTIES
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RELEASE OF INTEREST IN PATENTS- RELEASE OF REEL/FRAME 033673/0524 Recorded Apr 12, 2018
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
To: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.; KSS HOLDINGS, INC.; KSS ACQUISITION COMPANY; BREED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.; KEY ASIAN HOLDINGS, INC.; KEY AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, INC.; KEY AUTOMOTIVE OF FLORIDA, LLC; KEY CAYMAN GP LLC; KEY INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; KEY SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS FOREIGN HOLDCO, LLC
Reel/Frame 045933/0563 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT Recorded Apr 11, 2018
From: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
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RELEASE OF INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL Recorded Sep 2, 2014
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
To: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.; KSS HOLDINGS, INC.; KSS ACQUISITION COMPANY; BREED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.; HAMLIN INCORPORATED; KEY ASIAN HOLDINGS, INC.; KEY AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, INC.; KEY AUTOMOTIVE WEST, INC.; KEY AUTOMOTIVE, LP; KEY CAYMAN GP LLC; KEY ELECTRONICS OF NEVADA, INC.; KEY INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; KEY SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS FOREIGN HOLDCO, LLC; KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS OF TEXAS, INC.
Reel/Frame 033666/0605 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 2, 2014
From: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
Reel/Frame 033673/0524 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE NATURE OF CONVEYANCE TO RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL AND THE RECEIVING PARTY NAMES PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 031327 FRAME 676. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL. SEE ALSO THE ATTACHED DECLARATION. Recorded Aug 12, 2014
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
To: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.; KSS HOLDINGS, INC.; KSS ACQUISITION COMPANY; BREED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.; HAMLIN INCORPORATED; KEY ASIAN HOLDINGS, INC.; KEY AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, INC.; KEY AUTOMOTIVE, LP; KEY CAYMAN GP LLC; KEY ELECTRONICS OF NEVADA, INC.; KEY INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; KEY SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS FOREIGN HOLDCO, LLC; KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS OF TEXAS, INC.
Reel/Frame 033521/0223 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 5, 2013
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
To: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 031327/0676 →
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Jan 4, 2013
From: CITICORP USA, INC.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
Reel/Frame 029565/0125 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 16, 2007
From: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC; KSS HOLDINGS, INC; KSS ACQUISITION COMPANY; AEGIS KEY CORP; BREED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC; HAMLIN INCORPORATED; KEY ASIAN HOLDINGS, INC; KEY AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, INC; KEY AUTOMOTIVE OF FLORIDA, INC; KEY AUTOMOTIVE WEST, INC; KEY AUTOMOTIVE, LP; KEY CAYMAN GP LLC; KEY ELECTRONICS OF NEVADA, INC; HAMLIN ELECTRONICS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; KEY INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; KEY SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC; KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS FOREIGN HOLDCO, LLC; KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS OF TEXAS, INC
To: CITICORP USA, INC.
Reel/Frame 019297/0249 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 1, 2004
From: BREED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
To: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 20, 2004
From: ARNOLD, DAVID R.; BOELSTLER, RICHARD A.; DESMARAIS, ROBERT J.
To: BREED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
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