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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 1992
Filed:
Mar. 12, 1991
Francis E Ryder, Arab, AL (US);
Ryder International Corporation, Arab, AL (US);
Abstract
A snap-fit fastener assembly including a receptacle member and a post member. The receptacle member is attachable to a first body such as a section of canvas or the like and the post member is attachable to a second body such as the side of a boat or the like. The receptacle member is a unitary single piece body integrally formed of a suitable plastic material and the post member includes an attachment portion and a head portion. Post engaging portions are integrally formed on the inside of the receptacle member for consistently, repeatably and securely engaging the post member in a snap-fit action such that the section of canvas may be retainably attached across the sides of the boat for covering the boat. A flexible arm with an upstanding protrusion is formed on the inside of the receptacle member for engaging a cooperatively formed groove formed on an underside of the head portion of the post member. A finger tab is formed on the outside of the receptacle member to facilitate engagement and disengagement of the receptacle portion to the post portion. The receptacle member is formed with a body portion and a cap portion connected by an integrally formed strap portion.