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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2003
Lawrence W. Johnson, Taylor, MI (US);
John M. Kosidlo, White Lake, MI (US);
Lawrence W. Johnson, Taylor, MI (US);
John M. Kosidlo, White Lake, MI (US);
Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A fastener system for mounting to a panel includes a twist-in fastener that rotatably engages an opening in the panel. The fastener includes a fastener body defining an opening extending through the fastener body for receiving a mating fastener, a plurality of facets positioned around the fastener body opening for facilitating the mounting of the fastener onto the panel, and a fastener base. Panel-engaging members extend outwardly from the fastener base to rotatably mount the fastener through the panel opening and onto the panel. At least one anti-rotation member also extends outwardly from the fastener base to prevent the mounted fastener from backing out of the panel opening upon the removal of the mating fastener.