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Patent No.:

US 7631630 B1

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Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2009

Filed:

Jan. 07, 2008
Applicants:

Brent Ryan Sedlar, Ann Arbor, MI (US);

Edward Lesnau, Iv, Livonia, MI (US);

Philip Kinney, Ortonville, MI (US);

Inventors:

Brent Ryan Sedlar, Ann Arbor, MI (US);

Edward Lesnau, IV, Livonia, MI (US);

Philip Kinney, Ortonville, MI (US);

Assignee:

Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc., Southfield, MI (US);

Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 77/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A engine and cover assembly therefore and method for snapping attachment of the cover to the engine without use of threaded fasteners includes a cover, a clip, and an elastomeric dampener. The clip is arranged for snapping engagement to a flange of the engine to secure the cover to the engine. The clip has a first portion extending from the cover and a rigid second portion for snapping engagement with the engine flange. The elastomeric dampener is spaced from the second portion of the clip to provide direct engagement of the second portion of the clip with the flange of the engine.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Sedlar, Brent. (2009). Vehicle engine and snap-on engine cover assembly therefor and method of assembly of the cover assembly to the engine (U.S. Patent No. 7631630). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/7631630

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