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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2011
Norimichi Shirakabe, Novi, MI (US);
Timothy D Pearson, Palos Hills, IL (US);
Christopher M Pangallo, Frankport, IL (US);
Norimichi Shirakabe, Novi, MI (US);
Timothy D Pearson, Palos Hills, IL (US);
Christopher M Pangallo, Frankport, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A stud retainer is configured to securely retain a fastening stud. The stud retainer includes a base integrally connected to beams that are in turn integrally connected to a wall opposite the base. A stud retainer chamber is defined between the base, the beams, and the wall. A vibration-damping interface extends outwardly from the beams. The vibration-damping interface may include a plurality of fingers. The stud retainer may also include at least one flexible brace extending from said wall toward said base.