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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2012
Daniel A. Dechant, Glenview, IL (US);
Jason D. Holt, Glenview, IL (US);
Robert R. Schaser, Glenview, IL (US);
Glenn G. Heavens, Glenview, IL (US);
Daniel A. Dechant, Glenview, IL (US);
Jason D. Holt, Glenview, IL (US);
Robert R. Schaser, Glenview, IL (US);
Glenn G. Heavens, Glenview, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A single retainer is configured to securely retain a fastener and first and second limiting members. The retainer may include a main body, fastener-engaging members extending from the main body, and limiter-engaging members from the main body. The fastener-engaging members are configured to securely engage a portion of the fastener, and the limiter-engaging members are configured to securely engage portions of the first and second limiting members. The fastener-engaging members and the limiter-engaging members are configured to retain the fastener and the first and second limiting members.