Patent ID: 9234540
Filing Date: 2016-01-12
CPC Classification: B23P,F16B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A retainer, comprising: an attachment base operable for being connected to a rib; a securing portion including an aperture for receiving a fastener; and at least one sidewall connected between said attachment base and said securing portion, said at least one sidewall spaces said securing portion from said attachment base to allow for insertion of said fastener and predetermined torque tension characteristics; said attachment base further comprising: a first attachment surface; a first aperture that is part of said first attachment surface; a first plurality of flanges that is part of said first attachment surface in proximity to said first aperture; and a first plurality of gripping flanges that is part of said first attachment surface in proximity to said first aperture, said first plurality of gripping flanges operable for gripping said rib.