Patent ID: 7454826
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: B60R,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a fastener assembly, the fastener assembly including a first part having a male extending pin; the first part integrally connectable to a second part using a tether element, the second part having a receiving aperture; and a third part having a plurality of deflectable members, the method comprising: forming the first part in a U-shape having first and second planar portions homogenously connected by a joining end, and a column integrally connecting the first and second planar portions independent of the joining end, the column operating to fixedly separate the planar portions; creating a subassembly including the first part, the second part and the tether element; configuring the receiving aperture as a deflectable joint operable to receive and releasably engage the male extending pin of the first part; integrally molding a deflectable end of the second part operable to releasably engage the third part; forming a channel within the third part operable to releasably receive the second part; and inserting the deflectable end into the channel to releasably engage the second part and the third part.