Patent ID: 6042296
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: F16B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A fastener for securing first and second panel members, each of said panel members including apertures for receiving said fastener for securing the panel members in a fastened position, said fastener comprising:a generally elongated body;first and second connecting means attached with said body for securing the fastener in the aperture of the first and second panel members, at least the first connecting means comprising mounting means for snapping in said first connecting means within the aperture of the first panel member, with the second connecting means comprising means for being received within the aperture of the second panel member;said generally elongated body further including a shoulder between said first and second connecting means;wherein at least the first connecting means further comprises removing means for snapping out said first connecting means when secured within the aperture of the first panel member through only application of at least one of a suitable pulling or pushing force upon at least one of said first panel member, said second panel member or said fastener; anda grommet for being received within the aperture of the first panel member, said grommet including means for mounting said grommet in said aperture of said first panel member independent said first connecting means and said grommet further comprising an opening for receiving said first connecting means in a fastened position;wherein said mounting means of said grommet comprises a body and a plurality of flexible snap legs extending from said body.