Patent ID: 6545878
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A standoff connector for fastening a planar surface in a spaced relation with another item, comprising:an elongated post having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and a length; a plurality of ribs integrally mounted on the post, the ribs arranged in a substantially symmetrical manner around the outer surface and projecting away from the post, each rib having a substantially equal length, the length of each rib being shorter than the length of the post, the ribs further arranged on the post so that a first tip is formed between the ribs and the first end of the post and a second tip is formed between the ribs and the second end of the post; and at least two raised fingers integrally mounted on the first tip of the post, the raised fingers arranged in a substantially symmetrical manner around the outer surface, the raised fingers positioned to provide a first post dimension approximately equal to a dimension of an opening in a planar surface, wherein the fingers extend substantially from the ribs towards the first tip of the post.