Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Fluid-tight fastener assemblies

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Abstract:

A fastener assembly is configured to securely couple to one or more components. The fastener assembly includes a retaining clip, and a fluid-tight housing coupled to the retaining clip. The fluid-tight housing is configured to provide fluid-tight interfaces with the retaining clip and the one or more components. The fluid tight housing includes an outer cap and an outwardly-flared skirt extending from the outer cap. The fluid-tight housing further includes couplers extending downwardly from the fluid-tight housing on opposite sides of the fluid-tight housing.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

15 Dec 2020

Issue date:

15 Mar 2022