Button shape for clinch joint

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing a button shaped clinch joint employed in both first and second embodiments, of the new design;

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a button shaped clinch joint employed in both first and second embodiments, of the new design;

FIG. 3 is a top view showing a button shaped clinch joint employed in both first and second embodiments, of the new design;

FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view, taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 3, showing a first embodiment of a button shaped clinch joint, of the new design where the angled edges of the claim indicate an indeterminate length in the surface material;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the first embodiment of a button shaped clinch joint, of the new design;

FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view, like that of FIG. 4, showing a second embodiment of a button shaped clinch joint, of the new design, where the angled edges of the claim indicate an intermediate length in the surface material; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing the second embodiment of a button shaped clinch joint, of the new design.

The fragmented edge, cross section line and broken line showing of the button shaped clinch joint is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for a shape for a button shaped clinch joint, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sawdon; Edwin G. (St. Clair, MI), Sprotberry; Steven J. (Marysville, MI)
Assignee:	BTM Corporation (Marysville, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/238,921
Filed:	September 22, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/382
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/382

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly H.
Assistant Examiner: Friedman; Sheryl
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.