WO2004064021A1 - Vehicular plastic flag display - Google Patents

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WO2004064021A1
WO2004064021A1 PCT/US2003/041288 US0341288W WO2004064021A1 WO 2004064021 A1 WO2004064021 A1 WO 2004064021A1 US 0341288 W US0341288 W US 0341288W WO 2004064021 A1 WO2004064021 A1 WO 2004064021A1
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
    • G09F21/04—Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F17/00—Flags; Banners; Mountings therefor
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F17/00—Flags; Banners; Mountings therefor
    • G09F2017/0075—Flags on vehicles

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  • TECHNICAL FIELD The present in ⁇ réelle_._. comme.--... relates to the field of signals and indicators and more particularly, to vehicle window exhibit signs.
  • Flags are commonly displayed on vehicles to convey messages, advertisements, slogans, origin of country, and other means of communication. These types of flags generally are attached to a flag attachment device, which further attaches to a vehicle, usually at a top portion of a car window.
  • flag attachment devices include: US. Patent No. 5,463,974 to Seeder (1995), which discloses a flag mount that attaches to a flag assembly by means of two spring legs at one end of the flag assembly, ⁇ tnd US. Patent No. 5,483,916 to Kolvites et al. (1996), which discloses a flag display device that attaches to a mount by means of a base member, a plurality of legs, and a suction cup.
  • Flags of this nature consist of many parts, making the cos; of producing them expensive.
  • the types of flags that attach to these attachment devices are generally comprised of a flat, yet flexible piece of material such, as cloth. Since this type of material bends and forms waves created by air turbulence surrounding a moving vehicle, the cloth material creates distortion of the flag's message, such that an observer l as difficulty observing and understanding the flag's intended message.
  • the present invention provides a display device that is constru cted of a solid plastic material that can withstand damage caused by contact with air turbulence and adverse weather conditions.
  • the display device is comprised of a plastic flag and a plastic flag attachment that is connected i i between the plastic flag and a mount, the mount being a place of ⁇ ttachment of the display device to a solid object.
  • the plastic flag attachment contains a portion that attaches to the plastic flag and a clip portion that allows the display device to remain connected to the mount when contacted by the air turbulence.
  • the clip portion may constructed so that v. may slide into a mount, or it may be constructed so that it is opened and closed by a lever and "pinches" the mount.
  • the display device may be constructed of one continuous piece of material; two pieces of material, one pie-;e being the plastic flag attachment, and the other piece being the plastic flag; or three pieces of material, the third additional piece being a plastic connector.
  • the present invention may also have a pl ⁇ istic lag that pivots circumferentiaHy around an axis (40) defined by the length of the plastic flag attachment. Display devices containing two pieces of solid plastic material may accomplish the pivot, or display devices containing the additional plastic connector may accomplish the pivot.
  • the construction of the display device also allows for a display on the plastic flag to be in a position to be openly viewed when the vehicle is stationary or moving, and allows an observer of the displajr device to have an obstructed view of traffic conditions surrounding the vehicle.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first aspect of the invention, showing a display device that is comprised of one piece of material.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a second aspect of the invention, showing a display device that is comprised of two pieces of material.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a third aspect of the invention, showing a display device that is comprised of two pieces of material, and ha'/ing a differently shaped clip portion.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a fourth aspect of the invention, showing a pivotable display device that is comprised of two pieces of material.
  • Figure 5 is perspective view of ⁇ t fourth aspect of the invention, showing a pivotable display device that is comprised of three pieces of material.
  • a display device 10 in the shape of a flag assembly is comprised of one piece of solid plastic material.
  • the display device 10 is compartmentalized into a plastic flag 20 onto which ⁇ display 30 is shown.
  • the plastic flag 20 is attached to a plastic flag attachment 40, and since the display device 10 is one piece of material, the plastic flag attachment 40 is merely a continuation of the plastic flag 20 at an area 25.
  • the plastic flag attachment 40 also hasia clip portion 60 t ' aat removably attaches to a mount 75 through an interior area 70 of the clip portion 60 of the fl ⁇ ig attachment 40. , ⁇
  • an embodiment of the invention is represented by a display device 10 in the shape of a flag assembly and is comprised of two pieces of solid plastic material: a plastic flag 20 onto which a display 30 is shown, and a plastic flag attachment .
  • the plastic flag 20 contains. a pair of lips 125a.b that connects, preferably by snapping, into the plastic flag attachment by through a pair of notches 145 in the plastic flag attachment.
  • the design of the plastic flag attachment is similar to the plastic flag attachment 40 in Figure 1, in which a clip portion 160 of the flag attachment connects to a mount 75 through an interior area 70 of the clip portion 160.
  • another embodiment of the invention is represented by a display device 10 in the shape of a flag assembly.
  • the display device is comprised of two pieces of solid plastic material, a plastic flag 20 onto which a display 30 is shown and a plastic flag attachment.
  • the pl ⁇ tstic lag 20 contains a pair of lips 225 that connects, preferably by snapping, into the plastic flag attachment through a pair of notches 245 in the plastic flag attachment.
  • the clip portion 260 of the flag attachment attaches to a mount by means of a lever 280.
  • the lever 280 is pinched toward a bottom portion 242 of -the plastic flag attachment, as represented by arrow A, so that a mount 75 may enter the clip portion 260 in an interior area 70.
  • the le er 280 is then released (as represented by the opposing direction of arrow A) so that the clip portion 260 pinches the mount 75.
  • FIG 4 another embodiment of the invention is represented by a display device 10 in the shape of a flag assembly.
  • the display device is comprised of two pieces of solid plastic material, a plastic flag 20 onto which a display 30 is. shown and a plastic flag attachment.
  • the plastic flag 20 contams a plastic connector portion 350 in the shape of a hollow tube, in which the plastic connector portion 350 is merely a continuation of the plastic flag 20 at an area 355 and comprises one continuous piece of material.
  • the plastic connector portion 350 connects to the plastic flag attachment by sliding the interior of the tube over a first knob 342 and resting on a second knob 345.
  • the plastic connector portion 350 is attached to the plastic flag attachment with a balance of rigidity and flexibility such that the plastic flag 20 can be stable in one position, yet may be manually rotated circumferentially (both clockwise and counterclockwise) around an axis (401 defined by the length of the plastic flag attachment as shown by ⁇ xrow B.
  • the clip portion 360 of the flag attachment attaches to a mount 75 by means of a lever 280.
  • the lever 280 is pinched in the direction toward a bottom portion 342 of the plastic flag attachment, as represen ;ed by arrow C, so that the mount 75 may enter the clip portion 360 in an inteiior area 70 of the clip portion 360.
  • the lever 280 is then released (as represented by t ie opposing direction of arrow C) so that the dip portion 360 pinches the mount 75.
  • an embodiment of the present invention is represented by a display device 10 that contains three pieces of solid plastic material: a plastic flag 20, a plastic connector 450, and a plastic flag attachment.
  • the plastic flag attachment has a clip portion 460 th ⁇ .t removably attaches to a mount 75 through an interior area 70 of tr e clip portion 460.
  • the plastic connector 450 is the shape of a hollow tube that conriects to the plastic fl ⁇ .g attachment by sliding the interior of the tube over a first knob 342 and resting on a second knob 445 on the plastic flag" attachment.
  • the plastic flag 20, onto which a display 30 is shown, contains a pair of lips 125a,b that attaches to the plastic connector 450 -through a pair of slcts 455a,b in the plastic connector 450.
  • the pair of lips 125a,b on the plastic flag 20 extends outward to a distance' great enough to connect, preferably by snapping, into the pair bf slots 455a,b in the plastic connector 450, yet sm ⁇ .11 enough to avoid contact with the plastic flag attachment.
  • the plastic connector 450 is attached to the plastic flag attachment with a balance of rigidity and flexibility such that the plastic flag 20 can be stable in one position, yet may be manually rotated circumi ' erentially (both clockwise and counterclockwise) around an axis (40) defined by the length of the plastc flag attachment as shown by arrow D.
  • the display device may be mounted onto any surface to which the clip portion has the ability to grip. It is further contemplated that the display devise of the present invention will be used for purposes of presenting messages, advertisements, slogans, and the like to the general public. Since the display device is contemplated to be placed on a mount that will be seen by the public, it is contemplated that the mount may be a top portion of a vehicle window. Since the vehicle will be seen mostly when in motion, for example, when being driven on a road in a downtown area of a city, the display device of the present invention is constructed of a solid, durable plastic material that can withstand damage caused by turbulence created by the moving vehicle.
  • the solid plastic material used in the present invention contributes to the clip portion of the plastic flag attachment having a strong enough grip on the mount to avoid detachment from the moviig vehicle, particularly at high speeds or during adverse weather conditions including, but not limited to: wind, rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
  • the "lever-type" clip portion 1 shown in Figures 3 and 4 provide the strongest grip and are preferably used in the construction of the present invention.
  • the display device of the present invention will be constructed so that a desired display will be easily open to public view so the desired display will be observed and understood by a target audience.
  • Parameters that may be may be adjusted to attract the awareness of sxi audience include the size, shape, and color of the plastic flag as well as the direction the plastic flag is facing. For example, if a pizza owne r wants to target an audience to sell pizza, an advertisement may be placed on the display device in the form of a triangular- sha ed plastic flag, that is, a plastic flag sh ⁇ ped like a slice of pizza.
  • the tri ⁇ ingular plastic flag may contain the colors of a typical slice of pizza to further attract the target audience.
  • the display device as described in either Fi.gures 4 or 5 may be used so that the plastic flag has the ability to pivot in various directions until a desired position is achieved. It is because of the increased viewing ability of a pivotable display device:, that the pivotable display devices are contemplated to be the preferred embodiments of the present invention.
  • the display device of the present invention will be constructed so that j wil not obstruct the flow of traffic when it is mounted on a moving vehicle.
  • the size and shape of the plastic flag may be adjusted en a vehicle, such that a motorist in a second vehicle may see and understand a display on the display device, yet have 'an unobstructed view of traffic conditions surrounding the display device, and therefore safely drive the second vehicle.

Abstract

A display device (10) for attachment to a vehicle having a mount (75), comprised of a solid plastic flag attachment having a clip portion (60), an interior area of the clip portion (70), an axis (40) extending from the clip portion (60) and a lever (280) extending from the clip portion (60) that is opposed to the axis (40) and a solid plastic flag (20) attached to the axis; (40) of the plastic flag attachment , where the lever (280) is pinched and released to attach the interior area of the clip portion (70) to the mount (75). The display devices allow an observer to openly view a display when a vehicle is stationary or moving and withstands air turbulence.

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VEHICULAR PLASTIC FLiVG DISPLAY
TECHNICAL FIELD The present in\ „_._.„.--... relates to the field of signals and indicators and more particularly, to vehicle window exhibit signs.
BACKGROUND ART
Flags are commonly displayed on vehicles to convey messages, advertisements, slogans, origin of country, and other means of communication. These types of flags generally are attached to a flag attachment device, which further attaches to a vehicle, usually at a top portion of a car window. Examples of flag attachment devices include: US. Patent No. 5,463,974 to Seeder (1995), which discloses a flag mount that attaches to a flag assembly by means of two spring legs at one end of the flag assembly, εtnd US. Patent No. 5,483,916 to Kolvites et al. (1996), which discloses a flag display device that attaches to a mount by means of a base member, a plurality of legs, and a suction cup. Flags of this nature consist of many parts, making the cos; of producing them expensive. In addition, the types of flags that attach to these attachment devices are generally comprised of a flat, yet flexible piece of material such, as cloth. Since this type of material bends and forms waves created by air turbulence surrounding a moving vehicle, the cloth material creates distortion of the flag's message, such that an observer l as difficulty observing and understanding the flag's intended message.
It is therefore apparent that there exists a need in the art for an improved flag assembly -that displays an intended form of communication more effectively, is relatively inexpensive to manufacture due to a minimal number of parts, and is sufficiently durable to withstand damage caused by air turbulence and exposure to adverse weather conditions. DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION
The present invention provides a display device that is constru cted of a solid plastic material that can withstand damage caused by contact with air turbulence and adverse weather conditions. The display device is comprised of a plastic flag and a plastic flag attachment that is connected i i between the plastic flag and a mount, the mount being a place of ε ttachment of the display device to a solid object.
The plastic flag attachment contains a portion that attaches to the plastic flag and a clip portion that allows the display device to remain connected to the mount when contacted by the air turbulence. The clip portion may constructed so that v. may slide into a mount, or it may be constructed so that it is opened and closed by a lever and "pinches" the mount.
The display device may be constructed of one continuous piece of material; two pieces of material, one pie-;e being the plastic flag attachment, and the other piece being the plastic flag; or three pieces of material, the third additional piece being a plastic connector. The present invention may also have a plεistic lag that pivots circumferentiaHy around an axis (40) defined by the length of the plastic flag attachment. Display devices containing two pieces of solid plastic material may accomplish the pivot, or display devices containing the additional plastic connector may accomplish the pivot.
The construction of the display device also allows for a display on the plastic flag to be in a position to be openly viewed when the vehicle is stationary or moving, and allows an observer of the displajr device to have an obstructed view of traffic conditions surrounding the vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first aspect of the invention, showing a display device that is comprised of one piece of material. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a second aspect of the invention, showing a display device that is comprised of two pieces of material.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a third aspect of the invention, showing a display device that is comprised of two pieces of material, and ha'/ing a differently shaped clip portion. Figure 4 is a perspective view of a fourth aspect of the invention, showing a pivotable display device that is comprised of two pieces of material.
Figure 5 is perspective view of εt fourth aspect of the invention, showing a pivotable display device that is comprised of three pieces of material.
BEST MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Referring to Figure 1, a display device 10, in the shape of a flag assembly is comprised of one piece of solid plastic material. The display device 10 is compartmentalized into a plastic flag 20 onto which ει display 30 is shown. The plastic flag 20 is attached to a plastic flag attachment 40, and since the display device 10 is one piece of material, the plastic flag attachment 40 is merely a continuation of the plastic flag 20 at an area 25. The plastic flag attachment 40 also hasia clip portion 60 t'aat removably attaches to a mount 75 through an interior area 70 of the clip portion 60 of the flεig attachment 40. ,■
Referring to Figure 2, an embodiment of the invention is represented by a display device 10 in the shape of a flag assembly and is comprised of two pieces of solid plastic material: a plastic flag 20 onto which a display 30 is shown, and a plastic flag attachment . The plastic flag 20 contains. a pair of lips 125a.b that connects, preferably by snapping, into the plastic flag attachment by through a pair of notches 145 in the plastic flag attachment. The design of the plastic flag attachment is similar to the plastic flag attachment 40 in Figure 1, in which a clip portion 160 of the flag attachment connects to a mount 75 through an interior area 70 of the clip portion 160. In Figure 3, another embodiment of the invention is represented by a display device 10 in the shape of a flag assembly. The display device, as'in Figure 2, is comprised of two pieces of solid plastic material, a plastic flag 20 onto which a display 30 is shown and a plastic flag attachment. The plεtstic lag 20 contains a pair of lips 225 that connects, preferably by snapping, into the plastic flag attachment through a pair of notches 245 in the plastic flag attachment. The clip portion 260 of the flag attachment attaches to a mount by means of a lever 280. The lever 280 is pinched toward a bottom portion 242 of -the plastic flag attachment, as represented by arrow A, so that a mount 75 may enter the clip portion 260 in an interior area 70. The le er 280 is then released (as represented by the opposing direction of arrow A) so that the clip portion 260 pinches the mount 75.
In Figure 4, another embodiment of the invention is represented by a display device 10 in the shape of a flag assembly. The display device is comprised of two pieces of solid plastic material, a plastic flag 20 onto which a display 30 is. shown and a plastic flag attachment. The plastic flag 20 contams a plastic connector portion 350 in the shape of a hollow tube, in which the plastic connector portion 350 is merely a continuation of the plastic flag 20 at an area 355 and comprises one continuous piece of material. The plastic connector portion 350 connects to the plastic flag attachment by sliding the interior of the tube over a first knob 342 and resting on a second knob 345. The plastic connector portion 350 is attached to the plastic flag attachment with a balance of rigidity and flexibility such that the plastic flag 20 can be stable in one position, yet may be manually rotated circumferentially (both clockwise and counterclockwise) around an axis (401 defined by the length of the plastic flag attachment as shown by εxrow B. The clip portion 360 of the flag attachment attaches to a mount 75 by means of a lever 280. The lever 280 is pinched in the direction toward a bottom portion 342 of the plastic flag attachment, as represen ;ed by arrow C, so that the mount 75 may enter the clip portion 360 in an inteiior area 70 of the clip portion 360. The lever 280 is then released (as represented by t ie opposing direction of arrow C) so that the dip portion 360 pinches the mount 75.
In Figure 5, an embodiment of the present invention is represented by a display device 10 that contains three pieces of solid plastic material: a plastic flag 20, a plastic connector 450, and a plastic flag attachment. The plastic flag attachment has a clip portion 460 thε.t removably attaches to a mount 75 through an interior area 70 of tr e clip portion 460. The plastic connector 450 is the shape of a hollow tube that conriects to the plastic flε.g attachment by sliding the interior of the tube over a first knob 342 and resting on a second knob 445 on the plastic flag" attachment. The plastic flag 20, onto which a display 30 is shown, contains a pair of lips 125a,b that attaches to the plastic connector 450 -through a pair of slcts 455a,b in the plastic connector 450. The pair of lips 125a,b on the plastic flag 20 extends outward to a distance' great enough to connect, preferably by snapping, into the pair bf slots 455a,b in the plastic connector 450, yet smε.11 enough to avoid contact with the plastic flag attachment. The plastic connector 450 is attached to the plastic flag attachment with a balance of rigidity and flexibility such that the plastic flag 20 can be stable in one position, yet may be manually rotated circumi'erentially (both clockwise and counterclockwise) around an axis (40) defined by the length of the plastc flag attachment as shown by arrow D.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY
It is contemplated that the display device may be mounted onto any surface to which the clip portion has the ability to grip. It is further contemplated that the display devise of the present invention will be used for purposes of presenting messages, advertisements, slogans, and the like to the general public. Since the display device is contemplated to be placed on a mount that will be seen by the public, it is contemplated that the mount may be a top portion of a vehicle window. Since the vehicle will be seen mostly when in motion, for example, when being driven on a road in a downtown area of a city, the display device of the present invention is constructed of a solid, durable plastic material that can withstand damage caused by turbulence created by the moving vehicle. Further, the solid plastic material used in the present invention contributes to the clip portion of the plastic flag attachment having a strong enough grip on the mount to avoid detachment from the moviig vehicle, particularly at high speeds or during adverse weather conditions including, but not limited to: wind, rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Although all of the embodiments of the present invention provide a strong enough grip to prevent detachment of the display device from a moving vehicle, the "lever-type" clip portion1 shown in Figures 3 and 4 provide the strongest grip and are preferably used in the construction of the present invention.
It is also contemplated that the display device of the present invention will be constructed so that a desired display will be easily open to public view so the desired display will be observed and understood by a target audience. Parameters that may be may be adjusted to attract the awareness of sxi audience include the size, shape, and color of the plastic flag as well as the direction the plastic flag is facing. For example, if a pizza owne r wants to target an audience to sell pizza, an advertisement may be placed on the display device in the form of a triangular- sha ed plastic flag, that is, a plastic flag shεped like a slice of pizza. In addition, the triεingular plastic flag may contain the colors of a typical slice of pizza to further attract the target audience. If the pizza owner desires the advertisement to be viewed by an observer at various angles when mounted on a vehicle, the display device as described in either Fi.gures 4 or 5 may be used so that the plastic flag has the ability to pivot in various directions until a desired position is achieved. It is because of the increased viewing ability of a pivotable display device:, that the pivotable display devices are contemplated to be the preferred embodiments of the present invention.
It is further contemplated that the display device of the present invention will be constructed so that j wil not obstruct the flow of traffic when it is mounted on a moving vehicle. Again, the size and shape of the plastic flag may be adjusted en a vehicle, such that a motorist in a second vehicle may see and understand a display on the display device, yet have 'an unobstructed view of traffic conditions surrounding the display device, and therefore safely drive the second vehicle. Thus, while specific embodiments and applicεitions of this invention have been shown and described, it would be apparent to those stilled in the art that many more modifications are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The invention, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display device (10) for attachment to a vehicle having a mount (75), comprising: ,* a. a solid plastic flag attachment having εi: i. clip portion (60); ii. an interior area of 1-he clip portion (70) and iii. an axis (40) extending ftom the clip portion (60) and b. a solid plastic flag (20) attached to the axis (40) of the plastic flag attachment, where the in the interior area o f the clip portion (70) attaches to the mount (75).
2. The display device (10) according to Claim 1, wherein the solid plastic flag attachment and the. solid plastic flag (20) comprise one continuous1 piece of material.
3. The display device (10) according to Claim 1, wherein the solid plastic flag attachment and the. solid plastic flag (20) are each comprised of a separate piece of malerial.
4. The display device (10) according to Claim 3, where the solid plastic flag (20) has two lips (125a, ] 25b) and the axis (40) of the solid plastic flag attachment has two notches (145a, 145b) so that the two lips (125a, 125b) of the solid plastic flag (20) connect to the two notches (145a, 145b) of the axis (40) of the solid plastic flag attachment .
5. The display device (10) according to Claim 3, where the solid plastic flag (20) has a plastic connector portion (350) that ptvotally connects to the axis (40) of the solid plastic flag attachment.
6. The display device (10) according to Claim 5, further comprising a first knob (342) and second knob (345) spaced apart on the axis (40) and the plastic connector (350) is situated between the first and second knobs (342, 245).
7. A display device (10) for attachment to a vehicle having a mount (75), comprising: a. a solid plastic flag attachment having εi: i. clip portion (60); ii. an interior area of 1-he clip portion (70); iii. an axis (40) extending from the clip portion (60) and iv. a lever (280) extending from the clip portion (60) that is opposed to the ads (40) and b. a solid plastic flag (20) attached to the bottom portion of the axis (242) of the plastic flag attachment , where the lever (280) is pinched and released to attach the interior area of thfe clip portion (70) 10 the mount (75).
8. A display device (10) for attachment to a vehicle having a mount '75), comprising: a. a solid plastic flag attachment having εi: i. clip portion (60); ii. an interior area of ihe clip portion (70); iii. an axis (40) extending fiom the clip portion (60) having A. ' a first knob (342) and
B. ■ ) a second knob (3*^-5) spaced apart from the first knob (342) and iv. a lever (280) extending from the clip portion (60) that is opposed to the bottom portion of the axis (342) and b. a solid plastic flag (20) hε.ving a i. a display (30) and ii. a plastic connector attached to the display (30) which is pivotally connected to the axis (40) between the first and second knobs (342, 345), w here the lever (280) is pinched and released to attach the interior area of the clip portion (70) 10 the mount (75).
9. The display device (10) according to claim 8 where the display (30) has a pair of lips (125a, 125b) and the plastic connector (350) has a pair of slots'.(455a, 455b) and the display (30) is connected the plastic connector (350) by snapping the lips (125a, 125b) into the slots (455a, 455b).
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