Retainer clip with resilient pad

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved in the emodiments illustrated herein by the provision of a retainer clip which comprises an integral body member, which is composed of a relatively rigid material, and which defines an outwardly facing surface and an opposite inwardly facing surface.
The inwardly facing surface includes a generally planar first surface portion adapted to overlie the edge portion of the frame, and a generally planar second surface portion adapted to overlie the adjacent edge portion of the fragile panel.
An opening is provided which extends transversely through the body member and communicates with said first surface portion.
The opening is adapted to receive a fastening member therethrough to thereby mount the body member to the edge portion of a frame, with the first surface portion engaging the edge portion of the frame.
A cushioning pad is also provided, which is composed of a relatively soft material, and which defines a generally planar contact surface and a generally planar rear surface which faces oppositely from said contact surface.
Means are provided for mounting the cushioning pad on the second surface portion of the body member, such that the contact surface of the pad is parallel to the first surface portion of the body member, and such that the contact surface of the pad is adapted to directly contact the edge portion of the fragile panel when the body member is mounted to the edge portion of the frame.
The contact surface of said cushioning pad preferably lies beyond said first surface portion of said body member in the inward direction.
The means mounting the cushioning pad on the second surface portion preferably comprises a receptacle formed in the second surface portion of the body member and a mating projecting tab which is adapted to be closely received in said receptacle and which is formed on the rear surface of said cushioning pad.