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US3142880A
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Clip for securing flexible material to a cylindrical member
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-04
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1983-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Boyd A Davies
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/02; A47C31/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/15; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/47; Y10T24/4727
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A CLIP FOR SECURING FLEXIBLE MATERIAL IN LAPPED RELATION ABOUT A SIDE OF A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, SAID CLIP COMPRISING A C-SHAPED BODY OF RESILIENT SHEET METAL HAVING A DIAMETER TO CLAMP ABOUT THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER AND HAVING A SMOOTH MARGINAL INNER FACE EXTENDING ALONG ONE EDGE TO CLAMP AN END OF THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FOR THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO EXERT A ROTATIVE FORCE ON THE CLIP WHEN THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL IS EXTENDED IN A BRIGHT OVER SAID ONE EDGE AND AROUND THE CLIP TO EXTEND FROM THE OPPOSITE EDGE, MEANS ON THE CLIP FOR GRIPPING THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER TO ANCHOR THE CLIP THERETO UNDER PULL OF THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND MEANS ON THE OUTER FACE OF THE CLIP FOR PREVENTING LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON THE CLIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A CLIP FOR SECURING FLEXIBLE MATERIAL IN LAPPED RELATION ABOUT A SIDE OF A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, SAID CLIP COMPRISING A C-SHAPED BODY OF RESILIENT SHEET METAL HAVING A DIAMETER TO CLAMP ABOUT THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER AND HAVING A SMOOTH MARGINAL INNER FACE EXTENDING ALONG ONE EDGE TO CLAMP AN END OF THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FOR THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO EXERT A ROTATIVE FORCE ON THE CLIP WHEN THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL IS EXTENDED IN A BRIGHT OVER SAID ONE EDGE AND AROUND THE CLIP TO EXTEND FROM THE OPPOSITE EDGE, MEANS ON THE CLIP FOR GRIPPING THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER TO ANCHOR THE CLIP THERETO UNDER PULL OF THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND MEANS ON THE OUTER FACE OF THE CLIP FOR PREVENTING LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON THE CLIP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |