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US3295806A
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Two part clip for attaching a cylindrical member to a support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-09-09
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1985-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Modeme Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10; F16L3/1008; F16L3/1025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3984
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A TWO PART CLIP FOR A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, SAID CLIP COMPRISING A BASE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, AND AN ATTACHING PORTION ENGAGEABLE ON THE BASE PORTION, SAID BASE PORTION COMPRISING A WEB, AND A PAIR OF SPACED UPSTANDING RESILIENT ARMS WHICH ARE OBLIQUELY DIRECTED TOWARDS EACH OTHER FROM THE WEB, BOWED OUTWARDLY INTERMEDIATE THEIR LENGTH TO FORM A PAIR OF SPACED SHOULDERS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER AND WHICH TERMINATE IN A PAIR OF FREE ENDS PROJECTING BEYOND SAID SHOULDER AND INCLINED TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER WHEN UNSTRESSED; SAID ATTACHING PORTION BEING SUBSTANTIALLY U SHAPED AND HAVING TWO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL LIMBS ADAPTED TO EMBRACE THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER WHEN THE LATTER IS SUPPORTED ON THE SAID SHOULDERS OF THE BASE PORTION, SAID LIMBS FURTHER ADAPTED TO BE INTRODUCED BETWEEN THE FREE ENDS OF THE BASE PORTION AND TO RELEASABLY ENGAGE SAID FREE ENDS TO RESILIENTLY CLAMP THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BETWEEN SAID SHOULDERS AND SAID ATTACHING PORTION, SAID FREE ENDS EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY PARALLEL IN SAID CLAMPING POSITION; WHEREBY PRESSURE EXERTED ON THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER SUPPORTED ON SAID SHOULDERS TOWARDS SAID WEB WILL MOVE SAID FREE ENDS APART TO RELEASE SAID LIMBS FROM ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A TWO PART CLIP FOR A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, SAID CLIP COMPRISING A BASE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, AND AN ATTACHING PORTION ENGAGEABLE ON THE BASE PORTION, SAID BASE PORTION COMPRISING A WEB, AND A PAIR OF SPACED UPSTANDING RESILIENT ARMS WHICH ARE OBLIQUELY DIRECTED TOWARDS EACH OTHER FROM THE WEB, BOWED OUTWARDLY INTERMEDIATE THEIR LENGTH TO FORM A PAIR OF SPACED SHOULDERS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER AND WHICH TERMINATE IN A PAIR OF FREE ENDS PROJECTING BEYOND SAID SHOULDER AND INCLINED TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER WHEN UNSTRESSED; SAID ATTACHING PORTION BEING SUBSTANTIALLY U SHAPED AND HAVING TWO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL LIMBS ADAPTED TO EMBRACE THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER WHEN THE LATTER IS SUPPORTED ON THE SAID SHOULDERS OF THE BASE PORTION, SAID LIMBS FURTHER ADAPTED TO BE INTRODUCED BETWEEN THE FREE ENDS OF THE BASE PORTION AND TO RELEASABLY ENGAGE SAID FREE ENDS TO RESILIENTLY CLAMP THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BETWEEN SAID SHOULDERS AND SAID ATTACHING PORTION, SAID FREE ENDS EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY PARALLEL IN SAID CLAMPING POSITION; WHEREBY PRESSURE EXERTED ON THE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER SUPPORTED ON SAID SHOULDERS TOWARDS SAID WEB WILL MOVE SAID FREE ENDS APART TO RELEASE SAID LIMBS FROM ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH.
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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |