US3574248A
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Clip for currency and other papers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-12
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1988-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A clip for currency or papers is formed of two leaves hinged together near one end having finger grip portions beyond the hinge in one direction and paper grips in the opposite direction. The leaves may be made in various shapes and emblems, logos, monograms etc. may be formed integrally with or applied to the leaves. Associated with the hinge is a resilient means for biasing the paper grip portions together. Such means may be a torsion spring imbedded in the hinge eyes, a leaf spring having opposite edges imbedded in protuberances on the leaves, or the hinge members may be of deformable plastic which is distorted during assembly to bias the leaves together.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand J Gaglia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:44
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F1/00; B42F1/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44385; Y10T24/44453; Y10T24/44479
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A clip for papers comprising a first leaf, a second leaf, cooperating transverse hinge means on said leaves adjacent but spaced inward from first ends thereof to define finger grip portions of said leaves between said first ends and said hinge means, the second ends of said leaves opposite said first ends normally coming together in gripping relationship, and resilient means entirely received within the longitudinal limits of said hinge means normally biasing said second ends together, said hinge means comprising a pair of closely spaced transverse ribs, said resilient means comprising a transversely extending leaf spring formed with apertures adjacent said marginal edges of said spring, the marginal edges of said spring fitting between pairs of said ribs, depressions in at least one rib of each said pair fitting into said apertures locking said spring between said ribs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A clip for papers comprising a first leaf, a second leaf, cooperating transverse hinge means on said leaves adjacent but spaced inward from first ends thereof to define finger grip portions of said leaves between said first ends and said hinge means, the second ends of said leaves opposite said first ends normally coming together in gripping relationship, and resilient means entirely received within the longitudinal limits of said hinge means normally biasing said second ends together, said hinge means comprising a pair of closely spaced transverse ribs, said resilient means comprising a transversely extending leaf spring formed with apertures adjacent said marginal edges of said spring, the marginal edges of said spring fitting between pairs of said ribs, depressions in at least one rib of each said pair fitting into said apertures locking said spring between said ribs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
151 words
A clip for papers comprising a first leaf, a second leaf, cooperating transverse hinge means on said leaves adjacent but spaced inward from first ends thereof to define finger grip portions of said leaves between said first ends and said hinge means, the second ends of said leaves opposite said first ends normally coming together in gripping relationship, and resilient means entirely received within the longitudinal limits of said hinge means normally biasing said second ends together, said hinge means comprising spaced transverse inward projections formed with slOts, said projections interfitting to form a substantially continuous cylinder, said slots aligned, said resilient means comprising a torsion spring received in said slots and which further comprises lateral extensions on said spring and anchoring means on the outermost of said projections of both said leaves gripping said lateral extensions to cause resilient distortion of said spring when said clip is opened and closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
151 words
A clip for papers comprising a first leaf, a second leaf, cooperating transverse hinge means on said leaves adjacent but spaced inward from first ends thereof to define finger grip portions of said leaves between said first ends and said hinge means, the second ends of said leaves opposite said first ends normally coming together in gripping relationship, and resilient means entirely received within the longitudinal limits of said hinge means normally biasing said second ends together, said hinge means comprising spaced transverse inward projections formed with slOts, said projections interfitting to form a substantially continuous cylinder, said slots aligned, said resilient means comprising a torsion spring received in said slots and which further comprises lateral extensions on said spring and anchoring means on the outermost of said projections of both said leaves gripping said lateral extensions to cause resilient distortion of said spring when said clip is opened and closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A clip according to claim 2 in which said spring is a leaf and said extensions are transverse to the length of said leaf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A clip according to claim 2 in which said spring is a wire and said extensions are bent ends of said wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
A clip for papers comprising a first leaf, a second leaf, cooperating transverse hinge means on said leaves adjacent but spaced inward from first ends thereof to define finger grip portions of said leaves between said first ends and said hinge means, the second ends of said leaves opposite said first ends normally coming together in gripping relationship, and resilient means entirely received within the longitudinal limits of said hinge means normally biasing said second ends together, said hinge means comprising a first projection on one side of said leaf and a second projection on the other side of said leaf, said second projection formed with a socket to receive the outer edge of said first projection of the opposite leaf, said first projection slanted outwardly toward said second end and said socket extending substantially straight inward, said first projection formed of resiliently flexible material, the portion of said first projection inward of its said outer edge comprising said resilient means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
161 words
A clip for papers comprising a first leaf, a second leaf, cooperating transverse hinge means on said leaves adjacent but spaced inward from first ends thereof to define finger grip portions of said leaves between said first ends and said hinge means, the second ends of said leaves opposite said first ends normally coming together in gripping relationship, and resilient means entirely received within the longitudinal limits of said hinge means normally biasing said second ends together, said hinge means comprising a first projection on one side of said leaf and a second projection on the other side of said leaf, said second projection formed with a socket to receive the outer edge of said first projection of the opposite leaf, said first projection slanted outwardly toward said second end and said socket extending substantially straight inward, said first projection formed of resiliently flexible material, the portion of said first projection inward of its said outer edge comprising said resilient means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A clip according to claim 5 which further comprises adjacent but spaced inward of the second ends of each said leaf a pair of inward extending protuberances, one said protuberance closer to said second end than the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clip according to claim 5 in which said first projection in cross section is generally cylindrical.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |