US3599918A
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Clip for decorative lights and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-15
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A thin flexible plastic clip for attaching Christmas lights to eavestroughs, having a first slightly upwardly slanted section with a hole therein. A light bulb is inserted from one side of the hole into a bulb socket on the other side of the hole, and the two are secured together to clamp them to the first section. The clip also includes a second section extending upwardly from the rear edge of the first section; a third section extending rearwardly from the upper edge of the second section; a fourth section slanting downwardly and forwardly from the rear edge of the third section, and a short fifth section extending downwardly and rearwardly from the forward edge of the fourth section. The clip is placed on an eavestrough with the rim of the eavestrough gripped between the second and fourth sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles B Patchett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:57
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/088; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; F21W; F21W2121/00; F21W2121/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A flexible, resilient clip for attaching an article to a support comprising: five thin, generally planar, rectangular sections integrally attached to each other in seriatim with a first of said sections lying in a first plane and having a forward edge and a rear edge, the second of said sections extending upwardly from said rear edge of said first section in a plane such that the included between said first and second sections is between 60 and 90*, the third of said sections extending rearwardly from said second section substantially at right angles to said second section and having a rear edge, the fourth of said sections extending downwardly and forwardly from said rear edge of said third section and having a forward edge, the fifth of said sections extending downwardly and rearwardly from the forward edge of said fourth section, the location of the forward edge of said fourth section relative to said second section being such that when said clip is placed on said support with said support between said second and fourth sections, said support will be gripped between said second and fourth sections; said clip further including means associated with said first section for receiving said article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A flexible, resilient clip for attaching an article to a support comprising: five thin, generally planar, rectangular sections integrally attached to each other in seriatim with a first of said sections lying in a first plane and having a forward edge and a rear edge, the second of said sections extending upwardly from said rear edge of said first section in a plane such that the included between said first and second sections is between 60 and 90*, the third of said sections extending rearwardly from said second section substantially at right angles to said second section and having a rear edge, the fourth of said sections extending downwardly and forwardly from said rear edge of said third section and having a forward edge, the fifth of said sections extending downwardly and rearwardly from the forward edge of said fourth section, the location of the forward edge of said fourth section relative to said second section being such that when said clip is placed on said support with said support between said second and fourth sections, said support will be gripped between said second and fourth sections; said clip further including means associated with said first section for receiving said article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The clip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first section includes an aperture adapted to receive a threaded portion of a light bulb with the light bulb holder on one side of the first section and the light bulb threaded into the holder and located on the other side of the first section so that the bulb and holder are attached to the first section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The clip as claimed in claim 2 whErein said aperture is generally circular to receive a threaded portion of a light bulb so that a light bulb holder can be placed on one side of the first section and the light bulb threaded into the holder from the other side of the first section such that the bulb and holder are rigidly attached to the first section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
The clip as claimed in claim 2 wherein a free side of said first section includes an entrance extending to said aperture, and a throat between said entrance and said aperture, said throat being of width smaller than the diameter of said bulb adjacent its connection with said holder so that an assembly consisting of the bulb and the light bulb holder can be forced past said throat into said aperture with said bulb and said holder on opposite sides of said first section, said assembly thereby being releasably secured to said clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The clip as claimed in claim 2 wherein said fourth and fifth sections are joined by a smooth bend.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The clip as claimed in claim 5 wherein said included angle between the first section and the second section is about 75*, and the included angle between said third and fourth sections is about 35*.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The clip as claimed in claim 6 wherein the second section is longer than the first and third sections which are approximately equal in length, and said bend lies approximately midway of the vertical extent of the second section and closely adjacent said second section in the absence of said support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The clip as claimed in claim 7 wherein the second section has a vertical height of approximately 1 1/2 inches and a horizontal width of approximately 1 inch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
The clip as claimed in claim 6 wherein said clip is made of a plastic material of a type capable of being cut with scissors, and wherein an adhesive means for adhesively connecting the clip to the support, is mounted on the second section on a surface facing the fourth section, whereby said third, fourth and fifth sections can be cut away at the join between said second and third sections and said clip can then be adhesively connected to said support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The clip as claimed in claim 6 wherein the surface of said fourth section facing said second and third sections includes score lines to increase friction between said clip and said support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The clip as claimed in claim 10 wherein the material of the clip is vinyl plastic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The clip as claimed in claim 7 including a sixth section extending rearwardly from said second section towards said fourth section and terminating at a free end spaced from said fourth section.
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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) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |