US3604067A
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Clip structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-12
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A clip structure having a strip of resilient and compressible material secured to one surface of a flat metal strip bent substantially in half. Crimps or corrugations can be made in the metal strip to increase the holding power of the clip structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Dwight C Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:42
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0017; B42F15/0023; B42F15/0029; B42F21/00; B42F3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S402/00; Y10S402/50; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/49
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A clip structure comprisIng: a pair of gripping fingers, each of said fingers having an inner and outer surface and an upper and lower transverse edge, hinge means connecting the upper edges of said gripping fingers, a resilient and compressible backing strip secured to the inner surface of each of said gripping fingers, said gripping fingers being formed from a solid flat material, said hinge means being a transverse bend line in said material substantially bisecting said strip, and said resilient and compressible backing being a continuous strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A clip structure comprisIng: a pair of gripping fingers, each of said fingers having an inner and outer surface and an upper and lower transverse edge, hinge means connecting the upper edges of said gripping fingers, a resilient and compressible backing strip secured to the inner surface of each of said gripping fingers, said gripping fingers being formed from a solid flat material, said hinge means being a transverse bend line in said material substantially bisecting said strip, and said resilient and compressible backing being a continuous strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The clip structure of claim 1 wherein said resilient and compressible backing is polyurethane foam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
A clip structure comprising: a pair of gripping fingers, each of said fingers having an inner and outer surface and an upper and lower transverse edge; hinge means connecting the upper edges of said gripping fingers; a resilient and compressible backing secured to the inner surface of each of said gripping fingers; said gripping fingers being formed from a solid flat material; said hinge means being a transverse bend line in said material substantially bisecting said material; and said resilient and compressible backing being substantially continuous.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
A clip structure comprising: a pair of gripping fingers, each of said fingers having an inner and outer surface and an upper and lower transverse edge; hinge means connecting the upper edges of said gripping fingers; a resilient and compressible backing secured to the inner surface of each of said gripping fingers; said gripping fingers being formed from a solid flat material; said hinge means being a transverse bend line in said material substantially bisecting said material; and said resilient and compressible backing being substantially continuous.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The clip structure of claim 3 wherein a tab is struck from one of said gripping fingers and bent about said hinge means to a substantially upright position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The clip structure of claim 3 wherein each of said fingers has a substantially centrally located opening therethrough, said openings being in substantial alignment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The clip structure of claim 3 wherein the lower edges of said gripping fingers are arcuate throughout their length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The clip structure of claim 3 wherein a hook is struck from one of said gripping fingers and bent about said hinge means to a substantially upright position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The clip structure of claim 3 wherein said gripping fingers and resilient and compressible backing include a plurality of corrugations.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The clip structure of claim 3 wherein said resilient and compressible backing is polyurethane foam.
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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |