US3636595A
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Coiling clip for coiling and storing linear flexible material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-22
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1990-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A coiling clip for coiling and storing linear flexible material, such as garden hoses, extension cords, ropes and the like. The coiling clip comprises at least a pair of U-shaped sockets which are made from suitable material having a spring or flexible quality, as for example, flat spring wire. The coil is used by pressing one end of the linear material to be coiled into one of the sockets and then forming a first loop and pressing the other end of the first loop into the socket. The user then moves the initial loop through his hands to continue coiling the entire length of the linear material.
Inventors
- 👤 David D Wines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/36; B65H75/366; A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A47; A47L; A47L9/00; A47L9/24; A47L9/248; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344; Y10T24/3444; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44778; Y10T24/44855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A coiling clip for hand coiling and storing a continuous linear flexible material comprising: a. two substantially U-shaped socket members having a radius portion that is effective for snugly receiving and releasably holding an elongated piece of linear flexible material which has a circular cross section, b. said socket members being connected in side-by-side relationship to hold a pair of linear flexible material portions in the same plane extending through the center of the socket members and in an adjacent relationship with respect to each other whereby the continuous linear material may be coiled in a torsion free condition, c. each socket member including a free-end located on the outer edge of the clip, d. each said free-end having a rolled configuration to facilitate the placing of said linear flexible material into each socket member while the flexible material is being coiled by hand, and e. said U-shaped socket members being composed of a band of resiliently flexible material, said band having a width greater than the thickness thereof so as to provide a gripping effect on a predetermined length of said linear flexible material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A coiling clip for hand coiling and storing a continuous linear flexible material comprising: a. two substantially U-shaped socket members having a radius portion that is effective for snugly receiving and releasably holding an elongated piece of linear flexible material which has a circular cross section, b. said socket members being connected in side-by-side relationship to hold a pair of linear flexible material portions in the same plane extending through the center of the socket members and in an adjacent relationship with respect to each other whereby the continuous linear material may be coiled in a torsion free condition, c. each socket member including a free-end located on the outer edge of the clip, d. each said free-end having a rolled configuration to facilitate the placing of said linear flexible material into each socket member while the flexible material is being coiled by hand, and e. said U-shaped socket members being composed of a band of resiliently flexible material, said band having a width greater than the thickness thereof so as to provide a gripping effect on a predetermined length of said linear flexible material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A coiling clip as defined in claim 1 wherein said two substantially U-shaped members are disposed with both open ends facing in the same direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A coiling clip as defined in claim 1 wheRein said two substantially U-shaped members are disposed with the open end of one member facing in one direction and the open end of the other member facing in the opposite direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A coiling clip as defined in claim 1 wherein the two substantially U-shaped members are formed in a one-piece configuration.
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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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |