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US3645387A
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Edge clip for packages
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-07
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1989-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A clip for a package to prevent the binding element from damaging the edge of the package, said clip comprising an Lshaped clip for fitting over the edge and a groove formed in a raised portion of the clip to receive the binding element so that as that element is tensioned the clip is deformed to draw the upper edges of the groove together to secure the clip to the element.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick William Hunt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0823; B60P7/0869; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/02; B65D71/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
An edge clip for a package, comprising two connected plates angularly arranged relative to each other to overlie adjacent surfaces of a bundle at a corner thereof, a domed section raised from both of said plates centrally thereof, said plates being inclined upwardly from opposite ends thereof towards the domed section, and a groove formed in the domed section and extending transversely of the plates towards outer edges thereof for receiving a binding element, said groove being deeper and wider than said binding element, the side walls of the groove normally being substantially parallel to each other and when tension is applied to the binding element said plates being drawn towards the bundle and causing said side walls to be drawn inwardly towards each other over the binding element in the groove so that the clip remains on the binding element when the tension is released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
An edge clip for a package, comprising two connected plates angularly arranged relative to each other to overlie adjacent surfaces of a bundle at a corner thereof, a domed section raised from both of said plates centrally thereof, said plates being inclined upwardly from opposite ends thereof towards the domed section, and a groove formed in the domed section and extending transversely of the plates towards outer edges thereof for receiving a binding element, said groove being deeper and wider than said binding element, the side walls of the groove normally being substantially parallel to each other and when tension is applied to the binding element said plates being drawn towards the bundle and causing said side walls to be drawn inwardly towards each other over the binding element in the groove so that the clip remains on the binding element when the tension is released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 in which said two plates include an angle therebetween of slightly less than 90*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 including notches in said plates and extending inwardly from side edges thereof and in line with ends of said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clip as claimed in claim 3 in which each of said notches is substantially V-shaped.
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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |