US3703747A
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Molding clip
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-09
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1990-12-09
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates generally to spring clips for securing molding strips and the like upon a supporting workpiece, and more particularly to molding clips which may be adhesively secured to said work surface. Molding clips disclosed in the drawings of this application includes a plate section having an outer surface conforming substantially with the contour of the work surface to which the clip is to be attached. Laterally yieldable fingers are formed integral with and extend from said plate section, the free extremities of said fingers providing oppositely disposed shoulders for accommodating complementary oppositely disposed flanges of a molding strip. The area of integral connection of each finger with plate section is spaced laterally of the margin of the plate section adjacent the shoulder of the finger. Adhesive means associated with the mounting surfaces of the plate section is employed to secure the clip device to a supporting work surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Denver C Hamman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/12; F16B5/123; F16B5/125; F16B5/126; F16B5/128; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface, including a plate section having a mounting surface conforming substantially with the contour of a work surface to which the clip device is to be secured, fingers formed integral with and yieldable laterally with respect to said plate section, the free extremities of said fingers presenting shoulders adjacent opposite margins of the plate section for yieldably accommodating complementary oppositely disposed flanges of a molding strip, the shoulder of each finger extending beyond the margin of the plate section adjacent thereto, the area of integral connection of each finger with said plate section being spaced laterally of the margin of the plate section adjacent the shoulder of said finger to substantially reduce the load On the associated margins of the plate section, and adhesive means associated with the mounting surface of said plate section for securing the clip device to a supporting work surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface, including a plate section having a mounting surface conforming substantially with the contour of a work surface to which the clip device is to be secured, fingers formed integral with and yieldable laterally with respect to said plate section, the free extremities of said fingers presenting shoulders adjacent opposite margins of the plate section for yieldably accommodating complementary oppositely disposed flanges of a molding strip, the shoulder of each finger extending beyond the margin of the plate section adjacent thereto, the area of integral connection of each finger with said plate section being spaced laterally of the margin of the plate section adjacent the shoulder of said finger to substantially reduce the load On the associated margins of the plate section, and adhesive means associated with the mounting surface of said plate section for securing the clip device to a supporting work surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface as set forth in claim 1, wherein the area of integral connection of each finger with said plate section is located intermediate the opposed margins of said plate section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface as set forth in claim 1, wherein the area of integral connection of each finger with said plate section is located adjacent the margin of the plate section oppositely disposed from the margin of the plate section adjacent the shoulder of the finger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface as set forth in claim 1, wherein the area of integral connection of each finger with the plate section is along a margin extending substantially normal to the margins of the plate section adjacent the shoulders.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface as set forth in claim 1, wherein each finger comprises a portion of stock struck from the plate section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface as set forth in claim 1, wherein the plate section is provided with a central longitudinal rib.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A one piece spring clip device for securing an element, such as a molding strip upon a supporting work surface as set forth in claim 6, wherein each finger comprises a portion struck from said longitudinal rib.
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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) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |