US3754307A
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Garment clip
Assignee: DHJ Industries Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A garment clip for readily receiving garments formed of very flexible material such as double knit garments and holding them in a firm gripping manner and which can be inexpensively produced by molding of plastic or other suitable material.
Inventors
- 👤 M Froehlich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B99/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44778; Y10T24/44855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A garment clip of generally U-shaped configuration comprising first and second leg portions joined by a spring loop, said first leg portion having an inwardly offset portion adjacent the spring loop providing an inwardly facing central flattened surface and terminating in an inwardly directed supporting lip joined to said central flattened surface by an inwardly facing arcuate portion, an inwardly facing loop flattened surface of said spring loop whereat said first leg is joined thereto, said central flattened surface and said loop flattened surface being parallel with said central flattened surface being longer than each of said loop flattened surface and said inwardly facing arcuate portion and said second leg being inclined inwardly toward said first leg and terminating in an outwardly directed receiving lip overlying said central flattened surface and terminating said second leg portion and said receiving lip overlying said central flattened surface at a point spaced from said arcuate portion whereby a zone of said central flattened surface is exposed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A garment clip of generally U-shaped configuration comprising first and second leg portions joined by a spring loop, said first leg portion having an inwardly offset portion adjacent the spring loop providing an inwardly facing central flattened surface and terminating in an inwardly directed supporting lip joined to said central flattened surface by an inwardly facing arcuate portion, an inwardly facing loop flattened surface of said spring loop whereat said first leg is joined thereto, said central flattened surface and said loop flattened surface being parallel with said central flattened surface being longer than each of said loop flattened surface and said inwardly facing arcuate portion and said second leg being inclined inwardly toward said first leg and terminating in an outwardly directed receiving lip overlying said central flattened surface and terminating said second leg portion and said receiving lip overlying said central flattened surface at a point spaced from said arcuate portion whereby a zone of said central flattened surface is exposed.
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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |