US3861002A
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Money clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-04
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A money clip for holding a stack of paper currency in folded condition and so constructed as to allow easy removal of any single bill in the stack while the remainder of the stack remains intact in the clip. The clip comprises a double clip member of spring wire or spring sheet material, each for clipping one half the length of the folded stack. A central clip element is common to both elements of the double clip. The upper-most clip member may also carry a nameplate, and preferably has an upwardly bent end to facilitate insertion of an edge of the stack of bills.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:13
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A money clip comprising a single length of spring wire bent so as to form two outermost clip parts and a central clip part, one of said outermost clip parts and said central clip part being of substantially triangular outline in offset relationship, the other outermost clip part being bent into substantially rectangular outline with an upwardly bent terminal portion, a flat name plate having marginal portions bent over said rectangular portion and thus secured thereto, a second flat plate having marginal portions bent over and secured to the wire portion forming said central clip part to provide a smooth outer surface over which paper currency may readily slide, whereby a paper currency stack may be folded centrally longitudinally with one half of the stack clipped between the substantially triangular outermost and central clip parts after which the other half of the stack is inserted and clipped between the central and name plate forming clip parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A money clip comprising a single length of spring wire bent so as to form two outermost clip parts and a central clip part, one of said outermost clip parts and said central clip part being of substantially triangular outline in offset relationship, the other outermost clip part being bent into substantially rectangular outline with an upwardly bent terminal portion, a flat name plate having marginal portions bent over said rectangular portion and thus secured thereto, a second flat plate having marginal portions bent over and secured to the wire portion forming said central clip part to provide a smooth outer surface over which paper currency may readily slide, whereby a paper currency stack may be folded centrally longitudinally with one half of the stack clipped between the substantially triangular outermost and central clip parts after which the other half of the stack is inserted and clipped between the central and name plate forming clip parts.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |