US3914828A
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Clip
Assignee: KOHSHOH Ltd
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Filing: 1975-03-24
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1995-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A clip comprises a first and a second members each comprising a base plate having a jaw at the front end thereof and being pivotally connected to the other, a spring for biasing said jaws in open position and an operating member removably mounted on said plate members for holding said jaws in closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Taizo Noda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:42
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F3/00; A41F3/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44385; Y10T24/44402; Y10T24/4441; Y10T24/44419; Y10T24/44444; Y10T24/44462; Y10T24/4447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A clip comprising a first and a second plate members each comprising a base plate having a jaw at the front end thereof and being pivotally connected to the other, a spring for biasing said jaws in open position and an operating member removably mounted on said plate members for holding said jaws in closed position, in which at the rear end of said first plate member are provided a pair of side ribs upwardly extending from the upper surface of said base plate, said side ribs being bridged by means of a first auxiliary plate rearwardly extending from the rear end of said base plate substantially in parallel with said base plate so as to define an opening between said first auxiliary plate and said base plate, while at the rear end of said base plate of said second plate member is provided a lateral rib downwardly extending from the lower surface of said base plate and connected at the lower end thereof to a second auxiliary plate, which extends behind the rear end of said base plate substantially in parallel with said base plate, adapted to be passed through said opening in the first plate member and arranged behind the rear end of the base plate of the first plate member so as to be located substantially in alignment with said base plate when the jaws are in closed position, while the first auxiliary plate is adapted to be arranged behind the rear end of the base plate of the second auxiliary plate so as to be located substantially in alignment with said base plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A clip comprising a first and a second plate members each comprising a base plate having a jaw at the front end thereof and being pivotally connected to the other, a spring for biasing said jaws in open position and an operating member removably mounted on said plate members for holding said jaws in closed position, in which at the rear end of said first plate member are provided a pair of side ribs upwardly extending from the upper surface of said base plate, said side ribs being bridged by means of a first auxiliary plate rearwardly extending from the rear end of said base plate substantially in parallel with said base plate so as to define an opening between said first auxiliary plate and said base plate, while at the rear end of said base plate of said second plate member is provided a lateral rib downwardly extending from the lower surface of said base plate and connected at the lower end thereof to a second auxiliary plate, which extends behind the rear end of said base plate substantially in parallel with said base plate, adapted to be passed through said opening in the first plate member and arranged behind the rear end of the base plate of the first plate member so as to be located substantially in alignment with said base plate when the jaws are in closed position, while the first auxiliary plate is adapted to be arranged behind the rear end of the base plate of the second auxiliary plate so as to be located substantially in alignment with said base plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein said operating means comprises a pair of side walls extending in parallel with the longitudinal axis of said plate members, an operating wall extending across the longitudinal direction of said plate members and connecting said side walls to each other at the front ends of said side walls, and a holding portion connected to the rear ends of said side walls, said side walls and said operating wall being pivotally arranged between said auxiliary plates and the upper and lower end surfaces of said operating wall being adapted to be in contact with the opposing surfaces (i.e. inner surfaces) of said auxiliary plates when said jaws are in closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A clip as claimed in claim 2, wherein the outer surface of each side rib, the side surface of said base plate of said first plate member and the side surface of said first auxiliary plate are in the same plane, and these surfaces are also in the same plane with the side surface of said base plate of said second plate member and the outer surface of said side wall of said operating member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A clip as claimed in claim 3, wherein the front and upper end surfaces of said side walls in said operating member are adapted to be engaged with the rear end surfaces of said side ribs of said first plate member and the lower surface of said first auxiliary plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A clip as claimed in claim 2, wherein said holding portion of said operating member is provided with a slot for fitting one end of a band, belt or the like therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein said operating member is substantially L-shaped and removably mounted on said second auxiliary plate, and comprises a tail portion and a clip-engaging portion extending substantially vertical to said tail portion, between said two portions provided being a central opening so that said second auxiliary plate extends through said opening when said jaws are in open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A clip as claimed in claim 6, wherein said tail portion of said operating member is provided with a slot for fitting one end of a belt, band or the like therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first auxiliary plate is provided at its rear end with a substantially L-shaped hook portion while said second auxiliary plate is provided at its rear end with an upwardly projecting receiving portion so as to define an opening between said receiving portion and said second auxiliary plate, whereby said hook portion is adapted to be engaged through said opening with said receiving portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein each jaw of said base plates is provided with an anti-slipping means.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |