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US4011636A
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Clip construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-12
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1996-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A clip construction including a back part for connection to a support, a resilient front part upstanding from a lower region of the back part and extending toward an intermediate region of the back part, and an entry lip outstanding from an upper region of the front part, for downward insertion of an article between the back part and entry lip into position between the back and front parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J. Malacheski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:44
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F55/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44658
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A clip construction comprising a generally upright back part for connection to a support, a resilient front part connected to and extending outwardly and upwardly from a lower region of said back part and thence inwardly and upwardly toward an intermediate region of said back part, and an entry lip connected to and extending outwardly from the upper end of said front part, for downward insertion of an article between said back part and entry lip intermediate said back and front parts with the latter deflected forwardly and its end in gripping engagement with said article, said back and front parts and entry lip extending laterally to define a laterally elongate overall configuration, and said front part and lip having a plurality of laterally spaced cutouts each extending downwardly through said lip and partially through said front part affording increased deflectability for ease of said article insertion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A clip construction comprising a generally upright back part for connection to a support, a resilient front part connected to and extending outwardly and upwardly from a lower region of said back part and thence inwardly and upwardly toward an intermediate region of said back part, and an entry lip connected to and extending outwardly from the upper end of said front part, for downward insertion of an article between said back part and entry lip intermediate said back and front parts with the latter deflected forwardly and its end in gripping engagement with said article, said back and front parts and entry lip extending laterally to define a laterally elongate overall configuration, and said front part and lip having a plurality of laterally spaced cutouts each extending downwardly through said lip and partially through said front part affording increased deflectability for ease of said article insertion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A clip construction according to claim 1, in combination with a laterally elongate back loop on an upper region of and laterally coextensive with said back part for hanging engagement over a support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip construction according to claim 2, said back loop extending rearwardly and downwardly from said back part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip construction according to claim 1, said back and front parts and entry lip being an integral unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A clip construction according to claim 4, said front part having in its lower region a plurality of laterally spaced through openings for drainage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A clip construction according to claim 1, said back loop extending downwardly and rearwardly from said back part and thence downwardly and forwardly toward said back part, and a downwardly facing lip on the lower end of said back loop for deflecting the latter outwardly to receive a clothesline or the like.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A clip construction according to claim 1, said cutouts each terminating in said front said remote from said back part for affording individual resilient deflectability to the front part portions between an adjacent pair of cutouts while maintaining the substantial resilient force.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A clip construction according to claim 1, said front part and entry lip meeting at an angle to define a rearwardly facing gripping edge for increased gripping engagement with an article.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip construction according to claim 4, said through openings and cutouts being arranged alternately to minimize weakening.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |