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US4059190A
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Clip for dispensing advertising literature
Assignee: Fasteners for Retail Inc
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Filing: 1976-07-08
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Granted: 1977-11-22
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Expires: 1996-07-08
Abstract
Abstract Shown is a one-piece clip of resilient plastic material for supporting and dispensing a plurality of advertisement cards. The clip is adapted for use with an upright panel, such as pegboard, provided with a clip-engageable edge, and comprises a pair of downwardly extending legs which are connected by a loop portion pressing the legs against the opposite sides of the upright panel. The rear leg is longer than the front leg having a forwardly extending protrusion spaced from the free end of the front leg adapted to pierce the panel rear side. A projection in the shape of an arrow extends from the front leg arranged to hold and dispense said cards.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald A. Conway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:50
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A one-piece, card-supporting clip adapted for use with an upright support having a clip-engageable edge comprising front and rear downwardly extending legs; a loop portion having a diameter approximately the same as or greater than the thickness of the support clip-engageable edge connecting said legs, the loop portion resiliently biasing the front leg so that it converges on the rear leg to become at its free end contiguous with the rear leg whereby the legs are adapted to press against opposite sides of said support adjacent the clip-engageable edge; means projecting forwardly from the front leg to support a plurality of cards; said rear leg being longer than the front leg and having a lower rear leg free end which curves rearwardly from the plane of the leg, the legs being essentially straight except for the rear leg curved free end, said rear leg free end terminating in approximately the same plane as the front leg; and means projecting forwardly from said rear leg spaced from the front leg free end adapted to pierce the support rear side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A one-piece, card-supporting clip adapted for use with an upright support having a clip-engageable edge comprising front and rear downwardly extending legs; a loop portion having a diameter approximately the same as or greater than the thickness of the support clip-engageable edge connecting said legs, the loop portion resiliently biasing the front leg so that it converges on the rear leg to become at its free end contiguous with the rear leg whereby the legs are adapted to press against opposite sides of said support adjacent the clip-engageable edge; means projecting forwardly from the front leg to support a plurality of cards; said rear leg being longer than the front leg and having a lower rear leg free end which curves rearwardly from the plane of the leg, the legs being essentially straight except for the rear leg curved free end, said rear leg free end terminating in approximately the same plane as the front leg; and means projecting forwardly from said rear leg spaced from the front leg free end adapted to pierce the support rear side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The clip of claim 1 wherein said legs are rectangular in cross-section having flattened, opposite surfaces adapted to engage the opposite sides of the upright support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The clip of claim 1 made of a resilient plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The clip of claim 1 wherein said forwardly projecting means on the rear leg comprises a short stem portion having a rounded or pointed forward end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The clip of claim 1 wherein said card-support means comprises a member in the shape of an arrow having a shank portion and an arrowhead portion, the shank portion comprising a pair of parallel arms spaced from each other, each of said arms having a rearwardly exending barb defining the arrowhead portion, said barbs and parallel arms being compressible for the positioning of a plurality of apertured cards on said card-support 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) | 1980-11-21 | 1981-05-23 | 1981-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-21 | 1985-05-23 | 1985-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-21 | 1989-05-23 | 1989-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |