US4097971A
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Clip apparatus
Assignee: SCOLDING LOCKS CORP
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Filing: 1977-02-02
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1997-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A clip apparatus having an integral display member is disclosed herein. The integral display member includes a display section, arm section and tab section. The arm section is folded upon the display section and retained by the tab section. A biased clip member is secured to the arm section.
Inventors
- 👤 William E. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:36
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C3/00; A44C3/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44385; Y10T24/44462; Y10T24/4447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A clip apparatus, having an assembled state and an unassembled state, comprising, in combination: an integral display member including a display section having opposed first and second faces and opposed first and second edges, an arm section extending from said first edge and substantially away from said second edge and said unassembled state, and a tab section extending from said second edge, said arm section having an arm section end opposite said first edge and a pair of opposed flange portions, said arm section being folded about said first edge upon said first face of said display section in said assembled state, said opposed flange portions extending outwardly from said first face in said assembled state, said tab section being folded about said second edge onto said arm section end in said assembled state to substantially retain said arm section against said first face; a clip member having a grasping end portion; means for rotatably securing said clip member to said opposed flange portions of said arm section in said assembled state; and means for biasing said grasping end portion of said clip member against said integral display member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A clip apparatus, having an assembled state and an unassembled state, comprising, in combination: an integral display member including a display section having opposed first and second faces and opposed first and second edges, an arm section extending from said first edge and substantially away from said second edge and said unassembled state, and a tab section extending from said second edge, said arm section having an arm section end opposite said first edge and a pair of opposed flange portions, said arm section being folded about said first edge upon said first face of said display section in said assembled state, said opposed flange portions extending outwardly from said first face in said assembled state, said tab section being folded about said second edge onto said arm section end in said assembled state to substantially retain said arm section against said first face; a clip member having a grasping end portion; means for rotatably securing said clip member to said opposed flange portions of said arm section in said assembled state; and means for biasing said grasping end portion of said clip member against said integral display member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clip apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said display section is substantially circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A clip apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said display member further includes a retaining lip portion on said second face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said second face of said display section is phosphorescent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said second face of said display section is reflective.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A clip apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said arm section further has a pair of opposed grasping portions substantially adjacent said first edge of said display section, said opposed grasping portions extending outwardly from said first face in said assembled state.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clip apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tab section is substantially segment-shaped and tapers towards said second edge of said display section to facilitate folding thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clip apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said arm section tapers toward said first edge of said display section to facilitate folding thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
133 words
An improved display member comprising: a display section having opposed first and second faces and opposed first and second edges; an arm section integrally joined at said first edge and extending substantially away from said second edge in an unassembled state, said arm section having an arm section end opposite said first edge and a pair of opposed flange portions; and a tab section integrally joined at said second edge; said arm section being folded about said first edge upon said first face of said display section in an assembled state, said opposed flange portions extending outwardly from said first face in said assembled state, said tab section being folded about said second edge onto said arm section end in said assembled state to substantially retain said arm section against said first face.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
133 words
An improved display member comprising: a display section having opposed first and second faces and opposed first and second edges; an arm section integrally joined at said first edge and extending substantially away from said second edge in an unassembled state, said arm section having an arm section end opposite said first edge and a pair of opposed flange portions; and a tab section integrally joined at said second edge; said arm section being folded about said first edge upon said first face of said display section in an assembled state, said opposed flange portions extending outwardly from said first face in said assembled state, said tab section being folded about said second edge onto said arm section end in said assembled state to substantially retain said arm section against said first face.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improved display member as claimed in claim 9 wherein said second face of said display section is phosphorescent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improved display member as claimed in claim 9 wherein said second face of said display section is reflective.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
An improved display member as claimed in claim 9 wherein said display section includes a retaining lip portion on said second face.
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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |