US4290575A
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Integral clip and hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-25
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-07-25
Abstract
Abstract An integral clip and hanger including a pair of opposing jaws supported by support means pivotally coupled together, and further including a member for biassing the jaws together. The biassing member includes an elongated member pivotally attached to one of the support members and adapted to be disposed between the support means in a U-shaped curve to resiliently bias the jaws together. Two hooks are provided, one being attached to one of the support means, and another being between the support means.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett W. Swartwout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/12; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/02; A47G25/06; A47G25/0607; A47G29/00; A47G29/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A clip comprising: a pair of opposing jaws; first and second support means, each having a first end attached to one of said jaws, and a second end distal to said jaw; means for coupling together said first and second support means in a pivotal connection to permit them to pivot with respect to each other; and an elongated member of resilient material pivotally attached to the distal end of one of said support means, said elongated member being adapted to be disposed between said support means in a U-shaped curve such that the closed end of the U-shaped curve is directed toward said coupling means and the open end of the U-shaped curve is directed toward the distal ends of the support means, whereby the elongated member abuts the respective first and second support means when disposed therebetween to urge said distal ends apart an urge said jaws together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A clip comprising: a pair of opposing jaws; first and second support means, each having a first end attached to one of said jaws, and a second end distal to said jaw; means for coupling together said first and second support means in a pivotal connection to permit them to pivot with respect to each other; and an elongated member of resilient material pivotally attached to the distal end of one of said support means, said elongated member being adapted to be disposed between said support means in a U-shaped curve such that the closed end of the U-shaped curve is directed toward said coupling means and the open end of the U-shaped curve is directed toward the distal ends of the support means, whereby the elongated member abuts the respective first and second support means when disposed therebetween to urge said distal ends apart an urge said jaws together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of the support means comprises an arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of the support means comprises a plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein the first and second support means coupling means comprises a resilient web extending between the first and second support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein the elongated member is attached to the one of the support means through a resilient neck member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein one of the support means further supports a hook extending outwardly therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein one of the support means further includes means for facilitating mounting said clip on a support surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clip as defined in claim 7 in which said mounting means constitutes pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A clip as defined in claim 7 in which said mounting means constitutes means defining a hole adapted to accommodate fastening means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |