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Shelf molding clip assembly
Assignee: HOPP PRESS Inc
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A clip is provided including a pair of arms for holding a sign or the like therebetween. The arms are affixed to a flat, resilient, rectangular member which is capable of being locked within the flanges of a shelf molding. The arms may be attached to the flat member in such a manner that a pair of opposing recesses are provided between them. The clip may then be secured to a resilient planar member having an appropriately shaped hole therein.
Inventors
- 👤 William Greenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:18
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/204; G09F3/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A clip adapted for use with a shelf molding comprising: a substantially planar, resilient mounting member having an appropriate shape for engaging the parallel flanges of a shelf molding said mounting member having a pair of diametrically opposed rounded corners whereby the mounting member may be twisted into engagement with the parallel flanges of the shelf molding; a pair of resilient, opposing gripping arms substantially perpendicularly affixed to said planar member, said arms having inner surfaces defining a channel therebetween; and, said arms being integrally constructed as one piece and connected to each other near their point of affixation to said planar member, each of said arms having an outer surface including a ridge thereon, said ridges being positioned approximately the same distance from said planar member and running parallel thereto, each of said ridges terminating prior to the point of affixation of the arms to the planar member so as to define a pair of abutments running parallel to said planar member, said planar member and said abutments defining a pair of parallel recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A clip adapted for use with a shelf molding comprising: a substantially planar, resilient mounting member having an appropriate shape for engaging the parallel flanges of a shelf molding said mounting member having a pair of diametrically opposed rounded corners whereby the mounting member may be twisted into engagement with the parallel flanges of the shelf molding; a pair of resilient, opposing gripping arms substantially perpendicularly affixed to said planar member, said arms having inner surfaces defining a channel therebetween; and, said arms being integrally constructed as one piece and connected to each other near their point of affixation to said planar member, each of said arms having an outer surface including a ridge thereon, said ridges being positioned approximately the same distance from said planar member and running parallel thereto, each of said ridges terminating prior to the point of affixation of the arms to the planar member so as to define a pair of abutments running parallel to said planar member, said planar member and said abutments defining a pair of parallel recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein the interior surface of one of said arms includes a protruding ridge and the interior surface of the other of said arms includes a recess therein positioned opposite said protruding ridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip as defined in claim 1 wherein the arms have rounded ends defining an opening to said channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A mounting device for securing a clip or the like to a shelf molding comprising: a first resilient planar portion having at least one pair of parallel edges capable of engaging the parallel flanges of a shelf molding said resilient planar portion having a pair of diametrically opposed rounded corners whereby it may be twisted into engagement with the parallel flanges in the shelf molding; a second resilient planar portion attached to said first portion along one edge thereof by means of a flexible hinge and foldable with respect thereto, said second planar portion including a hole therein; and, said hole having opposing ends of relatively large width connected by a middle portion of lesser width, there being an opposing pair of flanges extending into said hole from said second planar portion at the middle portion of said hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A mounting device for securing a clip or the like to a shelf molding comprising: a first resilient planar portion having at least one pair of parallel edges capable of engaging the parallel flanges of a shelf molding said resilient planar portion having a pair of diametrically opposed rounded corners whereby it may be twisted into engagement with the parallel flanges in the shelf molding; a second resilient planar portion attached to said first portion along one edge thereof by means of a flexible hinge and foldable with respect thereto, said second planar portion including a hole therein; and, said hole having opposing ends of relatively large width connected by a middle portion of lesser width, there being an opposing pair of flanges extending into said hole from said second planar portion at the middle portion of said hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as defined in claim 4 wherein said first and second planar portions are integrally formed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined in claim 4 or 5 further including a clip within said hole, said clip having an outer surface with an opposing set of recesses therein, said flanges being positioned within said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
158 words
A mounting device for securing a clip or the like to a shelf molding, comprising: a mounting member having a first resilient planar portion and a second resilient planar portion; said first resilient planar portion having at least a pair of parallel edges capable of engaging the parallel flanges of a shelf molding; and said second resilient planar portion being foldable with respect to the first resilient planar portion and having a hole therein; said hole having opposing ends of relatively large width connected by a middle portion of lesser width forming a pair of flanges extending into said hole from second planar portion at the middle portion of said hole; and a clip disposed within said hole having a pair of resilient opposing gripping arms substantially perpendicularly affixed to a planar member said arms having inner surfaces defining a channel therebetween and outter surfaces having a pair of recesses therein for engaging the flanges of said hole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
158 words
A mounting device for securing a clip or the like to a shelf molding, comprising: a mounting member having a first resilient planar portion and a second resilient planar portion; said first resilient planar portion having at least a pair of parallel edges capable of engaging the parallel flanges of a shelf molding; and said second resilient planar portion being foldable with respect to the first resilient planar portion and having a hole therein; said hole having opposing ends of relatively large width connected by a middle portion of lesser width forming a pair of flanges extending into said hole from second planar portion at the middle portion of said hole; and a clip disposed within said hole having a pair of resilient opposing gripping arms substantially perpendicularly affixed to a planar member said arms having inner surfaces defining a channel therebetween and outter surfaces having a pair of recesses therein for engaging the flanges of said hole.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A mounting device as recited in claim 7 wherein the first resilient planar portion is provided with at least a pair of diametrically opposed rounded corners whereby it may be twisted into engagement with the parallel flanges on the shelf molding.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
A mounting device as recited in claim 7 or claim 8 where in the planar member of the clip is provided with at least a pair of diametrically opposed rounded corners whereby it may be twisted into engagement with the parallel flanges of the shelf molding independently of the first resilient planar portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-02-14 | 1986-08-16 | 1987-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-14 | 1990-08-16 | 1991-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-14 | 1994-08-16 | 1995-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |