US4556183A
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Shelf molding clip
Assignee: HOPP PRESS Inc
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Filing: 1985-03-05
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Granted: 1985-12-03
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Expires: 2005-03-05
Abstract
Abstract An integral plastic clip assembly is provided including a generally J-shaped body adapted for receiving a sign or marker, and opposing flanges for securing the assembly to a shelf molding. The assembly is substantially resilient so that it may easily be snapped within the molding. A clip portion, formed by the loop of the J-shaped body, is also resilient to provide a firm grip upon a sign or marker positioned therein.
Inventors
- 👤 William Greenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
251 words
An integral plastic clip assembly for securing a sign, marker or the like to a shelf molding comprising: a generally flat J-shaped body defined by a first relatively long body portion and a second relatively short body portion, said second body portion and a first end portion of said first body portion defining a loop at a first end of said body for receiving and maintaining a sign with said loop being positioned to allow the line up of the sign to a shelf molding's top or bottom, said second body portion being formed as a continuous extension of said first end portion, said second body portion being arcuate in cross-section to facilitate bending of the clip into a pricing channel; a first flange extending from a second end portion of said first body portion opposite said first end portion thereof, said flange extending from a first side of said first body portion opposite the side thereof defining a portion of said loop; a second flange extending outwardly from said first side of said first body portion between said first flange and said loop, said first and second flanges defining first and second distal edges, respectively, which are substantially parallel to each other, said first and second flanges each forms an obtuse angle with said first side of said first body portion; and said first body portion and said first and second flanges having sufficient resiliency to allow said flanges of said clip assembly to be snapped within a shelf molding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
251 words
An integral plastic clip assembly for securing a sign, marker or the like to a shelf molding comprising: a generally flat J-shaped body defined by a first relatively long body portion and a second relatively short body portion, said second body portion and a first end portion of said first body portion defining a loop at a first end of said body for receiving and maintaining a sign with said loop being positioned to allow the line up of the sign to a shelf molding's top or bottom, said second body portion being formed as a continuous extension of said first end portion, said second body portion being arcuate in cross-section to facilitate bending of the clip into a pricing channel; a first flange extending from a second end portion of said first body portion opposite said first end portion thereof, said flange extending from a first side of said first body portion opposite the side thereof defining a portion of said loop; a second flange extending outwardly from said first side of said first body portion between said first flange and said loop, said first and second flanges defining first and second distal edges, respectively, which are substantially parallel to each other, said first and second flanges each forms an obtuse angle with said first side of said first body portion; and said first body portion and said first and second flanges having sufficient resiliency to allow said flanges of said clip assembly to be snapped within a shelf molding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A clip assembly as defined in claim 1 including at least one ridge projecting from an interior surface of said loop engageable with a sign to maintain it therein when placed in the loop, and said assembly is constructed of a clear plastic material.
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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) | 1988-12-02 | 1989-06-03 | 1989-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-02 | 1993-06-03 | 1993-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-02 | 1997-06-03 | 1997-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |