US4615785A
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Clip for anodizing bath and method of using the clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-13
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Granted: 1986-10-07
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Expires: 2005-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A clip is disclosed of a type for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic treatment of the workpieces. The clip has an elongated body with tapered engagement teeth at both ends thereof for arrangement adjacent the bath bar. A central portion of the clip body is adapted for engagement with a flexible band which is wrapped around the bar for resiliently urging the clip against the bar. In use, either end of the clip may be moved away from the bar, preferably by using a tool fitting into slots on the clip body for positioning a workpiece between either end of the clip and the bar. The clip is of a uniform cross-sectional configuration adapted for extrusion whereby a plurality of the clips may be formed by transversely cutting an extruded member conforming with the cross-section of the clip.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Pulido
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:58
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D17/00; C25D17/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In a method for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic treatment, the steps comprising selecting a clip having an elongated body with first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body at opposite ends thereof and means on a central portion of the body adapted for engagement with a resilient flexible band, positioning the clip with the first and second engagement means against the bar, wrapping the resilient band around the bar and engaging it with the means on the central portion of the clip body, selectively pulling one of the first and second engagement means of the clip away from the bar, inserting a first workpiece therebetween, and releasing the one engagement means and allowing the flexible band to act through the clip for securing the first workpiece in conductive engagement with the bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a method for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic treatment, the steps comprising selecting a clip having an elongated body with first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body at opposite ends thereof and means on a central portion of the body adapted for engagement with a resilient flexible band, positioning the clip with the first and second engagement means against the bar, wrapping the resilient band around the bar and engaging it with the means on the central portion of the clip body, selectively pulling one of the first and second engagement means of the clip away from the bar, inserting a first workpiece therebetween, and releasing the one engagement means and allowing the flexible band to act through the clip for securing the first workpiece in conductive engagement with the bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of pulling the other of the first and second engagement means of the clip away from the bar, inserting a second workpiece therebetween, and releasing the other engagement means and allowing the resilient band to act through the clip for securing the first and second workpieces in conductive engagement with the bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
A clip for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic processes, the clip comprising an elongated body, first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body and at opposite ends thereof, means formed on a central portion of the body, a resilient flexible band adapted for being wrapped around the bar and for engagement with the means on the central portion for resiliently urging the first and second engagement means toward the bar, said first and second engagement means projecting outwardly relative to a central portion of the body on the one side thereof whereby each of the first and second engagement means can be withdrawn from engagement with the bar for receiving a workpiece therebetween, interaction of the resilient band between the clip and bar thereafter urging the workpiece into conductive engagement with the bar, and each of the first and second engagement means comprises a first tooth adjacent the respective end of the body and additional smaller teeth arranged in tapered relation on thebody with respect to the first tooth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
191 words
A clip for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic processes, the clip comprising an elongated body, first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body and at opposite ends thereof, means formed on a central portion of the body, a resilient flexible band adapted for being wrapped around the bar and for engagement with the means on the central portion for resiliently urging the first and second engagement means toward the bar, said first and second engagement means projecting outwardly relative to a central portion of the body on the one side thereof whereby each of the first and second engagement means can be withdrawn from engagement with the bar for receiving a workpiece therebetween, interaction of the resilient band between the clip and bar thereafter urging the workpiece into conductive engagement with the bar, and each of the first and second engagement means comprises a first tooth adjacent the respective end of the body and additional smaller teeth arranged in tapered relation on thebody with respect to the first tooth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
157 words
A clip for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic processes, the clip comprising an elongated body, first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body and at opposite ends thereof, a transverse bore formed on a central portion of the body for receiving a shaft, a resilient flexible band adapted for being wrapped around the bar and for engagement with said shaft for resiliently urging the first and second engagement means toward the bar, and said first and second engagement means projecting outwardly relative to a central portion of thebody on the one side thereof whereby each of the first and second engagement means can be withdrawn from engagement with the bar for receiving a workpiece therebetween, interaction of the resilient band between the clip and bar thereafter urging the workpiece into conductive engagement with the bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
157 words
A clip for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic processes, the clip comprising an elongated body, first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body and at opposite ends thereof, a transverse bore formed on a central portion of the body for receiving a shaft, a resilient flexible band adapted for being wrapped around the bar and for engagement with said shaft for resiliently urging the first and second engagement means toward the bar, and said first and second engagement means projecting outwardly relative to a central portion of thebody on the one side thereof whereby each of the first and second engagement means can be withdrawn from engagement with the bar for receiving a workpiece therebetween, interaction of the resilient band between the clip and bar thereafter urging the workpiece into conductive engagement with the bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The clip of claim 4 further comprising a nut and bolt forming the shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The clip of claim 5 wherein the flexible band and the nut and bolt are formed from material selected for resisting corrosion from the bath.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
A clip for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic processes, the clip comprising an elongated body, first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body and at opposite ends thereof, means formed on a central portion of the body, a resilient flexible band adapted for being wrapped around the bar and for engagement with the means on the central portion for resiliently urging the first and second engagement means toward the bar, and means for engaging the resilient band with the central portion of the body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
A clip for securing workpieces to a bar forming part of a framework for suspending the workpieces in a bath suitable for anodizing or other electrolytic processes, the clip comprising an elongated body, first and second engagement means formed on one side of the body and at opposite ends thereof, means formed on a central portion of the body, a resilient flexible band adapted for being wrapped around the bar and for engagement with the means on the central portion for resiliently urging the first and second engagement means toward the bar, and means for engaging the resilient band with the central portion of the body.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-06 | 1994-04-07 | 1994-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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