US4761862A
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Clip used for business
Assignee: HIROMORI INDUSTRIAL Co
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Filing: 1987-03-18
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Granted: 1988-08-09
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Expires: 2007-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A clip used for business composed of a flat finger patch provided with fitting groove formed at a peripheral edge thereof, the height of one of groove edge of said patch being lower than that of the other groove edge, each holding portion of operational levers being fitted into fitting groove of said operational levers and said lower groove edge being arranged to be an inner side of said patch in fitting the same into said holding portion when said operational levers are risen simultaneously.
Inventors
- 👤 Junji Hiromori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:44
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F1/00; B42F1/02; B42F1/04; B42F21/00; B42F21/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/203; Y10T24/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In a clip used for business composed of a main body of a clip formed by bending a plated spring material so as to turn into substantially an equilateral triangle in section and a pair of operational levers made of metallic wire capable of raising and falling free disposed at both sides of opening ends of said main body, the clip used for business comprising: a flat finger patch provided with a fitting groove formed at a peripheral edge thereof, the height of one groove edge of said patch being lower than that of the other groove edge, each holding portion of said operational levers and when said pair of operational levers being raised simultaneously, said lower groove edge being arranged to be an inner side of said patch in fitting the same into said holding portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In a clip used for business composed of a main body of a clip formed by bending a plated spring material so as to turn into substantially an equilateral triangle in section and a pair of operational levers made of metallic wire capable of raising and falling free disposed at both sides of opening ends of said main body, the clip used for business comprising: a flat finger patch provided with a fitting groove formed at a peripheral edge thereof, the height of one groove edge of said patch being lower than that of the other groove edge, each holding portion of said operational levers and when said pair of operational levers being raised simultaneously, said lower groove edge being arranged to be an inner side of said patch in fitting the same into said holding portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The clip used for business according to claim 1, wherein said finger patch is formed in the shape of a cirle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The clip used for business according to claim 1, wherein said finger patch has such function as an index by indicating suitable colours or marks which can be printed thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The clip used for business according to claim 1, wherein said finger patch will not slip off out of the holding portion in pressing inward the same with fingers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The clip used for business according to claim 1 wherein said finger patch is formed is the shape of an oval.
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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) | 1991-08-09 | 1992-02-08 | 1992-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-09 | 1996-02-08 | 1996-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-09 | 2000-02-08 | 2000-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |