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US4858871A
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Clip for fastening an object to a support by means of a hook and device for fitting such a clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-01-13
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Granted: 1989-08-22
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Expires: 2008-01-13
Abstract
Abstract The clip of the present invention consists of a sheet which is made up of a first, second and third section. The first section contains a hole. The second sections forms an obtuse angle with the first section and has a central cutout. The third section is folded back along the second section such that the third section does not lie in the obtuse angle. The third section has two points for penetrating an object that is to be fastened by means of a hook.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Romano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:16
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B31/00; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/22; B25C; B25C5/00; B25C5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A clip for hooking an object to a support comprising: a metal plate, said plate including a first section having first and second sides and having a hanging means for hanging the object, a second section having first and second sides, said first side forming an obtuse angle with said first side of said first section, and a third section which is folded back along the second side of the second section so that said third section does not lie inside said obtuse angle formed between said first sides of said first and second sections, said third section includes a penetrating means for penetrating the object which is to be hung.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A clip for hooking an object to a support comprising: a metal plate, said plate including a first section having first and second sides and having a hanging means for hanging the object, a second section having first and second sides, said first side forming an obtuse angle with said first side of said first section, and a third section which is folded back along the second side of the second section so that said third section does not lie inside said obtuse angle formed between said first sides of said first and second sections, said third section includes a penetrating means for penetrating the object which is to be hung.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The clip as set forth in claim 1, wherein the second section comprises a central cutout that enables said clip to be placed on a clip-fitting device which drives the clip into the object to be hung.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The clip as set forth in claim 1 or 2, wherein the hanging means is a hole made in the first section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The clip as set forth in claims 1 or 2 wherein the penetrating means includes of at least a rectilinear and a rounded beveled edge which determines a free end of the third section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The clip as set forth in claims 1 or 2 wherein the penetrating means includes a point having a tip which is located in a plane of symmetry of said clip, said point constituting the third section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The clip as set forth in claim 2 wherein the penetrating means includes two points which extend the second section on both sides of the central cutout, said two points forming the third section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The clip as set forth in claim 1 or 2 wherein the obtuse angle formed by the first and second sections is between 145 and 165 degrees.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-21 | 1993-02-20 | 1993-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-21 | 1997-02-20 | 1997-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-21 | 2001-02-20 | 2001-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |