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US4967453A
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Resilient clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-05-01
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Granted: 1990-11-06
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Expires: 2009-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A clip having a spring member held at its ends between the edges of a hole in a first wall member and a stop member attached to the first wall member, the clip having a second wall member that is spaced from the first wall member.
Inventors
- 👤 Sumner B. MacDonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:05
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F1/00; B42F1/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A clip for releasably retaining a flat object comprising opposing first and second elongated wall members that are connected to each other at one end only and spaced from each other so as to define a flat region therebetween for receiving said flat object, said first wall member having a first surface and a second surface, said second surface facing said second wall member, said first wall member having an elognated hole through it with edges at two ends, a stop member connected to said first wall member and spaced from said first surface, and an elognated spring member having a middle portion that extends between said two edges of said hole toward said second wall member, said elongated spring member also having ends held between said edges and said stop member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A clip for releasably retaining a flat object comprising opposing first and second elongated wall members that are connected to each other at one end only and spaced from each other so as to define a flat region therebetween for receiving said flat object, said first wall member having a first surface and a second surface, said second surface facing said second wall member, said first wall member having an elognated hole through it with edges at two ends, a stop member connected to said first wall member and spaced from said first surface, and an elognated spring member having a middle portion that extends between said two edges of said hole toward said second wall member, said elongated spring member also having ends held between said edges and said stop member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said spring member is flattenable and movable with the respect to said hole edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first and second wall members are made of metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said stop member is a plastic cap riveted to said spring housing.
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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) | 1993-11-05 | 1994-05-07 | 1994-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-05 | 1998-05-07 | 1998-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-05 | 2002-05-07 | 2002-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |