US5010629A
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Paper clip with vertical panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-12-27
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Granted: 1991-04-30
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Expires: 2009-12-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved clip with a neck that enables user to easily secure the thick gathered papers or the like without wrinkling or cramping. The clip having a vertical neck at the back of the clip, between the upper grip and lower panel, and lower panel is larger than the upper grip. Lower grip is flat and straight but upper grip is slanted. Front tip of the upper grip is almost the same level as the front tip of the lower panel and rear part of the upper grip is the same height as the top of the neck. The clip also has a rear solid portion having a back edge adapted to be pushed down by fingers. The clip will allow one to insert approximately 1/4" to more than 1/2" papers or like material. The shape of the clip is generally round at the front tip and generally straight at the rear end which is a handle portion. The upper grip may have an additional smaller grip and it can/may hold an additional layer of the paper or like. The clip is made of one piece by plastic by injection molding and stamped metal sheet, or single wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Suzy C. Hirzel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:43
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F1/00; B42F1/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/205; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44778; Y10T24/44786
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
An Improved Clip with a Neck comprising: Upper, middle and lower horizontal panels having front, side and back, with a generally vertical neck having bottom and top surface, said bottom surface is connected to said lower panel, said top surface is connected to said middle panel, said lower panel is larger than said middle panel, and said middle panel is larger than the upper panel, the front tip of said upper and middle panels are tapered for easy insertion of objects, said lower panel back is connected to horizontal base, said base is adapted to be pushed down by finger(s) to steady said clip while said panels are opened for loading of objects, said lower and middle panels having a vertical gap therebetween, said gap is greater at the back of he panel area than the front panel area when said panels are not in use, said upper panel and middle panel are in the same plane, said lower and middle panel accomodate thicker object therebetween than between said middle and upper panels, said lower panel is generally in a straight line, said clip is made of one piece, said clip is longer in length form front to back than from side to side, wherein said upper panel, neck, and base having a single slot for flexibility and minimumizing the total weight of the clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
An Improved Clip with a Neck comprising: Upper, middle and lower horizontal panels having front, side and back, with a generally vertical neck having bottom and top surface, said bottom surface is connected to said lower panel, said top surface is connected to said middle panel, said lower panel is larger than said middle panel, and said middle panel is larger than the upper panel, the front tip of said upper and middle panels are tapered for easy insertion of objects, said lower panel back is connected to horizontal base, said base is adapted to be pushed down by finger(s) to steady said clip while said panels are opened for loading of objects, said lower and middle panels having a vertical gap therebetween, said gap is greater at the back of he panel area than the front panel area when said panels are not in use, said upper panel and middle panel are in the same plane, said lower and middle panel accomodate thicker object therebetween than between said middle and upper panels, said lower panel is generally in a straight line, said clip is made of one piece, said clip is longer in length form front to back than from side to side, wherein said upper panel, neck, and base having a single slot for flexibility and minimumizing the total weight of the clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The Clip with Neck of claim 1 wherein said middle panel front is generally at the same plane as lower panel front or possibly lower for added pressure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The Clip with a Neck of claim 1 wherein said middle panel front (tip) may be slightly raised for easy opening for insertion of objects in one of the embodiments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The Clip with a Neck of claim 1 wherein said clip is made by injection molding in one of the embodiments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The Clip with a Neck of claim 1 wherein said wherein said clip is made of a single wire and said single wire is made of spring metal in one of the embodiments.
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