Article Held By Clip Patents (Class 24/3.12)
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Publication number: 20140331457Abstract: A reversibly locking assembly such as stethoscope holster or for other devices. The stethoscope holder comprises a clip adapted for attachment to an article of clothing wherein the clip comprises a clip channel wherein the clip channel comprises an upper section and a lower section wherein the lower section is wider than the upper section. A stethoscope connector is provided which is adapted for attachment to a stethoscope. The stethoscope has a tube and when the tube is aligned with the clip channel the assymettric plate passes through the upper section. When the tube is not aligned with the clip channel the assymetric plate does not pass through the upper section.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Kevin J. Perreault
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Publication number: 20140325794Abstract: A microphone holder is configured to enable a user to clip a microphone to a shirt. The microphone holder has a plate that is punched with a hole and bent into a J-shape. The hole is configured to accommodate a microphone. The plate is configured to be adapted to a shirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: David Merton
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Publication number: 20140250634Abstract: A clip-shaped device for preventing tops from becoming untucked, where pants are fixed between an upper clip part and a lower clip part and a belt is fixed between the upper clip part and a decorative cover element, and at the same time, lower ends of the tops are fixed by a fixing member, thereby preventing the lower ends of the tops from being exposed to the outside of the bottoms. Since a tops fixing member, the clip member, and the decorative cover element are included, the tops fixing member fixes the lower ends of the tops, the clip member fixes the pants, and the belt is fixed between the decorative cover element and the clip member such that the lower ends of the tops are not exposed to the outside of the bottoms, and thus clothes can be worn neatly and comfortably.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Gyu Te Keum
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Patent number: 8819868Abstract: Left and right ear shades that are removably connectable to the bottom of a baseball-style cap or headband of a hardhat and fit around the back, top, and front of the ears. The shades can be positioned to accommodate the wearer. Each ear shade includes a forked clip that receives the hat band between inner and outer tines. For relatively thick hat bands, such as a those of baseball caps, the forked clip provides adequate resilient clamping force between the tines against the hat band to hold the ear shade in place. An optional removable clip fits around the top of the tines and resiliently connects near the bottom of the fork. Use of this optional removable clip allows the ear shade to be held in place on hats having hat bands that are too thin to be held in place solely by the clamping force of the fork tines.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Danny J. Hardy
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Patent number: 8806723Abstract: A twist tie device has an elongated piece of shape-retaining deformable material. A cover covers the shape-retaining deformable material along the length of the elongated piece. The cover has a bond between the elongated piece and the cover. The bond between the cover and the elongated piece is along the entire interior surface of the cover. An outer cover may be bonded to the cover. The outer cover may have a gripping surface and a non-gripping surface. The gripping surface will provide more grip for the twist tie device when it is wrapped around itself, and the gripping surface will provide more grip when it is wrapped around objects.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Martinson, Richard N. Case, Bowden Ormsbee
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Patent number: 8806726Abstract: The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, which comprises a base sheet, a mobile clipping member, a pulling member and a tying tool. When the pulling member is pulled, in the rotating motion, an angled flange of the pulling member utilizes an eccentric action to optionally allow an angled part or an inclined cutting plane of the angled flange to be abutted against or adjacent to an oblique support arm of the mobile clipping member, so a passive sheet of the mobile clipping member is downwardly moved or upwardly raised, and tooth rows of the passive sheet and tooth lines of the base sheet are engaged for forming a clipping status or forming a gap in between for forming a releasing status.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Tien Chung Ent. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Tien Lo
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Patent number: 8800946Abstract: A retail display clip is provided. The retail display clip includes a stationary clip base and a rotatable clip member that rotates about an axis of rotation. The rotatable clip member rotates relative to the clip base. The retail display clip includes an open state and a closed state. As the rotatable clip member rotates from the open to the closed or the closed to the open state, an over-center point is transitioned. The over-center point is created by the interaction between a locking tab of the rotatable clip member and a flat inner surface of the clip base. In the closed stated, a torque is created by the over-center point that causes the locking tab to place a force on the flat inner surface of the clip base. A gripping point is formed at the location where the locking tab places the force. The gripping point supports retail merchandise.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventor: Thomas E. Valiulis
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Patent number: 8777170Abstract: Display article support systems and methods of using, interchangeable support clips, support elements and display boards for support of display articles such as dolls for display, transport and/or play are disclosed. A kit includes a variety of the interchangeable support clips and support elements included in a package.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Lenmark Holdings, LLCInventors: Leonard M. Gilbert, Mark A. Presser
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Publication number: 20140173804Abstract: A glove securing kit which includes: pair of hand-covering garments with female buckles permanently attached to the gloves; a strap where each end has a male buckle which works in conjunction with the female buckle of the gloves; a nonremovable strap clip; strap extension adaptors which lengthen the strap; connectors which provide the ability to use other gloves through a clamp positioned on one end of the connector; a hook clip which can slide onto the strap vertically or horizontally; and a removable strap clip that can be inserted vertically into the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Eduardo Matos
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Patent number: 8713764Abstract: A connector structured to removably attach an object to a support platform including an elongated, rigid material base having a locking assembly disposed thereon and including a retainer and a gripping member. The gripping member is movably connected to the retainer and disposable relative to the base into both a locking orientation and a release orientation, wherein the locking orientation comprises a predetermined portion of the gripping member disposed in gripping, at least partially penetrating relation to an exposed surface of a corresponding part of either the support platform or the supported object. An activating member is connected to the gripping member and movable therewith, wherein positioning force exerted on the activating member will selectively dispose the gripping member between the locking and release orientations.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventors: James Rittenhouse, Miguel Bevilacqua
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Publication number: 20140090209Abstract: In a holder system for supporting a mobile device therein, the system includes a base cavity adapted to hold the mobile device, which is removable therefrom, the base cavity having a plurality of slots adapted to receive terminals therein. The plurality of slots is further comprised of a first slot pattern of three slots at an upper end of the base cavity, and a second slot pattern of at least two slots below a midpoint of the base cavity's length. The system includes at least one external article adapted to be coupled to the base cavity via one of the terminals engaged in one of the slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Mark Smith
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Patent number: 8661623Abstract: An attachment selectively attachable to a pet training device that emits signal upon actuation by the hand that grasps the pet training device. The attachment includes an aperture for selectively securing the attachment to a hand and at least one connector for securing the attachment to the pet training device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: EZ Click, LLCInventors: Martin Theodore Leggett, Lisa Ann Leggett
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Publication number: 20140033394Abstract: A magnetic clip provides a quick and easy method to attach an electronic device's cord to a user's clothing. The magnetic clip allows a user to create a fully customized cord management system, based upon their specific needs and/or preferences. The cord management system can include a tether to join a magnetic disk with a magnetic clip. The magnetic disk and magnetic clip can be disposed on opposite sides of a garment to position the magnetic clip securely on the user's garment, regardless of how slippery or form fitting the garment's material may be. A garment can have integrated magnetic disks, where the magnetic clip can attach.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Joey Steven Stauffer
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Patent number: 8640310Abstract: A disengageable clip is provided which has a first configuration to permit an item to be securely gripped and a second configuration that permits the item to be disengaged. Once disengaged, the clip may be removed from the item and/or may be repositioned and then reattached to the item. The clip may include a clip member having an engagement portion defining an open loop and a clip portion extending therefrom. The clip may also include a sleeve slidably positioned upon the clip portion and at least one stop having a width greater than the sleeve. The sleeve may be configured to translate along the clip portion between first and second positions. The first position is proximate the engagement portion and may cause the engagement portion to grip the item. Conversely, the second position is spaced from the engagement portion by the stop to permit disengagement from the item.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Caniparoli
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Publication number: 20140013544Abstract: A lanyard attachment assembly has a sleeve with an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside surface defines a passageway through the sleeve. A strap passes through the passageway and forms a closed loop to link the closed loop to the sleeve. The assembly optionally includes a connector with a connector opening therethrough. When the assembly includes a connector, the strap passes through the connector opening where the closed loop links the connector to the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau
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Patent number: 8595903Abstract: A self-locking clip may include a first member configured to attach to an item, the first member having a tongue arranged adjacent the item when the first member is attached to the item, the tongue configured to allow an article to be received between the tongue and the item when the first member is attached to the item; a second member pivotally attached to the first member, the second member having at least one engagement surface for engaging the article, when the first member is attached to the item and the article is received between the tongue and the item; and a bias member arranged to bias the second member to pivot in a direction to urge the at least one engagement surface toward the article to engage the article, when the first member is attached to the item and the article is received between the tongue and the item.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventors: Heinz Richard Miltner, Julie Lynn Adams
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Publication number: 20130287986Abstract: Provided is one of labels 101, 120, 130 and 140, top layer materials formed on a printing medium 201, 246 and 266, information-bearing media 301, 330, 350 and 360, a solid fuel 401, and a wristband clip 510, having the function of absorbing carbon dioxide to which a new carbon dioxide absorbent is added. Provided are also carbon dioxide reduction methods of absorbing carbon dioxide by burning the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Hiromi Yamamuro, Yoshihito Fujii, Masamitsu Nagahama, Shigeru Kido, Akira Sato, Masahiko Abe
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Publication number: 20130212837Abstract: An attachment device (10) adapted for use with at least two retainers (14), the device (10) including at least two mountings (44), each for engagement with a retainer (14), wherein when a first one (14a) of the retainers is engaged with the device (10) it cannot be detached from the device until another retainer (14b) has been engaged with the device (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: Craig Andrew Burke
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Patent number: 8510916Abstract: A device to connect a fabric headgear to a mini stick flag or to a mini stick banner. Functioning as a clip and a retainer as well, it applies a strong enough hold on any spot at the bottom circular thin edge of a fabric headgear and provides a cavity for a common mini stick flag or for a mini stick banner to stand straight in a nearly vertical position to let the flag or banner float above the head of the bearer.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: Mensan Teko Kinvi
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Patent number: 8505170Abstract: Clips, devices, apparatus and methods of holding and supporting different diameter lines and conduits, such as medical oxygen air lines, earphone or headset wire lines, other types of wires, and power cords, and the like in a clip that can attach to clothing such as to pants, belts and pockets. The clip can include a rear U-shaped base and downwardly and upwardly protruding elongated members having different sets of upper and lower bends. The clip can be formed from a single vinyl coated wire line, that forms three sets of bends, each set having a different diameter. The lines and conduits can be securely held in different diameter sets of bends.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventors: Deborah B. Gray, William L. Alexander
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Patent number: 8484808Abstract: A clip mounting structure for a writing implement has a shaft tube, a clip mounted at the rear part of the shaft tube, and an insertion member inserted into the rear part of the shaft tube. A clip mounting section to which the rear part of the clip is fitted and aligned is formed at the rear part of the shaft tube. Mounting sections curved in the direction along the inner peripheral surface of the shaft tube are formed at opposite sides of the rear part of the clip. Fitting recesses into which the mounting sections of the clip are fitted are formed in the outer wall of the insertion member. With the mounting sections of the clip fitted in and engaged with the fitting recesses in the insertion member, the insertion member is inserted into the rear part of the shaft body to fit the rear part of the clip into the clip mounting section of the shaft tube. Thus, the insertion member is engaged in position inside the shaft tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidehei Kageyama, Tadao Odaka
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Publication number: 20130174381Abstract: Sports Headset Mouth Privacy Clip is a rectangular shaped piece made of abs plastic for durability, with acoustic foam on the inside to allow voice sound clarity during communication. Also has a “C Shaped” clip to attach mouthpiece. Measuring 4.25 horizontally/2.25 vertically it allows verbal privacy while using Communication Headsets. The clip is to be attached to Mobile Headset popularly used in American Football both college and professional. This clip allows for each individual to communicate with team in privacy without opposing team reading there lips and figuring out what they are trying to communicate within the team.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Khalil Zane McClellan
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Patent number: 8458867Abstract: An attachment mount and receiver system for attaching articles to a garment. A receiver has openings for affixing the receiver to a support that is then attached to a compatible garment. The mount has openings for affixing an article thereto. A pair of flexible springs permit connected tines to be compressed inwardly, allowing the mount to be slidingly inserted into the receiver. A barb at the end of each tine engages an end wall of the receiver when the mount is fully seated. Tines are compressed inwardly and the mount is withdrawable. Selective locks can inhibit the tines from being compressed. Resistance to prying the mount away from the receiver is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: William H. Rogers, Matthew E. McKendrick
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Patent number: 8460488Abstract: A holder clip having a planar body is secured to a temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses to allow a user to suspend and support the eyeglasses from a pocket, lapel, or other location on a garment. The holder clip can be secured by adhesive or flexible gripping fingers that are crimped around the temple piece.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Keith Chauvin
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Patent number: 8443494Abstract: One embodiment of a system includes a backing bar extending a bar length between a first bar end and a second bar end, the bar having an aperture disposed through the bar, with the aperture located between the first end and the second end, the aperture sized to pass a portion of clothing a first magnet coupled to the backing bar proximal the first end a second magnet coupled to the backing bar proximal the second end and an elongate concave bar receiving member extending along a receiving member length that is approximately as long as the bar length, the receiving member length extending between a first receiver end and a second receiver end, with the receiving member being magnetic proximal the first receiver end and the second receiver end, the receiver to receive the backing bar to pinch clothing extending through the aperture between the backing bar and the receiving member.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: T&B IndustriesInventor: Kimberly Jo Sharp
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Patent number: 8381359Abstract: A hat connecting sunglass retention clip is provided having a curved inner surface, a spring urged clamp for frictionally impinging to the hat inner sidewall, and a pair of retaining spikes that both impinge against the hat outer sidewall as well as form upper and lower retention walls for securing the eyeglass arms thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Shadesaverz, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. McArdle
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Patent number: 8357025Abstract: A decorative clasp for mounting to the fabric covered rear closure a bra or bikini top includes a decorative object having a front surface and opposite back surface. The front surface has mounted thereto decorative elements so as to adorn the decorative object. The back surface has a clamp mounted thereto having a base leg and a cooperating covering leg. The two legs cooperate so as to releasably clamp the rear closure of a bra or bikini top therebetween. A plurality of fabric penetrating protrusions are formed or mounted on at least one interior surface of the legs so that the fabric penetrating protrusions penetratingly engage with the threads or nap of the fabric of the rear closure.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Lesley Anne Brydon
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Patent number: 8353086Abstract: A small pouch for holding/storing jewelry. This pouch is made of a flexible rubber material with a small, linear slit in the top of the device. The pouch is created in order to hold or store different articles of jewelry. The purpose of the linear slit is to allow the jewelry to enter/exit the device. Attached to this, is a small metal clip. The metal clip allows the device to be secured to different articles of clothing. The metal clip contains a small metal bead which can bounce around within the clip, thereby causing a rattling sound. The purpose of this is to alert the user of the device's presence, therefore reminding them of the jewelry that has been stored within the rubber pouch.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Meredith Evin Pike
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Publication number: 20120291228Abstract: A rifle sling retainer comprising an elongated curved base plate for bearing a flexible gun sling strap and having a body and first and second end portions where the first end portion is bent at an angle to the base plate for preventing the flexible strap from moving laterally in the direction of the said first end portion. The retainer can be attached to clothing or constructed in the form of a clip to be attached to the shoulder strap of a back pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Richard Dean Toth
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Patent number: 8312599Abstract: A device for holding bags containing pet waste is disclosed. In certain embodiments the device comprise a body having a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side; an interior pathway through the body, the interior pathway configured for receiving and retaining a leash; and a latching mechanism configured to secure a bag to the body of the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventors: Nicole Vogl, Michael J. Vogl
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Publication number: 20120284965Abstract: Decorative clip assemblies attachable to an item of wear, e.g. a boot, are disclosed. The decorative clip assembly includes a bent portion having a first free end portion and a second end portion for draping the clip assembly onto an edge of the item of wear; a mounting portion connected to the second end portion for selectively mounting a first decorative embellishment; and a ring portion connected adjacent to the mounting portion for selectively receiving and carrying a second decorative embellishment. The ring portion includes a spring loaded open end section or a hinged gate ring. The decorative clip assembly may be made of spring wire, spring steel, or rigid plastic or it may be made from a single sheet of spring steel wherein the clip assembly is an integral one piece assembly. Methods for forming the decorative clip assembly are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Plekker, Marinus J. Plekker
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Publication number: 20120272483Abstract: A clip retains eyeglasses to a cap. The clip includes an inner blade, outer blade, and bottom segment connected to the inner and outer blades. The bottom segment separates the inner blade from the outer blade forming a slot, and biases the inner blade towards the outer blade. An arm connected to the outer blade wedgingly retains a temple arm of eyeglasses. A display device is connected to the outer blade where visible to an observer, and provides promotional emblems, logo, picture, photo, colors, team symbol and the like. The display device may be removable and replaceable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Michael L. Moore
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Publication number: 20120272484Abstract: This invention relates to a system for connecting a visor to a headset headband, the headband having a headband spring that supports a headpad and a stirrup. The system includes a connector attachable to the headband spring at a user-selected location between the headpad and the stirrup. The connector has a stem. The system also includes an adaptor adjacent the connector and having a first end and a second end. The first end of the adaptor has a slot complementary with the stem for receiving and retaining the stem, such that the adaptor can translate with respect to the connector under user-urging. The second end of the adaptor has a hinge assembly. The system further includes an arm adjacent the adaptor and having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm has an aperture complementary with the hinge assembly for reception into the hinge assembly, such that the arm can pivot about the second end of the adaptor. The second end of the arm has a securement for securing the visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: WILLBORN INVENTSTMENTS INCORPORATEDInventor: Harold Willborn
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Publication number: 20120260465Abstract: This apparatus is for suspending, keeping track of and holding a wireless headset near the head of the user for easier use and prevention of loss of any wireless headset, ear bud, Blue-Tooth wireless headset, earphone used with any cellular phones, mobile phones, portable phones, desk phones, wireless hand-helds, wireless PDA's or other wireless device also including a phone and headset merged together in the future. I will refer to these as “wireless headsets.” This apparatus is attached to an article of clothing, or other area, by means of a small, lightweight clip. In our preferred embodiment, the clip or pinching mechanism is connected to a magnet, magnetized material or other magnetic item (hereby referred to as a “magnet”) by way of glue or manufacturing process, that attracts or holds onto a small piece of metal adhered to the wireless headset. The small piece of metal or ferromagnetic material can be shaped to fit the landscape of any headset.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Christopher Glynn R. Hunter
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Patent number: 8276235Abstract: A wearable wipe unit having one or more absorbent members attachable to, and removable from, a retaining member, or each other. The retaining member has a mouth which attaches to a user's waist band or belt. One or more absorbent members may have a storage unit for securely holding a user's personal effects. The bottoms of the front and back sides of the retaining member are angled forward for ease of attachment.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Daniel P. Naughton
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Patent number: 8272109Abstract: A retaining device for retaining an object or objects to a surface or surfaces. The device includes an elongate, flexible strap having a plurality of bores and a retaining member embedded within a platform body. The retaining member has first and second portions. The first portion has a first end which is passed through one or more of the bores of the strap to operatively connect the strap to the retaining member. The strap is placed around the object to be retained. The second portion retains the first portion in a closed position so that the object is retained securely but non-permanently. An adhesive between the platform body and the surface permanently fixes the retaining device to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Sam Fratantoni
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Patent number: 8266769Abstract: A clip is adapted to be secured to an item fitted using a closure device. The item is typically a shoe that is laced wherein the closure device is a shoelace. The clip includes a base extending between a back end and a forward end. The base defines a bottom surface. A loop extends over the base to receive a portion of the shoelace therethrough. The clip also includes a fastener fixedly secured to the forward end for selectively securing an ornament thereto to display the ornament on top of the shoe over the tongue thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Maisy and Mary, LLCInventors: Terri Annette Murray, Jennifer Wimsatt Mazur
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Patent number: 8266770Abstract: A badge holder for attachment to a garment includes a planar clip body having an opening therein forming a periphery structure in the clip body. A planar flexible spring member appends from a top portion of the periphery structure, with the free end terminating within the opening near a bottom portion of the structure and is coplanar therewith. The gap between the edge surface of the spring member and the interior wall of the periphery structure decreases in width from the bottom portion of the peripheral structure to the top portion of the peripheral structure. A plurality of projecting elements project from the surrounding edge surfaces of the spring member and from the front surface to assist in firmly holding the fabric in the clip. A badge mounting member projects from the front surface of the periphery structure upon which a badge can be mounted.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Tecco, Inc.Inventor: David J. Haas
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Patent number: 8245366Abstract: A clip assembly is provided for securing a crib bumper to a crib. The clip assembly may include a clip adapted to be secured to the crib bumper. The clip may include a body member having a first arm and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The clip may also include a clasping member carried by the body member and adapted to clasp the first arm and the second arm. The clip assembly may also include a belt adapted to secure the clip to a portion of the crib. The belt may include a strap member having a fastener, adapted to secure the strap member to the crib portion. The belt may also include a protruding member carried by the strap member and adapted to be received by the linking member.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Raphael J. Morejon
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Publication number: 20120192461Abstract: A system for attaching a tool to a boot or other footwear includes a first coupling element which is attached to the outside of the boot, and a second coupling element which is attached to an implement and is releasably attachable to the first coupling element. The coupling elements may include a securing element which holds the second coupling element on the first coupling element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Chinook Trading CompanyInventor: Peter P. Backus
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Publication number: 20120174292Abstract: A clothing retainer has a body with a pair of abutments spaced apart along the body. Each of the abutments includes a hook having a mouth for engagement with a fastener on clothing. The mouths are oppositely directed toward one another and inhibit separation of the fasteners engaged by the hooks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Sneyd Syndicate Inc.Inventor: Doug Sneyd
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Patent number: 8209819Abstract: A hook and eye fastener includes a hook and an eye. The hook has a hook top plate and a hook base plate with a kinked end that curves toward the top plate and then curves away from the top plate. The kinked end is spring-loaded to rest on the hook top plate. The eye has an eye comprising a eye top plate and an eye base plate defining an opening for receiving the hook top plate. When the hook is initially inserted into the eye, the eye top plate pushes up against the kinked end of the hook base plate. When the kinked end slides past the eye top plate after the hook is fully inserted into the eye, the kinked end of the hook base plate snaps back down against the hook top plate and produces an audible sound to indicate the fastener is secured.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventor: Donald Seung-Yeup Rhee
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Patent number: 8206236Abstract: A golf tool retention clip attaches to a brim of a hat and retains the golf tool where the wearer of the hat has ready and easy access to the golf tool during play of the game of golf. The golf tool retention clip also retains a ball marker for ready and easy access to the ball marker during play of the game of golf. The golf tool retention clip is inconspicuous to the player and does not interfere with play of the game of golf. The golf tool retention clip has opposing panels with are coupled together and which side onto the brim of the hat with the golf tool positioned on the upper surface of the brim while the ball marker positioned on the lower surface of the brim. The golf tool has features to perform multiple functions associated with the game of golf.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Kenneth Neu
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Patent number: 8186022Abstract: An apparatus for one of substantially minimizing damage to and loss of earbuds when not in use. Such apparatus comprises an elongated member formed of a predetermined material and a loop member engageable with a first end of the elongated member for securing such earbud when such loop member is tightened over such earbud thereby securing it thereto. A crimp bead member is disposed intermediate such first end of such elongated member and such loop member, such crimp bead member capable of sliding so as to tighten the loop member and close the loop member over such earbud. A clip member is engageable with a second end of the elongated member for engagement with a preselected object for securing the elongated member having such loop member attached thereto with such earbud disposed therein to such preselected object. There is, further, a clasp member for securing the second end of the elongated member to the clip member.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventor: Michael G. Roser
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Patent number: 8177078Abstract: An eyeglass retainer for handle bars, including two spring-loaded pivot arms, attached to the handlebars with the pivot ends toward the stem, such that the pivot arms retail the temple pieces of the sunglasses with the temple pieces extending below the handlebars and the nosepiece of the glasses resting on the stem or stem connecting piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Inventors: Michael Pezzati, Kenneth Acklin
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Patent number: 8177074Abstract: A housing for a drying device which can be folded in and folded out comprises a base which is situated on the rear side and can be attached to a vertical support, such as a wall, and with respect to which the drying device can be folded in to form an elongate unit, wing means which are suspended on the base and can be pivoted along a pivot axis directed in the longitudinal direction of the unit between a closed position for covering the folded drying device and an open position in which the drying device can be folded in and out, as well as supporting means for supporting the drying device with respect to the housing. The wing means, in the closed position, extend forwards with respect to the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Brabantia Nederland B.V.Inventor: Reinout Ignatius Maximiliaan Maria Meltzer
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Patent number: 8166615Abstract: A wearable, item attaching, apparel clamp is disclosed. The clamp broadly includes a clamping jaw and an underlying opposed clamping jaw capable of permanently or temporarily attaching a personal item either directly or indirectly to whatever substrate or fabric edge the clamp is attached. The clamping jaw attaches to the underlying jaw via a hinge element which includes a fulcrum. An article connecting element attaches to the clamping jaw and extends toward or beyond the securing portion of the clamping jaws. The connecting element contains a resilient opening large enough to attach a second item directly or indirectly. Such other item may include a key chain, chain link, receptacle, or the like, thus enabling the item to hang below the bottom of the clamp. The underlying clamping jaw(s) distribute the weight of the attached item relative to the clamp preventing the flexible substrate to which the clamp can fasten from excessive bending.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: The Hip Klub, LLCInventor: Audra Coldiron
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Patent number: 8156616Abstract: A safe pacifier clip including a base sheet, a pulling member, a latching member, a clamping member and a tying tool. A connecting sheet is longitudinally connected between two protruding sheet columns and the height of the connecting sheet is lower than that of the sheet columns, a first flange is installed on the top end of the connecting sheet; a second flange provided on the top end of the latching member is installed in the connecting sheet and is provided adjacent to the inner surface of the first flange; an opening at the bottom end of the cap-shaped clamping member is provided to the first and the second flanges that are in a stacking status, and arc-shaped clamping sheets provided at the front and the rear ends of the clamping member clamp the two flanges.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Tien Chung Ent. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Tien Lo
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Patent number: 8147084Abstract: An ear hook device with illumination function is worn on a user's ear to provide illumination, so that the user can have their hands free to do more works. Furthermore, the ear hook device is further provided with a holding assembly which can hold the ear hook device and is then clipped to the user's pocket when the ear hook device is not in use, making it easier for the user to use and carry the ear hook device.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Sunny Wheel Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chong-Jiang Lin
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Patent number: 8141210Abstract: A quick release interconnect and locking device having a base plate with a post A circular and planar D-shaped disc is disposed on an end of the post. The apparatus has a female element with a contoured channel. A keeper plate with a vertical slot is placed over the contoured channel. A medial portion of the contoured channel includes an upper locking face terminating at a lower end in radius, such that when the D-disc is aligned parallel with the upper locking face, the D-disc may be translated downwardly until it encounters a locking portion, where it may again be rotated to bring the sliding face into alignment with a locking face and may then be translated downwardly to a semi-circular portion at the bottom of the contoured channel, where it may be rotated to lock it in the lower locking portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventor: Juancarlos Colorado