Article Held By Clip Patents (Class 24/3.12)
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Publication number: 20090025187Abstract: A scarf harness according to the present teachings facilitates the wearing of a scarf as a clothing accessory. The harness can allow the scarf to drape across the front of a user. The draping of a scarf can allow the visual pattern of the scarf to be easily seen and can enhance the impact of the scarf as a clothing accessory. The scarf harness can retain the scarf in a draped function over the front of the user along with providing a distinctive butterfly-type shape to the scarf.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Audrey L. Otenbaker
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Publication number: 20090026237Abstract: A stethoscope restraint for selectively maintaining a stethoscope tube near a user's body includes a base member having front and rear faces. The stethoscope restraint includes at least one of a magnet, a pin, and a clip for selectively coupling the base member to an article of clothing. Further, the stethoscope restraint device includes a tube clip coupled to the base member for selectively coupling a stethoscope tube to the base member. The front face of the base member may include a planar configuration and may include indicia. The tube clip may be removably coupled to the base member and may be semi-permanently attachable to a stethoscope tube. More particularly, the tube clip may be magnetically coupled to the base member. In one embodiment, a timepiece may be coupled to the tube clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Brett Weaver
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Patent number: 7475654Abstract: A reusable bookmark adapted for marking a page or standing alone includes: (a) a body portion in the shape of a character; (b) a clip portion including a clip base and a bendable, elongated clip prop, a rear surface of the clip base being substantially attached to a rear surface of the body portion, the clip prop including a first prop end extending from the clip base, the clip prop further including a flared end section at an opposite, second end of the clip prop, and (c) at least one detachable page marker that is detachably attachable to the body portion, the page marker including a marker attachment mechanism at a first marker end of the page marker, the page marker further including an opposite, second, free marker end; wherein the clip prop further includes at least a closed position and an open position; and wherein in the open position, the flared end section of the clip prop extends away from the clip base.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Sylvia Scott
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Publication number: 20090007389Abstract: The present invention provides a portable clothing organizer that includes a strap that can be configured to form a loop wherein the strap has a first end a second end. A clasp is attached to the strap between the first end and the second end and is configured to connect an article of clothing to the strap. The loop is configured to provide support for an article of clothing from a support device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventor: Tricia Ann Pfannkuch
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Publication number: 20080313861Abstract: A belt clamp with a pivotal article carrier attached thereto includes a base and a cover hinged together at the top. The cover includes a passageway at the lower end to accept a barb-like fastener integral with lower end of base to lock clamp closed. A tongue projects inwardly from the cover to contact and inhibit movement of a duty belt inside the clamp. The base includes a pair of intersecting arcuate slots and a reversible insert having one arcuate slot to make the clamp usable by either right- or left-handed users. A movable belt width adjustment bar is mounted inside the clamp to accommodate belts of various widths. Bosses around the lower opening of the cover inhibit twisting of locked clamp to prevent inadvertent opening. A locking plate is provided to inhibit rotation of fasteners used in pivotal mounting of an article carrier to the belt clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Prezine, LLC., a Florida limited liability companyInventor: Norman E. Clifton, JR.
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Publication number: 20080295295Abstract: A cap-mountable flag assembly selectively displays a message. The flag assembly is mountable to the brim of a baseball type cap, and comprises a flag element, a rod or pole element, and a clip element. The flag element comprises rod-receiving, clipping arms and a message-bearing structure. The arms comprise groove-engaging protrusions. The rod element comprises an axial rod portion and a C-shaped, clip-engaging structure. The axial rod portion comprises superficial grooves extending intermediate first and second rod ends. The protrusions mate with the superficial grooves. The clip-engaging structure has coaxial clip-engaging ends. The clip element comprises cap-attachment clipping structure and rod-attachment anchoring structure. The clipping structure clip-engages the brim of a hat, and the anchoring structure rotatably receives the clip-engaging ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Brad A. Rogers
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Patent number: 7448115Abstract: A modular assembly for detachable securing an accessory component to a garment or the like, comprises a meshed fabric, with an array of first openings forming an integral part of the garment. A base plate and a locking plate are provided, the former being secured to the accessory component. A plurality of studs are provided on one of the plates, and a plurality of second openings are provided on the other of the plates. The plates are adapted to be positioned on opposite sides of the meshed fabric, with the studs on the one plate projecting through respective first openings in the meshed fabric and into interlocked engagement within the second openings of the other plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Frank A. Howell, Justin Kiger
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Publication number: 20080196210Abstract: A Bluetooth earphone and a lanyard structure thereof are provided. The Bluetooth earphone includes an earphone body and a lanyard structure. The lanyard structure includes a lanyard and a clip element. The lanyard is disposed on the clip element. The clip element includes two hooks gripping the earphone body for combining the lanyard structure with the earphone body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Chun-Hsin Liu, Chung-Chun Wu, Jui-Chi Liao
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Publication number: 20080189912Abstract: A maternity blanket, bib or other covering for an infant while it is being held in one's arms, often for feeding, or seated in a movable or stationary seat, is firmly retained to the clothing of the person holding the infant or to the seat. This is achieved with a retention device which includes a pair of strips of material attached at one end to opposite portions of the clothing or other retention member. The strips which may be of nylon are attached to the clothing by clip members which are spring actuated for firm retention of the blanket and have a hand operated lever which facilitates its release.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventor: NEIL GRUNIG
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Publication number: 20080172841Abstract: Elastic force originating from an elastic body is applied to gripping portions, so that a lower member and an upper member functions as a clip. An elastic member is formed in such a manner as to be cut out from an attachment surface of the lower member along the contour (other than a portion thereof) of a closed figure, and can warp with respect to the attachment surface with that portion taken as a warp axis. The elastic member has a projection on the leading end thereof, and a rear panel has a recess in an attachment surface thereof. When the rear panel is rotated with respect to the lower member, the projection is disengaged from the recess by warping of the elastic member, or engaged with the recess by a retroaction of the warping.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Icom IncorporatedInventor: Shuichi Babasaki
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Publication number: 20080163464Abstract: A safety cable for tools for preventing the tools from falling when the individual is on a ladder, scaffold or roof has a first end attachable to the individual, such as the individual's work belt, and a second distal end to which the tool is secured. The first end includes a releasably securable chain link that connects to a clothing article, such as the belt, and adjacent the distal end is a safety clip that attaches to an o-ring adjoined to the chain link when the tool is not in use thereby taking up the length of cable and preventing the cable and the tool from freely dangling from the individual. The safety clip is released from the first end of the cable when the tool is to be used so that the individual has the entire length of cable available for using, maneuvering and positioning the tool while still retaining the securement of the tool to the distal end of the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Raymond Baumann
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Patent number: 7389567Abstract: A removable hat accessory, having a display object and an attaching device. The display object has an opening extending axially and upwardly from a bottom thereof. The attaching device has a fastener for holding the attaching device to the display object, and a spring member for removably attaching the hat accessory to a button of a hat or a cap. To attach the hat accessory to the hat, the lower portion of the spring is slid under the hat button.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Namkung Promotions Inc.Inventors: James R. Rogers, Sinclair Bishop, Jason Wood
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Publication number: 20080127460Abstract: An eyeglass retainer having a clip for attaching the eyeglass retainer to an article, such as a shirt collar, is provided. An emblem is affixed to and substantially covers the clip when the eyeglass retainer is attached to the article. Furthermore, an elastic loop is coupled to the clip and extends away from the emblem and selectively receives an eyeglass temple bar therein. The clip further includes a pair of spring biased jaws having interconnecting teeth and an extension flange for substantially permanently retaining the elastic loop therein. The emblem is adhesively, thermally or mechanically affixed to the clip and may comprise an American flag, a playing card, a representation of a hand or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Boris and Natasha, Inc. dba Dynamic Business AssociatesInventors: Gary Severen, Boris M. Tonoff
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Publication number: 20080104801Abstract: A retainer configured for attachment to objects and for carrying personal appliances such as, but not limited to, a cell phone or a music player. The retainer comprising two members held together in substantially parallel relationship by a unshaped joiner at one end and by a ramp attached to the interior side of one of the members toward the other end. The ramp has exterior and interior slopes converging at the top and forming a compressible male form for fitment into a corresponding female form. The ramp allows ingress and egress of the retainer onto objects that separate the members as the retainer is pushed on and pushed off the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: MAGNADYNE CORPORATIONInventor: Wen-Tsan Yeh Yeh
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Patent number: 7367089Abstract: A protective body has an opening for receiving a hanging clip of a tape measure, knife, or other portable object. The protective body and opening are preferably sized and shaped to receive substantially all of the hanging clip, or at least the region of the clip immediately adjacent to the object, to cover any unsmooth edges of the hanging clip so they do not cut into the wear's belt, pocket, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Inventors: Ronald A. Cooke, Joseph V. Montgomery, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080092342Abstract: A coupling device of a pair of safety goggles for use in a hat brim of the present invention is designed for coupling a fastening belt of the safety goggles with the hat brim of a hat body. The coupling device has a base having an outward extended arched gap, wherein the base is relatively rotatable so as to allow the hat brim of the hat body to be rotated into the gap of the base. In addition, the base is coupled with a hooking body for further coupling with the fastening belt of the safety goggles. Accordingly, the coupling device of the present invention can be assembled easily and conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Chih-Ming Chen
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Patent number: 7337501Abstract: The invention includes a belt clip for mounting objects to a user's belt. The belt clip has a resilient U-shaped member portion and a hollow hanger member. The resilient U-shaped member portion having an upper end and a lower end with a U-bend portion at the upper end and parallel inner and outer walls extending downwardly from the U-bend. A gap is defined between the inner and outer walls for slidably engaging a belt. The hollow hanger member portion protrudes outwardly from the outer wall of the U-shaped member portion and has a generally downwardly facing wall with an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture provides a means for mounting objects to the belt.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Inventor: Kenneth B. Vermillion
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Publication number: 20080047110Abstract: A spool has a pair of spaced apart plates mounted on opposing sides of a central core. A flexible fabric sheet is positioned in contact with a face of one of the plates of the spool and across a peripheral edge of the plate. A clip includes a pair of legs joined at one end and extending around the core of the spool with the fabric thereby forced into contact with the core. With the legs so inserted between the plates the fabric is captured in the spool so that the spool and clip are not able to move on the fabric or be dislodged from it. The legs terminate with toe curved in opposing lateral directions and which are able to be mutually interlocked in an overlapping attitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Kenneth Clark Doyle
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Patent number: 7334616Abstract: A combination money clip and card holder adapted to retain paper currency and to removably store flexible cards such as credit cards. The product is constructed of three extrudeable plastic material parts that are easily assembled to produce a durable, smooth exterior surface. The product is light weight and of a size to be conveniently carried in a pocket or purse.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: Scott T. Kaminski
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Patent number: 7331554Abstract: An eyeglasses clamping device includes: a first casing half; a second casing half pivoted to the first casing half and pivotable relative to the first casing half between first and second angular positions, the first and second casing halves defining an inner space therebetween when the second casing half is disposed at the first angular position; and a resilient member secured to the first casing half and having a free end portion that extends into the inner space and that is spaced apart from the first and second casing halves in such a manner to permit the free end portion to urge temples of aneyeglasses, whichare adaptedtobe disposed between the free end portion and the second casing half, against the second casing half when the second casing half is disposed at the first angular position.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Inventor: Hsi-Chou Cheng
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Patent number: 7328486Abstract: A utility clip may include a base and a cover that is pivotably secured to the base. The base may include a pair of guide flanges that, along with the cover, cooperate to create a passage to retain and support a cable or wire. The guide flanges may be angled in the manner that creates a generally smooth path of travel for a cable or wire retained in the clip. As a result, the flanges may prevent kinking or over-bending of the wire or cable. Furthermore, by creating a path of travel for the wire or cable the user may avoid tangling the wire or cable around himself/herself or around other nearby wires, cables or equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Inventor: Samuel Farchione
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Patent number: 7322068Abstract: A two part magnetic closure for a towel has a first part including a towel and a double thickness strip of material sewn to the towel at one end and a magnetic disk secured between the double thickness strip of material at the opposing end of the strip. A second part of the closure includes a clasp secured to one end of a second double thickness strip of material. Another magnetic disk of opposite polarity is secured between the second double thickness strip of material. The pair of strips of material provides planar surfaces for rotational and slidable connection and movement of the towel relative to the clasp.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Inventor: Hoseong Kim
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Publication number: 20070294863Abstract: Apparatus for fastening includes a linkage and a body. The linkage has an end enlarged to form a ball. The body forms a carabineer's hook. A side of the body has a guideway which is open at a side and at an end of the body. Most of the guideway is dimensioned to receive the linkage, but not the ball. Near the end of the body, the guideway forms a dock which opens at the side, wide enough to receive the ball. A slide is held in the guideway and has a fork dimensioned to receive the linkage while blocking the ball. The slide is movable toward and away from said end so that the fork alternately uncovers and partially covers the dock, alternately confining and releasing the ball. The linkage is free to rotate through at least 90 degrees, from parallel to the guideway to normal to the side, while the fork confines the ball in the dock. Optionally, the linkage in hingedly connected to a pedestal adapted for attachment to objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: RIVET INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Phillip L. Johnson
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Patent number: 7266865Abstract: A device which functions as a rest for a knife, fork and spoon and also functions as a clip for a rolled up napkin with utensils therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Inventor: John B. Rodin
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Patent number: 7234207Abstract: A novelty figurine and carabiner storage assembly is provided. The figurine comprises a head portion, a body portion located proximate to the head portion, and at least one carabiner attachment assembly extending from the body portion for selectively allowing the figurine to be attached to or removed from another item able to receive the attachment assembly. The carabiner attachment assembly comprises at least first and second leg assemblies, with one of the leg assemblies having a selectively openable gate assembly extending therealong. The body portion has at least one substantially hollow interior section and at least one selectively openable door assembly for access into the substantially hollow interior section.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Forever Green Holdings LLCInventor: Edward Goldberg
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Patent number: 7228651Abstract: An identification card holder, on the front side of which a replaceable identification card can be placed. A spring-loaded yo-yo is fastened and positioned on the reverse side of the holder, such that the yo-yo remains partially or completely invisible as the card, along with its holder, is viewed from the front side. As the yo-yo is integrated with the holder, the result will be a small-sized, readily portable, and easy-to-handle assembly, which can be distanced from a bearer to the proximity of a code reader for an electric lock without releasing the suspension.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Megalock OyInventor: Simo Saari
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Patent number: 7222762Abstract: A mobile container includes a container, lid, and belt clip. The belt clip is adapted to be coupled to a belt worn by a person.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Aaron M. Rees, Terrance M. Petak, Donald A. Scott, David J. Jochem, Sarah Gilley, Patricia Ann Waynick
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Patent number: 7217031Abstract: A device housing with a generally semicircular clip assembly for attaching the device housing to a cylindrical object, for example tubing, is disclosed. The clip assembly includes a helical coil spring for biasing the generally semicircular clip against the device housing. In the preferred embodiment, a timekeeping device is incorporated within the device housing. The device housing with timekeeping device may be securely clipped to stethoscope tubing. Also disclosed in the present invention is an inexpensive method of placing multicolor advertising upon a device housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Dilip Bhavnani
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Patent number: 7213306Abstract: A pull tab apparatus may be easily connected to and disconnected from a slide fastener by a user. The pull tab apparatus includes a coil having a first end and a second end. The coil includes a first section and a second section. At least one of the first and second sections includes a plurality of layers and a path exists between the layers. One of the first and second sections includes a circular portion and the other one of the first and second sections includes a plurality of parallel portions coupled to the circular portion. A circular disc is inserted into the circular portion. A portion of the slide fastener is movable along the path from one of the first and second ends where the pull tab apparatus is disconnected from the slide fastener to a predetermined position where the pull tab apparatus is connected to the slide fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Inventor: Thomas T. Medsker
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Patent number: 7178278Abstract: The method entails disposing advertising on a cover of an apparatus for hands-free holding of an article to a hat that has a substantially stiff lower clamp with a shape contoured to match a hat and two planar surfaces to provide grip support integral with the first planar surface, a substantially stiff upper clamp with engaging two arms integrally secured to the first planar surface, wherein the inner arm slides inside the crown alongside the head of the user, the other side inside of the crown, and wherein the outer arm that is substantially parallel to the inner arm and spaced enough from the inner arm to attach removably to the crown; a spring fixedly secured to the base of the outer arm and extending away from the base substantially parallel to and to secure removably an article; and a soft outer clamp secured to the spring for additionally holding the article.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Inventor: Russell Earl Morris
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Patent number: 7159281Abstract: An accessory includes a belt that has a buckle. A clip is included that has upper and lower portions. The upper portion has an arcuate shape. The lower portion has a lip protruding therefrom for latching onto the belt. The clip includes a rectilinear arm that has a monolithically formed stop member. First and second jaw members are situated distal of the clip and include a flanged finger end portion. Each jaw member includes at least one flange member, provided with an axial bore, protruding inwardly towards the arm. A spring mechanism is included for articulating the jaw members between disengaged and engaged positions. A mechanism is included for swiveling the jaw members about an axis centrally registered with the arm. The swiveling mechanism cooperates with the spring mechanism so that the jaw members can rotate while being biased between the engaged and disengaged positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Inventor: Jose M. Irizarry
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Patent number: 7117566Abstract: A manually releasable clip holder for receiving, securely holding and manually releasing a serpentine clip has a substantially flat base-plate. An insert is coupled to the base-plate. The insert has an insert cover with a top edge that forms an insert channel over the base plate. A channel aperture is formed at the insert cover top edge. A flap is pivotally coupled to the base plate and has a bottom edge. A spring is coupled to provide a restoring force to return the flap to a predetermined restored position with the flap bottom edge positioned above and beyond the insert cover top edge and the channel aperture. The separation between the flap bottom edge in the restored position and the insert cover top edge forms a window to the channel aperture. The flap is displaced toward the base-plate in response to a light deflection force from a serpentine clip.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: Stephan C. Ewing
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Patent number: 7082647Abstract: The body of a snap-hook for carrying accessories is equipped with a guard lug attached to the top part and extending facing the lateral branch opposite the finger so as to define a groove designed to be inserted on a support element, in particular a belt, to achieve immobilization of the snap-hook.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: ZedelInventors: Alain Maurice, Paul Petzl, Anne Bauvois
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Patent number: 7063244Abstract: A clip construction is provided for an article housing, e.g., a cordless telephone housing, which is movable between a deployed position, and a retracted position, in which the surface of the clip is disposed flush with the outer surface of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Raymond Lee, Zheng Jun Wang
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Patent number: 7051406Abstract: The apparatus for hands free holding of an article to hat has a substantially stiff lower clamp with a shape contoured to match a hat and two planar surfaces to provide grip support integral with the first planar surface, a substantially stiff upper clamp with engaging two arms integrally secured to the first planar surface, wherein the inner arm slides inside the crown with one side resting alongside the head of the user and the other side resting against the inside of the crown, and wherein the outer arm that is substantially parallel to the inner arm and spaced enough from the inner arm to attach removably to the crown; a spring fixedly secured to the base of the outer arm and extending away from the base substantially parallel to and to secure removably an article; and a soft outer clamp secured to the spring for additionally holding the article.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventors: Russell Earl Morris, Gregory J. Collins
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Patent number: 7052045Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for labeling the spine or edge of a binder. In an embodiment, the device comprises a housing, a clip attached to the housing and a label encased within the housing. The housing further comprises a base portion and a cover portion, wherein the cover portion is adapted to enclose a label within the base portion of the labeling device.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventor: Andy Park
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Patent number: 7047601Abstract: A Spray Applicator Belt Hook for use in conjunction with spray applicator bottles. These bottles are usually of 500 mL or 1 L capacity; usually contain a chemical or liquid substance for use in cleaning, gardening or other duties whereby the belt hook allows the user to carry the spray bottle on their belt when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventor: Donald Michael Vernon-Woods
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Patent number: 6981298Abstract: There is provided a clip structure that can be used with a clip rotated and a clip structure assembling method. The clip structure includes, a clip body that is formed into a substantial U shape to form a holding portion in which a thin object to be clipped is held, a clip securing member for securing the clip body so that a side of an opening of the clip body can rotate along an arc and stop, and an elastic body that urges the clip body along a rotation axis of the clip body toward the clip securing member is provided to urge the clip body toward the clip securing member.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Isoda, Chiharu Kai, Tomoaki Suzuki
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Patent number: 6978517Abstract: A low-profile, durable mounting clip for holding personal devices. The mounting clip may have an essentially inverted “L” shaped configuration including a foot portion having engagement elements for attachment to corresponding engagement elements on a housing of a personal device. A leg portion provides for attachment to an undergarment or other suitable article of clothing. A heel portion located between and connecting the leg portion and foot portion allows the foot portion to flexibly and durably retract from the housing. The mounting clip may include a snap tab beam locking mechanism having a barb for interlocking with a bump provided on the housing or a rotatable cam locking mechanism having one or more radial snap tabs having engagement elements for engaging corresponding surfaces on the mounting clip. The mounting clip may have an essentially inverted “C-shaped” configuration including a first foot, a second foot, and a leg portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sean Collins, Sheldon B. Moberg, David S. Kimball, Timothy J. Payne, Lance E. Shetler
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Patent number: 6944015Abstract: An improved housing configuration for a portable electronic device is provided. The housing includes a flash card slot configured within a battery compartment of the portable electronic device to protect a flash card from outside contaminants. The housing also includes a SIM module, the SIM module having a well to provide for proper alignment with a SIM card, a freely detachable SIM card cover, and a sealing gasket to provide a seal between the well and the SIM card cover. The housing also includes a pen slot, which enables a user to easily remove the pen with a pushing action. The housing further includes a hand strap mount, which can be easily converted into a hip-clip.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ian Jenkins, Mike Horan, Carl Thelemann, Roland W. F. Lee, Israel Aran
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Patent number: 6938304Abstract: A multi-function clamp has a base plate, a connecting seat connected to the base plate, a pressing seat integrally formed with the connecting seat, an outer cover pivotally connected to the base plate and a rear clip securely engaged with the base plate. Multiple soft pads are securely sandwiched between the base plate and the outer cover to function as shock absorber. Spacers are formed on a rear face of the base plate to keep a distance to the rear clip. Hemispheres are formed on the rear clip to engage with the rear face of the base plate to clamp an object with the rear face of the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Impex International, Inc.Inventor: Jason Chen
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Publication number: 20040250382Abstract: A low-profile, durable mounting clip for holding personal devices. The mounting clip may have an essentially inverted “L” shaped configuration including a foot portion having engagement elements for attachment to corresponding engagement elements on a housing of a personal device. A leg portion provides for attachment to an undergarment or other suitable article of clothing. A heel portion located between and connecting the leg portion and foot portion allows the foot portion to flexibly and durably retract from the housing. The mounting clip may include a snap tab beam locking mechanism having a barb for interlocking with a bump provided on the housing or a rotatable cam locking mechanism having one or more radial snap tabs having engagement elements for engaging corresponding surfaces on the mounting clip. The mounting clip may have an essentially inverted “C-shaped” configuration including a first foot, a second foot, and a leg portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sean Collins, Sheldon B. Moberg, David S. Kimball, Timothy J. Payne, Lance E. Shetler
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Patent number: 6799354Abstract: The belt clip for a cellular telephone includes a substantially rigid back plate and an expansible fabric layer (or flexible cover) partially covering the front of the back plate. The expansible layer has a degree of elasticity sufficient to secure the cell phone between the expansible layer and the back plate. A common clip (typically, an inverted U-shaped member) is mounted to the rear side of the back plate which enables the wearer to place the retained cell phone and belt clip onto his or her belt. The expansible layer may include a grip tab mounted on a top edge of the expansible layer to facilitate insertion and removal of the cell phone from the interspace between the expansible layer and the back plate. The method includes removably mounting the substantially rigid plate onto the person's belt and at least partially surrounding the cell phone with elastic material and capturing the cell phone between the material and the rigid plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: A. G. Findings Mfg Co, Inc.Inventor: Harold A. Goradesky
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Publication number: 20040134040Abstract: A decorative retainer for a golf glove that employs, e.g., a hook and loop fastener, system on the glove closure for securing the glove to the golfer or clothing includes a mounting panel having a front portion provided with a cooperative fastener section of hook and loop fastening material that is adapted to securely, but retain a corresponding section of the fastener on the glove, the front portion also provided with a decorative indicia. An attachment device is joined to the mounting panel so that the retainer can be easily affixed to the golfer's clothing or to a golf bag during play.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Joanne Lazzara, Donna Saporita, Marjorie Tannenbaum
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Patent number: 6760956Abstract: A clip used to attach a towel to a golf club, (e.g., a putter). The clip has an opening to attach to the golf club, and an opening to attach to the towel. The clip may be mechanically attached to the club, or may use magnets. The towel may be permanently attached to the clip or may be removable. Methods for attaching a towel to a golf club and manufacturing the clip are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventors: Edmond Ken Lee, Barry Kitazumi
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Patent number: 6742224Abstract: By inserting at least one cable connecting two or more electronic devices (communication, audio, display, input/output, or other) into a clip that joins the cable(s) to a log detailing the cable's connections, subsequent maintenance of and changes to that connection are made simpler and more efficient. The preferred approach inserts one end of each connecting cable into a clip having a socket for a detachable log; a second approach connects the clip to an already-attached cable. The detachable log keeps the functional information concerning each cable, and its connections, held by said clip, including the physical characteristics, functional purpose, and details of the other end(s) attachment(s) and target(s). Another function of said clip permits more stable and easily-handled insertion or removal of one or more cable(s) from the device to which it is or they are attached.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Inventor: Eldad Matityahu
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Publication number: 20040093698Abstract: A clip device for securing an item is provided. The clip device is securable to an object. The clip device comprises a main body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, and a back edge. A supporting wall extends from the front edge in general direction away from the top surface. A clip mechanism extends from the supporting wall over the top surface for securing the clip device to an object. An item retaining mechanism extends substantially along the back edge for releasably securing the item within the lip portion adjacent and against the bottom surface of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: John C. Herman
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Patent number: 6708375Abstract: Disclosed is a wallet in the form of a harness with an attached key ring for carry credit cards and folded paper, such as paper currency, together with keys. The harness comprises two loops of elasticized material attached to each other at opposing points such that one loop encircles the length of the credit cards and the other loop encircles the width of the credit cards. The loops may comprise a buckle and may be adjustable to accommodate more cards. The key ring may be used to facilitate opening and closing of the harness.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: Maria Ward Johnson
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Publication number: 20040045133Abstract: The present invention relates to a card display device that includes two clips rotatably attached. A rivet connects the two clips and allows the clips to rotate with respect to each other. The design of one of the two clips allows it to grasp a card while the other clip grasps a user's clothing. In some embodiments, a suspender style clip serves as the card attachment. In other embodiments, a clothespin type clip serves as the card attachment. In some embodiments the first clip and second clip have only three separate jaws. The card attachment clip may include plastic or rubber gripping pads that aid in providing a secure grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Bruce J. Buettell
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Patent number: RE38992Abstract: A device (10) is for the attachment of mobile phones or like apparatus to a belt or other garment of a user. The device (10) includes a receptacle body (12) and corresponding flanged lug fastener (11) which is attached to the mobile phone or like apparatus. The receptable receptacle body (12) is adapted to be attached to a belt or the like by means of a clip (14) positioned on the receptable receptacle body (12). The body (12) has an opening (25) located at its top side portion into which the flange of the lug fastener (11) is received with the lug fastener (11) extending through a slot (27) on the receptable receptacle body (12) communicating with the opening (25) such that the mobile phone or like apparatus is positioned outside and adjacent the receptacle body (12) when the lug fastener (11) is received within the receptacle body (12).Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Amtel Technology PTY LTDInventor: Kevin James Whitley