Article Held By Clip Patents (Class 24/3.12)
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Patent number: 6694526Abstract: A golf accessory clip is provided with a garment fastener that clips onto a golf garment, such as the bill of a golf hat or the edge of a golf shirt. The golf accessory clip is provided with a shield portion that is rotatable relative to a mounting base. The shield portion bears a surface embellishment which may be considered to have a top and a bottom for purposes of viewing. By providing a rotatable connection between the shield and the mounting base, the golf accessory clip may be utilized in a wide variety of ways and clipped onto many different golf garments while still allowing the shield to be oriented and reoriented so that the surface embellishment thereon is always right side up. The coupling between the underside of the shield and the mounting structure on the garment fastener is preferably formed as a dovetail connection that permits rotation of the shield relative to the fastener, but which holds the shield and fastener coupled together.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventor: John R. Tate
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Patent number: 6691374Abstract: An eyeglasses holder that includes a frame and a displaceable holding member. The frame may be integrally formed from a single piece of flexible, resilient material such as plastic or metal. The frame includes a base section and a holding section. These sections are connected to one another at a first pair of their ends while a second end of one of the sections is separated the section to form an entrance. The sections define between them a receiving space that is opened at opposite sides. In one embodiment, the entrance is normally sufficiently closed to bar the crossed temple bars or arms of a pair of eyeglasses. The resiliency of the frame allows the entrance to be enlarged sufficiently to allow the arms to pass through the entrance and into the receiving space, and to later pass outwardly through the entrance.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Inventor: Mark Coyne
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Patent number: 6688407Abstract: A belt clip can be side-mounted to a drill/driver to facilitate holstering of the drill/driver and to reduce the profile of the drill/driver. The side-mounted belt clip can be positioned to enable the drill/driver to be grasped in the ergonomically desirable thumb-rest and power-grip holds. The side-mounted belt clip can be adapted to facilitate the wielding of the tool by providing additional surfaces for the fingers and thumb to contact when grasping the tool. The belt clip can also be detachably mounted to a tool and can be designed to provide curved surfaces which match the profile of the user's thumb and fingers for comfort.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Porter-Cable/DeltaInventors: Mark Alan Etter, Daniel Paxton Wall
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Publication number: 20030233736Abstract: This invention includes a clip holder for use with a portable electronic device. The clip holder employs a flexible cable as a retention device. The flexible cable passes through an aperture 210 formed by a central member and a support member, thereby forming two closed loops. The size of each loop may be adjusted. In its smallest configuration, the clip holder is suitable for attachment to a button on a garment. In an alternate configuration, a loop may be folded over itself and attached to a hook member through a second loop, thereby forming a secure, closed loop around any solid object, including belts, purse straps, bicycle parts, lanyards and backpacks. The clip holder includes a latching assembly for coupling to the appropriate portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Paul James Faerber, Ryan P. Rye
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Patent number: 6665909Abstract: A low-profile, durable mounting clip is provided for holding personal devices (such as personal electronic 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 for attachment. 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. Rotation of the rotatable cam locks and unlocks the mounting clip onto the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Sean Collins, Sheldon B. Moberg, Dave S. Kimball, Timothy Payne
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Publication number: 20030202153Abstract: A clip having an upper positioning member and a lower positioning member is disclosed for removably attaching a magnifying lens to a visor or brim of a hat. A carriage having a sliding portion and a supporting portion is slidably positioned with the lower positioning member. One end of a link is pivotably positioned with the supporting portion of the carriage. A holding member is pivotably positioned with the other end of the link. The holding member is movable between a rest position, a gripping position to grip the lens and a flexed position to facilitate removal of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: John R. Schubert
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Patent number: 6637074Abstract: Safety glasses holders and eye glass holders for securing to hats or fabric comprising a clip on design and a fastening design, wherein said clip design has an adjustable height design and fastening design which allows the clip to either be temporarily attached to a hat by way of the clip or sewn into the hat and/or comprises a frame secured to the insides of a hat with pins attached to and extending from said frame and penetrating said hat to attach to and engage the adjustable height clip for holding the arm of a pair of safety glasses.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Russell Earl Morris
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Patent number: 6618907Abstract: Safety glasses holders and eye glass holders for securing to safety hats or fabric comprising a clip on design and a nonremovable fastening design, wherein the fastening design in one embodiment comprises a removeable frame secured to the sides of a safety hat; and in the second embodiment, a nonremoveable design which may be either a first and second elastic cord or pin penetrating the hat and secured to the frame, and a strip disposed between the first and second elastic cords or pins for holding the arm of a pair of safety glasses or, in a second embodiment of the permanently fixed holder, comprises a planar member attached to the safety hat by a spring which serves to hold the clip in place and provide a securing force to engage the arm of a pair of eyeglasses between the clip and safety hat.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Inventor: Russell Earl Morris
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Patent number: 6618906Abstract: A device 10 for securing a lighting apparatus 11 to a paintball mask to promote night paintball includes a base member 12, a light support member 14 extending forward from an upper portion of the base member 12, a light positioning member 16 extending forward from a lower portion of the base member 12, the light support and light positioning members 14 and 16 cooperating to secure and position the lighting apparatus 11 with the base member 12 to focus light in a predetermined direction, a stabilizing clip 18 extending rearward from a lower portion of the base member 12, and a pair of apertures 20 disposed through opposing upper portions of the base member 12, the apertures 20 ultimately receiving therethough a support belt 72 that cooperates with the stabilizing clip 18 to maintain the position of the device 10 relative to the paintball mask during play of a night paintball game.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Skeleton Crew Entertainment, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Ciesiun
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Patent number: 6615460Abstract: The invention describes a lanyard coupler or buckle with an optionally manual or automatic breakaway feature. The buckle includes insert and receptacle members, each of which have a variable insert stop means that can mutually interact either adversely or reciprocally when the insert is placed within the receptacle. Adverse interaction results in partial insertion, frictional coupling, and an automatic release of the members upon application of tensional force. Reciprocal interaction results in full penetration and a locking interactional coupling of the insert arms with the receptacle. Manual compression of the arms is then required for separation of the two members. Lanyard and card attachment means are provided on both members.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Inventor: David Baumgarten
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Patent number: 6598273Abstract: An identification badge is connected to a lanyard using at least two connectors. One of the connectors securely connects a fixture which clasps the identification badge to a buckle. The other connector securely connects the buckle to the lanyard. The connectors are configured to position the badge flat on the shirt or blouse of the wearer so that the visibility of the badge is maximized. The size of the connectors is maintained small. Furthermore, assembly of a lanyard, badge, and buckle combination is made more efficient by making the connectors quick-connect.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: J.A.M. Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Bruce J. Buettell
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Patent number: 6595635Abstract: A clip having an upper positioning member and a lower positioning member is disclosed for removably attaching a magnifying lens to a visor or brim of a hat. A carriage having a sliding portion and a supporting portion is slideably positioned with the lower positioning member. One end of a link is pivotably positioned with the supporting portion of the carriage. A holding member is pivotably positioned with the other end of the link. The holding member is movable between a rest position, a gripping position to grip the magnifying lens and a flexed position to facilitate removal of the magnifying lens.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: MagEyes, Inc.Inventor: John R. Schubert
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Patent number: 6594865Abstract: A retaining clip for holding paper, garments, and other objects is provided. Also, the retaining clip is designed to attach to a portable device (or non-portable) and receive articles of clothing, clothing accessories, automobile visors, or other areas whereby it is available for conveniently receiving and retaining the device such as retaining a pager to a belt. The retaining clip, when used with a device, optionally can be rotated for awkward areas of attachment, or convenient areas of placement such as a purse strap. The holder broadly comprises of a base, a leg, and a biasing means.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Sean Patrick O'Mahony
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Patent number: 6594866Abstract: A wrist corsage includes a flower corsage mounted on a wrist corsage holder. The holder includes an open bracelet and clamp design to secure the flower corsage to the bracelet. Preferably, the bracelet has a unitary construction, made of a molded plastic. The flower corsage is pressed into the clamp to attach it thereby, and the bracelet with attached corsage is then worn on the wrist.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1999Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Leslie K. Croyle
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Publication number: 20030126722Abstract: A visor clip of unitary construction is presented along with a method for manufacture. The visor clip includes an engagement portion that frictionally engages with an engagement target, which may be a sun visor in an automobile. A payload portion is designed to receive and frictionally couple to a payload, where the payload may include a number of small objects such as toothpicks. The payload portion includes a number of extended portions on one or more of the surfaces that define the payload portion. The inclusion of the extended portions provides a number of force application points that enhance the frictional engagement of the payload.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: Jeffrey S. Thompson
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Publication number: 20030110595Abstract: A low-profile, durable mounting clip is provided for holding personal devices (such as personal electronic 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 for attachment. 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. Rotation of the rotatable cam locks and unlocks the mounting clip onto the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Sean Collins, Sheldon B. Moberg, David S. Kimball, Timothy Payne
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Patent number: 6553631Abstract: A square tool defining a triangular housing contains a tape measure, spirit level, and pencil sharpener. A triangular chassis is covered at a top triangular cover, a bottom triangular cover and contains the tape measure, spirit level, and pencil sharpener. The triangular chassis defines two sides intersecting at right angles with the hypotenuse closing the third side. A pencil clip having an arcuate pencil holding arm is provided. The arcuate pencil holding arm attaches to a pencil arm base, a trapped arm backing extending at 90° to the pencil arm base, and a chassis mounting clip extending along the underside of the triangular chassis.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Square One Products, Inc.Inventor: Dennis R. Douglas
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Publication number: 20030074769Abstract: A magnetic clip comprising a combined magnetic member/second firm plate unit (34) lever, and a second flexible film (27) which is wrapped around and attached to said combined magnetic member/second firm plate unit lever, and an opposing ferric armature member (22) lever, and a folded flexible attachment means (26) to which said opposing levers are adhered under said fold. The lower proximal edge of said magnetic member serves as a fulcrum (44) about which said two levers can be pivoted by the operator's fingers of only one hand which can raise or lower portions (52), (56), (54), and (58) thereby causing the leading edges of said clip to open or close as needed to secure or release said clip to or from a sheet (30). Closed life size view (84).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: George J. Just
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Patent number: 6550655Abstract: Disclosed is a securing device for personal pagers consisting of a plastic holster-type device that includes interchangeable securing means for attaching it to the clothes of the user. The present invention includes a conventional belt clip for attaching to belts and the like as well as a locking straight pin, either of which can be used at any one given time. The incorporation of the pin allows the user to attach the pager to virtually any article of clothing in a secure manner in a situation where the belt clip would be insufficient.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Inventor: Shirley Warner
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Patent number: 6543895Abstract: A frame for eyeglasses has a clip for grasping a shirt pocket mounted on a lateral surface of one or both temple pieces of the frame. The clip may open and close by flexing, or by pivoting of the clip with respect to the temple piece on which it is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Inventor: Seiji Fukai
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Patent number: 6539588Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a lanyard construction, which includes a strap forming a closed loop of flexible material adapted to be disposed about a part of a human body. An adjustable mounting element, preferably either a slide hook assembly or a universal slide attachment, is on the loop. This mounting element is used for mounting an object to be displayed or used by the wearer of the lanyard. Finally, the lanyard construction of the present invention includes a breakaway member which defines a weak point in the strap whereat the loop may open and be pulled free from the wearer. In the present invention, the user of the lanyard selects the best location for separation of the weak point from the mounting element about the periphery of the lanyard loop. Such a location may be behind the wearer's neck, or it may be some location closer to the mounting element.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Comprehensive Identification Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Brosofsky, Richard M. Raia
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Publication number: 20030051317Abstract: The invention relates to a hat clip having a first generally horizontal member, a second generally horizontal member spaced apart and generally parallel to the first horizontal member for grasping a brim of a hat placed between the first and second horizontal members, a generally vertical member having a top end and a bottom end for positioning the first and second horizontal members, wherein the top end is in contact with the first horizontal member and the bottom end is in contact with the second horizontal member; and an ornament attached to the first horizontal member for decorating the hat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: James Preziosi, Kenneth Hoare
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Patent number: 6530130Abstract: Clip arrangement for fixing a strip, in particular a decorative strip in a vehicle, with a retaining part (1) and a snap-on part (2), wherein the retaining part has a receiving slot (13) with an upper guide (14) and a lower guide (17), into which receiving slot (13) there projects obliquely at least one latching finger (15) having a latching opening (16) at its free end, wherein the snap-on part (2) also has at least one projection (23) with a plurality of latching lugs (24) which can latch with a latching opening (16) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13). Each latching finger (15) is designed and directed in such a way that it can gently yield to the latching lugs (24) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13), but prevents the snap-on part (2) from being withdrawn after the latching lugs (24) have been latched into latching openings (16).Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventor: Frank Rosemann
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Patent number: 6518888Abstract: An EAS marker assembly includes a housing defining an interior compartment and at least one channel accessible exteriorly of the housing and extending therethrough, an EAS marker contained in the compartment, and at least one securement member having a body portion and first and second leg portions depending from the body portion configured to be jointly insertable in the channel, the body portion and the leg portions defining a cavity closed at one end by the body portion and open at free ends of the leg portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: B&G Plastic, Inc.Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Robert Whittemore
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Patent number: 6513201Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a mobile telecommunication unit, including means for coupling said device to the unit and means for fastening the device to a garment or a belt. According to the invention, the unit includes an orifice with at least one connector for connection to an external automobile vehicle antenna and the coupling means are conformed to be able to cooperate with the orifice and cover the connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: AlcatelInventors: Olivier Beune, Eric Vermelle
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Patent number: 6510629Abstract: A badge comprises a backing element (12) of flexible sheet material and an insignia device (18, 20) on the front face of the backing element, the insignia device having rearwardly extending studs (22) of thermoplastic material, and the studs penetrating the backing element and having their rear ends melted back to form thickened portions (24, 24.1) which secure the studs against withdrawal. In one form thereof the badge is provided with a clip arm (46) which has a button formation (86) thereon, the button formation being able to engage with a button-hole in the garment with which the badge is used.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: The Badge Company (Proprietary) LimitedInventors: Jacobus Fick Smidt, Margaret Patricia McMurray, Ulrich Vogeli, Paul Pothmann
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Publication number: 20020184738Abstract: A multi-purpose cap clip, comprising a clip unit, a holding device, and an accessory object. The clip unit has a fixing plate and two clasping plates to two sides of the fixing plate, with the fixing plate and the two clasping plates clasping a brim of a cap. The accessory object has a holding element which fits on the holding device and is held thereby. After assembly of the structural parts, the clip unit fastens the accessory object on the brim of the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Yu-Chi Tsai
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Patent number: 6484365Abstract: A visor clip of unitary construction is presented along with a method for manufacture. The visor clip includes an engagement portion that frictionally engages with an engagement target, which may be a sun visor in an automobile. A payload portion is designed to receive and frictionally couple to a payload, where the payload may include a number of small objects such as toothpicks. The payload portion includes a number of extended portions on one or more of the surfaces that define the payload portion. The inclusion of the extended portions provides a number of force application points that enhance the frictional engagement of the payload.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1999Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Inventor: Jeffrey S. Thompson
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Publication number: 20020170148Abstract: A belt clip for attaching a device to a user includes a back plate having first and second wing portions which include flanges for engaging with the exterior surface of an electronic device. The first and second wing portions are coupled together by an integrated biasing portion that allows the first and second wing portions to be forced together when the flanges are gripping the electronic device and apart when it is desired to remove the electronic device from the belt clip. The wing portions each include integrally formed cam members that engage with a cam hole formed in a clip member. As the clip member is rotated relative to the back plate, the cam members and thus the wing portions are brought together to grasp the electronic device. The clip member is then retained relative to the back plate with a locking feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Doug Mayne, Dave Jones
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Patent number: 6481811Abstract: A furniture clip includes a mounting member, two clip arms, and a securing member that extends in a direction generally perpendicular to that of the first clip arm and that is adapted to secure the clip to the fixed frame of a cabinet or set of drawers. The clip arms are each attached at one end to the mounting member and are designed to contact opposing surfaces of a movable member such as a door or drawer. The second clip arm will exert a force onto a movable member that is enough to secure the movable member against the first clip arm. The clip arms extend in a direction generally parallel to one another, thereby forming a gap between them. The gap has a portion that tapers from wide to narrow with increasing distance from the ends of the clip arms that are attached to the mounting member, and towards the free ends of the clip arms, the gap may also taper out again from narrow to wide to facilitate attachment and removal of the clip from a movable member.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Tenn-Tex Platics, Inc.Inventor: Thomas R. Marsh
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Patent number: 6481059Abstract: Safety glasses holders and eye glass holders for securing to hats or fabric comprising a wedge shaped design, a clip on design and a fastening design, wherein said fastening design comprises a frame secured to the insides of a hat, a first and second elastic cord or pin penetrating said hat and secured to said frame, and a strip disposed between said first and second elastic cords or pins for holding the arm of a pair of safety glasses.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Inventor: Russell Morris
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Patent number: 6481060Abstract: A multi-purpose cap clip, comprising a clip unit, a holding device, and an accessory object. The clip unit has a fixing plate and two clasping plates to two sides of the fixing plate, with the fixing plate and the two clasping plates clasping a brim of a cap. The accessory object has a holding element which fits on the holding device and is held thereby. After assembly of the structural parts, the clip unit fastens the accessory object on the brim of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Inventor: Yu-Chi Tsai
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Patent number: 6477745Abstract: An apparatus for use with a ball throwing device includes a main body and an arcuate portion that extends from the main body. The apparatus is adapted to be attached to a shaft of the ball throwing device and the arcuate portion is adapted to be placed over an article of clothing, the article of clothing being disposed intermediate the arcuate portion and the shaft of the device. The main body is adapted for placement over the shaft at a lower portion of the shaft and to be urged up the shaft toward the handle until it reaches the beginning of the handle where the apparatus is retained in position to the device by a pair of dimples that are formed in the main body.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Stephan Erich Hills Strebl
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Patent number: 6477744Abstract: The visor clip for a vehicle visor is a one-piece member molded from a resilient material. The visor clip includes a primary clip, a secondary clip and a third clip. The primary clip and the secondary clip share the same bight portion. The third clip and the primary clip share one leg.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Gregory Henry Miles
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Patent number: 6470535Abstract: A belt clip for attaching a device to a user includes a back plate having first and second wing portions which include flanges for engaging with the exterior surface of an electronic device. The first and second wing portions are coupled together by an integrated biasing portion that allows the first and second wing portions to be forced together when the flanges are gripping the electronic device and apart when it is desired to remove the electronic device from the belt clip. The wing portions each include integrally formed cam members that engage with a cam hole formed in a clip member. As the clip member is rotated relative to the back plate, the cam members and thus the wing portions are brought together to grasp the electronic device. The clip member is then retained relative to the back plate with a locking feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Iomega CorporationInventors: Doug Mayne, Dave Jones
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Patent number: 6457218Abstract: A plastic clip of unitary, one piece construction, and a method for making the same is disclosed. The clip includes a first leg of a first thickness, a second leg of a second thickness, and a bridging section joining the first leg and the second leg, the bridging section being of a dimension that upon cooling or curing of the plastic material, the bridging section biases the first leg against the second leg.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Inventor: Lloyd L. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20020124355Abstract: An electronic device having a first surface positioned adjacent to an article worn by a person and a second surface substantially perpendicular to the first surface, the electronic device having a headphone connector interface for accepting a headphone connector, the electronic device comprising a clip coupled with the electronic device, the clip having a first segment positioned adjacent to the first surface and a second segment configured at a predetermined angle with respect to the first segment, wherein pressing the second segment toward the second surface rotates the first segment away from the first surface; the clip further comprising an adapter coupled with the first segment of the clip, the adapter positioned between the first segment of the clip and the first surface of the object and having an adapter length.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Applicant: Hello Direct, Inc.Inventors: Peter O. Schmidt, Jeffrey S. Jones, Ron Van Thiel, John Magnasco
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Patent number: 6443343Abstract: A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging portion is included in the clip and includes a pair of ridges slidingly engageable with the rails. A locking device is provided on the guide and engaging portion for selectively locking or unlocking them to or from each other. The locking device is implemented by a recess and a lug respectively positioned between one of the rails and ridges and between the other of the rails and ridges. A slit surrounds the lug while the lug is connected to one side of the wall of the slit and elastically deformable toward and away from the recess. The recess and lug mate with each other when the engaging portion is slid into the guide.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: NEC CorporationInventor: Shinichi Kamiya
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Patent number: 6438808Abstract: A fastener includes a male fastening member having a springy hook plate and a retaining block and a stop block, and a female fastening member having a hook hole and a retaining hole and a recessed bearing portion. The retaining block and the stop block are forced into engagement with the retaining hole and the recessed bearing portion when hooking the springy hook in the hook hole. Turning the male fastening member outwards from the female fastening member to disengage the retaining block from the retaining hole enables the male fastening member to be separated from the female fastening member.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Taiwan Industrial Fastener CorporationInventor: Tsung-Min Kung
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Patent number: 6430782Abstract: A lighter clip for use with a cigarette pack is inexpensively manufactured from a material such as injection-molded plastic. A generally three-sided clip is sized and shaped to fit across the width and depth of the pack, and contains an arcuate portion, suitable for holding a lighter, on one end. The clip is manufactured from a resilient material, and shaped in a manner that causes it to be lightly biased against the pack, thereby holding the clip in position. The two longer clip arms are sized to have a large enough surface area to be suitable for promotional use, and the clip arms and ends are shaped to securely grip the cigarette pack.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Inventors: David Torres, Martin Moberly
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Patent number: 6427293Abstract: An adhesive mounted device clip. In one embodiment a carabine styled clip is attached to an adhesive backed mounting foot by means of a strain relieving cord loop. The resulting assembly can permanently mount to any handheld electronic device, such as a cellular telephone (base object) by means of the adhesive backed mounting foot. The carabine clip can be used to attach the assembly to other secondary objects. Thus rendering the device attached to the secondary object. The strain-relieved connection allows for a range of free motion between the device and secondary object.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Inventor: James Bowes, Jr.
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Patent number: 6421885Abstract: An assembly for use in a portable device casing to allow solderless electrical contact members to be used in cooperation with a power supply and components designed to be powered by the power supply.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1999Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Rehabilicare, Inc.Inventors: Charles T. Mowers, Robert C. Wingrove
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Publication number: 20020083558Abstract: A clip device includes a base member with an arm extending from a first end of the base member and a pawl member is pivotally connected to the arm at a mediate point thereof. A spring is biased between a first end of the pawl member and the first end of the base member. A locking member is pivotally connected to a distal end of the arm and a ratchet gear is connected to the locking member so as to be engaged with a second end of the pawl member. The second end of the pawl member is disengaged from the ratchet gear by pushing the first end of the pawl member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Chao-lung Tsou
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Patent number: 6412149Abstract: Disengagement of C-clips in turbine shroud assemblies is prevented by providing each C-clip with at least one anti-rocking pad. The anti-rocking pad is disposed on a radially inner surface of the C-clip so as to make snug contact with a portion of the shroud adjacent to the C-clip. The snug contact limits rocking motion of the C-clip, thereby preventing C-clip disengagernent.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: John H. Overberg
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Publication number: 20020078533Abstract: An apparatus for use with a ball throwing device includes a main body and an arcuate portion that extends from the main body. The apparatus is adapted to be attached to a shaft of the ball throwing device and the arcuate portion is adapted to be placed over an article of clothing, the article of clothing being disposed intermediate the arcuate portion and the shaft of the device. The main body is adapted for placement over the shaft at a lower portion of the shaft and to be urged up the shaft toward the handle until it reaches the beginning of the handle where the apparatus is retained in position to the device by a pair of dimples that are formed in the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Stephan Erich Hills Strebl
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Publication number: 20020069489Abstract: Safety glasses holders and eye glass holders for securing to safety hats or fabric comprising a clip on design and a nonremovable fastening design, wherein the fastening design in one embodiment comprises a removeable frame secured to the sides of a safety hat; and in the second embodiment, a nonremoveable design which may be either a first and second elastic cord or pin penetrating the hat and secured to the frame, and a strip disposed between the first and second elastic cords or pins for holding the arm of a pair of safety glasses or, in a second embodiment of the permanently fixed holder, comprises a planar member attached to the safety hat by a spring which serves to hold the clip in place and provide a securing force to engage the arm of a pair of eyeglasses between the clip and safety hat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Russell Earl Morris
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Publication number: 20020069488Abstract: Safety glasses holders and eye glass holders for securing to hats or fabric comprising a wedge shaped design, a clip on design and a fastening design, wherein said fastening design comprises a frame secured to the insides of a hat, a first and second elastic cord or pin penetrating said hat and secured to said frame, and a strip disposed between said first and second elastic cords or pins for holding the arm of a pair of safety glasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Russell Morris
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Patent number: 6357084Abstract: A device for securing and carrying currency, having a strap having a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end, a length, a width and a thickness; a fastening mechanism having a first element and a second element, the first element being located on the second side of the strap proximal to the second end of the strap, and the second element being located on the first side of the strap proximal to the first end of the strap; and a thumb tab secured to the strap at or near the first end of the strap and extending outwardly from the strap in the width direction and normal to the length.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Inventor: Christopher J. Haidon
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Publication number: 20020010983Abstract: A portable assembly for attaching several objects, comprising the first case, the second case and a hanger, wherein the first case is provided with a containing recess and an engagement portion; the second case is pivotally connected to the first case, a corresponding containing recess is arranged to face with the containing recess of the first case, in the free end of the second case is provided with another engagement portion which can be in engagement with said engagement portion; the hanger is arranged on the first case. With the arrangement according to the present utility model, many kinds of objects can be sandwiched between the first case and the second case so as to be conveniently brought with the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventor: Ching Chang Lee
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Patent number: 6341918Abstract: A securing arrangement for releasably connecting two items comprises two elements. One of the elements is provided with hole with one wide section and one narrower section. The other element is provided with a peg opposite to and facing into the narrower hole section. The other item has a horseshoe-shaped protrusion with an inner waist and an outer collar, both of which has a lateral opening. To connect the items, the horseshoe-shaped protrusion with its collar is inserted laterally through the wide section of the hole with the lateral opening oriented towards the peg, and then longitudinally moved from the wide section into the narrower section to let the horseshoe-shaped protrusion enclose the peg. The items are secured by rotating relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Sandvik A.B.Inventors: Staffan Liindberg, Staffan Garras, Tord Englund