Abstract: A packaging clip for maintaining a first side rail of a ladder adjacent a second side rail of a ladder. The clip comprises a first portion for removably holding the first side rail and a second portion for removably holding the second side rail. The clip also is comprised of a support element that is disposed such that it is common with the first portion and the second portion. In a preferred embodiment, the first portion includes a first opening for removably receiving the first side rail, and the second portion includes a second opening for removably receiving the second side rail. When the first side rail is inserted into the first opening of the first portion, and the second side rail is inserted into the second opening of the second portion, the clip limits and essentially eliminates the movement of the first side rail relative to the second side rail with respect to normal forces experienced during a given application.

Abstract: Wire fencing having a plurality of elongate picket members that lie adjacent to a side face of the chain link fencing so as to be substantially superposed over the fencing. Engagement members extend from the back faces of the picket members to project into the fencing and engage respective mounting members positioned within the fencing or on the opposite side face of the fencing. The interengagement of the engagement members and the mounting members holds the picket members firmly in place on the side of the fencing.

Abstract: A trap for a sink, or the like, having an easily removable bottom portion by which to permit the trap to be cleaned and lost articles removed. The bottom portion of the trap is detachably connected to a dip portion by a plurality of locking clips. The dip portion includes a plurality of locking receptacles and the bottom portion includes a plurality of locking tabs that are axially aligned with respective locking receptacles. Each locking clip extends between an axially aligned receptacle and tab so as to apply a clamping force to the trap to prevent the separation of the bottom portion from the dip portion. The locking clips may be removed from the trap, whereby the trap may be opened without any special tools or plumbing skills.

Abstract: A handlebar mounted to a snowmobile framework has an accessory bar secured spanning opposed legs of the handlebar, wherein the accessory bar is arranged to include a heating coil selectively operative to effect heating of an exterior sheath of the accessory bar organization.

Abstract: A tubular "L" shaped member includes a tubular foot and leg cover interconnected by a single cavity, wherein the foot covering includes a planar bottom surface formed with spaced parallel ribs coextensive therewith. The upper terminal end of the leg cover portion includes a reinforcement strip to include a plurality of spaced bores directed therethrough, wherein each bore is arranged for securement to a clip member. Each clip member includes a plurality of clamps to grasp the leg cover portion and a clothing garment positioned thereabove.

Abstract: A retainer for retaining a pair of vehicular trunk torsion bars which are in non-parallel overlying relation. The retainer has a housing for receiving and resiliently clamping the torsion bars including an elongated upper housing portion, an elongated separator depending from the housing for preventing contact between the clamped torsion bars, and opposed locking fingers for clamping the torsion bars against the upper housing portion. The separator depends downwardly beyond the locking fingers so that the separator can be located between the torsion bars proximate the location where the torsion bars overly, and a tongue projects upwardly from the upper housing and perpendicularly to the separator so that an installer can grip the tongue between adjacent fingers, slide the separator between the torsion bars into engagement therewith at the location where the torsion bars overly and pull the housing against the torsion bars to nest the torsion bars in the housing.

Abstract: Clip means for fastening of decorative lamp parts comprises a male (or caught) member having an enlarged head of spear or mushroom shape extending from a stem and a female (or catch) member constituted of a cavity like an aperture, a through-recess or a gap between a pair of bosses to take the male member wherein each catch or caught means may choose to respectively locate on or extend from a first part of the decorative lamp parts including lampshield, lamp base, lamp etc. to be conjugated with a second part of the decorative lamp parts complementary to and to be fastened to the said first part of the parts by clipping the caught or male member into the catch or female member. Said catch and caught means may be applied in singular set or disposed in double sets diametrically, catch and/or caught member may desirably made integrally with the first and/or second part where flange, extending stem etc. are made available.

Abstract: A connector clip for connecting waste receptacles is disclosed, comprising an elongate body 2 of substantially M-shape in cross-section, having inverted U-shaped attachment portions 4,6 extending from a central connective loop portion 8. The portions 4,6 clamp over upper rims of two receptacles, whereby placing the receptacles in a side by side optimal spacing, and the elastomeric composition of the clip provides a positive connection with the receptacles, yet enables one receptacle to be disconnected from the other if so desired. The attachment portions 4,6 and the connective portion 8 define a longitudinal channel 30 which is open at the top and opposite ends, whereby admitting the upper edge of a plastic garbage bag positioned in one or both of the receptacles.

Abstract: A book holder of a simply connected wire construction having two wire elements, each of which having a base portion. The base portions are mutually separated a relatively small predetermined distance. At either side of the base portion of each wire element, the wire elements conjoin so as to form U-shaped ends. The U-shaped ends are dimensioned so as to provide a V-shaped overhang for trapping the pages of a book between the overhangs and the respective adjacent base portions.

Abstract: A packaging clip for maintaining a first side rail of a ladder adjacent a second side rail of a ladder. The clip comprises a first portion for removably holding the first side rail and a second portion for removably holding the second side rail. The clip also is comprised of a support element that is disposed such that it is common with the first portion and the second portion. In a preferred embodiment, the first portion includes a first opening for removably receiving the first side rail, and the second portion includes a second opening for removably receiving the second side rail. When the first side rail is inserted into the first opening of the first portion, and the second side rail is inserted into the second opening of the second portion, the clip limits and essentially eliminates the movement of the first side rail relative to the second side rail with respect to normal forces experienced during a given application.

Abstract: The preferred clip is comprised of a hub with four equally spaced arms, each having at least one coin-engaging slot. Coins are retained by frictional engagement and by cooperation between the residual coin rim and ridges in the slots. Structures may be built of coins that are in orthogonal or parallel relationship. Coins of more than one size (denomination) can be retained by a single clip.

Abstract: A fishing rod clamping device for holding a two-section fishing rod with the sections disassembled, ready for reassembly with each other, is a one-piece modified tube of resilient material having first, second, third and fourth portions joined by first, second and third webs and having opposite ends. The first, second and third portions are cylindrical and the tube further has a slit that runs lengthwise of the first, second and third portions and is interrupted by the webs. The slit enables releasable engagement of one cylindrical portion with another cylindrical portion or with a rod section. The fourth section is disclosed as an additional cylindrical portion that is engageable with the second cylindrical portion and may be cemented thereto. If cemented to the second cylindrical portion, the fourth portion need not be cylindrical. The opposite ends of the tube are provided by end bevels.

Abstract: A cable stacking member and positioning device comprising a support member having a plurality of elongated slots stacked on a base plate for retaining electrical cables or wires. The member is formed of a plastic material and has a provision for securing and positioning the cable stacking member to a framing member.

Abstract: A belt clasp fastener device (10) for releasably engaging the free end (101) against the main body (102) of a belt (100). The device (10) includes an adjustable width unit (12) whose length may be varied to compensate for belts having different widths and a pair of releasable clasp unit (11) which are pivotally secured on the opposite ends of the adjustable width unit (12). The clasp units (11) will press the free end (101) against the main body (102) of the belt (100).

Abstract: A new and improved credit card/money clip device is provided by a base member having first and second generally opposed major surfaces. A clip for holding folded currency is defined on one side of the base member and credit card receiving area is defined by resilient elastic holding straps adjacent the second major surface. The credit card/money clip device provides a compact, low profile device and method for carrying money and cards in an organized and supported manner in a pants pocket or the like.

Abstract: A planter clip is used to secure a plurality of pots containing plants together in order to prevent the pots tipping over in high winds. The planter clip comprises an elongate middle section having a clip on both ends. The clips are secured to the top rims of the pots and one clip is used to secure two adjacent pots together in a spaced arrangement. It is possible to secure a plurality of pots in a spaced grid pattern by using a plurality of such clips.

Abstract: A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane to a roofing surface comprises a pair of stress reliever plates, preferably coupled along one edge. Membrane engagement members, such as spikes, extend A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane to a roofing surface comprises a pair of stress reliever plates, preferably coupled along one edge. Membrane engagement members, such as spikes, extend from the inner surface of one plate toward the other plate and are received in holes provided in the other plate. In the preferred embodiment, the two plates are coupled to one another by coupling or hinge systems, and a method for using the device is disclosed which comprises placing the fastener at the edge of the membrane material. Use of the dual plate stress reliever in combination with the membrane engaging the spikes provides a system with high resistance to lateral pullout and a system which is easy to install. Wrinkling of the membrane during fastener installation is also minimized.

Abstract: A golf bag organizer comprising a base with a plurality of upwardly directed sockets adapted to mount within a golf bag either directly or through a size-adjustable adapter ring. A rack with peripherally positioned club retainers mounts in the bag over the base with the retainers aligned with the base sockets. A vertical partition may be provided between the rack and the base. A traveling lock ring selectively snap-locks to the rack for a positive retention of the clubs therein until the lock ring is manually removed.

Abstract: An apparatus made of a single piece of resilient material has notches (101) with narrow openings, on the same side, on each end. An indentation (103) opposite each notch (101) creates a narrow, flexible segment (106) on each end of the apparatus. A printed circuit board inserted in one of the notches (101) will cause an end section (107) adjacent the notch (101) to flex, thereby allowing the board to enter into the narrow notch opening. Once the board has been inserted, the resilient material of the apparatus will cause the flexed end section (107) to attempt to return to its original shape. This will force the end section (107) up against the board thereby holding the board in place within the notch (101). This simple design allows the apparatus to be manufactured relatively inexpensively.

Abstract: A holder for securing towels or other sheet-like products includes a space for receiving a strap of a lounge chair and a cavity for receiving and retaining a towel advanced longitudinally into place within the holder cavity. A protruding holding ridge at the cavity entrance prevents removal of the towel from the holder once inserted in a longitudinal direction but permits removal in a lateral direction.

Abstract: An improved holder to be securely and removably attached to a garment, such as a shirt or jacket, and for holding a pair of eyeglasses, by securely and removably attaching to the temple bars of the eyeglasses. The holder includes a body formed of resilient metal or plastic shaped and folded to effectively form two adjoining substantially U-shaped clips, comprising openings transverse to each other and relatively concentric planar legs extended in transverse and opposite U-shaped directions from adjacent sides of a common central relatively parallel planar leg. The clips are lined with a cut loop fabric or similar material.

Abstract: A table skirt clip for securing a table skirt to a table, with a top portion made of clear plastic which is molded to a flexible metal bottom portion. Connecting means formed on the bottom on portion allow secure joinder of the metal and the plastic. This invention has the advantage of a clear plastic top while being adjustable to fit tables of different thicknesses. A method of making a table skirt clip formed of diverse materials, namely a plastic top and a flexible metal bottom, which provides transparency to table top and flexibility for mounting on the table edge.

Abstract: This invention provides several embodiments of a metal clip which is snapped onto a grid system and which anchors it through to place on a metal stud wall system. These metal clips makes it possible to erect metal studs of a housing and/or office construction without using electricity and without damaging the grid system so that the former can be removed and the ceiling of the construction does not have to be patched and/or replaced. In one embodiment of the metal clip, the metal clip has a pair of downwardly extending spaced spring sides connected together by a flat section. The spring sides are positioned over a cross metal beam and/or track. An upwardly extending clip is attached to the flat section and positioned in a fixed position for coupling of the grid system. In a second embodiment, the upwardly extending clip is made rotatable to connect to the grid system in different positions.

Abstract: A ski pole carrier for carrying ski poles on the person having a clip for attachment to the person, a holder to hold the poles longitudinally, a rotation device to rotate the poles parallel to the person and a bracket to hold poles offset from the person.

Abstract: A retainer clip for mounting and retaining fill slat on vertical and horizontal supporting wires in a water cooling tower, wherein the retaining clip is formed with a body portion and retaining flanges adapted to coact with the fill slat. The opposite end walls of the clip are each formed with a plurality of spaced projecting tabs and surrounding recesses, and a central outwardly exposed half groove. The projecting tabs at each end of the clip correspond in dimension and location to the recesses in the opposite end wall of the clip, and vice versa, whereby adjacently disposed and mirror image end walls of laterally adjacent clips can be engaged so that the projecting tabs of both end walls define essentially continuous side walls surrounding a full groove adapted to receive a vertical wire. The reduction in length permitted by the tab and recess mounting arrangement is such that clips can be laterally adjacently mounted thereby permitting the cooling tower to be more densely packed.

Abstract: A collecting electrode panel assembly (20) comprises a plurality of collecting electrode plates (22) disposed in successively aligned relationship beneath and suspended from an electrode support member (14) supported by the housing (12) of an electrostatic precipitator (10), such that the collecting electrode plates (22) making up the collecting electrode panel assembly (20) extend downwardly in a substantially vertical plane into the precipitation chamber (6) defined within the housing (12). Each of the plates (22) has a pair of spaced end members (24) and a central web portion (26) which extends between and interconnects the spaced end members (24). Coupling means (50) are disposed between the facing opposed end members (24) of successive plates (22) at least one location along the vertical interface of successive plates (22) to restrain bowing or warping of the assembled collecting electrode panel (20) and to keep the collecting electrode plates (22) in a common plane.

Abstract: The holder is a resilient arcuate clip of a size to fit on the handle section of a fishing rod. Outstanding therefrom is a series of resilient arcuate clips of different sizes to grip the smaller rod sections, whereby all the rod sections are held close together in side-by-side relation in a compact bundle.

Abstract: An end clip for attachment to the ends of finite strips of mesh-clad RFI/EMI shielding strips. A clip attachment is formed of a thin strip of metal, such as stainless steel, with hook-like flanges at opposite ends for securement to the edge margins of a mounting strip member of U-shaped cross section. The clip passes over the top of and partially compresses the end extremity of a tubular mesh-clad core strip mounted on the U-shaped strip. The end clip not only improves the appearance of the shielding strip end, but prevents possible snagging of the exposed tube end during use. A pointed tab, pressed out of the clip material, penetrates the core strip and resists accidental removal of the clip.

Abstract: A knocked down storage system for forming at least one storage bin. The bin is formed of at least four generally planar panels and releasable securement means for securing the panels together. Each panel is formed of a grid-like plastic member which is generally planar and of rectangular profile. The marginal edges of each of the panels include rod-like sections of generally circular cross section. The releasable securement means comprise a clip formed of an elongated plastic member having a pair of longitudinally extending channels. Each of the channels is configured to tightly receive a respective rod-like section of a pair of the panels to secure the panels together to form the storage bin. A pair of plastic hanger brackets are provided to suspend the storage bin from a conventional closet rod. Each bracket includes a loop plate portion adapted for disposition on the closet rod and a pair of leg portions for releasable securement to an associated panel.

Abstract: A quick-set button or clip formed of a strip of spring metal has the general shape of the Greek letter omega, and joins halves of a two-part sheet metal beam or joist. The clip has an insertion bight formed at one end of a main elongated portion, and a Vee spring arm at the other end. The insertion bight has an offset portion, an outward leg and a return leg, and a diagonal portion that extends to a stub located at the underside of the main portion. The insertion bight and the Vee spring arm are inserted into corresponding aligned slots in the sheet metal web of the beam or joist, and spring action of the quick set button or clip holds the clip and the joist or beam forming members securely together.

Abstract: This invention relates to a construction fastener and more specifically to a clamp or clip for securing a horizontally extending channel to another hoizontally or vertically extending construction element of miscellaneous configuration. The fastener is formed from a strip of resilient metal or spring steel and at least one end includes a notched portion for engaging a horizontally extending channel. The notched portion is oriented with respect to the horizontal channel such that the longitudinal planar surface of the notched portion is normal to the horizontal axis of the channel. The notched portion includes a cam-like spring tab adapted to spring out of the way and to snap back and lock behind the channel when the channel is inserted into the notched portion.

Abstract: A clamping device is illustrated for securing the elements of a fishing pole, once the extensions have been taken apart.

Abstract: A latch for securing a printed circuit board adjacent one side of a television chassis wall comprises a T-shaped tongue having a stem connected at one end to the bottom of a plastic body, the other end of the stem adjoining a crossbar. The latch also includes a U-shaped groove disposed adjacent to the top of the body along a major surface thereof for receiving an edge of the printed circuit board. The chassis wall has a neck defined by two shoulders spaced apart to support, respectively, L-shaped arms connected to each side of the body at the bottom thereof. The tongue passes through a T-shaped aperture in the wall beneath the neck such that the crossbar contacts the side of the chassis wall opposite the one side, the aperture being shaped to allow the crossbar to pass therethrough before making contact with the opposite side of the chassis wall.

Abstract: A coupler and protector device for two remote control units is provided and consists of a pair of elastic straps which will hold the two remote control units together in a back to back relationship so that a person can use both units at the same time. The elastic straps will prevent damage to the units by absorbing shock thereto if dropped or hit against any hard surface.

Abstract: A twist clip is provided for supporting tubular objects on structural members. The inventive twist clip has opposing fingers which surround and retain the tubular object. The clip fingers are axially separated along the installed tube to allow the tubular object to be angularly inserted.

Abstract: A pipe clip comprising resilient material which comprises a mounting portion (1) with at least two clamps (3, 4) having clamping limb portions (3a, 3b; 4a, 4b) which can be resiliently spread open for the insertion of conduits (2), the clamps being adapted to the conduit cross-section. The clip has at least one stirrup portion (6) which engages over the clamps and which in its closed position snaps, with inner catches (7a, 9a) disposed on its two elastically spreadable limbs (7, 9), behind associated catches (3d, 4d) on the two mutually oppositely disposed outermost clamping limb portions (3a, 4b) of clamps (3, 4) which are arranged in side-by-side relationship in one plane. The stirrup portion is provided at each intermediate space between two clamps which are covered over thereby in the closed position thereof, with a bar portion (12) which in the closed position engages between said clamps and thereby resiliently spreads apart the two clamping limb portions (3b, 4a) which are most closely adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A book page holder is made from a thin flat single piece of material such as plexiglass. It has an elongated rectangularly shaped back member with a first pair of fingers on one end and the second pair of fingers on the other extended in the same direction as the first pair. There is a slit between the fingers of each pair and it is through these slits that pages of an open book are placed.

Abstract: A securing unit for mounting a board such as a wiring board or a printed circuit board between securing members formed thereon on the front side. At least one detent member is formed on the rear side of the securing unit so as to be insertable into a mounting hole formed on a fixing plate such as a chassis so as to secure or fix the securing unit. The securing unit comprises a bottom plate, at least one opposed wall formed on the front surface of the bottom plate, at least one holding member formed on the front surface of the bottom plate and located opposite to the opposed wall, and at least one detent member formed on the rear side of the bottom plate so as to resiliently fix the securing unit on the chassis. At least one detent projection is formed on any one of the opposed wall, the holding member, or both the opposed wall and the holding member, respectively, so as to prevent or stop the movement or shift of the board to be inserted.

Abstract: A holder for mounting a key ring on a relatively thin support member such as a belt comprising a generally U-shaped base clip member with legs resiliently urged toward each other to removably grip the thin support member therebetween and a ring clip member on one of the legs with a reverse curved tip portion directed back toward the projecting end of the leg with the tip portion resiliently urged toward the leg to define a ring receiving recess between the ring clip member and the leg so that the key ring can be inserted into said ring receiving space by forcing the key ring between the tip portion and the leg, but can only be removed from the ring receiving space by manually forcing the tip portion away from the leg to permit the ring to pass therebetween.

Abstract: An arrangement for supporting a limb wound bandage includes a waist belt and couplers extending from the belt to the bandage, each coupler including a pair of clamp jaws with confronting intermeshing ridges and valleys sandwiching and gripping the bandage upper border. Bands extend upwardly from each pair of jaws and are superimposed and joined at their tops and engage a connector which in turn directly or indirectly engages the belt. A locking slide member slidably engages the superimposed bands and includes depending tongues slidably engaging the clamp jaw outside faces to releasably lock the clamp jaws in closed position.

Abstract: A mounting clip is provided for pressing onto a weld stud having ridges extending radially outwardly therefrom. The clip is provided with a box for accommodating the stud. A frame is provided on the top of the stud receiving box which provides wall structure for supporting a pair of detents, which wall structure is designed to be flexible, allowing the detents considerable freedom of movement.

Abstract: A stackable hinging printed circuit board support is provided, comprising an integral plastic molding. The support is provided with an intermediate notch and an adjacent wall section which is sufficiently thin as to permit flexing for pivoting of one printed circuit board away from another. The support has an upstanding circular segment pilot for fitting in a circular aperture of an overlying printed circuit board. The support has at its bottom a W prong structure dimensioned for insertion in a circular aperture of a printed circuit board so as to coact with the upstanding circular segment pilot of an underlying support to wedge the pilot in the aperture. The W prong of one support is received in a recess provided in the body of a subjacent support.

Abstract: A retaining clip composed of a resilient clasping spring and a lock member wherein the clasping spring operates to releasably engage the engagement portion of a panel member, such as a wall or ceiling plate, the engagement portion operating to resiliently displace the clasping spring when the panel member is brought into supported engagement therewith and to further resiliently displace the clasping spring so that it may be brought into engagement with the lock member to hold the clasping spring in a disengaged position to allow the panel member to be released, the clasping spring being adapted to be brought back to its original position when a panel member is to be again brought into supported engagement therewith.

Abstract: A clasp assembly for jewelry chain and the like includes an elongated bar member attached at one end thereof to the chain, a resiliently depressible raised tongue element integrally struck in the bar member, and a fastener element which is also attached to the chain and which includes a connecting loop portion. An aperture is provided in the bar member adjacent other the end thereof for interconnecting the bar member with the connecting loop portion of the fastener element. A bead or the like is receivable on the bar member and is positionable on the chain by passing the bead over the depressible tongue member. Once the bead is received on the chain, the inadvertent removal of the bead therefrom is prevented by the raised tongue member.

Abstract: A holder to permit the holding of a hand held book in open condition using a single hand of the reader, thereby facilitating the use of the holder in public transportation vehicles and the like while standing. The device is collapsible when not in use to permit ready storage.

Abstract: A clasping device for releasably securing small articles of clothing such as socks is disclosed. In the clasping device of this invention, a device consisting of one or two small, flat, resilient members are utilized to pair socks or the like for washing and storage. The garments are secured by inserting them through a divisionary cut extending from an edge of the clasping device to an eliptical aperture.In one embodiment, two members are used, each intended to secure one sock and the members are held together by slipping an H-shaped arm of the H into a circular aperture of the second member by twisting and slipping the two together through a divisionary cut in the second member.An alternate embodiment contemplates one member having two or more divisionary cuts and apertures through which garments may be slipped and caught and later released for use.

Abstract: A clasp comprising a pair of hingedly connecting portions with confronting surfaces to clampingly interengage and lock about the marginal edge of a piece of shade cloth for use in horticultural installations and wherein holes are provided through the device for interconnecting with a rope, cord or the like to provide support.

Abstract: A holder of preferably slightly flexible plastic having oppositely aligned wedging end pieces for clampingly securing a tape cartridge and suitably structured to clamp onto a vehicle sun visor regardless of the size of such visor. A first embodiment includes front and rear clamping ends and a second embodiment includes side clamping ends. Various embodiments are shown for securing the holder to the visor, for connecting modular holders together and for resiliently accommodating cartridges of different thickness dimensions. One embodiment also includes an auxiliary sun screen, as well.

Abstract: A flat cable clamp for mounting a desired number of piled flat cables. The clamp is provided with a contact board formed integral with the clamp body and to be brought into contact with the top flat cable. The contact board can be resiliently displaced via resilient members in the repulsive direction of the flat cables.

Abstract: A belt retention clip for engaging the waistband of a garment, said clip comprising a base portion, an outwardly and downwardly depending arm positioned adjacent said base portion and adapted to engage the waistband of the garment therebetween and an outwardly and upwardly extending arm positioned adjacent said base portion and adapted to receive the belt therebetween, said first-mentioned arm and/or base portion being profiled or provided with means which, in use, retain the clip on the garment waistband.