Abstract: A money pin device is a device that conveniently and securely holds paper money and/or similar paper instruments on one's person for celebratory or suitable purposes. It also can be decoratively streamed lined and used as a simple filing system for posting receipts, notes, memos, and/or similar postings.

Abstract: The invention thus comprises a hem holding device for the temporary shortening and raising of a hem line of an article of clothing by the wearer of that clothing. The device includes an elongated front panel having a first end, a second end, a front side and a rear side with a thin piercing pin extending off of the rear side of the front panel adjacent the first end thereof. A frame member has a proximal end extending off of the rear side of the front panel at the second end thereof, the frame member also having a distal end with a hinge thereon. A pivotable finger is attached to the hinge on the frame member, the finger having a first end in swingable engagement with the piercing pin, the finger also having a gripping surface defining a first plane.

Abstract: A system for deterring theft is made up of a clamp for attaching to a small item of merchandise such as a wallet, check book wallet or pocketbook and a spreading tool for attaching the clamp to and removing it from the item. The clamp is a generally U-shaped clamp having two clamping arms with a relatively strong biasing force between them. Padding is provided on the inside surfaces of the clamping arms. At least one of the clamping arms is provided with teeth which, when the clamp is attached to the item, will cut into the surface of the item if an attempt is made to slide the clamp relative to the item. The spreading tool opens the clamping arms against the biasing force to allow the clamp to be attached to or removed from the item. The preferred tool has biasing springs which tend to keep the jaws in a nearly closed equilibrim position. In a second embodiment a sliding retainer keeps the clamp in place relative to the spreading tool while the clamp is being attached to the item.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic clip comprises a base plate and a cover plate with a living hinge inbetween. In pre-assembly the plates are held widely open by a temporary unitary strut. The bracelet strap is attached to the base plate by having apertures formed in the strap receive bushings in the base plate which are then flared outwardly to "rivet" the parts together. The struts are then sheared away, and the cover plate is freely hinged. In the final assembly the strap encircles the patient's wrist and the cover plate is brought down over the base plate, pointed projections on the cover plate piercing the free end of the strap and entering the bushings, and staggered ribs augmenting the gripping. The cover plate is then latched closed against the base plate.

Abstract: A pin for securing objects together by piercing or frictional engagement. The inventive device includes a safety pin having an end cap and a pivoting member releasable therefrom which can be piercingly engaged to an object. A paper clip extends from the end cap and cooperates with the safety pin so as to frictionally engage and retain planar objects therebetween.

Abstract: Kits comprising a plurality of gripping bands are provided for attaching pieces of fabric and batting together without need for sewing, gluing or sealing. These kits are related to simulated quilting and, more generally, to the art of decorative wall hanging whether in sheet, patchwork or piece form. Also provided are auxiliary tools for use with the kit during attachement of the sheets. Each gripping band of the kit comprise a pair of elongated walls flexible along their length. The walls have surfaces, hereinafter called "inner surfaces", that face each other. The walls also have adjacent edges flexible connected to each other and free edges opposite the adjacent edges, the free edges facing each other. Serrations or teeth project from the inner surfaces of the walls to grip and retain the edges of pieces of fabric or batting when they are inserted between the walls from the free edges.

Abstract: A carrying case for business cards and the like, which case is securable to a piece of material, is disclosed. The case includes a body having first and second side members. The side members define a cavity therebeween which communicates with an opening at one end thereof. The body is sized and shaped to receive the cards through the opening into the cavity. An arrangement for accessing and removing the cards from the cavity includes a slot disposed along the first side member depending from one end toward the center portion of the first side member. A mechanism is provided for removably securing the case to the piece of material. Finally, an element projects from the interior surface of the second side member opposite the slot for constricting the width of the cavity along the center portion thereof to assist in maintaining the cards within the case while providing a leverage area for removal of the cards.

Abstract: A clamp for fastening a carpet onto a floor, comprising two members spaced from each other in a vertical plane and including one claw directed upwards for one member and downwards for the other member to allow the insertion and catching of two sides of a carpet onto the clamp before the clamp is clipped onto a flange-like edge.

Abstract: A retainer clip to fixedly position a mat relative to an underlying carpet particularly suited to automotive environments. The retainer clip is formed from a single piece of generally rectangularly shaped resilient material which has a cut-out cut in a first portion thereof, the cut-out including a series of V-cuts at one end and a control member at the other end. The retainer clip further has two pointed members cut along each edge of a second portion thereof. The retainer clip is then stamped so that the end thereof adjacent the V-cuts is bent thereby causing the V-cuts to erupt as teeth, and the two pointed members are bent so as to be laterally displaced, thereby forming two prongs. The retainer clip is then bent on itself to form a U-shape. In operation, the two prongs are caused to enter the carpet backing in order to anchor the retainer clip thereto.

Abstract: A clip for releasably securing at least one package of the type adapted for hanging on a display bracket, the clip comprising a bayonet portion for guiding the package onto a bracket, and a securing loop that is opened and closed by means of a spring-type locking mechanism, the loop and locking mechanism being integrally formed with the bayonet portion. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism comprises a V-shaped member having its apex extending below and in close proximity to the bayonet portion when the loop is closed.