Abstract: An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.

Abstract: A clip device includes a clip, including a plurality of arms having sliding grooves; and an intermediate member inserted into the sliding grooves for connecting the plurality of arms; a pressing tube accommodating a proximal end portion of the clip; a connection member connecting with an operation wire at a proximal end side and including an engaging portion engaging with the intermediate member; and a locking mechanism for lock the plurality of arms when the clip is pulled toward the proximal end side by a predetermined distance by the connection member, wherein the clip includes a contact portion formed on a side surface of the arm to be in contact with the engaging portion from a direction orthogonal to an axial direction of the intermediate portion for preventing a deformation of the engaging portion when the intermediate portion slides along the sliding groove before the plurality of arms are locked.

Abstract: A clip device includes a tube and a clip having a first arm portion and a second arm portion, and an engagement mechanism including a stepped connector and a hooking structure, and configured to connect to the clip. The stepped connector includes an engaging region connecting two side regions, a width of the engaging region of the stepped connector is smaller than a width of a first of the two side regions of the stepped connector. The hooking structure includes two lateral surfaces connected by a hook surface, and a surface of the engaging region of the stepped connector engages with the hook surface of the hooking structure and each of the two side regions of the stepped connector are adjacent to respective one of the two lateral surfaces of the hooking structure.

Abstract: A shirt stay device and system useful for biasing a shirt to it's tucked in position. The system includes a shirt having connectors attached to the hem at the left and right sides, a pair of socks having an attachment loop attached to an outer side of a top opening thereof, and a set of two shirt stay devices that provide connection between the shirt hem and the socks. The length of each shirt stay device is adjustable to apply a tension between the shirt hem and the socks, and thus bias the shirt to a tucked in position.

Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.

Abstract: A medical extraction device comprising: (a) a sheath including a distal end configured to be inserted into a patient and a proximal end configured to be retained exteriorly of the patient; (b) a basket configured to extend from a distal end of the sheath and be repositionable between an expanded position and a retracted position, the basket including at least three loops, the basket also including a first guide and a second guide, where the first guide receives portions of the first loop and the third loop, where the second guide receives portions of the first loop and the second loop, where the second loop and the third loop are fixedly mounted to one another at a location interposing the first guide and the second guide; and, (c) a handle control operatively coupled to a proximal end of the sheath and being operatively coupled to the basket, the handle control configured facilitate repositioning of the basket with respect to the sheath between the retracted position and the expanded position.

Abstract: A tissue clipping apparatus, comprises a flexible, elongate member, a proximal end of which remains external to the body accessible to a user while a distal end of the flexible member is inserted into the body to a location adjacent to target tissue to be clipped and a control wire extending through the flexible member in combination with a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and a clip a proximal portion of which is received within the capsule. A joint releasably coupling the clip to the control wire, includes a yoke extending around a proximal end of the clip and a frangible link which fails when subject to a predetermined force to separate the clip from the control wire.

Abstract: A medical device including a handle body having a proximal end and a distal end, a spool on the handle body and to move between the distal end and the proximal end of the handle body, a catheter extending from the distal end of the handle body, an actuator attached to the spool and extending through the catheter, such that the actuator is removably connected to one or more dispensable devices at a distal end of the catheter, a spool controller to prevent connection with another of the dispensable devices to the actuator after a predetermined number of dispensable devices have been dispensed by the medical device.

Abstract: A medical device may include a plurality of branch members having moveable distal portions. The medical device also may include a first moveable member movably connected to the distal portion of one of the branch members at a first location along the branch member. The first moveable member may have first and second proximal portions extending from the first location and disposed within one or more lumens of one or more of the other branch members. The moveable distal portions of the plurality of branch members and the first moveable member may form a first snare movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration.

Abstract: A piping slider includes: a cavity in which a pipe-shaped part of an adherend is accommodatable; a slit that intercommunicates the cavity with an outside; a connector to which a belt is connected; a grip member in which the cavity and the slit are provided; a key member insertable into the slit; and a lock mechanism that restricts a displacement between the key member and the grip member when the key member is inserted into the slit, where an opening width of the slit is greater than a minimum width of the pipe-shaped part, and an opening width when the key member is inserted to the slit is smaller than the minimum width of the pipe-shaped part.

Abstract: A hemostatic clip includes: a clip body formed by folding an intermediate section of a belt-like member; and a holding tube. The clip body includes: a first member formed of a first metallic material that is elastically deformable; and a pair of second members that are formed of a second metallic material having a lower elastic strain limit than an elastic strain limit of the first metallic member and are connected to respective both ends of the first member. The holding tube is configured to change an opening width of the clip body by holding part of the clip body in the holding tube.

Abstract: This redesigned suspender clasp alleviates the problem of suspender clasps coming unfastened when the wearer slides across a surface such as a vehicle seat by extending the middle toothed plate upward beyond the top (lever) plate.

Abstract: A locking clip assembly includes a clip body with a body clamping end, a rear portion and a body hinge portion between the body clamping end and the rear portion, an elongated arm member having a jaw portion, a lever arm portion and an arm hinge portion pivotally connected to the body hinge portion, and a locking member slidably disposed on the rear portion of the clip body where the locking member is movable between an arm member locked position and an arm member unlocked position.

Abstract: A disengageable clip is provided which has a first configuration to permit an item to be securely gripped and a second configuration that permits the item to be disengaged. Once disengaged, the clip may be removed from the item and/or may be repositioned and then reattached to the item. The clip may include a clip member having an engagement portion defining an open loop and a clip portion extending therefrom. The clip may also include a sleeve slidably positioned upon the clip portion and at least one stop having a width greater than the sleeve. The sleeve may be configured to translate along the clip portion between first and second positions. The first position is proximate the engagement portion and may cause the engagement portion to grip the item. Conversely, the second position is spaced from the engagement portion by the stop to permit disengagement from the item.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for fixing a U-shaped end of at least one spring for supporting a cushion for a seat, to a seat frame of the seat which includes opposing frame sections, one of the frame sections being formed from a shaft, and the spring being stretched between the frame sections. The device comprises a collar fitted over the shaft and a retainer including a body having a geometry of similar figure with the collar and fitted over the collar on the shaft, and at least one pair of first and second spring engagement pieces provided at both edges of the body. A first axial region and second axial region of the U-shaped end of the spring are engaged with the first piece and the second piece, respectively, whereby the end of the spring is fixed to the shaft through the device.

Abstract: A magnetic fastener includes first and second lock bodies engaged with each other. The first lock body includes a first magnet and a fastener body. The first magnet is defined with a through hole extending through the two opposite end surfaces of the first magnet. The fastener body is movably received in the through hole. The fastener body includes a main body, an interface part disposed at one end of the main body, and a plurality of elastic arms extending outward from the other end of the main body. The interface part passes through the through hole. A receiving space is defined between the elastic arms. The inner side of the free end of the elastic arms is respectively provided with a clasp. The second lock body includes a second magnet and a hook body connected to the second magnet. The hook body is provided with a buckling part.

Abstract: A clip assembly adapted to engage a male track member. The clip assembly includes a clamshell clamping member including a first leg and a second leg. The clip assembly further includes a female compression member adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamshell clamping member. The female compression member is adapted to compress the first leg towards the second leg.

Abstract: An attachment device useful with suspended ceiling systems is provided. In disclosed embodiments, the device comprises a clip that matingly engages a bulb of a ceiling grid tee. The device may include a reinforcing sleeve and can be used to increase the load carrying capacity of suspended ceiling systems while providing a simple, quick method of attaching the suspended ceiling grid to the true ceiling.

Abstract: This invention includes a clip having arms which grip living tissue, a press tube serving as a clamping member which is fitted and mounted on the clip to close the arms of the clip, a coupling member which can be inserted into the press tube and engages with the clip, and projections serving as lock portions which hold the arms of the clip in a closed state when the clip engages with the press tube.

Abstract: This invention includes a clip having arms which grip living tissue, a press tube serving as a clamping member which is fitted and mounted on the clip to close the arms of the clip, a coupling member which can be inserted into the press tube and engages with the clip, and projections serving as lock portions which hold the arms of the clip in a closed state when the clip engages with the press tube.

Abstract: A lead anchor includes a body defining a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass. A protrusion and a corresponding depression may be provided within the body that cooperate to form a non-linear path for the lead through the housing to resist movement of the lead within the lead anchor.

Abstract: A pin-less socket apparatus and manufacturing system for assembling a frozen confection using such socket apparatus including a socket for accepting a conical food product therein, the socket having a hook with one or more teeth located at an outer periphery of the socket, a hinge located on an outside of the socket, the hook movably attached to the socket via the hinge, a force mechanism for holding the hook in place against the socket. The force mechanism takes the form of either an annular spring or O-ring located around the socket and hook or a linear spring attached to the hook in a lever-type manner.

Abstract: A strap fastener for a brassiere is configured as an alligator clip and has a slider which engages the ends of the legs of the fastener onto the fabric of a strapless brassiere or the like. The head of the fastener may be welded to the strap for a loop through which the strap is passed.

Abstract: A clip apparatus or method for sheet materials comprising a clip member and a collar member. The clip member is resilient and defines a hinge portion, first and second finger portions extending from the hinge portion, and a ratchet portion formed on at least one of the first and second finger portions. The collar member is resilient and defines a latch portion, a lever portion, a latch opening, and a housing interior. The collar member acts on the clip member to place the clip member in the closed configuration. The latch portion engages the ratchet portion through the latch opening to inhibit movement of the collar member. When the collar member is in a disengaged configuration, the collar member may move relative to the clip member.

Abstract: A terminus (8) for a bungee cord (15) has a hook (9) with a transverse axis (17) which is within a given distance of the longitudinal axis (16) of a bore (13) within the stem (10) of the terminus. A cleat (24) opens into a cord passage (20) leading to the bore (13) to permit pulling a cord (15) into the cleat (24) thereby locking the terminus in position on the cord (15). The relative axial alignment of the load in the cord (15) with the transverse axis (17) of the hook (9) prevents the load (15) from rotating the hook substantially. A land (27) adjusts the thickness of the cleat.

Abstract: A clip for sheet materials comprising a clip member and a collar member. The clip member is made of resilient material such that the clip member may be deformed from a normally open configuration into a closed position. The clip member defines first and second finger portions that do not engage each other when the clip member is in the open configuration and engage each other when the clip member is in the closed position. The collar member defines at least one latch portion, a lever portion, and a housing interior. The collar member is made of resilient material such that applying a force to the lever portion causes the collar member to deform from a normally engaged configuration to a disengaged configuration.

Abstract: A modular office system incorporating a detachable clip for harnessing utility wires which run through the furniture. The clip may be mounted to frame members of the furniture at predetermined positions to organize and retain specific wires. The clip includes a pair of inwardly curved fingers which form an expandable slit through which wires may be fed for retention within an opening. A divider may be removably mounted to the clip for dividing the opening thereby facilitating tight retention and organization of wires.

Abstract: Promotional devices configured to removably support articles (e.g., papers, photographs, etc.) for viewing are provided. A device includes a housing and a pair of arms pivotally disposed within the housing in adjacent spaced-apart relationship. The housing includes a base portion that is configured to be supported on a surface and an upper portion that is movably secured to the base portion. The housing upper portion is movable between a distal position and a proximal position relative to the housing base portion. Movement of the housing upper portion from the distal position to the proximal position causes the upper end portions of the arms to separate so that an article can be placed therebetween. The arms are urged together so as to retain the article placed therebetween and the housing upper portion is moved to the distal position.

Abstract: A binder clip for holding sheets of paper or other items comprises a clamp including a flexible hinge and gripping surfaces on the inside of the clamp which hold the paper sheets when the clamp is closed, and a spring which slides over the front and back surfaces of the clamp from the location of the hinge to force the clamp closed and push the gripping surfaces toward each other for binding the items together.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp used to secure a piece of jewelry to an individual. The clasp includes a female part attached to one end of the piece of jewelry that has a latch pivotally mounted within a recess on the female part. The latch includes a hook at one end having an outer sloping surface. The clasp also includes a male part attached to the opposite end of the piece of jewelry and including a loop. The loop has a crossbar at its outer end which has an outer sloping wall. The outer wall of the crossbar and the outer surface of the hooks slope in similar directions, such that when the crossbar is pressed against the hook, the hook slides upwardly with respect to the crossbar, until the hook passes over the crossbar and drops through the center of the loop to engage the loop. The clasp also includes a sleeve slidably mounted to the male part that selectively covers the engagement of the male part and female part when the clasp is in the engaged position.

Abstract: A button clip, especially for the attachment of a strap to a strapless brassiere, has a pair of tongues which can be clamped against the strapless brassiere by the movement of a slider therealong. The slider has the configuration of a button with a hole in its center through which a tongue surface is visible. The tongues are attached to the strap by a pair of plates.

Abstract: An apparatus for clipping two or more articles of clothing, such as socks, together. The apparatus includes two jaw members which are hingeably attached and a securing member that has two arms which are respectively positioned in two channels in the two jaw members. The securing member is slidable between a closed position, where it urges the two jaw members inward to thereby securely clamp the two articles of clothing therebetween, and an open position where one of the arms is not engaged with one of the jaw members allowing the jaw members to be separable to permit removal of the two articles of clothing. The apparatus includes a latch mechanism comprised of a ridge in one of the channels and a lip in the corresponding arm which engage to retain the securing member in the closed position. The apparatus is used to keep articles of clothing together during washing and drying.

Abstract: An annularly expanding and retracting gripping and releasing mechanism comprises an annular array of longitudinally fixed flexure elements and a corresponding number of longitudinally movable flexure elements. The arrangement is such that a longitudinally outward movement of the longitudinally movable flexure elements within the annular array of longitudinally fixed tubular flexure elements causes the fixed flexure elements to flex transversely outwardly and creates an annularly expanded condition defined by an annular series of transversely outwardly flexed fixed flexure elements interconnected at their flexure points by an annular series of arcuately outwardly flexed portions of the movable flexure elements.

Abstract: A fishing line release clip, having dual clamps and a design that allows the release clip to use for a variety of applications. The release clip is comprised of a clamping platform, having a clamping surfaces on either end, and amounting flange on one end. A pair of clamping plates are provided that are connected by hinges to the sidewalls of the clamping plate. Each clamping plate is provided with a sliding clamp to force the clamping plate down against the clamping platform. A resilient textured clamping pad is provided beneath each clamping plate. In one embodiment, the clamping pads are provided with bosses fitting sockets in the clamping plate and the clamping platform. The flange end of the clamping platform includes a pair of V-shaped grooves for receiving a cable to securely lock the cable to the release clip.

Abstract: A pair of confronting limbs, which have mutually meshing jaws, clasp the open top of a bag therebetween when a grooved bar slides upon the limbs. The limbs have external rails, and the bar has trackways formed therein to receive the rails slidably therein. The limbs are integral with a twice-folded panel which defines a pouring spout for the subject bag of a portion of the panel; this pouring spout portion is set within the bag.

Abstract: A pierced earring includes a pin member provided midway thereof with an engaging groove, and a nut including a cylindrical fastener body having therein a split groove or slit extending in the direction of the length thereof, an engaging ridge formed on an inner peripheral surface thereof and a guide part tapering at one end of the fastener body. Intimate union between the engaging ridge of the cylindrical fastener body and the engaging groove of the pin member is attained by insertion of the pin member through the guide part into the cylindrical fastener body.

Abstract: A clip assembly for gripping a sheet of material. The assembly includes first and second jaw members having ramp portions which are joined along a common hinge. The ramp portions form divergent inclined planes, and are surrounded by a sliding collar. As the sliding collar is moved from the hinge area toward the grip portions of the jaws, the latter are forced together against the sheet of material. A releasable ratchet pawl locks the sliding collar against reverse movement. The clip assembly is suitable for fabrication from injection molded plastic.

Abstract: A garment security clip (10) has upper and lower jaws (11,12) and a slider (13) to restrain the jaws which are pivoted (at 14). In one form, an inwardly directed projection (18) snaps over spaced projecting ribs (19) along the lower jaw (12). Alternatively, ribs (30) on the top of the upper jaw (11) are engaged by a projection (31) inside the slider (13). A microswitch (21) mounted on the lower jaw is normally received within an aperture (20,27) of the upper jaw except where the aperture is covered by fabric which then operates the microswitch (21) which is connected to energize an alarm system.

Abstract: The device which forms the object of the present invention comprises flat element (1) more than half of which is subdivided longitudinally into two parts (2 and 3). The external faces of the element (1) are provided with longitudinal grooves (4) and the internal faces are provided with longitudinal parallel ribs (5). The element (1) is embraced by a bridge piece (6) with laterally projecting wings (7) and a number of inner ribs (8) which slide within the grooves (4). To seal the opening of the container the lips of the opening are simply fitted between the two parts (2 and 3). Once in this position, the bridge piece (6) is simply pushed along by pressing the projections (7) with the fingers such that as it advances, guided by the coupling which exists between the ribs (8) and the grooves (4), it applies pressure on the opening until it is perfectly sealed, the presence of the ribs (5) eliminating any tendency of the new seal to slip.

Abstract: A line tie including a top portion and a base connected to an attached member, such as a fishing float. The top portion includes a J-shaped axial slot that extends down from the top portion. Three axially spaced annular grooves are formed in the periphery of the top portion. The topmost groove is positioned above the closed end of the J-slot, the next groove is positioned to intersect the upwardly directed leg of the J-slot, and the lowermost groove is positioned below the J-slot. A rubber O-ring is selectively received in one of the annular grooves. To secure a line to the attached member the O-ring is positioned in the lowermost line-loading groove and a section of line is inserted in the J-slot and moved to the upwardly directed leg. The O-ring is then moved up to the intermediate slip groove or to the topmost set groove. To release the line from the line tie, the O-ring is moved to the lowermost groove and the section of line is moved up out of the J-slot.

Abstract: A clamping device which has clamping units including a pair of openable arms extending in a V-shape toward one side of a pivotal center and in a X-shape toward both sides thereof, and a pair of retainers projecting from the ends of each of the arms a predetermined length toward the end, and a clamping means slidably engaged with parts of the arms of said clamping units for adjusting and holding the amount of closing of the arms in response to the thickness of an article to be clamped. The article is clamped and held by the force of restoration produced by the deformation of the clamping units occurring when the article is inserted between the pair of retainers and the pair of arms are closed.

Abstract: A holder includes a securing plate having two spaced mounting sleeves having two axes defining an obtuse including angle, and two holding arms having two first bent ends respectively mounted in the mounting sleeves and two second opposite ends which form a holding mouth which will open when the arms are upwardly pivoted and will close to be able to hold therebetween an object when the holding arms are downwardly pivoted.

Abstract: An improved channel beam clamp and locking skirt assembly for a suspended ceiling grid system. The channel beam clamp has a recess for receiving a channel of the ceiling grid system. The channel beam clamp is suspended from the channel in an essentially vertical plane. The channel beam clamp has a plurality of prongs extending from the lower end thereof. Each of these groups has an inwardly curved portion at its lower end which bulge outwardly from the vertical plane so that a pair of opposite prongs of the plurality of prongs define a receiving space therebetween for receiving a bulb of a ceiling grid member of the ceiling grid system. The assembly includes an inverted essentially U-shaped locking skirt which has a pair of legs depending from a slotted horizontal base. The lower end of the channel beam clamp with its plurality of prongs is slid through the slot and the channel beam clamp is slid upwardly. The plurality of prongs can again spread apart after they have passed through the slot.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved closure for ESD bags which provides an effective closure without causing the generation of additional charges nor blocking of the visibility of the component in the bag. More significantly, the present invention provides an effective yet easy to use closure which does not cause injury or irritation to the fingertips or fingernails of the ESD worker. The invention includes a pair of elongate rails which are substantially parallel when in a closed position. Support means are provided between the rails and a hinge for permitting the rails to move from the closed position to an open position. A latch slideable between a first closed position and a second open position maintains the rails in close relation when the invention is in use. The sliding motion of the latch obviates the necessity to pry open a snap as was necessary with the snap-stick of the prior art. In a particular embodiment, the supports are notched to assist in the maintenance of the closure.

Abstract: A clamping jaw device is used to couple sonic energy generated by an orbiting mass oscillator to a pipe string for transmission down the string to a downhole work area. The clamping jaw device includes a pair of similar clamping jaws, each forming a half section of a hollow cylinder. The jaw device has a head portion, a main body portion, a neck portion joining the head portion to the main body portion and indented from the head portion and a flange at the bottom end of the main body portion. The pipe string is retained between the jaws by means of a jaw lock member which comprises a flat ring slidably mounted on the main body portion and adjustably positionable therealong, the lock member being seated against the flange at the bottom end of the main body portion to hold the jaws in a closed clamping position against the pipe string.

Abstract: A U-shaped clip for clothes or the like has a web and two resilient legs between which the clothes or the like can be placed. On at least one leg there is a bevel to facilitate attachment and detachment of a preferably substantially E-shaped locking member which is slidable along the legs for clamping the legs to the clothes or the like. The outer sides of the legs and preferably also the inner sides of the locking member have a friction increasing surface structure.

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.