Abstract: A locking clip for placement between a dilator and a sheath for releasably securing a dilator and a sheath together during an insertion procedure. The locking clip includes a back support, a snap ring for engaging about a hub of the dilator at one end of the back support and at least one tooth at a lower end of the back support for engaging under a tab of the sheath. The sheath can be a tear-away sheath.

Abstract: A clip of extruded plastic material especially useful for embracing and holding an electrode lead wire of an electrode in a predetermined position; the clip is composed of two hingedly connected leaf portions with mating hook portions to hold the clip leafs closed and wherein one of the leaf portions is configured with a lift tab portion for opening the clip to release the electrode lead wire; one of the leafs is provided with an adhesive surface to attach it to a support surface.

Abstract: A brand identification system or label holder for use with a garment hanger or other display device includes first and second panels hingedly connected along upper lateral edges. The panels are movable from an open position to a closed position wherein inner faces of the panels are in opposed relationship. The panels include opposed clamps or hooks which are positioned to snap over the display device when the panels are in the closed position. A living hinge between the panels resiliently biases the panels towards an open position to increase the clamping force generated by the clamp members. A product information card or label may be positioned between the panels.

Abstract: A closure member for a bag has a blade and a sheath. The sheath has side walls that are joined on inner edges and open on outer edges. The blade inserts between the side walls. A partition connects between the side walls near a locking end of the sheath. The partition has a shoulder. A retaining wall locates on the locking end of the sheath, spaced longitudinally from the partition. The blade has a locking member that will insert between the retaining wall and the partition. The locking member of the blade has a shoulder that snaps over the shoulder end of the retaining wall.

Abstract: A device for releasably measuring the free end of a belt to the body of the belt in the form of a unitary resilient spring clip adapted for fitting over the free end portion of the belt and a desired adjacent portion of the body of the belt and forcing such portions tightly together for releasably holding the free end portion of the belt from dangling, a flexible chain being secured at one end to the clip and having a second end engageable through a hole in the body of the belt for preventing loss of the clip if it falls off the belt, the chain having a small bar on its free end insertable endwise through the hole in the belt.

Abstract: A garment clip is disclosed comprised of first and second jaws pivotably joined together about a hinge line. A securement device is provided to releasably lock the relative angular position of the two jaws, the jaws being provided with a first garment gripping means on the first jaw and a second garment gripping means on the second jaw so that during use of a garment portion to be gripped is sandwiched between the two jaws and the garment gripping means, whereby the first and second garment gripping means distort the garment therebetween into a three dimensionally curved surface.

Abstract: A pant's clip apparatus comprising an elongated, generally flattened, elliptical clip member with straight sides and overlapping ends. One of the ends of the clip member is formed into a curved hook portion which overlies the other end of the flat clip member. The intermediate portion of the clip member forms a curved resilient hinge element.

Abstract: A one-piece molded plastic clamp provided with a guiding lug for engaging a channel to prevent twisting of the arms of the clamp as they are compressed, while simultaneously enabling the clamp to be molded in a simple, clam-shell mold. The clamp includes a pair of parallel toothed members extending inwardly from one arm of the clamp and intended to engage a locking hook extending inwardly from the other of the arms. The teeth on the parallel toothed members are alternatingly spaced so that while the teeth are uniformly spaced within the plane of the clamp, they are staggered within a transverse plane so they unobstructedly face away from the plane of the clamp.

Abstract: An assembly comprising of first, second and third tracks of extruded polyvinyl chloride plastic which, when intermeshed create a framework for stretching and securing fabrics of varying thicknesses, onto a wall surface, a first extruded track is fastened to the wall surface with screws, a second or third extruded track is snapped into the first track creating a set of working jaws and a fabric storage slot, a sheet of fabric is then stretched around the wall perimeter, with the excess fabric being tucked and secured through the working jaws and into the fabric storage slot. Fabric installation options and overall strength of the framework are greatly increased through the flexibility and staggering of the track assemblies and their ability to facilitate and slide upon each other on extreme curves, therefore increasing the overall versatility of the present invention.

Abstract: A clip assembly for attaching an optical scanner mirror to an associated mounting structure including a U-shaped clip body for resiliently, snappingly engaging the mounting structure for holding the clip assembly in stationary relationship with the mounting structure, and a compliant member integrally formed with the clip body for urging the mirror against the mounting structure such that the mirror is resiliently held in stationary relationship therewith.

Abstract: A security envelope for transporting confidential papers or money is disclosed having a high degree of security, being easy to close and seal as well as simple to manufacture. The envelope of the invention is provided with a closure and seal device having a first part extended along one side of the opening thereof, external of the envelope, such part being formed with a series of long pins distributed along its length. The pins pass through both sides of the envelope along a line adjacent to the opening to be received and locked in locking sockets formed in a second part extended along the opening on the other side of the envelope. The two parts of the closure and seal device are preferably hinged together along corresponding londitudinal edges so that when closed, the hinge lies along the opening so as to prevent access to the interior of the envelope through the spaces between the pins.

Abstract: An improved process for performing a dialysis operation and the magnetic weighted clamp used therewith. A dialysis sack is closed at one end with a weighted clamp which includes a magnetic bar. The closed sack is placed in a container filled with a dialysis buffer solution. The container is placed on a magnetic stir plate, and the clamp and dialysis sack are turned within the buffer solution so that the buffer at the surface of the dialysis sack is continuously renewed.

Abstract: A bag closure device includes a handle member, a clasp member connected at one of its ends to the handle member and having an opposite free end capable of being removably coupled to the handle member. Structure is provided which beneficially compresses, and hence closes, a portion of flexible bag therebetween. According to one embodiment, such structure may be in the form of a truncated V-shaped member associated with the handle member which compresses a region of the bag against a V-shaped trough associated with the clasp member. In another embodiment, such structure includes a circumferential boss segment which compresses the bag portion against an interior surface of an axially flexible strap member. In either embodiment, the captured bag is effectively prevented from slipping under its own weight during transport of the bag via the bag closure device.

Abstract: A retaining bracket for cables having a U-shaped retention space and a pair of cover arms that spring open upon insertion of a cable into the bracket and snap back into a locked position to hold the cables in place.

Abstract: A fabric mounting system for securing a fabric or other flexible sheet material to provide a facing and/or partition is disclosed. A support or mounting member is first secured on an existing wall, ceiling or other location. Fabric engaging strips, having slots therein, receive a fold of fabric within the slot and the fabric is wrapped about the strips to cover the strip and position the raw edge of fabric interior to the periphery of the system. Each strip is then brought into engagement with a mounting member such that a portion of the mounting member is inserted in the slot to lock the strip and fabric in place, preferably due to an interference fit.

Abstract: To facilitate the assembly work of a pedal pad (e.g. accelerator pad) to a pedal arm and further to increase the strength of the pedal arm, the pedal pad comprises an arm end holding portion formed integral with the pedal base plate for holding an end of the pedal arm; and an arm clasping portion composed of a U-shaped arm clasping base portion formed integral with the base plate for clasping the pedal arm and a bow-shaped arm securing cover portion for covering the arm clasping base portion to further secure the pedal arm, in cooperation with the U-shaped arm clasping base portion, into hooking engagement with said arm clasping base portion. The arm securing cover portion can be formed integral with or separate from the pedal base plate.

Abstract: Holder for a pocket square includes two panels joined together by a living hinge for receiving a pocket square between them. Outer edges of the panels, remote from the living hinge, include fastening elements for securing the panels together with the pocket square disposed between them for maintaining the pocket square in a desired orientation. The apparatus, with the pocket square extending upwardly from the panels, is then placed in a user's breast pocket. The pocket square may be oriented so that as to have any desired amount of the pocket square extending upwardly above the apparatus and above the top of the pocket, and below the apparatus, as necessary. Ribs of various configurations may be disposed on the facing portions of the panels to maintain the pocket square in the desired orientation.

Abstract: A visor clip for mounting a police radar detector to the visor of a vehicle having a parallelogram shaped linkage pivotally connected to the top of the detector supporting base. A clip arm is provided at the upper side of the linkage for engaging the top of a visor. The linkage is spring biased forward and downward. The clip arm is longer than the base so as to clamp the visor between the arm and the detector case, tightening the detector to the base to which the detector is removably attached. The tightening action of the arm operates to press against the detector case to hold the clip onto the detector when the combination is removed from the visor. Friction enhancing horizontal ridges on the underside of the forward end of the clip arm urge the linkage backward to raise the clip arm upward when the combination is pushed onto the edge of a visor.

Abstract: A closure for closing plastic bags or the like consists of two clamping legs connected together via a joint and a lock for holding the clamping legs in mutual engagement, the one clamping leg being provided with a recess extending along the axis of the clamping leg and the other clamping leg being provided with a rib which extends along its axis and which is adapted to be moved into the recess by movement of the two clamping legs towards each other, a member of the lock being formed on one clamping leg and the other member on the other clamping leg.

Abstract: A brake shoe guide member (50) is provided that is adapted to be firmly secured to the brake spider (38) and which features a pair of spaced-apart guide surfaces (56, 56) on one side of the brake shoe web (16) and an opposed guide surface (58) on an opposite side of web (16) intermediate surfaces (56, 56) such that web (16) is held in substantial parallel alignment with spider (38) by guide surfaces (56, 56 and 58) as web (16) moves therebetween when the brake shoe moves between the retracted and expanded positions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a locking pinch clip useful for securing plastic bags or securing one article to another and the like. The pinch clip consists of integral rigid plastic comprising a base, an upright locking means, and a resiliently hinged diagonal member adapted to pinch toward the base to engage and lock with the upright locking means.

Abstract: A bag closure device includes a pair of annular closure members which are movable into and out of a nested relationship with one another and are preferably connected to one another by an integral hinge. In the preferred embodiment, one of the closure members is L-shaped in configuration and defines a concave seating surface while the other closure member is U-shaped in configuration and defines a convex engagement surface. The convex engagement surface is thus positioned annularly adjacent to the seating surface when the two closure members are nested so as to frictionally capture, and thus close, a portion of a flexible bag therebetween. An annular lip may be formed on the L-shaped closure member so as to provide frictional resistance against separation of the closure members when they are nested.

Abstract: An improved clamp is provided for closing a body waste collecting bag, molded from a plastic material piece and comprising two two legs hinged together about a film hinge, said legs being formed so as to clamp therebetween, in the operating condition, the films or sheets forming the collecting bag on the free emptying edge thereof, with removable means for immobilizing the legs with respect to each other, said legs with substantially rectangular flat contour being formed as the male and female parts of a resilient grip engagement coupling, said leg formed as the female part has a cross section somewhat in the form of a C with resiliently deformable wings, the leg formed as the male part has a partially conjugate cross section, and said legs defining simultaneously, at their end opposite the hinge end, a safety means also being of resilient grip type.

Abstract: A first embodiment of a bedding attachment device includes a strip of hook fastening material which is attachable to a bed frame and a further strip of loop fastening material which is selectively attachable to the bedding. Garter-like fastening straps are fixedly secured to the loop strip, and these straps are attached to the bedding at selected positions. The bedding may then be stretched over the mattress until the hook and loop fastening strips are engaged. A second embodiment makes use of the hook and loop fastening straps; however, the garter-like straps are replaced by a rigid plastic clamp which may be snap fitted over the bedding.

Abstract: A tilt drum for securing the upper ends of the side cords of a cord-type ladder to a venetian blind tilt rod for operation thereby. The tilt drum is formed with a one-piece body of synthetic resin material and includes a drum section adapted for mounting on the tilt rod and a cover section integrally connected by a flexible hinge portion to the drum section. The drum section has a top wall overlying the tilt rod and interfitting ribs are provided on the cover section and the top wall of the drum section for clamping end portions of the side cords of the ladder tape to the drum section, when the cover section is closed. A latch is formed integrally with the cover section and arranged to engage a keeper on the drum section to latch the cover section in a closed position.

Abstract: An article injection molded from a thermoplastic material, e.g., a polypropylene or acetal polymer, for use as a belt loop stay. A first strip is provided at each end with a flange. When unstressed, the first strip is straight, except for the flanges. A second strip, which is thinner so as to be more flexible, is joined integrally to the flanges, so as to form a closed loop. When unstressed, the second strip is bowed toward the first strip, between the flanges. The first strip has a stiffening rib, which stiffens the first strip against flexing on lateral axes. The second strip has several stiffening ribs, which stiffen the second strip against flexing on longitudinal axes but permit the second strip to flex on lateral axes. Beveled edges on the first strip facilitate insertion of a belt from either side of the first strip.

Abstract: A strap fastener for releasably connecting a belt to the body of a bag comprises a base plate adapted to be mounted on the body of the bag, and a cover plate pivotably connected to the base plate and releasably lockable on the base plate. The cover plate has at least one slot for the passage therethrough of the belt and receptive of a presser projection of the base plate. When the cover plate is locked on the base plate, the presser projection is received in the slot and urges the belt against a portion of the cover plate defining the slot to retain the belt on the strap fastener.

Abstract: A molded plastic article clamp designed to be supported from a rod has a pair of jaws pivotally joined at the top. One jaw has a pair of integral latch members extending toward the other jaw. The latch members are spaced apart lengthwise of the jaws and are designed to engage spaced keepers on the other jaw. The length and spacing of the latch members is such that when the latch member and keeper furthest from the top are engaged the jaws are held in article clamping position. When the other latch and keeper combination are engaged, the jaws are held in an open position sufficient to release an article but the clamp is still retained on the rod.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for connecting machine parts such as bearing rings on a support. The support includes at least one radially elastic element having a seating surface for the ring which is deflectable radially inwardly to permit assembly of the ring on the support surface and at least one locking element formed integrally with the support and acuatable between a release position wherein the snapping element can be flexed to facilitate assembly and removal of a ring on the seating surface and a locked position wherein the ring is supported in a form locking manner in the seating surface.

Abstract: A cord fastener (1) comprises a one-piece synthetic resin molding including a housing (2) having cord holes (11), a slider (3) fitting into the housing (2) and having cord holes (18), and a spring (4) for driving the slider (3). The housing (2) opens on both lateral sides (6, 7) and has at its top (5) bridges (10) interconnecting its front and back walls (8, 9).

Abstract: A watch strap comprising at least one layer of flexible material in the form of an elongated strip having an end portion adapted to be secured about a bar of a wristwatch, and a reversely bent member of spring metal secured to the inner side of said flexible material. The spring metal member has a bend adapted to encircle a watch bar and two legs which outwardly convex when the strap is in a position secured to a watch bar and is in use. At least one of the legs is convex in two orthogonal directions in that secured position and has a spring snap action, when the legs are pulled apart from each other, whereby the outwardly convex curvature in two orthogonal directions reverses to an outwardly concave curvature in two orthogonal directions to increase the distance between said legs to permit insertion or removal of a watch bar. A second strip of flexible material is secured to the underside of the first strip and to the underside of the outer of the two legs and terminates short of the bend.

Abstract: A plastic clamp is provided for attaching cables or wires to a wall. A support member and a retaining arm of substantially rigid material are co-extruded with, and connected by, a flexible hinge member at one end of said support member and arm. A plurality of fingers extend inwardly from said support member, toward said retaining arm, each forming a shelf surface for supporting a cable or the like, and the opposite end of said support member are detachably secured by a male connector on said arm having a plurality of flange surfaces disposed for interfitting engagement with a correspondingly shpaed female slotted opening in said support member.

Abstract: A mounting device for supporting tubing, flexible piping, ductwork, cables or the like includes a mounting element which carries an upwardly open, U-shaped support member having with a slide-in zone for receiving a tube needing support. Carried by the legs of the U-shaped support member are two dish-like elements. The two dish-like elements are formed independently of each other and are each hingedly connected to the interior side of a separate one of the legs of the U-shaped support member in face-to-face relationship. Each dish-like element carries a resilient arm which extends generally toward the other dish-like element in vertically spaced but overlapping relationship with the other arm. The uppermost resilient arm carries two, spaced resilient fingers which extend upwardly and angularly outward in the slide-in zone. The outer end of the upper resilient arm is arranged to impinge on the top surface of the lower arm when a tube is received on and supported by the upper arm.

Abstract: A clip assembly containing a resilient filler that secures chain jewelry when snapped closed over the chains.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tying device for closing the mouth of a bag-type container, which comprises a first part and a second part connected to each other through a hinge portion which are integrally formed from a synthetic resin, and which is foldable at the hinge portion into two, wherein the second part is more flexible than the first part and has a pawl portion formed at the unattached end thereof, and the second part is formed at the unattached end on the bottom thereof with an engaging portion engageable with the pawl portion, and wherein the first part is provided on the bottom with a ridge.

Abstract: An improved hanger for a toilet tank dispenser which comprises a relatively straight inner leg member, a generally hook-shaped outer leg member, and an angled connector joining said inner and outer leg members. The clamping force generated by the foregoing arrangement causes the inner leg and the dispenser attached thereto to be biased against the inner toilet tank wall.

Abstract: An adjustable back clip for mounting a shelf to a wall comprising a clip body and a drive pin. A hook member on the body receives a shelf wire. A stop is hinged to the body by an internal short plastic strap and is pivotable to block the open side of the hook member and to hide the head of the drive pin. Notches on the end of the stop reduce the width of the stop end and can receive a cross wire of a shelf. A wall anchor is integral with the clip body and has fingers laterally expandable when the drive pin is driven through the anchor. The fingers have transverse wall portions engageable by the drive pin to swing the fingers to substantially ninety degree angles to the axis of the drive pin and anchor. A web is in front of the transverse wall portions in the path of the drive pin.

Abstract: A cable holder comprises a U-shaped retaining body having a retaining groove for receiving cables, a head extending from the top of the retaining body and adapted to be inserted in a mounting hole formed in a panel, and locking means united via a hinge to the lower end of the retaining portion to close a lower opening of the retaining groove, whereby cables are fitted in the retaining groove, and then the locking means is fitted on the retaining portion to firmly hold the cables.

Abstract: An electronic display fixation device which comprises at least two holding members (4, 5, 41) formed at one of the transverse edges of the plate-like rest (3, 43) so as to pivot via hinges (12, 13) for retaining an electronic display 2, engaging members (14, 15) formed at another transverse edge of the rest as opposed to the hinges (12, 13) for engaging each free end of the holding members (4, 5, 41) at the position where the abovementioned electronic display is retained by the holding members, and fixing members (7, 8) extending from the back surface of the plate-like rest for fixing the rest on the circuit board.

Abstract: A cable clamp of the present invention comprises a base having a fixing portion on the lower surface, a flat clamp rockingly connected to the base, and a means for locking a distal end of the flat clamp to the base engageably or disengageably. The cable clamp retains electric wires between the base and the flat clamp. The locking member comprises a plate-shaped protrusion provided on the flat clamp or the base and a retaining protrusion formed with the outer surface thereof. A resilient retaining member is protrudingly provided on the flat clamp opposite the plate-shaped protrusion or the base and has a hole for engaging with the retaining protrusion. An engaging member is protrudingly provided on the same surface with the resilient retaining member in parallel and engaging with an inner surface of the plate-shaped protrusion. Further, a notched portion formed with a distal end of the resilient retaining member faces the engaging member.

Abstract: A back clip comprising a clip body and a drive pin. A wall anchor is integral with the clip body and has fingers laterally expandable when the drive pin is driven through the anchor. The fingers have transverse wall portions engageable by the drive pin to swing the fingers to substantially ninety degree angles to the axis of the drive pin and anchor. A web is in front of the transverse wall portions in the path of the drive pin. A hook member on the body receives a shelf wire. A stop is hinged to the body by an integral short plastic strap and is pivotable to block the open side of the hook member and to hide the head of the drive pin.

Abstract: A traveler carrier for refilling a traveler magazine of a traveler insertion device with travelers, includes a clip formed of springy flexible material holding the travelers together in a row by spring action from outside the travelers, the clip having an open longitudinal slot formed therein.

Abstract: A bag clip for tightly sealing plastic bags. The bag clip comprises two limbs (1, 2) hinged together at respective one ends thereof and intended to receive therebetween that portion of the bag where a seal is to be effected when the limbs are moved towards one another with the bag portion therebetween, wherewith the other ends of the limbs have arranged thereon a manually openable snap-lock arrangement (8-11, 13, 14) which closes automatically when the limbs are brought together to a sufficient extent. Each of the mutually facing surfaces of the limbs (1, 2) has arranged thereon an opposing channel, the one channel (4) being wider than the other channel (20), with upstanding free channel walls.

Abstract: A receptacle for detachably receiving a memory cassette is disclosed. A holder member reciprocates in unison with the movement of an openable cover member to hold the memory cassette thereon. Drive means is provided for driving the holder member in a reciprocal movement. The holder member includes means for locating the memory cassette. A protector is provided for protecting electric terminals of a memory cassette. The protector includes a casing and a fixing device for fixing the terminals of the memory cassette in position.

Abstract: A one-piece clamp (11) for clamping a flat cable (33) in folded condition is of clamshell construction, one of the half shells (13) comprising a hemicylindrical cable fold locating portion (26) joined to a radially extending cable gripping part (27) so that, when latched together, the half shells (12, 13) define an eccentric cable receiving opening. A portion of flat cable (33) folded across itself along an oblique fold line is retained in folded condition predominantly by clamping pressure applied by the cable gripping part (27) to a longitudinal edge portion of the cable (33) remote from the fold line.

Abstract: A tubing occlusion clip comprising a first wall portion, first and second arms joined to spaced regions of the first wall portion and a closing wall portion joined to the first arm and extendible to the second arm such that the arms cooperate with the wall portions to form a closed loop. The wall portions have openings, and a tube is coupled to the first wall portion and extends across the closed loop and through the opening of the closing wall portion. First and second clamping members are carried by the first and second arms, respectively, and they are adapted to have the tube extend therebetween. The arms are relatively movable toward each other to a clamping position in which the tube is clamped between the clamping members and relatively movable away from each other to a releasing position. Interlocking members are provided on the closing wall portion and the second arm for positively locking the closed loop against opening when the arms are in the releasing position.

Abstract: An integral plastic clip for retaining flat wire or ribbon cables defining a generally rectangular enclosure. The enclosure includes a planar base member adapted to be mounted to a surface and a strap member extending from the base member and forming the top and two side walls of the rectangular enclosure. The strap is integrally formed onto the base at one end and includes a releasable latch arrangement at its other end to engage the base at that second end thereby completing the rectangular enclosure. Primary and secondary curved and tapered cantilever arms extend inwardly from the top wall. The cantilever arms are provided with contoured tips to facilitate sliding movement of arms during latching engagement of the flat wire bundles.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a cable clamp for releasably securement of either round or flat articles, wherein the clamp is made having an integral plastic body with a base, a hinge upstanding from one end of the base, a rigid beam cantilever-supported by the hinge and a latching member upstanding from an opposite end of the base and formed so as to facilitate selective engagement with the beam.

Abstract: Device for holding and positioning plastic tubing of an intravenous fluid administration set. Device comprises a generally flat, foldable, elongate structure having two outwardly extending arms connected via an intermediate flexible portion having on opposite sides thereof substantially parallel longitudinal recesses which, when the arms are folded against one another, form a longitudinal channel, generally circular in cross section and capable of holding plastic tubing via friction fit. In preferred embodiments, device includes means for irreversibly locking the arms together in a spring-like manner and a tamper prevention and indication means.

Abstract: In a two-fold type tying device formed of synthetic resin, guide portions 4B in the form of a projection are provided at a portion to be contacted by a rocking arm of a tying machine. This tying device is capable of preventing release of the tying device from the rocking arm or bending member upon tying the tying device by means of the tying machine 15, preferably with the aid of the guide portions 4B and guide slots 4C.