Abstract: There is provided herein an embodiment of a bed rail for use in constraining a child in a bed so that the child does not roll off of the bed and fall to the floor during the night or during a nap. More particularly, an embodiment comprises a frame the folds compactly and can be readily unfolded and installed. In addition to the foldable frame, a cloth, mesh, etc., sleeve or other covering is provided that can be slipped over the frame to provide a surface that will constrain the child after the inventive device is installed.

Abstract: A ratchet clip is comprised of first and second jaws hinged together at proximal ends. A serrated member is attached to the proximal end of the first jaw. Teeth on the serrated member are angled against the opening direction of the second jaw. An intermediate portion of a ratchet lever is hinged to the second jaw. An inner portion of the lever is engaged against the teeth on the serrated member, and an outer portion is positioned through a hole in the second jaw. A spring positioned between the proximal ends of the jaws bias the distal ends of the jaws away from each other. One end of the spring is arranged to bias the outer portion of the lever outward, and the inner portion against the serrated member. When the lever is depressed, its inner portion is disengaged from the serrated member to allow the jaws to open.

Abstract: A double clip is comprised of outer and middle jaws pivoted together about an outer axle and biased to a closed position by a first spring. A pivoted gripping member is pivoted to the distal end of the outer jaw. An inner jaw is pivoted to the middle jaw about an inner axle and biased to a closed position by a second spring. The clip is removably attached to clothing by clipping the clothing between the inner and middle jaws. An item to be carried is removably clipped between the outer and middle jaws. The pivoted gripping member is automatically maintained in a parallel relationship with the middle jaw, regardless of the thickness of the item.