Clip for securing damp articles

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Description

This article, therefore is an ornamental clip for securing towels, swimsuits, clothing, and other similar items over a bar, rod, rope, chair back, railing, pool fence, or any similar conveniently-situated structure, in order to air-dry those items. It is not dissimilar in function to, e.g., a “clothes-pin,” though has an attractive appearance which can be employed in many “upscale” settings, such, but not limited to, as public swim areas and hotels.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a clip for securing damp articles showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof in use securing a damp article;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof,;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings represent unclaimed environmental subject matter.

Claims

The ornamental design for a clip for securing damp articles, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D578382
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 17, 2007
Date of Patent: Oct 14, 2008
Inventor: Anthony S. Petrocofski (Troy, NY)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Assistant Examiner: John Windmuller
Attorney: Jay R. Yablon
Application Number: 29/296,268
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/395