Abstract: A clip for use in holding cords or tubing, comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw, each of them having a grasping part and articulated with respect to the other about a hinge between a closed position and an open position; a spring biasing the jaws into the closed position; a tubular sheath having a longitudinal opening, connected between the jaws; and a means for moving the jaws into the open position. The longitudinal opening is open when the jaws are in the open position and closed when the jaws are in the closed position. The sheath is adapted to receive cords or tubing through the longitudinal opening when the jaws are in the open position, and retain the cords or tubing when the jaws are in the closed position. The sheath is adapted to retain medical tubing or electrical cords.

Abstract: A child-safe fastening device comprises a clip, one or more than one padded layer covering one or more surfaces of the clip, and one or more than one cover layer secured to the padded layer. The clip, the padded layer, and the cover layer form a plush device.

Abstract: A retainer including a pin adapted for attachment to a mounting member for supporting a stack of sheets having one or more openings; the pin having a shank portion for insertion into the one opening, an outer end portion defining a pair of parallel bores with transversely spaced apart axes, and an inner end portion attachable to the support member; and a spring clamp having a pair of leg portions with outer end portions joined by a yoke portion and inner ends each joined to a journal portion received by a different one of the bores and retainer.

Abstract: Devices and methods for achieving hemostasis and leakage control in hollow body vessels such as the small and large intestines, arteries and veins as well as ducts leading to the gall bladder and other organs. The devices and methods disclosed herein are especially useful in the emergency, trauma surgery or military setting, and most especially during damage control procedures. In such cases, the patient may have received trauma to the abdomen, extremities, neck or thoracic region. The devices utilize removable or permanently implanted, broad, soft, parallel jaw clips with minimal projections to maintain vessel contents without damage to the tissue comprising the vessel. These clips are applied using either standard instruments or custom devices that are subsequently removed leaving the clips implanted, on a temporary or permanent basis, to provide for hemostasis or leakage prevention, or both. These clips overcome the limitations of clips and sutures that are currently used for the same purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to restraint systems for cargo on cargo transporting vehicles, such as trucks, having designated cargo-carrying space. In particularly, the present invention relates to a system for restraining cargo in the bed of a truck, such as a pick-up truck, or the like; or the interior load-carrying compartment of a van or station wagon. The restraint system contains clamp having two opposing members that are attached a pivot point to form a pair of jaws at one end and a topside at the opposing end. The topside is attached to a rotatable device that is rotated to close or open the jaws depending on the direction of rotation. The rotatable device closes the jaws by urging the topside of the opposing members apart to pivotably close the jaws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a card attachment for holding cards. The jaws of the card attachment can be locking in a closed position to ensure a secure grip on a card. Plastic gripping pads are included to increase the friction between the card and the jaws. Side walls are included to limit the distance a card may be inserted into the card attachment. Limiting the insertion of a card in this manner allows a card to be held without covering large amounts of the card. The ratio of an insertion length to the length of the side wall is selected to allow a card to be held securely without covering excessive amounts of the card. Thus a card can be held without covering pictures, words, or indicia on the card.

Abstract: An ornamental bunting includes: a length of fabric folded to form a plurality of pleats; and a crimping member having a pair of wings each having a row of teeth. The crimping member is operable upon application of an inwardly compressive force to substantially permanently deform from an open position to a closed position in which the rows of teeth are brought in close proximity to one another to maintain an end of length of fabric in a gathered condition between the rows of teeth.

Abstract: A clip comprising a pair of jaws connected by a fulcrum for pivotal movement between opposed positions and an arched spring associated with each jaw for biasing the jaws to one position. Each jaw may be molded unitarily with its associated spring and a part of the fulcrum, the fulcrum parts snap fitting together. The arched springs are mounted in back to back relation, and are suitably connected to the jaws by a living hinge. Actuation of the jaws deflects the springs, causing a rolling contact therebetween, with little frictional loss.

Abstract: An alligator clip with an improved structure including a first and a second clip members connected to each other by a pivot pin is disclosed. A resilient member is installed on the pivot pin with two opposite ends in contact against the interior surfaces of the first and second members. The front ends of the first and second clip members are used to clip the positive/negative electrode of the car battery. A securing member formed from the bottom end of the first clip member, including a through hole each on two opposite ends to wrap a power cord so that two through holes are aligned to receive a fixture to secure the securing member on the power cord.

Abstract: A peg has a one-piece clip essentially consisting of two branches, each branch having an anterior part forming a jaw and a posterior part forming a lever arm. The peg also has a hinge around a rotational axis that connects the branches at an intermediate point. A spring extending along a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis is mounted and compressed between the two lever-forming parts of the two branches. The spring urges, under its biasing resilience, the two branches to a closed position. The spring has a biasing force in the direction of increasing its axial longitudinal dimension that is more controllable over time than a spring having a biasing torque. Thus, over time the pressure exerted by the arms of the peg in the closed position remains more constant.

Abstract: A two piece jaw type clip has a standard base member and a decoratively shaped top member that could be any of a number of pleasing shapes that can be interchangeably attached to the base. The base member has a generally flat or single step shaped body having a spring portion that extends in an arc over the body. The body of the base has slots or sockets that receive complimentary legs or prongs extending from the underside of the top piece to enable pivotable attachment of the two members together. Alternatively the legs could extend from the base into sockets in the top member. The top member has a cutout through which the spring portion from the base member extends and presses the top member against the base.

Abstract: An alligator clip with an improved structure including a first and a second clip members connected to each other by a pivot pin is disclosed. A resilient member is installed on the pivot pin with two opposite ends in contact against the interior surfaces of the first and second members. The front ends of the first and second clip members are used to clip the positive/negative electrode of the car battery. A tuck formed from the bottom end of the first clip member, including a through hole each on two opposite ends to wrap a power cord so that two through holes are aligned to receive a fixture to secure the tuck on the power cord.

Abstract: A clamp pad-body assembly that resists a separation of the clamp pad from the clamp body due to externally applied forces. The clamp body has a peripheral surface that has a height that is greater than the height of the exterior perimeter surface of the pad, and the exterior perimeter surface of the pad abuts the perimeter surface of a recess in the clamp body. The clamp pad-body assembly my be incorporated into a clothes hanger including two such clamps disposed at the ends of a beam coupled to a question-mark-shaped hook.

Abstract: A clamp having first and second handle assemblies with each handle assembly having a jaw, a hand grip and an intermediate portion. The handle assemblies are pivotally mounted to each other at their intermediate portions for movement between an open position and a predetermined closed position. A spring is provided for biasing the hand grips and jaws to an open position. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the jaws in the predetermined closed position. The locking mechanism comprises a rack mounted on one of the hand grips and a pawl mounted on the other hand grip, each of which have teeth adapted to mesh with each other to hold the jaws in the predetermined closed position. Mechanism is also provided to release the pawl teeth from the rack teeth to permit the jaws and hand grips to move to an open position.

Abstract: A clamp having first and second handle assemblies with each handle assembly having a jaw, a hand grip and an intermediate portion. The handle assemblies are pivotally mounted to each other at their intermediate portions for movement between an open position and a predetermined closed position. A spring is provided for biasing the hand grips and jaws to an open position. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the jaws in the predetermined closed position. The locking mechanism comprises a rack mounted on one of the hand grips and a pawl mounted on the other hand grip, each of which have teeth adapted to mesh with each other to hold the jaws in the predetermined closed position. Mechanism is also provided to release the pawl teeth from the rack teeth to permit the jaws and hand grips to move to an open position.

Abstract: A two piece jaw type clip has a standard base member and a decoratively shaped top member that could be any of a number of pleasing shapes that can be interchangeably attached to the base. The base member has a generally flat or single step shaped body having a spring portion that extends in an arc over the body. The body of the base has slots or sockets that receive complimentary legs or prongs extending from the underside of the top piece to enable pivotable attachment of the two members together. Alternatively the legs could extend from the base into sockets in the top member. The top member has a cutout through which the spring portion from the base member extends and presses the top member against the base.

Abstract: A quick holder includes a bottom housing, a cover, two clamping members, and a tensile spring. The tensile spring is urged between the retaining posts of the two clamping members conveniently, so that the two opposite clamping members may be used to clamp the paper by a single tensile spring, thereby simplifying the whole structure, and thereby decreasing the difficulty of assembly.

Abstract: A clothes clip has a biasing spring that imparts a symmetrical force to each of the gripping members of the clothes clip. The two distal ends of the spring press against the fixed jaw of the clip at point equidistant from the central axis, and a central loop of the spring presses against the movable jaw of the clip along its central axis.

Abstract: A jewelry element includes a magnetic arrangement for ready substitution of multiple decorative elements. The element, which may be incorporated into a number of common jewelry pieces including a cuff link, earring, a stud for a tuxedo shirt, a ring or an pendant, includes a frame having a recessed central portion for receiving a decorative element. A pair of magnets is press-fit within a circular slot at the bottom of the recess and another magnet is adhesively-fixed to the bottom of the decorative element. An aperture in the bottom of the recessed portion of the frame provides access for a stylus for selectively dislodging the decorative element.

Abstract: A security clutch for a jewelry post with a circumferential groove includes a housing with a post receiving aperture extending therethrough and two access ports through a side wall. A pair of interlocking C-shaped lock members each include an inner free end that carries a lug anchor and an outer free end that serves as a trigger. The lug anchors are spring-biased by a spring toward one another to thereby urge the triggers outward through their respective access ports. The inner free ends are also urged toward one another by the forces of the spring to slidably reside in the post receiving aperture of the housing into locking engagement with the circumferential groove of the jewelry post residing in the post receiving aperture.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a clipping device made of plastic and which can surely grasp any good regardless a thickness thereof and which comprises a first clamping member 10, a second clamping member 11 rotatably supported at a part of the first clamping member 10, an elastically resilient member 13 integrally formed on a part of the first clamping member 10 and giving the second clamping member 11 a bias force to cause the second clamping member 11 to be moved to a direction whereby the second clamping member 11 to be opened, a coupling piece member 14 integrally formed on a part of the second clamping member 11, and an operation member 15 rotatably supported on a part of the first clamping member 10, and in that by coupling the coupling piece member with the operation member, the first and the second clamping members are fixed to each other.

Abstract: A locking device (1) includes a first clip member (20) and a second clip member (40). The first and second clip members (20, 40) include a first and second clip base (21, 41), respectively. A first jaw (22) extends outwardly from the first clip base (21) whereas a second jaw (42) extends outwardly from the second clip base (41). The first and second clip members (20, 40) are connected together so that they may move with respect to each other between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the first and second jaws (22, 42) cooperate to form a locking loop (6). The locking loop (6) is adapted to fit through and lock with a locking feature (32) on an object to be secured. When the first and second clip members (20, 40) are moved to the open position, the first and second jaws (22, 42) are separated by an opening.

Abstract: The invention is directed to reusable, clip-type oximetry sensors that comprise opposing top and bottom members. In one aspect, the sensor includes a resilient spring member interposed between the top and bottom members to provide a closing force, wherein the resilient spring member comprises tensile and compressive portions. That is, upon positioning a patient appendage in the sensor different portions of the resilient spring member are in tension and in compression so as to combinatively provide an enhanced closing force utilized to secure the patient appendage between the top and bottom members. The resilient spring member may be of a molded, monolithic construction, comprising an elastomeric material. In another aspect, the inventive sensor includes cushions interconnected to the top and bottom members via snap-fit engagement. The snap-fit engagement may be provided by a plurality of interconnecting member pairs (e.g.

Abstract: An alligator clip (10) whose rear end was originally manufactured to receive a 4 mm plug (50), is altered to received a 2 mm plug (60), in a construction that provides a long lifetime of low force insertion and removal and low electrical resistance contact. The sheet metal rear portion with adjacent edges (40, 42) at the top, is deformed so a bottom part forms an approximately 360° loop (130), a pair of vertical bottom beams (131, 132) extending upward from the loop, and a pair of part-cylinders (140, 142). The part-cylinders create a cylinder contacting region (150) at the top of the beams to grip the cylindrical 2 mm plug. Upper beams (152, 154) extend generally upwardly from the upper ends of the part-cylinders.

Abstract: A clothing-friendly clip with a face member and a base member containing a mounting portion, each having a convex bend at a first end, pivotably connected to one another and biased so as to urge the first ends toward each other around the pivotal connection. A clothing-friendly clip with a face member that comprises a flat body with extensions extending perpendicularly from the sides, a base member with a flat body with extensions extending perpendicularly from the sides, the base member also having a mounting portion, wherein the face member and base member each have a convex bend at a first end and are pivotably connected to one another at the extensions, and wherein a coil spring located between the face member and base member urges the first end of the face member and base member toward one another.

Abstract: A clip for connecting to a ring or the like has a resilient bow and first and second hook portions at first and second ends of the bow. The second hook portion has a pair of spaced apart hook parts. A hook is formed in each hook portion. The clip can be opened by squeezing the bow in a transverse direction until the first hook portion extends between the hook parts of the second hook portion with the hooks facing one another. The first hook portion extends far enough that a gap exists between the hook portions through which a ring may be inserted into the hooks. When the clip is released, the bow biases the hook portions outwardly so that the ring is captured in a loop formed by the hooks. The clip may be fabricated from resilient plastic. The clip has many uses anywhere that it is desirable to clip something to a ring or the like. The clip may be made so that it is easy to open while wearing gloves.

Abstract: A holding device comprising two clamping members (10, 11); a hinge portion (16); and a spring element (24); wherein all the aforesaid parts are integrally molded from a plastics material and the spring element is connected to one of said clamping members by a mounting portion (25) of sufficiently small cross section to enable the spring element to be molded in a position in which apart from said mounting portion it is clear of said clamping members (10, 11), and thereafter can be moved about said mounting portion (25) to an operative position in which it spring biases the clamping members (10, 11) relative to one another.

Abstract: A holder for suspending a vertical section of an architectural covering from a carrier of a horizontally-extending head rail, the holder comprising a downwardly-extending first leg, a generally downwardly-extending second leg that is pivotally connected to the first leg for movement between a first position, in which it extends substantially parallel to the first leg, and a second position, in which it is at an acute angle to the first leg, the first leg having a first longitudinal side facing the second leg and the second leg having a second longitudinal side facing the first leg, one of the first and second longitudinal sides having a longitudinally-extending first notch and the other of the first and second longitudinal sides having a first shoulder projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom so as to be received in the first notch when the second leg is in the first position, the pivotal connection of the first and second legs extending laterally and being located above the first notch and the first sh

Abstract: A compact plastic clip has a recessed auxiliary plate (23) in an upper clipping member (21) which is inserted into a fitting window (5) in a lower clipping member (1). A horizontal bar portion (27) is placed on a support shelf (6), and an axis receiver (46) of an operation member (41) is fitted into an axis support (8) formed in a side wall (4) of the lower clipping member (1) and when it is forcibly pressed downward, both the ends of the lower and upper members (1,21) are pinched together by the elastic power of a plastic material for a closed position, while when the rear area of the operation member (41) is moved upward, a contacting surface (28a) of a projection (28) is pressed forcibly toward the rear at a bottom end (47a) of a first actuation cam (47), so that this action causes an open position between the lower and upper clipping members thereof by the force of a fulcrum function of the horizontal bar portion (27).

Abstract: A clamp for holding in one hand and assisting in donning a bracelet. The clamp includes a stationary jaw and a movable jaw. The stationary jaw extends along the palm of the one hand on which the bracelet is to be donned and the wrist on which the bracelet is to be donned and is releasably grasped between the palm of the one hand on which the bracelet is to be donned and the fingers of the one hand on which the bracelet is to be donned. The movable jaw is pivotally mounted to, and biased against, the stationary jaw, and together with the stationary jaw releasably hold one end of the bracelet therebetween.

Abstract: A unitary clothespin or multipurpose clamp molded from a resilient plastic material having a hair-pin like configuration comprising a loop for permitting suspension, the loop terminating in a pair of confronting gripping jaws, the jaws being releasably, and pivotally interconnected and being movable between a closed, gripping position in contact with each other and an open, nongripping position not in contact with each other upon the application or. release of a squeezing compressive force upon the loop.

Abstract: A compact and smart plastic clip has a recessed auxiliary plate (12) prepared in an upper clipping member (10) which is inserted into a square-like window (5) prepared in a lower clipping member (1). The arcuate bottom (14) is placed on a support shelf, pivot pin receiver holes (25) of an operation member (20) receive pivot pins (4) formed in a pair of side walls (3) for the lower clipping member (1) and is forcibly pressed downward, both top ends of the lower and upper clipping members (1,10) are pinched together in a closed position by elastic power of plastic material. When a rear area of the operation member (20) is moved up the rear wall (15) forcibly presses it onto a tongue-like actuation cam (24). This action causes opening between the lower and upper clipping members by the power of a fulcrum function of the arcuate bottom (14) of the upper clipping member (10).

Abstract: A hanging assembly for displaying a sheet item of fabric art includes an elongated frame adapted for mounting on an appropriate upright support structure. An elongated flexible interface strip is adapted for attachment to the sheet item by appropriate non-invasive attaching media. A securing member secures the flexible interface strip to the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for an electronic device used in carrying a small electronic device while attaching it to a wearing belt or cloth, the holder having: a base provided with one surface for holding the electronic device and another surface including bearing parts and a flexible springy movable part; and a clip provided with rotation shafts to be fitted into the bearing parts and a concave part to be engaged with a tip of the flexible springy movable part.

Abstract: A portable device having a multi-function belt clip assembly includes a leaf spring 16 having a first end 18 and a second end 20; a housing 14 which has a recess 22 to engage the first end 18 of the leaf spring 16; and a belt clip 12 which has a recess 24 which is used to engage the second end 20 of the leaf spring 16, wherein the leaf spring 16 is adapted to hold the belt clip 12 in a closed position. The leaf spring 16 further allows opening the belt clip 12 from the closed position to engage a belt, and to spring closed when the opening of the belt clip 12 is constrained below a predetermined angular displacement 34. The leaf spring 16 enables the belt clip 12 to remain latched in an open position when the opening of the belt clip 12 exceeds the predetermined angular displacement 34.

Abstract: A clip is disclosed for securing a device to a support structure. The clip assembly includes a clip for pivoting about a pivoting axis, wherein the clip includes a securing end for engaging the support structure. A base is attached to the device, for receiving the clip. A biasing member is received between the base and the clip, for biasing the securing end of the clip toward the base, to secure the support structure therebetween. The clip assembly includes a first mating structure, formed on the clip, for attaching to a second mating structure formed on the base. The first and second mating structures are attached by sliding into engagement along the direction of the pivoting axis.

Abstract: A seat belt clip for preventing the shoulder strap portion of a seat belt from being pulled too tight on the chest of a user by the seat belt retracting mechanism. The seat belt clip includes first and second arms each having inner and outer faces, a tab portion, an elongate cross portion coupled to the tab portion of the respective arm and a plurality of spaced apart elongate fingers outwardly extending from the cross portion of the respective arm. The inner faces of the first and second arms face. The first and second arms are pivotally coupled together at a fulcrum positioned between the tab portions of the arms adjacent the cross portions of the arms. The fingers of the first arm and the fingers of the second arm are biased towards one another.

Abstract: A clamp device has a first clamp plate, a second clamp plate, and a connection portion. The connection portion has a first bevel plate, a second bevel plate, and an elastic main body. The first clamp plate has a first upper end and a first lower end. The second clamp plate has a second upper end and a second lower end. The first bevel plate has a first distal end and a first connection end. The first distal end is connected to the first upper end. The second bevel plate has a second distal end and a second connection end. The second distal end is connected to the second upper end. The elastic main body has a first arm connected to the first connection end, a second arm connected to the second connection end, and a lower opening.

Abstract: A clip assembly for holding a towel, sheet or the like relative to an item such as a chair, table or bed so as to prevent undesirable movements thereof relative to such item due to wind, occupant movements, or tilting or upsetting of the item. The clip assembly in all forms has a clip having sections each having a handle at one end and toothed gripping formations at the other end, the clip sections being pivotally movable relative to each other about a pivot axis and being spring biased by a spring to continually urge the handles arcuately apart and the toothed gripping formations arcuately toward each other. The clip assembly is arranged to be able to be attached to a suitable portion of such item as well as to grip the towel or sheet material.

Abstract: A photographic film clip having gripping jaws (3,5) adapted to provide a soft gripping surface arranged to hold an article between the jaws of the clip without damage to the article. The clip has a metal body (1) with operating springs (2). The jaws are covered with a soft material (6) such as silicon rubber.

Abstract: A plastic clip for use clothes such as a sudpender clip, kimono, or clohespin, has an all plastic three-part design incorporating an over center clipping action dependent upon the resiliency of plastic materials, and incorporates no metallic spring. An upper clipping member has a spindle plate established between side walls, and a pair of recess bearings on inner faces of the side walls. A lower clipping member has a ditch like bearing which engages the spindle plate of the upper clipping member, a projection which is narrower than protuberances formed on the sides of the projection, and an elastic tongue prepared on a central portion just under the projection which extends upward. The third portion of the clip is an operation stick having a box with outer walls which is established to be inserted between upper clipping member side walls and the lower clipping member projection.

Abstract: A hand operable clip 1 suitable for firmly releasably securing together sheets of, for example, paper. The clip 1 comprises a base 2 and a clip part 3 pivotally mounted with respect to one another. Biassing means are provided for biassing the gripping surfaces 7 and 8 of the clip part 3 and base 2 respectively in contact, comprising a resiliently deformable member 9 integrally moulded with the clip part 3 and a cam member having a cam surface 10 integrally moulded with base 2.The gripping surface 7 of the clip part 3 is serrated to provide a good grip, and a pencil holder 11 is integrally formed with the clip part 3.

Abstract: A clip for earrings comprising: a movable spring action clip arm and a stationery body, said body having a attachment member at one end thereof and connection means at the other end thereof, one end of said clip arm having means for receiving said body connection means so as to pivotally attach said clip arm to said body for relative spring urged movment towards and away from said clip, said attachment member having a first and second side and an opening extending through said sides, said first side being adapted to receive a decorative element, said second side having a metallic band positioned above said opening and extending from the surface in an arc shape and adapted to receive an earwire.

Abstract: A garment closing apparatus is provided comprising a base having a first clasping surface extending upwardly from a first end and a second clasping surface extending upwardly from a second end. A generally U-shaped spring clasp is rotatably coupled to the base such that it is movable to vary the dosing apparatus between an open mode and a closed mode. A wafer is adapted to support a decorative button thereon and is coupled to a U-shaped clip having a slot formed therein. The slot is adapted to receive a cylindrical post upstandingly secured to the base. The base is attached to an intersection point of a left bodice and right bodice of a blouse, dress, or blazer by configuring the closing apparatus to an open position, inserting the overlapping bodice material between the spring clasp and the first and second clasping surfaces and rotating the spring clasp to a closed position. The wafer is secured to the base by inserting the upstanding cylindrical post into the slot of the U-shaped clip.

Abstract: An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes between two stable conditions, one being an engaging condition and the other being a release condition. The two axes being defined by means carried on a portion of the supporting part, the supporting part being resiliently deflectable at said means defining the two axes to accommodate movement of the engaging part between the two stable conditions and to urge the engaging part into one or other of the two stable conditions. The supporting part may define a housing which accommodates the engaging part and which provides protection to the resilient portions of the device.

Abstract: A clamp apparatus including a support member and a clamping arm member detachably and hingeally secured to the support member. The support member includes a first mating member of a hinge mechanism and the clamping am member includes a second mating member of the hinge mechanism. The clamp apparatus can not only rotatably and compressively clamp an elongate panel, or sheet object, or other material, but can be assembled by longitudinal engagement of the component members in a flanked, snap-fit manner. To facilitate the flanked, snap-fit formation of the hinge mechanism, the first mating member includes a resilient socket structure having an expandable opening for receiving the second mating member.

Abstract: A bracelet fastening device to assist a person in quickly and easily fastening a bracelet around his or her own wrist. The device overcomes the problems associated with fastening a bracelet around one's own wrist without the assistance of another person and particularly by a person with impaired fine motor skills. The device generally includes a handle and releasable clamping means operably attached to the handle. The clamping means is operable to releasably hold at least one interlocking member of a releasable clasp of a bracelet. The handle is sized and configured to be held in a hand of a person so that the clamping means is positioned to rest on a wrist adjoining the hand holding the handle. A person using the bracelet fastening device can hold and position with one hand at least one interlocking member of the releasable clasp on the adjoining wrist while using the other free hand to fasten the other interlocking member of the clasp therewith to securely retain the bracelet around the wrist.

Abstract: A clip for earrings comprising: a movable spring action clip arm and a stationery body, said body having a attachment member at one end thereof and connection means at the other end thereof, one end of said clip arm having means for receiving said body connection means so as to pivotally attach said clip arm to said body for relative spring urged movment towards and away from said clip, said attachment member having a first and second side and an opening extending through said sides, said first side being adapted to receive a decorative element, said second side having a metallic band positioned above said opening and extending from the surface in an arc shape and adapted to receive an earwire.

Abstract: A paper clip consists of two elastic steel plates only, and each elastic steel plate has a connect member punched out of its upper portion, and an upper curved grip is formed therein after punching. The two connect members are bent inward and combined together by hooking their outer ends together, with lower ends of the two steel plates elastically and separably contacting with each other for gripping papers by pressing inward and then releasing the curved grips.

Abstract: A storage reel (2) carrying a cord (5) wound up on a core (3). The end portion (7) of the cord (5) slidably passes through a hole (6) and is fastened to the outer surface (4b) of the flange (4) by a clip (8) comprising a substantially "W" shaped elongated element (11) made of harmonic steel which is provided with terminal appendages (10) rotatably engaged to articulation seats (9a) defined in corresponding tabs (9) projecting externally of the flange (4). The elongated element (11) is bent according to consecutively opposite portions (11a) so as to form a pair of retaining loops (12) acting on a cord end portion (7) for holding it against the flange (4), as well as a counter-loop (13) acting against the flange (4) in order to generate an elastic reaction in the clip (8) thereby causing the end portion (7) to be held fast by friction under the retaining loops.