Abstract: An aneurysm surgical clip includes two rotatably interconnected clip parts and a leg spring. The leg spring has two spring legs of which are in each case supported on the two clip parts so as to mutually pretension the two clip parts. The leg spring is formed from a plastics material, in particular PEEK, that is reinforced with continuous carbon fibers. The continuous carbon fibers are aligned along the spring coilings of the leg spring. The two clip parts have in each case one axially projecting protrusion on which the respective spring leg of the leg spring is supported.

Abstract: A dress clip is provided and includes a first clip and a second clip. The first clip includes having a first fastener body, a second fastener body, and a first attachment mechanism connecting the first fastener body and the second fastener body. The second clip includes the second fastener body, a third fastener body positioned oriented opposite the second fastener body, and a second attachment mechanism connecting the second fastener body and third fastener body.

Abstract: A camera system is configured to detachably couple to a camera mount, which in turn can be attached to an apparatus. The camera mount is a spring clamp including two arms, each include a handle component and a jaw component. The spring clamp can be attached to an apparatus when the two jaw components are closed around the apparatus. A strap is adjustably coupled to the spring clamp and is tightened around the apparatus to further secure the apparatus. In some cases, a flexible neck is fastened to the camera mount, and the camera system is detachably coupled to the flexible neck. This allows a mounted camera system to be situated at any desired angle for taking photographs.

Abstract: A hair carrier bag includes an elongated body, a clip assembly, and a hair product. The elongated body has a top, a bottom, and an inner surface, and includes a plurality of fold sections. The clip assembly is coupled to the inner surface of the elongated body. The hair product is disposed against the inner surface of the elongated body and has a portion that is secured within the clip assembly. The fold sections of the elongated body are adapted to be temporarily folded against each other, thereby reconfiguring the elongated body into a folded state and imprisoning the hair product therein.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for an earring safety device that can be clipped to an ear enveloping an earring so as to protect the ear and the wearer's head from the earring during fast-paced activities. The earring safety device can enable athletes to participate in contact sports without removing the earring, especially where rules would otherwise preclude the athlete from competing. The earring safety device can also protect the wearer from snagging the earring during high-intensity activities and jobs The protection also protects the athlete from injury due to impacts made to the earring.

Abstract: Provided is a heat sink clip for fastening a heat sink on a printed circuit board (PCB). The heat sink clip includes two hooks and a wire clip. The two hooks are inversely fixed to the PCB at two opposite sides of the heat sink. The wire clip includes a pressing wire pressing the heat sink, two pairs of deforming wires extending from the lateral of the pressing wire along two radial directions of the pressing wire and away from the PCB, and two engaging wires engaging with the respective hooks such that the deforming wires are bent towards the PCB.

Abstract: A sewing clip is provided. In one embodiment, the sewing clip securely clamps fabrics of various thicknesses, sizes, elasticity, and textures in assistance of a sewing operation. The sewing clip includes two rigid members and an elastic assembly. The two rigid members each have a first surface with a clamping and handling end and a hinge extension coupled to the first surface. When employed in a sewing operation, the clamping end of each rigid member has a tapering-width adapted to slide in a direction away from a stitching point. An elastic assembly couples the hinge extensions of each rigid member and biases the two rigid members so as to secure overlapping fabric between the clamping ends while avoiding unnecessary alteration or damage to the fabric. A recessed divot is also provided in the clamping end that allows for retention of surplus fabric.

Abstract: An aneurysm clip with two rotatably connected scissors-shaped clip parts, each part having one clamping arm and one operating arm. The two clip parts are guided in such a fashion that they can be rotated in a working rotation range between a closed and an open end position. The two clip parts are connected to each other by a push-fit rotary lock, with the two clip parts axially inserted into one another in an open assembly rotation position outside of the working rotation range, and are axially locked to one another by subsequent rotation into the working rotation range.

Abstract: A split arm clip includes first and second arms that are connected to each other at a first end by an end section and which press against one another at a second end opposite the first end. The first arm is split into first and second arm portions that are substantially flush when the clip is a closed, in use state. The first arm portion is integrally connected to the end section and the second arm portion includes a lever that is adjacent the first arm portion and which does not extend past the end section. A hinge is disposed between the first and second arm portions along a pivot axis extending in a transverse direction of the clip parallel the end section. The pivot axis is disposed between the first and second ends inside of the clip such that a force applied to the lever urges apart the first and second arms at the second end.

Abstract: A hair clip having two body members pivotally coupled together by a concealed-spring hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism includes a housing and a spring concealed within the housing in normal use of the hair clip. In typical commercial embodiments, the housing is integrally formed with a first one of the body members in a one-step process. The housing defines an inner-end access opening through which the spring is inserted during the manufacturing process. The access opening is closed off by a second one of the body members when the hair clip is assembled for use. The hair clip may be manufactured with the housing initially fabricated on the first body member in a one-piece construction.

Abstract: A hair clip for beauty shop, designed to clip hair to be cared and to maintain its shape. The hair clip comprises a finger installed to be able to rotate with the elasticity from an upper clip piece and so to support a pressing member toward a lower clip piece, and a soft pressing member installed to be connected to the upper clip piece and the finger. The hair clip can clip firmly hair positioned on the upper part of the lower clip piece and so prevent the hair from falling away from the hair clip in process of hair care.

Abstract: A device for hanging bird feeders, wind chimes and similar objects from the limbs of trees having two opposed jaws that are spring closed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking apparatus for an accessory. The locking apparatus includes a locking housing having a space section, a rotary lever rotating about a hinge, a torsion spring supporting the rotary lever, a push part exposed out of the locking housing, a first locking protrusion provided in the rotary lever and a locking bar having a second locking protrusion. When the locking bar is inserted into the locking housing, the second locking protrusion is locked with the first locking protrusion, so that the accessory is locked. When the push part is pressed, the second locking protrusion is separated from the first locking protrusion, so that the accessory is unlocked.

Abstract: A power cord arranging device for a vacuum cleaner according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises first and second cord grips pivotably mounted and capable of being opened and closed about a hinge, and having at least two openings that receives a power cord when the cord grips are closed, and a resilient member biasing the first and second cord grips closed.

Abstract: This double hinged/double spring loaded hat clip enables the wearer of a hat, to attach (and detach) with minimal effort or inconvenience, via the hat clips, a cloth or other type protective material for the purpose of providing additional protection from the weather elements, including, but not limited to, the sun, wind, rain, or cold.

Abstract: A hair clip is provided. The hair clip has a lower clip piece and an upper clip piece connected through a pivot connection with a hinge pin and coil spring. The upper clip piece has a bottom portion that defines a concavity portion for defining a hair holding space to hold hair in a bundled state. A finger is connected to the upper clip piece through a pivot connection and for holding hair in a bundled state. A guide loop is connected to a rear end portion of the finger through a pivot connection. The guide loop prevents hair from entering a joint portion defined by the finger and the upper clip piece.

Abstract: A heatsink-locking device that is applied to lock a heatsink to a placement surface having an exothermic component, includes a bottom base fixed on the placement surface to dispose and position the heatsink and having an open hole corresponding to the exothermic component and clamping portions at two opposing lateral sides; and a clamping tool for pressing the heatsink and being jointed to the bottom base, the clamping tool including a first board part and a second board part connected to each other with a distance between these two parts being adjustable, a third board part axially connected to the first board part to fix the adjustable distance, a pressing part fixed to the third board part to press the heatsink, and a first joint part and a second joint part disposed at one end of the first and second board parts respectively to be jointed to the clamping portion.

Abstract: A clip includes a body with opposite first and second legs, a movable fastener, an actuating member and a sliding axle. The movable fastener has a retaining hole defined therein for engaging with a retention module and an elongated slot above the retaining hole. The actuating member includes a curving slot and is pivotally coupled to the movable fastener via a pivot. The sliding axle extends through the second leg of the body and the elongated slot of the movable fastener to couple them together, and the sliding axle has one portion inserted into the curving slot of the actuating member. When the actuating member is rotated about the pivot, the movable fastener is driven to move relative to the sliding axle between a relaxed position and a locked position.

Abstract: A holding device for spherical and flat objects includes a carrier body, a clamping device held to the carrier body, a cover plate held to the carrier body, a plurality of holding elements, and an axle accommodated by the holding elements. The clamping device includes first and second clamping elements for accommodating round or angular objects. The cover plate and carrier body are partially spaced-apart to provide a guide slot, and at least one of the carrier body or the cover plate includes retention elements including formed lips extending from a basic body, each lip including an uninterrupted front edge. The cover plate is pivoted in a tiltable manner around the axle to connect the cover plate with the carrier body and is held under tension of a torsion spring against the carrier body. The cover plate is also formed so as to allow a tilt motion against the force of the spring to open the guide slot.

Abstract: A captive shoulder nut assembly, to hold a heat sink onto a PC board, has a nut member with a threaded portion and a tubular portion extending therefrom. The nut member mates with an upstanding threaded stud. A biasing compression spring rides over the nut with an end coil loop secured to the nut. The nut's tubular portion is suitable for insertion through a straight hole in the heat sink, with the spring remaining above the hole and operating against the heat sink. The free end of the tubular portion can be flared to a larger diameter than the hole, thereby captivating it to the heat sink and permitting movement by the nut through the hole while acting against the spring force. A stop shoulder on the nut and a projecting shoulder on the stud define the length travel of the nut onto the stud and establishes a pre-load compression force on the spring. A self-centering structure included for the nut to engage the stud.

Abstract: The hairclip (1) has two legs (4, 5) and a hinge (6) with a spring (7) connecting the legs. The legs (4, 5) each have a tine base (10, 11) and a number of curved tines (8, 9) arranged in rows on one side of it. Each tine base (10, 11) is adjoined by an actuating section (12, 13) on the opposite side. The two actuating-sections (12, 13) are disposed asymmetrically relative to a length of the tine bases (10, 11) and opposite each other. For the sake of tight spacing and easy manipulation, these hairclips (1) are placed on the curlers (2) in such a way that the actuating leg sections (12, 13) of one hairclip (1) are not disposed in the immediate vicinity of the actuating leg sections (12, 13) of an adjacent hairclip (1).

Abstract: A clamping structure is used to fix a heat-dissipating body on a chip module. The clamping structure comprises a clamping body, two clamping portions, a pivot element, a top frame and a bottom frame. The two clamping portions are respectively connected to two sides of the clamping body and are clamped to the bottom frame. The pivot element is pivotally connected to the clamping body and has a movable portion and an ear piece. The ear piece has a fixed portion and a release portion respectively formed at an end side thereof for fixing and releasing the heat-dissipating body. The clamping structure is used to eliminate a spare gap between the clamping element and the top frame, and clamping element and the bottom frame without using the elastic element. The clamping structure can also be used with a heat sink to form a heat-dissipating module.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device for a heat generating unit, includes a heat sink placed on the heat generating unit, and two clip members located at opposite sides of the heat sink for securing the heat sink to the heat generating unit. Each clip member includes an operating member movably attached to the heat sink, and a fastening member connected with the operating member. The operating member is movable from a lower position to an upper position to cause the bottom portion of the fastening member to move upwardly via the operating member acting on the fastening member.

Abstract: A fastening device for heat slug includes a frame, two projections and a heat slug. The frame defines an accommodating space therein. The projections are formed on the frame. The heat slug has a plurality of shoulders and is located in the accommodating space. The frame abuts against the shoulders of the heat slug. Thereby the fastening device of the invention is compatible with different types of CPU such as Pentium IV and K7 types.

Abstract: A heat sink fastener for securing a heat sink to a CPU is described as having a holding down spring plate. The holding down spring plate has a flat bearing portion at one end, a first hook plate extended from one end of the holding down spring plate remote from the flat bearing portion, a second hook plate coupled to the flat bearing portion of the holding down spring plate, and a locking lever pivoted to the second hook plate in direction substantially perpendicular to the holding down spring plate and turnable relative to the second hook plate between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking lever has a cam peripherally supported on the flat bearing portion of the holding down spring plate.

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 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 clasp has a base with a base end and a distal end with a hook extending back over the base. A jaw is moveably mounted with respect to the base adjacent a midpoint. A retainer portion of the jaw is adapted to overlie the top of the hook adjacent the distal end. A closed space is formed between the jaw, the hook and the base to receive an eyelet. A lever portion on the end of the jaw opposite the hook is provided to move the retainer portion outwardly in order to open the clasp. Preferably, a pivot pin mounts the jaw and a spring is utilized to urge the retainer portion firmly against the hook. The hook can have a straight section engageable by the eyelet during coupling and a curved section at the top of the hook. Particular angle positioning can provide additional assistance in coupling and decoupling the eyelet, along with the positioning, curving and spacing of the tip of the jaw. Alternatively, the hook may be curved substantially throughout its length.

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: A towel fastener for a lounge chair for holding beach towels, in particular, firmly in place upon lounge chairs. The towel fastener for a lounge chair includes a clip support member being adapted to be mounted about a portion of a lounge chair and having a main tubular portion and a handle portion extending outwardly from the main tubular portion; and also includes a clip member being pivotally attached to the clip support member and having an curved fastening portion which is pivotally disposed about the main tubular portion and also having a handle portion; and further includes a biasing assembly being connected to the clip support member and to the clip member for biasing the curved fastening portion of the clip member upon the tubular portion of the clip support member.

Abstract: A portable, hand-operated quilting clamp capable of holding multiple layers of quilting material firmly together while being easily grasped by the user. A manually openable clamp body comprises top and bottom portions hingedly connected together and moveable between a clamping position and an open position and defining a fabric receiving gap. At least one spring is connected to the clamp body and biases the clamp closed. The clamp top portion has a handle extending away therefrom to aid in both opening the quilting clamp and gripping the quilting clamp by the user. With the clamp bottom portion supported from underneath, pressing on the handle urges the clamp top portion towards the open position. A cushion material, such as felt, is disposed on all or part of the bottom side of the bottom portion. The quilting clamp is ≧2 inches wide, but not more than about 4 inches.

Abstract: A sock clip for holding a pair of socks together through a laundry cycle to prevent the need for matching socks after the laundry cycle. The sock clip includes a pair of arms. Each of the arms has a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the distal ends has a plurality of teeth integrally attached thereto and extending away therefrom. An urging means pivotally couples together the arms together and urges the distal ends together.

Abstract: A hair clip 100 comprising two jaws 110, 120 articulated with respect to each other about a spindle 150 and returned to the closed position by a helical spring 140 fitted around the spindle, and a piece for masking the spring, disposed between the two grasping parts 111, 121 in such a way as to cover the part of the spring fitted around the spindle. According to the invention, the masking piece comprises two parts 130 juxtaposed along the direction of the spindle, each of the parts of the masking piece being integral with the grasping part of one jaw and each end stub 141 of the spring bearing against the corresponding part of the masking piece such that the place of motion of the end stubs of the spring is situated under the masking piece.

Abstract: A clip on protective earring for attachment to a user's ear to protect a sensitive newly formed piercing in the ear lobe. The clip on protective earring includes a pair of body members pivotally coupled together so that inner faces of the body members face each other. The inner faces of the body members are biased towards one another. The inner face of each body member has a concave cupped region with an arcuate pad disposed therein.

Abstract: An improved hair clip employs a pair of cooperating main members that are pivotally connected and biased into a hair engaging orientation. Each of the main members is contoured and includes a first end spaced apart from a second end by a middle portion. The first end of each main member acts as an articulation tab that allows an individual to apply leverage necessary to place the clip in a hair engaging orientation. A mirror is removably attached to the first end of the first main member, and a cosmetics case is removably attached to the first end of the second main member. Attachment sleeves are removably attached to the main member middle portions. Each storage sleeve may be capped for storage of loose items or may accept one of several interchangeable accessory tubes. An included alarm assembly advantageously indicates unwanted attempts to remove the device.

Abstract: An improved clip mechanism in which a revolve arm spring is fastened at the center of two relative handles providing the two revolve arms are expanded to the inner side of each handle, so as to enable the front edge of the two handles having a force in clamping. In addition, inside the front edge of each handle is formed relatively a proper plain area contacting with each other. The plain area is formed an inner concave, which is protruded with a pillar. The head of the pillar is expanded to be a big edge, so as to enable the protrusion surface of clip plate to embed into the pillar of inner concave.

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: The free ends of a coil spring are biased between a pair of jaws on a garment hanger and serve as the sole contact and connection of the spring to the jaws. A pivotable jaw pivots about a fixed jaw on a pair of stub shafts. The biasing force of the coil spring returns the pivotable jaw to a clamped position against the fixed jaw.

Abstract: The unitary clip for a tray and lid of a waffle pack includes a lower expanse with two upwardly extending hooks. The hooks include upper oblique surfaces which extend upwardly and outwardly. The upper oblique surfaces are immediately upwardly adjacent from inverted ledges which engage complementary portions of the lid of the waffle pack. The lower expanse is bowed so as to form a central apex which engages the lower planar portion of the waffle pack. The clip is engaged and disengaged from the waffle pack by a simple up and down motion.

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 hairstyling device includes, according to the invention, two jaws hinged together by hinge means including a hinge pin and a coil spring wound in a spiral around the pin. The spring is contained in an opaque casing attached to the first jaw, and incorporating a slot through which the second end of the spring passes to bear against the second jaw. This facilitates assembly of the hairstyling device, and enhances its esthetic appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system which facilitates the handling of segments of elongated members in their broken down condition. In particular the application of the invention offers significant advantages of economics, convenience and flexibility for handling fishing poles.

Abstract: A hair clip includes two bristle members pivotally connected by a pin. Each bristle member includes a grasp section and a bristle section, and an elastic member is mounted around the pin to bias the bristle sections of the two bristle members toward each other. A flexible connecting member is interconnected between the grasp sections of the bristle members and has a section which is stretchable to form an opening through which the elastic member is passable.

Abstract: An improved helical torsion spring is disclosed which contains an integrally attached clip. The improved helical torsion contains: (a) a helical torsion spring having a coiled portion and front and end non-coiled portions; (b) a clip having a transverse opening for sleeving about the coiled portion of the helical torsion spring, and a concave slot for receiving a slim-bodied object. The transverse opening of the clip has a section-section smaller than a length of either of the front or end non-coiled portion so as to retain the clip therebetween. The improved helical torsion spring can be used in essentially the same a conventional torsion spring can be used; however, it provides the advantage of being able to carry a slim-bodied object such as pencils, pens, or other similar goods.

Abstract: A device and method for securing a plastic bag within a trash receptacle or other receptacle are provided. The garbage bag maintenance system device employing a front and rear plate in springing engagement with one another, the front plate employing an opening through which a portion of a trash container liner is threaded, when the desired amount of the trash container liner is threaded through the opening, the front and back plate are released causing them to shut over a portion of the trash container liner thereby creating a snug engagement between the trash container liner and the top rim of a trash container. This engagement of the trash container liner with the front and back plate of the device holds the trash container liner in place so that it remains substantially in the position it is adjusted to and resists being pushed down into the trash container.

Abstract: A clip for securing a towel to a chair. The inventive device includes a mounting assembly for securing to a lounge chair. An engaging assembly projects from the mounting assembly for coupling to a beach towel to secure the towel relative to the lounge chair.

Abstract: A garment hanger which is composed of a plurality of elongated members which are to be mounted in a cantilevered manner on a supporting rod. Each elongated member includes a movable side panel. Each side panel is continuously biased to an outer position. A garment is to be inserted between a side panel and a directly adjacent elongated member which will result in retraction of the side panel and clamping of the garment between the side panel and the directly adjacent elongated member.

Abstract: A spring fixing structure for a hairgrip includes a pin having an oval head and a plurality of annular projections in an intermediate portion engaging a wound coiled portion of a spring forcibly interposed between two ears of two hairgrip bodies after the pin is inserted through a center hole of the spring and of the two ears, and thus the pin, the spring and the two hairgrip bodies may be combined pivotally and stably together.

Abstract: A clamp for arrangement on a carrying arm is described. The clamp has a first and a second clamp half (10, 20) with in each case two lateral angle pieces (12; 21 ), in which are located a hole (14; 23) for positioning the clamp halves (10, 20) on the carrying arm, whereby the angle pieces (12, 21) which are directed against each other lie pairwise against each other and in each case one angle piece (21) of each clamp half (10, 20) lies on the inside and the other angle piece (12) of the same clamp half (10, 20) lies on the outside, and a legged spring (4) which lies between the clamp halves (10, 20) and keeps the clamps (3) closed. The internal angle piece (21) of one clamp half (10; 20) interlocks rotatably with the external angle piece (12) of the other clamp half (20; 10), and the legged spring (4) fills, in axial direction, the space between the internal angle pieces (21) in each case of the clamp halves (10, 20).

Abstract: A baby bottle holder and feeder including a lightweight, hollow articulating arm having a clamp member affixed at one end for the purpose of holding a baby bottle for feeding and having another clamp member affixed at the opposite end for the purpose of clamping the baby bottle holder and feeder to a nearby object such as a baby's car seat. The articulating arm is generally of plastic composition and permits movement by a child as required to initiate, perform, and terminate self feeding. The clamp member holding the baby bottle is spring actuated and having pads between planar extensions of the jaws of the clamp member for softening impact therebetween subsequent to removal of the bottle should an older child desire such release.