Abstract: A lockable strap divider comprising a strap receiving portion having side walls and a transverse bar mounted at a central point between the side walls, and a clamping portion pivotally connected to the rear end of the strap receiving portion. There is a clamping device on the two portions for releasably locking the clamping portion over the strap receiving portion. Unlocking the clamping device from the strap receiving portion allows straps threaded through the transverse bar on the strap receiving portion to be adjusted. Locking the clamping portion over the strap receiving portion locks the straps in place. The locking and unlocking of the clamping portion can easily be done while the helmet is still on the wearer's head, so that adjustments can be made without removing the helmet. The adjustments can also usually be done with one hand.

Abstract: A clamp for closing polymer bags. The clamp includes a pair of clamp members movable between a closed and an opened condition, each one of the clamp members having a jaw for engagement of a bag. Each clamp member has an inner and an outer surface. A hinge attaches the clamp members while biasing the clamp members into a closed configuration. Gripping means are disposed on the inner surface of each one of the clamp members. The gripping means include opposed striations on the inner surface of each clamp member. In addition, a blade having a blunted top surface is disposed on the inner surface of one of the clamp members and an anvil is disposed opposite the blade. When the clamp is in a closed, bag sealing configuration, the blunted blade surface abuts the anvil as the blade and anvil cooperate in securing the bag within the clamp. The blade includes a cutting edge for opening a bag when the clamp is moved across the bag surface.

Abstract: A fastener comprising first and second separable members, for engaging an elongate element. Each member includes first and second complementary shaped partial-cylindrical portions formed on a facing side thereof. The first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the first member have outside dimensions that are complementarily dimensioned with respect to the inside dimensions of the first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the second member, so that the first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the first member selectively engage and nest within the first and second partial-cylindrical portions of the second member when the facing side of the first and second members are positioned towards each other. The elongate element is engaged between the first and second members of the fastener by an engagement area formed when one of the first and second partial-cylindrical portions are nested.

Abstract: A device for handling or storing bundled items such as electrical cords or cables is provided by using a handcuff-like element having jaws that self-sustain an open position while the bundled item is inserted therein and which traverse a fixed path or trajectory to close on the bundled item. The device may also be used handling or storing key rings, belts, fabrics such as napkins, jewelry, shopping bags, and plantings, among other applications.

Abstract: A clip for use in connecting the wires of a mesh-defining lamp set intermediate the lamp sockets thereof, including a resiliently curved portion adapted to receive wires therethrough, a pair of intermediate portions extending outwardly of respective ends of the body portion and defining a neck extending outwardly of the body portion, and a pair of end portions extending from respective ones of the intermediate portions and configured and dimensioned to be locked together. A short one of the pair of end portions extends in a substantially transverse direction to the neck, is biased by the body portion in the substantially transverse direction, and terminates in a free end. A relatively longer one of the pair of end portions initially extends in the substantially transverse direction to the neck, parallel to the short end portion, and then defines a generally concave cap configured and dimensioned to receive and maintain therein against accidental dislodgement the short end portion free end.

Abstract: A control device for an automobile vehicle seat adjustment element including a control element connected to the adjustment element by a connecting rod. The rod is attached to one of the elements by a clamp made of a material more deformable than the material of the rod, the claim including a body and a cover between which the rod is inserted, the rod including protuberances which anchor into the material of the clamp by deforming this material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a clamping device for sheet products and an associated holding device.

Abstract: A reusable clip for closing plastic bags comprises a pair of jaws which are hinged together, and a releasable latch. One of the jaws is provided with a rib, the other a channel within which the rib is received, wherein at least one of the rib and channelled jaw being formed in medial portions with a lacuna as seen in profile, with a clearance between such medial portions when the jaws are closed. The lacuna assists in locating the clip relative to the bag, and permits the gathering of the neck of the bag whereby a substantial reduction in the size of the clip is possible in comparison to prior art clips.

Abstract: A cord end stopper comprising a male member having an engaging member and a female member having an engaging portion for interlocking engagement with the engaging member, the male member and the female member, when joined, defining therebetween a groove for accommodating a cord, the male members and the female member each having a plurality of cord locking means provided in its inner surfaces within the groove across the cord and disposed in staggered relation to the other's locking means, so as to provide, within the groove a zigzag or sinuous path for accommodating the cord therein.

Abstract: A device for limiting the intrusion of a shower curtain into a shower enclosure includes a clamp portion for releasably engaging the shower curtain rod, and an tail portion depending from the clamp portion for impinging on the shower curtain and urging it outwardly. The clamp includes an inverted U configuration adapted to extend about the curtain rod. The U-configuration includes one leg that is joined integrally to the tail portion, and the other leg is provided with a detent tip. A detent lever extends from the tail portion proximate to the detent tip, and includes an array of closely spaced detent teeth adapted to engage the detent tip. The detent lever is resiliently biased toward the detent tip, so that the tip remains engaged with the teeth unless otherwise disturbed. The two legs of the clamp may be squeezed together to engage the curtain rod frictionally to immobilize the device on the curtain rod, and the device will remain in this disposition until released.

Abstract: A clip for paper sheets is proposed, which is injection moulded in one piece from plastic. The clip is cross-sectionally U-shaped, the two legs interconnected by a web being flat and their flat sides face one another. In the gap formed in this way between the two legs is placed a clamping leg, which is connected in one piece to the inside of one leg and from there is inclined in the direction of the other leg and in the direction of the web. The paper sheets are slid into the gap, it being possible for the clamping leg to deform, whilst making difficult a drawing out of the sheets.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a folded section of ribbon cable. Two elongate members are connected to each other at a first end so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position. The ribbon cable is positioned adjacent the inner surfaces of the first and second members when the members are in the open position. The first and second members are then moved into a closed position wherein a securing device secures the first and second members against the tension of the folded ribbon cable. The securing or latching mechanism is preferably comprised of two serrated posts formed on one member that mates with two opening formed in the other member. A wedge in each of the two openings engages with the serrations to secure the two members together against the tension of the folded ribbon cable, however, the tip of the wedge elastically deforms when the posts are removed from the openings in response to an installer separating the two members.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a folded section of ribbon cable. Two elongate members are connected to each other at a first end so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position. The ribbon cable is positioned adjacent the inner surfaces of the first and second members when the members are in the open position. The first and second members are then moved into a closed position wherein a securing device secures the first and second members against the tension of the folded ribbon cable. The securing or latching mechanism is preferably comprised of two serrated posts formed on one member that mates with two opening formed in the other member. A wedge in each of the two openings engages with the serrations to secure the two members together against the tension of the folded ribbon cable, however, the tip of the wedge elastically deforms when the posts are removed from the openings in response to an installer separating the two members.

Abstract: A one-piece article having a uniform cross section includes a number of portions that interact to releasably grip a cylindrical object (18). Two jaws (14, 16) extend from a base (12) and are shaped to embrace the cylindrical object. The base (12) and one of the jaws (14) are rigid. A second jaw (16) melds into the base and has a gripping surface that closely follows the contour of the cylindrical object. The distal end (22) of the second jaw diverges from the cylindrical object and reverts back to the base, terminating in a free end (24). This free end serves as an actuator for releasing the cylindrical object. When the free end is pressed by the user in the direction of the first jaw (14), the reverted portion (26) pivots about a fulcrum (30) formed by an extension of the base to draw open the second jaw, thereby releasing the cylindrical object.

Abstract: A clip is disclosed for connecting adjacent portions of palletized shipping container, the clip including a foldable base for at least partially surrounding a first portion of the shipping container and a key rotatable relative to the foldable base for insertion into and through a slot in a second portion of the shipping container so that the key can be rotated to releasably join the first and second shipping container portions.

Abstract: A one-piece electrical wedge connector cover having a base section and two flap sections hinged to the base section. The base section has tow posts. A first one of the flap sections has two snap-lock latches. A second one of the flap sections has two holes. The latches pass through the holes and attach to the posts. The posts prevent an electrical wedge connector from being pulled out of the cover.

Abstract: A retention clip which secures radiant heating tubing to a reinforcing bar or wire used to reinforce a concrete slab. In one embodiment, the clip has a C-shaped body which includes a pair of parallel legs connected by a straight bight. The bight is hinged in the center so it can be bent to bring the free ends of the legs together. A pin on one leg then enters a socket on the other leg and a flange on the pin interlocks with a shoulder of the socket to hold the clip around the tubing and reinforcing element. The clip body has stiffening ribs to enhance its strength and dimensional stability. An alternative embodiment provides a straight clip body having a central hinge joint and two elbow joints about which the body can be flexed to bring interlocking ends together. Each elbow joint includes opposing pairs of lugs which provide stability. A block on one side of each elbow joint enters a groove between the opposing lugs to lock the joint against sideward swaying.

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 holder for holding collapsed coiled tubing has been invented which, in one aspect, has a first plate, a second plate, securement apparatus for releasably securing the plates together in a spaced-apart relationship about at least one portion of a collapsed tubular, e.g. but not limited to coiled tubing, and at least one gripper or gripping element on one plate for gripping the collapsed tubular between the first plate and second plate. In one aspect such a holder has gripping elements which include a first die device on the first plate and a second die device on the second plate, the first die device disposed opposite the second die device when the holder is installed around a collapsed tubular. In one aspect dies are longitudinally offset with respect to upper and/or lower dies so that gripping is achieved across a wider portion or substantially all of the width of a collapsed tubular. In one aspect such a holder is an elevator with an elevator hook on each plate so the holder serves as an elevator.

Abstract: Trellis wires tieing clips are used with pairs of spaced longitudinal trellis wires which are located to control the direction of growth and support of plant foliage of crops such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and grapes. One wire is the longitudinal reference trellis wire, and the other wire is the longitudinal gathering trellis wire. Each trellis wires tieing clip is made of a molded plastic having: resiliency and a retention of shape memory, and having the integral portions of a transverse elongated top body portion; a transverse elongated trellis wire receiving volume in the top body portion; a centered bottom entry to guide trellis wires into the transverse elongated trellis wire receiving volume; a right side arm depending at a wire guiding angle from the transverse elongated top body portion; and a left side arm depending at a wire guiding angle from the transverse elongated top body portion.

Abstract: An airtight clip device for inflation nozzle of an air bag. The clip device includes a clip seat, a clip board and a folding section foldably connecting the clip board with the clip seat. The clip seat is disposed with two hook edges on two sides and multiple clip teeth are arranged on the clip seat between the hook edges. Multiple clip teeth are formed on the clip board in cooperation with the clip teeth of the clip seat. The clip board is foldable onto the clip seat to be fixedly inserted between the hook edges thereof with the clip teeth of the clip board engaged with the clip teeth of the clip seat so as to airtightly clip and seal the inflation nozzle.

Abstract: In a two-part plastic clip for closing sausage casings, bags or the like the first part (1) comprises a U-shaped receiving space, which is defined by side cheeks and cross-flanges and receives the end of the sheath, which end has been gathered to form a tip. The second part (2) bridges the receiving space (4) of the first part (1) and is fixed to and interlocks with the first part. One transverse end of the second part (2) is hinged to the first part (1) by a film hinge (3) and at its other transverse end the second part (2) comprises a detent arm (16), which is engageable with a detent projection (22) provided at the other cross-flange (6) of the first part to close the clip. The side cheeks (5) are connected by a cross-bar (8), which is spaced from that cross-flange (6) which is close to the hinge and in the closed clip is embraced by an arm provided on the second part so that a high closing pressure will be exerted whereas the required elasticity will be maintained.

Abstract: A method of storing bundled items such as electrical cords or cables (12) is provided by using a handcuff-like element (10) having jaws (14,16) that self-sustain an open position while the bundled item (12) is inserted therein and which traverse a fixed path or trajectory to close on the bundled item (12) to store same.

Abstract: A fishing bobber molded of a synthetic plastic material wherein a hollow flotation chamber includes separable upper and lower snap together parts whereby ballast may be located within the chamber to adjust flotation sensitivity, and an elongated downwardly extending stem includes a latch having a hinge homogeneously formed of the stem material wherein the latch is pivotally positionable between a closed position for gripping the fishing line, and an open position for releasing the line. Manual lateral deformation of the stem unlocks the latch from its closed position.

Abstract: An integrally-formed clip for releasably securing objects, comprising a clip body and at least one free arm attached at one end to the clip body. The free arm is positioned at an angle away from the clip body such as to create an opening between the second end of the free arm and the clip body. A latch is disposed on the second end of the free arm and has a free end extending toward the clip body at an angle. A tooth is disposed on the free end of the latch, positioned generally parallel to the free arm. There is at least one groove having dimensions substantially equal to those of the tooth arranged on the end of the clip body nearest the second end of the free arm. Downward pressure on the latch causes the tooth to be engaged by the groove and lock the second end of the free arm to the clip body. Upward pressure on the latch causes the tooth to become disengaged from the groove and release the second end of the free arm.

Abstract: A hinged product display clip for gripping a product for suspension from a product display structure has a front panel with a hook and a dual hinge member integrally attached along a first hinge to a lateral edge of the front panel and along a second hinge to a rear panel closeable about the hinge member relative to the front panel to form a product receiving channel and lockable with the front panel in a closed position to firmly grip a product in the channel between the front and rear panels for suspended display.

Abstract: A sealing clip strip structure which is an integrated strip plate with a predetermined length. The sealing clip strip is formed with a lengthwise folding groove along a central line of the sealing clip strip, which divides the sealing clip strip into an upper and a lower clip plates. On the edges of the upper and lower clip plates are respectively formed corresponding latch section and hook section, whereby the upper and lower clip plates are folded toward each other about the folding groove to make the latch section latched by the hook section so as to clip and seal an opening of a bag body. At least one end section of the sealing clip strip is obliquely cut into a slope end, whereby after the upper and lower clip plates are folded to clip the opening of the bag body, the end section becomes a disaligned extension section in order to facilitate the opening operation of the sealing clip strip.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft clip for attaching insulation blankets and other nonstructual items, such as wire bundles and hydraulic conduits, to structural members. The clip has a molded plastic shaped base and a "T" shaped grip rotatably connected to the base. The grip is rotated to secure the nonstructural item by a "C" shaped clamp which is pushed into a detent to assure that the clip is locked. The "T" shaped grip is allowed to rotate by a flexible and thin tab interconnecting the base and "T" shaped grip which, in a preferred embodiment, are integrally molded. Optionally, the "C" shaped clamp may be made of spring steel rather than molded of plastic. Also optionally, the "T" shaped grip may be allowed to rotate into position by a metal hinge pin.

Abstract: A plastic clip constructed in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongated frame portion. The elongated frame portion includes a guide channel having a closed end and an open end. The closed end is located at a position proximal to a first end of the frame portion and the open end is located at the opposite end of the guide channel from the closed end. The frame portion further includes channel a blocking portion for blocking the open end of the guide channel. The blocking portion comprises a looking tab attached to the frame portion adjacent to the open end of the guide channel. The blocking means further comprises tab engaging portion for releasably receiving and securing the looking tab. The arrangement thereby permits a plurality of similar articles to be clipped by inserting them onto the guide channel and securing them there by closing engaging the blocking portion.

Abstract: The sock organizer is made from molded polycarbonate plastic from a die. The sock organizer is suitable for use in the water and heat in a washing machine. The sock organizer includes a clamp like device with a plurality of parallel finger elements to grasp socks therebetween. The clamp has two sides that are shut to secure the socks in place. The sock organizer may be placed directly from the washer to the dryer to keep the socks organized during the laundry process.

Abstract: A device and method for anchoring a silt barrier curtain intermediate primary barrier supports to enhance erosion control. The device has interlocking members protruding from a base designed to clamp onto the lower edge of a silt curtain. The device and the silt curtain locked therein are then buried during barrier construction to a predetermined depth. Indicia on the exterior of the device allow easy verification of proper burial depth. The device may be used on cyclone style fences, or used in aquatic environments to prevent silt or floating debris from intruding into a protected area.

Abstract: There is disclosed a clip for a garment hanger on which clothes are hung directly, and which has front and rear gripping plates which are movable one relative to the other. A locking mechanism, preferably in the form of an arm in a fixed one of the two plates interlocks the movable plates for gripping a garment within the clip. A movable pressure device preferably mounted on the movable one of the plates is used to effect release of the locking means and immediately the locking means is released, the pressure device acts directly on the movable plate to force it away from the other plate to thereby quickly and easily release a garment previously held within the clip. In an alternative, a flange extends from the movable plate and has locking tooth thereon engageable with teeth on the release arm. The flange extends across the teeth in use to prevent delicate garments becoming entangled in the locking mechanism between the movable plates.

Abstract: A shoulder harness recoil restraint clip comprising a clip member having first and second engagement portions flexibly connected by a flex hinge that allows the first and second engagement portions to rotate in a manner such that a first surface of the first engagement portion covered with a first plurality of gripping ridges is rotatable into a position contacting a second surface of the second engagement portion covered with a second plurality of gripping ridges. The first and second engagement portions are lockable to a section of shoulder harness strap material adjacent the recoil mechanism by a locking tab positionable with a locking tab receiving channel formed through one of the engagement portions. The locking tab is held in place by locking tab ridges positioned on either side of a locking tab receiving channel. The locking tab has an engagement head adapted to seat between adjacent locking ridges.

Abstract: A one piece spring clip is provided which includes first and second relatively stiff elongate arms. Each arm has a gripping portion at one end and a jaw portion at an opposite end. A web interconnects the arms intermediate their ends, the web forming a pivot for the arms. A substantially U-shaped spring having a first end and a second end is disposed between the gripping portions of the arms. The first end of the spring is flexibly connected to one arm. A detent is formed on the other arm. The second end of the spring is resiliently biased to engage the detent when the gripping portions of the arms are initially moved toward each other, the spring yieldingly holding the jaws closed. The second end of the spring is continuously engaged in the detent for subsequent pressure and relaxation of pressure on the gripping portions of the arms to pivot the arms about the web, whereby the clamping portions of arms are movable toward and away from each other for receiving and retaining an object therebetween.

Abstract: A safety latch for a clip that is conventionally used to sealably close the opening in an ostomy or colostomy bag. The purpose of the safety latch is to prevent the accidental disengagement of the clip arms when engaged to the colostomy bag opening, forming a seal therein. The safety latch includes a resilient latch that, when engaged between the arms of the clip, is in a stretched condition, putting the clip arms in tension. The safety latch can be removed manually by additional stretching of the resilient member that holds the arms together.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for releasably retaining and mounting an article such as tubular members. The apparatus includes a body member having an article retention portion for capturing an article and a mounting surface. A hinged cover is releasably disposable over the article retention portion of the body member for releasably retaining an article captured in the article retention portion of the body member. A first engagable clasp having a first latching surface is disposed on a second end portion of the cover and a first latch engaging surface is disposed on the body member, wherein the first latching surface is engagable with the first latch engaging surface when the cover is disposed over the article retention portion of the body member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ice pack clip for sealing an ice bag having a blade, a trough, a hinge and a latch. At the hinge end of the clip, the trough has a cam and the blade has a cam follower surface. At the latch end, the trough has projecting nubs and the blade has laterally extending stops. The cam, cam follower surface, nubs and stops cooperate to prevent longitudinal movement of the blade relative to the trough, even if the hinge should fail. Also, the nubs and stops may serve as a secondary latch to prevent unintentional opening of the latch upon bumping the latch release knob.

Abstract: An insulated beverage pouch system that includes an inner beverage pouch and an outer insulated carrying bag into which the inner beverage pouch is placed. The beverage pouch-is sealable with a clip mechanism having parallel clamping ridges.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic clip, particularly for sealing bags at any location along the height of the bag or at a location adjacent the bag opening. The clip includes two mutually hinged limbs (2, 3) provided with bag engagement surfaces. The bag engagement surfaces are intended to engage bag material located therebetween, when the limbs are brought together so as to seal the bag. The free ends of the limbs are provided with a snaplock arrangement (4, 5) which can be opened manually and which locks automatically when the limbs are brought together. At least one (3) of the limbs has an elastically resilient bridge (6) which functions to press bag material sealingly against the opposing bag engagement surface, so as to seal the bag.

Abstract: A clip includes a resilient tongue at one end thereof, a resilient engaging portion at another end thereof, an engaging portion formed on the resilient tongue for engagement with a support member of an attachment article, and a stop member provided on the support member to suppress flexing by the resilient engaging portion when the engaging portion of the resilient tongue is in engagement with the support member. The engaging portion is in contact with the stop member when the engaging portion of the resilient tongue is in engagement with the support member. Flexing of the resilient engaging portion is enabled by releasing the engagement of the engaging portion of the resilient tongue and moving the clip.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic clip comprises a base plate and a cover plate with a living hinge inbetween. In pre-assembly the plates are held widely open by a temporary unitary strut. The bracelet strap is attached to the base plate by having apertures formed in the strap receive bushings in the base plate which are then flared outwardly to "rivet" the parts together. The struts are then sheared away, and the cover plate is freely hinged. In the final assembly the strap encircles the patient's wrist and the cover plate is brought down over the base plate, pointed projections on the cover plate piercing the free end of the strap and entering the bushings, and staggered ribs augmenting the gripping. The cover plate is then latched closed against the base plate.

Abstract: A snap-action fastener suitable for joining two or more members using automated or manual assembly techniques. The fastener includes a pair of legs spaced apart and having complementary ends, with each of the legs being formed so as to be resilient in bending. Flexibly attached to the complementary ends of the legs are first and second arms, respectively. The arms are attached to the legs so as to form first and second hinges, respectively. The arms can be attached to the complementary ends at a midpoint or an end of each arm. Furthermore, the arms are flexibly attached to each other so as to form a third hinge intermediate the first and second hinges. To generate the desired snap-action, the combined lengths of the arms between the complementary ends of the legs is greater than the distance between the complementary ends, such that the snap-action occurs during operation of the fastener between a release position and a fastening position.

Abstract: A clamp, particularly suitable for tidily restraining a set of sheets, documents and the like, appropriately grouped together in a form suitable for easy consultation thereof, preventing individual sheets from falling out or becoming lost. The clamp includes two clamping jaws longitudinally extending and provided on one side with opposite clamping edges for gripping the set of sheets to be clamped; the two jaws are hinged at one of their ends and are provided with a snap-engaging device which can be manually disengaged to allow the insertion or removal of the sheets. The clamp is particularly suitable for gripping a set of individual paper sheets, magazines, newspapers or for other similar applications.

Abstract: An attachment element is made up of a middle part and two lateral movable parts linked to this middle part. In the middle part, a slot-like recess is provided in order to receive a belt, strap or loop. Using the lateral parts it is then possible for the attachment element to be connected with the flat piece of material. In this respect the middle part is arranged parallel to the edge of the flat piece of material, whereas the two lateral parts fit respectively around the flat piece of material, such as sheeting laying on opposite sides of the flat piece of material. The attachment element is able to be attached adjacent to the flat piece of material in different ways.

Abstract: A dental oral hygiene device for extending the useful lifetime of a toothbrush having a handle and a plurality of longitudinal bristles, the bristles having a defined length and being attached generally normal to the handle and forming a generally rectilinear array, each of the bristles having a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end forming a tip, the device including a structure for applying pressure to the bristles at at least two points along the bristle length, preferably approximately at the bristle tip and at a point between the bristle tip and the proximal end of the bristle, a receptacle structure supporting the structure for applying pressure and for containing at least a portion of the toothbrush including the bristles, wherein the bristles are forced generally inwardly such that the rectilinear array is generally maintained and the bristles are prevented from splaying outwardly relative to each other.

Abstract: A folding drafting aid apparatus includes a planar member having a first and second planar member ends and a first planar member side and a second planar member side, and being foldable at a hinge structure so that the second planar member side pivots face to face against itself; a flexible, resilient first tab having a free end and retained on a first tab structure; and a flexible, resilient second tab having a tab free end and retained on a second tab structure; where the tabs are positioned relative to each other so that when the planar member is folded at the hinge structure to pivot the second planar member side face to face against itself, one tab overlays the other tab and so that pressing one tab against the other tab causes both tabs to bend until the free end of the one tab crosses over the free end of the other tab and remains in this crossed-over position to hold the planar member in the folded position.

Abstract: This invention pertains to spring clip garment holders for holding garments, especially small garments such as pairs of socks, while the garments are being processed. In the rest position, the clip generally has a "U-shaped" configuration, including a bight and a pair of legs extending from the bight. The legs have upper sections extending toward each other, and lower sections extending away from each other, and the legs reside in surfaces which preferably intersect at an angle of no more than about 20 degrees. At least one of the legs includes a lock, such as a lock slot, for locking the legs together. In use, the spring clip garment holder is compressed, creating an opening for receiving a garment, and providing clearance for one leg to pass the other, thereby crossing one leg over the other. The compression is released after the garment is inserted into the opening, with the legs still crossed.

Abstract: A frangible clip which gives way at a loading less than the limits of supporting structures is used in bulk to secure panels of porous cloth to supporting cables. The porous cloth is that used in agriculture for shade, wind, rain, hall, or snow protection of plants or animals. The clips are installed to form loops which slide along support cables and which pass through the structure of the cloth and around a preferred soft-sheathed hem cable which strengthens all edges of the cloth. A panel of porous cloth may be held stretched out by anchoring hem cables at a first corner, passed around anchored pulleys at each adjacent corner, and tensioning them onto an anchor at the far corner. The anchors may be attached to the support cables or to poles or ground structures. These improvements are useful in minimising storm damage.

Abstract: A hanger clip construction adapted for use with overhead members, such as the T-bars of suspended ceilings, includes a first arm having first and second ends and a second arm having first and second ends. A first hinge connects the first arm second end to the second arm first end. A spring member is secured at a first end by a second hinge to the first arm and at a second end by a third hinge to the second arm. The spring maintains the first and second arms in one of two stable end positions of the hanger clip. The spring is in tension only when the first and second arms are between the two stable end positions. In one of the stable end positions, the first arm first end and the second arm second end extend over side edges of the overhead member to secure the hanger clip thereto.

Abstract: Four embodiments are disclosed of a garment-hanger clip having a central portion adapted to be received with a garment to be hung and manually bendable wing portions adapted to be manually bent into close confrontation with the opposite sides of the central portion in order to engage the garment with prongs raised on said central portion and to maintain the garment in engagement with those prongs.