Abstract: A semi-rigid, elastically resilient clip is releasably fastenable to the side of a handgun to provide support for the handgun upon a user's clothing or on a mounting bracket on a support structure. The clip may be attached by bolting to a handgun or, in the case of automatic weapons having a barrel slide movable relative to a gun body, it may be attached by engagement of a clip bracket between the gun body and barrel slide portions.

Abstract: The holder is a plastic tube split lengthwise into substantially mirror image halves forming two opposed clamping members hingedly connected by spring operated handles which activate opening and closing of the clamping members to engage a towel or other items hanging on a support.

Abstract: A retainer for gathering together a shoulder strap of a first garment and a shoulder strap of a second garment and for holding one or more shoulder straps in place on a wearer's shoulder. The retainer includes a body having stabilizing structure for holding the retainer stable on the wearer's shoulder; and grip structure attached to the body for gripping one or more shoulder straps and for securing one or more shoulder straps to the body.

Abstract: The cabinet for a front serviceable appliance includes a pair of side panels with a lower and an upper support extending between their lower and upper front corners respectively. Tab and slot arrangements mount a front panel on the lower support for pivotal movement between a first position, juxtaposed to the side panels, and a second position, angled away from the side panels. A plurality of locking clips secure a top flange of the front panel to the upper support. A top panel is spaced above the top of the front panel sufficiently for access by a tool to release the front panel from the upper support. Pin and slot arrangements align the front panel with the side panels.

Abstract: A link for a pegless clothes line is molded from resilient plastic material and has a stud formation at one end and a recess for receiving a neck of the stud formation of the adjacent link, at the other end. A diamond-shaped aperture opens at one end into an entrance to the recess, and at the other end into an undulating pinch slot of V-shaped cross section. Clothes to be dried have their corners poked through the apertures and are then slid sideways along the pinch slots which hold them in position. Oblique bars enhance the resilience of the sides of the pinch slot.

Abstract: A paper fastener for holding one or more sheets of paper without penetrating or damaging the paper comprises a generally channel-sectioned component having a base and opposed upper and lower arms between which the paper is received. The lower arm forms a support surface for the paper while the upper arm serves as or is provided with a gripping member to engage paper received between the arms and to bias the paper against the lower arm. At one end of the fastener the arms diverge away from each other to define an open mouth which facilitates the introduction of paper into the fastener.

Abstract: The present end-lap retainer is a one-piece device having a particular configuration so as to fit snugly over the end of a pliable tube used to dispense viscous materials, such as, toothpaste, glue, ointment, etc. During the normal use process, a toothpaste user will lap or fold the bottom end of the tube when the tube becomes partially depleted. This lapping process forces the remaining paste upward toward the top of the tube for easy dispensing of its contents. The end-lap retainer device is attached to the laps or folds, holding them firmly in place, thereby preventing any unlapping or back flow of the contents when pressure is applied to the tube during dispensing.

Abstract: A device for displaying and retaining informational literature and advertising material on the armrest of a stadium or theatre seat. The device includes a resilient flap under which the advertisements or materials are placed. The device may also include a cup-holder and display surfaces for advertisements.

Abstract: A sheet metal spring clip made from a resilient metal rectangular strip which is bent at various locations intermediate its top and bottom edges to cause sections of the clip to lie one above the other in a spaced relationship. The clip has a pair of connected elongated apertures each having unbroken walls normal to flat top and bottom surfaces, which walls serve as bearing surfaces at opposite sides of each of the two connected apertures for mounting of the clip preferably on a vertical support. Spaced handles similarly directed permit the resilient clip to be squeezed for positional alignment on the support. The clip further includes an edge slot in communication with a third elongated aperture, which aperture has similar walls and serves to provide bearing surfaces for retention of a bar normally disposed with respect to the support, after the clip has been positioned at a desired elevation.

Abstract: A thin flat device having a money clip on one side together with two channels on the reverse side to accommodate rigid plastic cards and the like.

Abstract: A lamp base locking clip comprises a first end having a given thickness; an intermediate portion having a thickness at least approximately 3 times said given thickness and a second end having said given thickness. The intermediate portion is defined by opposed, space apart, first and second surfaces, said first end being contiguous with said first surface and said second end being contiguous with said second surface. In a preferred embodiment the clip is formed from a single piece of ribbon material and said intermediate portion is formed by folding said ribbon to have two reentrant portions. The preferred embodiment is especially suited for automation.

Abstract: A clip for securing a cover to a crib or playpen includes a first loop for providing a snap-fit onto the top bar of the crib, a cavity for holding a side rod of the cover, and an extension for guiding the clip onto the crib or playpen.

Abstract: A golf bag sectioning device wherein respective first and second tubes have respective telescoping legs extensible and retractable therefrom in a spring-biased relationship to extend the telescoping legs relative to the tubes, wherein a first clamp member is secured to the tubes, with a second clamp member secured to the telescoping legs, the clamp members are arranged to engage the rim portion of a golf bag, and when thusly positioned within the entrance opening of the golf bag, the golf bag is divided and compartmentalized relative to the entrance opening to accommodate golf clubs and the like directed through the entrance opening of the golf bag.

Abstract: A clip (405) for attaching a portable electronic device (400) to an external article (805) comprises a first end (415) for coupling the clip (405) to the portable electronic device (400) and a second end (422) having an aperture (425) formed therein. The external article (805) can be positioned through the aperture (425) to secure the portable electronic device (400) to the external article (805).

Abstract: A device for holding hair in a bundle comprises a body member configured in a generally spiral manner from proximate a main axis of the device to an opening for receiving hair. Portions of the body member that are radially adjacent to each other with respect to the main axis present confronting surfaces for applying pressure to hair and define a generally spirally shaped hair-receiving volume. A sufficient extent of the body member preferably comprises resilient material for allowing an ordinary user to increase the hair-receiving volume, during insertion of the device into a bundle of hair, more than about 50 percent in an outermost 180.degree. spiral region bounded by the hair-receiving opening. When the device is unflexed, the hair-receiving volume preferably decreases in radial dimension with respect to the main axis more than about 15 percent from a radially outer, to a radially inner, portion of one spiral turn of the hair-receiving volume other than innermost and outermost 45.degree.

Abstract: A clamping hanger is disclosed for sealing and storing a food bag having an end suspended from a support surface lying in a generally horizontal plane. The clamping hanger comprises a generally rectangular base adapted to be mounted to the support surface and a one-piece clamping member attached to the base. The clamping member has a pair of identical, arcuate-shaped, jaws converging together to form a mouth which enables the end of a food bag to be slidably received and retained therein.

Abstract: A clip for controlling a toothpaste tube when the end of the tube is folded into flattened coil. The clip is made of a resilient material and comprises an integrally attached front and back member. The front member terminates in an inwardly depending lip which, when engaging the edge of a fold made in the emptied part of the tube, prevents the coil from unfolding and the tube from slipping from the clip. The short lip near the open end of the clip holds the tube in the clip without having the clip clamp onto the tube. Thus the clip opening can be large enough to enable the tube to be easily inserted. The back member flares outwardly, allowing the contents of the tube to be easily expressed therefrom.

Abstract: A clip for retaining together sheets of paper or other materials comprising a single thin strip of resilient sheet-like material bent upon itself to define an end fold and first and second holding legs each having first and second upper ends respectively interconnected at said end fold, said first and second holding legs each having first and second lower ends respectively opposite said end fold and said lower ends intersecting at an angle with respect to each other so as to define a reverse V-shaped push-on space and wherein at the position where the two push-on edges cross each other a space is created between the legs as a result of the fact that at least one of the clamping legs is provided with a non-angular depression.

Abstract: A pool deck protector cooperative with the perimeter coping of the pool to prevent wear and discoloration to the pool deck and pool coping by the tie-down assembly securing the pool cover to a pool cover anchor. The pool deck protector is generally planar with one edge curved under upon the underside of the planar member, the curved edge having a decreasing radius such that it is frictionally engageable in a snap-fit manner with the perimeter coping of the pool to position the pool deck protector in alignment with the tie-down assembly thereby protecting the perimeter coping and immediate pool deck area.

Abstract: A frame (20) having a number of yarn holding clips (30) attached on an outside edge for looping yarn in a first direction around adjacent parallel clips to form a warp. A second number of opposed clips likewise mounted on the frame, permit a second looping yarn to be layered on top in a woof-like manner. The frame (20) has parallel sides and is preferably square or rectangular in shape. The clips (30) have legs (32), (34) and (36) that mate with the frame and an upstanding leg (38) provides the attachment point for the yarn. The clips are attached by nails (42) in the preferred embodiment or by spring tension in a third embodiment. A second embodiment provides a narrower upstanding leg (38) to pre-space the leg when the clips are touching each other. In a fourth embodiment, a frame having a multiplicity of rectangular frame cavities (50) is used. Into these cavities is inserted a yarn holding clip (30).

Abstract: A furniture frame is disclosed in which the ends of furniture springs are coupled to two spaced opposing metal frame members by plastic clips which have been secured in a friction-fit-manner to flanges formed in each frame member. The flange of each frame member extending in a direction away from the opposing frame member to an open end. Each clip having a generally S-shaped profile and including a frame engaging hook portion which is separated from a spring engaging hook portion by a central portion of the clip. The frame engaging hook portion and central portion defining a slot opening in a first direction, and which is sized to receive therein in a friction-fit the open end of a flange. The spring retaining hook portion and central portion defining a second slot opening in a direction opposite to the first direction, and which is sized to receive and retain therein one end of the spring.

Abstract: The universal clipping retainer for engaging a bundle of tubular elements to a frame rail flange of a vehicle comprises first and second sections. The first section comprises structure to which a tubular bundle is engaged by means of a cable tie strap member, the strap member extending through openings in the section, extending around the bundle and engaging to itself. The second section is a clip engaged to one end of the first section, the clip comprising a plurality of fingers biased toward a centerline of the clip for engaging a frame rail flange therebetween, each of the fingers having barbs on a flange engaging surface thereof, with the barbs pointing away from free ends of the fingers.

Abstract: An integral fastener for securing a pool cover to the top rail of an above-ground pool is disclosed. The fastener is comprised of a first leg, a second leg, a first downwardly-extending, diverging lip connected to said first leg, and a second downwardly-extending diverging lip connected to said second leg.The first leg and the second leg are partially contiguous with each other and form a closed cavity which is defined by a continuous surface consisting of a first substantially linear wall, a substantially concave inner wall, a substantially convex wall, and a second substantially linear wall.

Abstract: A combination floating thermal pool cover and high efficiency thermal pool cover retaining device is disclosed having a flexible clamping portion for clinging to an extended edge of a pool and a retaining portion for lifting a small portion of the thermal pool cover off of localized turbulent surface areas of the pool created by underwater jets that can potentially remove larger portions of the thermal pool cover from contact with the surface area of the pool. By lifting small portions of the thermal pool cover off of these localized turbulent surface areas of the pool, the net effect is to maximize the total surface area of the thermal pool cover in communication with the pool surface. Moreover, by keeping the maximum amount of the thermal pool cover in contact with the water surface area of the pool, the pool water is heated more quickly and the amount of debris which falls into the pool is minimized.

Abstract: A combination of a floating thermal pool cover and thermal pool cover retaining device having a flexible clamping portion for clinging to an extended edge of a pool and a retaining portion for maintaining the floating thermal pool cover in direct contact with the water surface area of a pool. By keeping the floating thermal pool cover in contact with the water surface area of the pool, the pool water is heated more quickly and the amount of debris which falls into the pool is minimized.

Abstract: A clip securement assembly includes a hairpin-shaped clip made of a continuous strip of resiliently flexible flat stock and having an elongated base member, an attachment member and an auxiliary clip member for removable insertion on the top and bottom surfaces of an edge portion of a table top so as to retain a tablecloth thereon. The clip securement assembly also includes a pair of complementary detachable fastening elements for releasably attaching the base member of the clip to a bottom side of an article of dinnerware, such as a plate, for anchoring the plate on the tablecloth on the top surface of the table top. One of the pair of complementary fastening is attached on a terminal end portion of the base member of the clip, while the other of the pair of fastening elements is attachable on the bottom surface of the plate. The fastening elements are aligned and pressed together to anchor the plate firmly to the base member of the clip and thus on the top surface of the table top.

Abstract: Fishplates for welded wire trellisworks which include an angled member having a first arm forming two segments which are separated by an open space with each segment having a clip-shaped profile. A second arm has four tongues therein which are each undulated to form recessed passages with the tongues being separated from one another by open spaces so that one of the open spaces therebetween is opposite the open space between the segment of the first arm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device designed to retain a pair of sock or other paired items of clothing together during the washing or drying thereof. The retaining device is also adapted to be used to display a pair of socks or other paired items of clothing on display racks in stores selling such items of clothing. Also, disclosed is a holder dispenser for storing a number of the retaining devices in the laundry and which allows the retaining devices to be removed one at a time, as needed.

Abstract: A clip device includes an elongated base plate, an elongated pressing plate pivoted to the base plate, and an elongated elastic block fixed on the base plate under the pressing plate. The elongated base plate has a first pivot portion located at an end portion thereof, and two adjacent flexible retaining portions located at the other end portion. Each of the retaining portions has a vertical body and a barb-like upper end. The barb-like upper ends respectively extend outward from the vertical bodies in opposite horizontal directions. The elongated pressing plate has a second pivot portion located at an end portion thereof and mounted pivotally on the first pivot portion, and two engagement hole portions located at the other end portion and over the retaining portions of the base plate. The engagement hole portions can be turned downward to engage the retaining portions respectively when the retaining portions are pushed inward.

Abstract: A device comprises a member having a number of recesses open on one side, into which the shaft rods of a loom can be inserted and movably retained. The device also includes a mechanism which prevents an unintentional removal of the shaft rods. The positional relationship of the device with respect to the shaft drive in a loom ensures that the shaft rods not required perform a lifting movement during the operation of the loom.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a member which is mounted on an elongated intraluminal device such as a catheter or a guidewire, preferably the proximal portion thereof, which releasably holds at least one turn of a coiled product. The coiled product may be the intraluminal device on which the fixture is mounted or it may be a separate product. In one embodiment of the invention, the turn holding member has a body and at least one flexible arm which holds a turn against the body of the fixture. In another embodiment of the invention, the holding member is a tubular element having a wall portion with a spirally shaped cutout through which a turn of coiled product can be advanced into the inner lumen or the tubular element.

Abstract: The pin site shield having a separate sponge and retainer removably securable to an orthopedic pin, wire, or similar implement. The retainer comprises a body having a slot form therein for receiving the orthopedic pin and a clamping member hingedly secured thereto. The clamping member is selectively moveable between open and closed positions, with interlocking surfaces on the body and clamping member engaging one another when the retainer is in its closed position to secure the retainer at its appropriate position on the pin. Protrusions on the body and clamping member allow installation of the retainer by squeezing the protrusions between a thumb and forefinger, with removal of the retainer being effected by spreading the protrusions apart.

Abstract: Clip for holding and/or keeping together sheets of paper or other materials, comprising two holding elements lying essentially in parallel planes and springing relative to each other, and of which the two end edges run parallel at a distance from each other or at an angle relative to each other, and form push-on edges when in use. According to the invention, the two holding elements are in the form of holding legs (1, 2) of sheet-type material, and one (2) of said holding legs is bent in such a way that a part (4, 6) adjacent to the connecting line (3) with the other leg (1) lies at a distance from said other leg, and a second part (8), essentially ending at the push-on edge (13), lies with at least a part of its inside essentially flat and resiliently against the inside of a part (9) of the other holding leg (1). The clip can also be placed on other objects of different types.

Abstract: A thin flat device having a money clip (14) on one side together with two parallel channels (10L,10R) on the reverse side to accommodate credit cards and the like.

Abstract: A clip for retaining a metal ceiling panel in position relative a ceiling runner. The clip will fasten to the horizontal flange of a ceiling runner or the lower end of the wall molding supporting a cut edge of a metal ceiling panel adjacent a wall structure.

Abstract: A device for holding and supporting a scarf or handkerchief in a pocket for ornamental display is disclosed. The scarf holder comprises a frame member which has a slot through which a scarf or handkerchief is passed. A flexible clip member is attached to the front of the frame member near the slot to bias the scarf against the frame member and hold the scarf in place. The frame member when inserted into the pocket of a jacket or blazer is completely covered. The scarf or handkerchief is adjusted to extend above the pocket for display.

Abstract: A surgical clip intended to be used with conventional instruments for applying surgical clips, such as those marketed by the United States Surgical Corporation (U.S. Surgical), is disclosed in which the clip fits within and is operated by the movable jaws in the U.S. Surgical Applier but the clip is constructed so as to provide a circumferential closing of the clip around the duct or vessel. The conventional movement of the jaws of the applier operates with the initially open surgical clip, which under pressure by the parallel movement of the jaws, closes about the duct or vessel being occluded and firmly holds the duct in place by capturing the duct between upper and lower arms of the clip.

Abstract: An improved child's mobile is disclosed including a plurality of decorative elements, and the resulting mobile, is described wherein each of a plurality of decorative elements is inserted into the improved element clamp at different, reversible orientations. By removing and reinserting the mobile elements at different orientations the child is exposed to various shapes and colors as frequently as desired.

Abstract: An optical fiber splicing device includes a clip (20) which aligns and secures cylindrical rods (28, 30 and 32) utilized within a three-rod optical fiber splicing device. The clip (20) is a generally cylindrically shaped component which is made of a resilient material and is positionable so as to encase three cylindrical rods (28, 30 and 32). The clip (20) comprises a circular body portion (22) and two protruding leg portions (24 and 26) which extend from an point on the outer periphery of clip body (22). The two leg portions (24 and 26) are constructed and oriented such that they may be manipulated to controllably expand the inner diameter of clip body (22). To facilitate an optical fiber splice or connection, the clip (20) of the present invention allows the clip body (22) to be expanded to loosen the grip on rods (28, 30 and 32) held therein, thereby allowing the optical fiber ends to be inserted between the rods.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a paint brush bristle clamp which can be removed after paint brush use, and facilitates cleaning of paint from the brush. A removable paint brush bristle clamp comprising: (a) a pair of opposed end walls; (b) a first side wall located between the pair of end walls and joined thereto; (c) a second side wall opposed to the first side wall, the second side wall being joined at one end to one of the end walls, the opposite end of the second side wall being free and having a first lip formed thereon; (d) a second lip formed on one end of one of the end walls, adjacent to the lip formed on one edge of the adjacent side wall, said second lip being adapted to mate with the first lip on the side wall to thereby provide an opening and closing action.

Abstract: A bag closure element comprising a sheet-like body, the body including two spaced expanses, each expanse including an opening to grip an object passed therethrough, a fold region positioned between the expanses, and the expanses extending at an acute angle with respect to each other when an object is gripped. The closure element also includes slits providing access to the openings. The object gripped by the openings is preferably the gathered or twisted portion of a plastic bag, which extends linearly between and through the openings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spring clip formed by bending a single sheet of elastic metal plate which comprises: a base portion having an opening formed in a central portion thereof; a rising-up portion raised up substantially vertically from the base portion; and a grasping portion bent at an acute angle from the rising-up portion toward the base portion so as to cooperate with the base portion to grasp sheets of paper or the like between the grasping portion and the base portion, the grasping portion including a contact portion formed at a portion facing at least an outer circumferential portion of the opening of the base portion for contacting with the sheets of paper or the like, and a lead-in portion extended from the contact portion to a top end portion and bent so as to come away from the base portion.

Abstract: A combination truck bed liner and fastening system for truck beds having one or more substantially vertical bed sidewalls and a front wall having a top rail with an outwardly facing lip. The combination includes a truck bed liner having a floor and integrally attached side and front walls extending upwardly therefrom to upper edges, and at least one slot formed adjacent that upper edge. At least one resilient snap-type clip having a hook end and stay end is provided, wherein compressive force is applied between the hook and stay ends in use by the inwardly biased nature of the clip. In attached condition, the hook end of the clip extends outwardly to lockingly overlie the truck bed rail, while the stay end overlies at least a portion of the upper edge of the liner and includes an outwardly protruding stay which interacts with the recess in the truck bed liner. As a result, the clip is compressively fitted over the upper edge of the liner and the rail to hold the liner in place without a need for drilling.

Abstract: A fin device includes a plate having a bottom surface for contacting an upper surface of an integrated circuit and an upper surface from which two opposite end walls extend upward. A plurality of rows of fins extend between the opposite end walls and extend upward from the upper surface of the plate. A substantially L-shaped member extends outward and upward from each fin of first and last rows which are adjacent to and extend parallel to the opposite end walls. Each L-shaped member extends to a height above the fins. The fins of the first and last rows respectively define a groove with associated adjacent end walls for receiving at least one snapping fastener. Each snapping fastener is substantially T-shaped, including a substantially inverted L-shaped portion with a distal snapping head at an end thereof and two arms extending laterally from the other end thereof. The arms have a recessed portion at an underside thereof.

Abstract: A combination of a fastener with an electronic component, wherein the electronic component includes a bobbin having an axial portion, windings around the axial portion of the bobbin, external terminals projecting from the bobbin, around each of which external terminals a termination of one of the windings is coiled, a mold covering the bobbin in a manner to allow portions of the external terminals to be projected outwardly from the mold, the mold being formed of electrically insulating resin material, and a pair of cores assembled to the mold so as to be opposed to each other. The fastener fitted on the electronic component includes a first engaging member engaged in assembly with the cores to clamp the cores, a second engaging member engaged in assembly with a portion of the mold, and an interconnecting member interconnecting the first and second engaging members.

Abstract: A stabilizer for blood vessels including a pair of diverging panels integrally joined at a bight portion which in turn defines a hinge between the panels. The panels have outer edges with extending legs for engagement with and manipulation of skin for the positioning and stabilizing of veins. The stabilizer includes linear forward edges and generally arcuate rear edges for use in varying situations.

Abstract: A multifunction wall device has a hook for hanging articles thereon, a clamp for clamping articles therein, a writing implement retainer, and a removable paper clip. The wall device has an integral pivot apparatus and spring device to eliminate external parts. The wall device can be mounted to any vertical surface.

Abstract: A can clip comprises a generally C-shape spring metal clip body having a central bight portion and upper and lower arms extending from said central bight portion and defining between outer ends thereof an opening for passage therebetween of the peripheral edge portion of a lid and annular bead of a container. The central bight portion has a J-shape formed by an upright stem and a rounded base forming the lower end of the clip body. The lower arm slopes upwardly and outwardly and away from the rounded base and has an outer end portion intended to engage the underside of the container bead adjacent the side wall of the container.

Abstract: A flat plastic clip has a pressure tab having opposed sharp pressure points facing the thin, narrow pinching channels. The pressure points are joined by curved hook portions and partially form bag crease openings that are offset inwardly from the pressure points. A large relief opening is provided below the pressure tab and joins pinching channels adjacent the pressure points. The width of the material of the body between the outside end of the body and the pressure pinching channels is of considerable width. The neck of the pressure tab which joins the pressure tab to the body is also of substantial width to provide rigidity to the clip at the pinching channels and apply a strong force resisting bending of the pressure tab outwardly of the plane of the clip.

Abstract: A standardized wheel balance weight with a weight, a resilient clip attached at one end to the weight, and the opposite end of the clip split into at least two clip portions each defining a different unloaded gap dimension with respect to the weight to accommodate different rim flange thicknesses and contours. The opposite end of the clip may be trifurcated or split into four or more clip portions to define the two different unloaded gap dimensions. The opposite end of the clip also may be at least trifurcated into at least three clip portions to define at least three different unloaded gap dimensions with respect to the weight. Five clip portions may define the three different unloaded gap dimensions. The clip is self-retaining in all instances.