Formed From Single Rigid Piece Of Material Patents (Class 24/570)
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Patent number: 11969026Abstract: A cleaning system and cleaning devices and methods for cleaning smoking accessories, and in particular, glass smoking accessories, including a containment, which according to preferred embodiments, is configured as an elastomeric tube, and preferably a silicone tube that is designed to receive the smoking accessory therein. A smoking accessory is admitted to the tube with a cleaner or detergent being added or present in the tube. A closure is provided for closing the end of the silicone containment or tube. The tube is folded over onto itself when the accessory is within the tube. The clip preferably is applied to the tube end to maintain the sealing position of the tube, in order to contain the accessory as well as an cleaning solution therein. The accessory is cleaned by shaking the tube with the accessory therein. A kit is provided having a tube, a brush and a clip.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Samuel W. Claytor
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Patent number: 11520165Abstract: An eyewear clipping device to fasten the eyewear to the sides of a cap that comprises a first vertical member forming an exterior slot for receiving an earpiece of an eyewear with a first top end and a first bottom end. A second vertical member forms an interior three-sectioned clip with a second top end and a bottom end comprising a central ascending vertical section that forks at the top second end to form two retention wings that extend back downward toward the bottom end that insert behind a hat band of a cap and together with the central ascending vertical section, which is positioned in front of the hat band, create an opposed gripping force on the hat band. The first bottom end and the second bottom end connect together using a U-shaped curve or straight bridge.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Inventor: David R. Zabel
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Patent number: 10166488Abstract: A device capable of enabling a balloon to stand up includes a balloon and a base stand. The base stand has a stand body being a hollow semi-circular structure having an upward-facing opening, and the stand body has a first prop, multiple second props and at least a couple of fixing plates provided therein. The stand body can have an inflated balloon attached thereto by using the fastening groove on an upper end of the first prop, so as to place a protruding end of an outlet of the balloon in the clamping groove between the two fixing plates, that is, to combine the balloon with the opening end of the stand body, thus enabling the balloon to stand up stably.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Inventor: Chia-Wen Hung
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Patent number: 9027571Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool (1) for separating a hair bundle (11) comprising a number of hair strands appropriate for receiving a hair treatment composition (15) for creating a hair bundle effect. The hair bundle (11) is received into a through hole (10) via a slit (50). The dimensions of the through hole (10) dictate the appropriate size of a hair bundle (11). In one aspect of the present invention, the tool (1) is substantially flat in order to prevent spillages of hair treatment composition (15) onto the scalp. A gripping layer (70) may extend upon at least a portion of the tool (1) for aiding the grip of the tool (1) to the hair bundle (11).Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund Baker, Gwenalle Deloux, Natasha Jane Evans, Neil Anthony Litten, John Edward Sheppard
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Patent number: 8998071Abstract: A three-pronged box flap closure device is provided for securing together three box flaps of a moving box or carton without the use of adhesive tape or overlapping the box flaps to secure the same together. One or more closure devices are contemplated for each box end, wherein each closure device comprises a first and second upper prong member forming a substantial V-shape with a common apex. A third prong member extends from the apex and between the first and second prong members, wherein the third prong member is disposed below the plane created by the first and second prong members. The first and second prong members are adapted to be positioned over a pair of aligned box flaps, while the lower prong member extends beneath a third, undermost box flap below the aligned box flaps, thereby sandwiching the three box flaps together along one side of the box end.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Stephen Sublett
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Publication number: 20150079316Abstract: An elongated fastener is configured to retain an insulation wrap around an elongated container. The fastener includes an elongated and substantially flat fastener body having first and second parallel rails extending from each longitudinal side of the fastener body. The fastener body is configured to span an elongated seam formed by opposing sides of the insulation wrap when the joint is disposed around the elongated container. Each rail is configured to extend into a complementary longitudinal slot disposed at an edge of a respective opposing side of the insulation wrap. Each rail includes at least one protrusion for engaging with each slot, thereby retaining each rail in its respective slot and retaining the insulation wrap around the elongated container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: NOMACO INC.Inventors: Teresa Ann Pernell, Joseph Robert Secoura
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Publication number: 20150047572Abstract: A system for housetraining pets through the use of separated sleeping and waste areas contained within a pet cage. The cage encloses a waste tray section that runs along the floor of the cage, which holds an absorbent pad, secured by improved retention clips, for collecting pet waste that can be removed and replaced when soiled. A bedding area made of up a rectilinear frame covered in bedding material is raised above the floor of the cage by engaging frame extensions with perforations in the exterior of the cage. The system and associated method serve to aid in conditioning a pet for proper housetraining while the pet is confined to a cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Gary Rybka, Michael Schoeff
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Publication number: 20140150218Abstract: Clips for coupling devices, such as electrical junction boxes, to support members are provided. In one example, a clip for coupling an electrical junction box to a support member includes a coupling member and a flange. The coupling member is adapted to engage the support member and includes a first member, a second member spaced-apart from the first member, and a third member extending between and engaging the first and second members. The first, second and third members together define a receptacle adapted to receive the support member therein. The flange extends from the coupling member and defines a fastener opening therein adapted to receive a fastener for coupling the clip to the electrical junction box.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Tom M. Colangelo, Asim B. Siddiqui, Justin C. McMath, Tomasz R. Sikora
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Publication number: 20140140784Abstract: Described are connectors comprising: a body; at least four arms extending from the body; a first pair of opposing, substantially closed slots along a first axis of the body, wherein each slot is defined by one or more of the at least four arms and an edge of the body; and a second pair of opposing, substantially closed slots along a second axis of the body, wherein each slot is defined by one or more of the at least four arms and an edge of the body; wherein, each slot comprises an opening defined by at least two of the at least four arms; and wherein, the openings of the first pair of opposing, substantially closed slots are offset and the openings of the second pair of opposing, substantially closed slots are offset. Methods of coupling straps together via such connectors, and the resulting net-like structure, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Southern Bracing Systems Enterprises, LLCInventors: Wayne E. Vick, David W. Vick, Clayton D. Vick, Joseph David Hawks, Eddie R. Shockley, John Forcier
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Patent number: 8695273Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a waste fishing line holder for anglers carried by a person while fishing. It secures the waste fishing line that an angler generates when changing flies or fishing rigs. The holder is carried in an angler's pocket, a tackle box or attached to an item of clothing or gear. The apparatus is mostly comprised of a generally J shaped body with a long leg and a short leg and being of elongate length of rigid and durable material with an area of deformable resilient and cushioned material attached to the short leg. Formed so that line is held securely in a slit/gap between the long leg and deformable cushioned material.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Wayne Tracy Smith
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Patent number: 8683658Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an airbag clamp for securing an airbag onto an inflating tube of an airbag system. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The body may be capable of surrounding the device, wherein the body may include a first end and a second end that are capable of moving towards each other. The first engaging portion may be located at a first end, wherein the first engaging portion may include at least one plate. The second engaging portion may be located at the second end, wherein the second engaging portion may include at least one plate. The engaging portions may be capable of being fitted together and the plates may be capable of being fastened together to secure the clamp around the material and device.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Richard Danby, Todd Hemingway, Peter Murphy
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Patent number: 8631610Abstract: A system for attaching gutter protection systems to roofs having shingle/tile like style. A roof clip is adapted to be positioned under a shingles such that a tab extends vertically upward through a keyway between two adjacent roof shingles. The tab receives and secures an upper end of the gutter protection system. The tab is folded over the gutter protector and secured to the based of the roof clip through the keyway.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventor: Wayne Willert
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Patent number: 8616222Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for separating a hair bundle of hair from the remaining hair for a hair bundle effect such as highlighting, the tools are structured to be applied to hair through a slit and into a through hole, the through hole then holds the hair bundle to receive the hair effect compared to the whole head of hair.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund Baker, Gwenaelle Deloux, Natasha Jane Evans, Neil Anthony Litton, John Edward Sheppard
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Publication number: 20130326846Abstract: A clip connecting the outer end of a gutter guard to the outer end of a gutter. The clip has an outwardly extending lower panel, a front panel extending upwardly from an inner end of the lower panel, the front panel merging with an intermediate panel that extends outwardly over the lower panel. The lower and intermediate panels are constructed to engage the outer gutter end to connect the clip thereto. The intermediate panel is folded inwardly at its outer end and merges with an upper panel extending inwardly over the intermediate panel. The intermediate and upper panels are constructed to receive and retain therebetween the gutter guard outer end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: James M. CULLEN
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Patent number: 8534017Abstract: Devices and methods for preventing baseboard tilt associated with fastening a baseboard to a wall panel having a recessed edge. A baseboard support includes a corner bracket having first and second upright base members and having one or more flaps extending from an upright edge a base member. Each flap forms a flap angle with an adjacent portion of the bracket. Each flap is attached to the bracket at a resilient flap corner, or flap hinge. The baseboard support can be positioned in a corner in an upright position. A first baseboard can be positioned so that the baseboard end engages the first upright base member. A second baseboard can be positioned to engage the second upright base member, forming a mitered joint between the two baseboards. The baseboard support provides a stop that prevents each baseboard from tilting away from its corresponding wall panel and creating an unsightly gap. The flap or flaps allow the baseboard support to stand freely in the interior corner prior to baseboard positioning.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Lloyd Schroeter
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Publication number: 20130192031Abstract: One example embodiment includes a system for personalizing items. The system includes a body. The system also includes a hole, wherein the hole passes completely through at least a portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Raul Molina, Karen Marquez-Molina
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Publication number: 20130061532Abstract: A weatherstrip cinch clip for an automobile including a substantially vertically aligned first wall, a substantially vertically aligned second wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the first wall, and a substantially horizontally aligned prong extending away from the second wall in a direction substantially parallel to the first wall, wherein the prong is configured to extend substantially within a prong receiving aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Todd William Dishman, Tracy Christopher Bakos, Jim Antime Marleau, Ken Michael Reo
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Publication number: 20130036578Abstract: A steel wire hook includes a head and a base which are made of metallic wire. The head is connected with the base. A plane where the head is provided is perpendicular to a plane where the base is provided. The head includes a circular-arc-shaped top end portion, a left shoulder, a right shoulder and a short leg. The left shoulder and the right shoulder are extended from the circular-arc-shaped top end portion and are symmetrical to each other. The short leg is provided at a lower end of the head and is tilted towards the circular-arc-shaped top end portion. An angle is provided between the short leg and the base. The base, having an approximately oval-shape and formed by coiling a metallic wire at a horizontal direction, includes a long leg which has a larger gap from the main body of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Zhangjian Wang
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Publication number: 20130025626Abstract: A tool for cleaning debris from swimming pools includes a frame, a corresponding net, and retaining means for retaining the net on the frame. The preferred retaining means is an elongated strip of resilient, flexible material, having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The web portion of the cross-section includes an exterior surface smoothly shaped between its two edges to urge debris from the pool into the net. The leg portions of the cross-section include gripping portions to assist in engaging and/or disengaging the retaining means from the frame, to permit the net to be assembled, changed or replaced. Preferably, the retaining means is formed from at least two different materials. The preferred frame of the tool is fabricated from aluminum and includes an elongated, curved frame portion with its ends permanently assembled into the end of a tubular attachment member, to permit attachment of the tool to a handle, pole or similar structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: ERIC RESH
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Publication number: 20130001147Abstract: In a chromatography column, at least one plastic retaining mesh is attached to a distributor plate using a fixture element comprising an elongated edge that penetrates into the plastic mesh to ensure sealing and to prevent radial movement of the plastic mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES ABInventors: Daniel Salomonsson, Petter Bennemo, Per Uselius
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Publication number: 20120311826Abstract: A simple apparatus to be affixed to a traditional expandable file jacket which when properly so affixed holds open said jacket so as to allow easy one hand insertion and removal of documents and other materials into and out of said jacket. Also, the said apparatus so affixed to a plurality of said jackets arranged so as to form a system of said easy to use said jackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventor: Gerald Paul SanFilippo
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Publication number: 20120291229Abstract: Apparatus used to create storage space on the outside of a backpack and method for using such apparatus are described. The storage apparatus comprises a restraining device configured to store items on the outside of a backpack and an assembly for connecting the restraining device to a backpack. This assembly contains a grasping device and a connection device removably attached to the grasping device so that the fabric of the backpack is retained between the grasping device and the connection device. Items can then be stored on the outside of the backpack under the restraining device or the items can be attached to the restraining device itself. Using the connection assembly, the restraining device can be quickly attached to a wide variety of locations on the backpack and can be used with a wide variety of types, sizes, and shapes of backpacks. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Jeremy Spencer, Bill Spencer, Eric Spencer
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Publication number: 20120217215Abstract: A shower caddy system includes a tension pole, a number of shelves and a number of clips for attaching and reattaching the shelves to the tension pole. The clips are opened and closed when attaching and reattaching the shelves to the tension pole. Repositioning a shelf to a new location on the tension pole therefore does not require the removal of the tension pole from a shower stall or bathtub/shower area, thereby saving a user a significant amount of time and effort.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Robert A. Emery, Joseph Gasparino
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Patent number: 8191327Abstract: A wall panel system includes at least one wall panel, each edge of the panel having a flange. At least one flange, and preferably two opposing flanges, have at least one slot therein. Each slot is mated with a clip having a unique shape that allows the clip to be inserted into the slot and secured therein without the use of fasteners and strictly due to its shape. The clip may then be attached to a building surface or intermediary mounting apparatus by a fastener to secure the wall panel thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Robert T. Griffiths, Wayne M. Wagner
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Publication number: 20120110799Abstract: A clip for holding folded articles such as towels, fabrics, textiles, nonwoven fabrics, paper, and other sheets of material, includes a single piece construction having contoured braces on opposite ends of a connector. The contoured braces define a hinge portion allowing the braces to move outwardly away from the connector and then resiliently return to a position adjacent the connector. The braces are formed into a shape similar to the English letter S such that one curved portion of the brace is a finger grip and a second curved portion of the brace fits against a folded fabric to hold the fabric within the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Robyn Pellei
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Publication number: 20120068487Abstract: A collapsible chopstick includes a food-contact element and a hollow handle element having an open end. The food contact element is tapered and includes a securing section that is sized to create a press fit with the hollow open end of the handle so that the food-contact element and handle can be connected together with the food-contact element exposed for using the chopsticks for eating or with the food-contact element safely secured within the hollow handle for stowing. A resilient connector/support block is included with two side channels and a curved top surface. The channels are sized to snugly receive and hold the two handles parallel to each other for convenient stowing and carrying and may be used separately to effectively hold the tips of the chopsticks off an eating surface when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Alison Wong
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Patent number: 8083188Abstract: A sprinkler riser clamp securely engages a spring-retractable riser of a pop-up sprinkler. The riser clamp includes a clamping body and a handle attached thereto. The clamping body is configured to snap onto and securely grip the spring-retractable riser of the pop-up sprinkler. The clamping body exerts a gripping force while the spring-retractable riser exerts a retracing force. The gripping force exerted by the clamping body exceeds the retraction force exerted by the spring-retractable riser. The clamping body includes a resilient first clamp arm and a resilient second clamp arm connected by a joint at one end of each arm. The clamping body includes an opening for receiving the spring-retractable riser. The first clamp arm and second clamp arm of the clamping body each include rounded bottom edges configured to facilitate installation and removal by pivoting motion. The handle is attached to the clamping body by an arm. The handle has blunt ends.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventors: Dallas Kittle, Jonathan P. Mcvety
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Patent number: 8020259Abstract: A cable clamp has a body, at least one front binding hole, at least one rear binding hole, multiple front connecting elements, multiple rear connecting elements, a first lateral connecting element and a second lateral connecting element. The front and the rear connecting elements are formed on the body, and the rear connecting elements correspond respectively to the front connecting elements. The first lateral and the second lateral connecting elements are formed on the body, and the second lateral connecting element corresponds to the first lateral connecting element. Each cable clamp is capable of attaching to another cable clamp rather with connecting the front connecting element of the cable clamp to the rear connecting element of another cable clamp or with connecting the second lateral connecting element of the cable clamp to the first lateral connecting element of another cable clamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Cyber Power Systems Inc.Inventors: Lien-Hsun Ho, Shou-Ting Yeh, Hsiung-Kuei Cheng, Pei-Lun Chiang
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Patent number: 7963010Abstract: A molded, semi ridged device for the purpose of securing a length of fabric or towel wrapped around the body of a person of the type having a straight flat base (10) connected to the face (12) by the top section (21). The base can be offset from the face to the left (7), right (13), and bottom (9) making the device easy to install beneath the bottom layer of the towel or fabric. The face of the device is inclined toward the base a few degree's from parallel till the beginning of the raised lip (14) which than is raised away from the base a few degree's from parallel to help facilitate the installation process. The towel/fabric clip has raise rails (15) (16) running vertically under the face, and raised rails (17) (18) running vertically under the base of the device to insure horizontal and vertical pressure on the towel/fabric.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Alfred B Levesque
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Patent number: 7950116Abstract: A cantilevered clip is provided for holding a stack of at least one tray and tray cover. Stack compressive forces applied by the clip are substantially limited to tray and cover edge portions. The clip has a channel base with left and right side walls attached for restricting movement of a stack in left and right directions. Pressure members are positioned orthogonal to at least one wall. An aperture is located adjacent to each pressure member and partially extends into each wall. Protrusions above the base extend inward towards the walls of the channel for captivating the stack in an upward direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Peak Plastic & Metal Products (Int'l) Ltd.Inventors: James D. Pylant, Scott C. Bradley, Alan Waber
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Publication number: 20110088223Abstract: An improved clip formed of a pre-determined length of wire providing reversibility from at least two opposing directions with a plurality of clipping effects, and means for a plurality of substantially different holding power strengths to at least one amount of sheet material, is what the present patent is about (FIG. 5A-FIG. 5C). Although instructing spring loading (FIG. 13A-FIG. 13C), not spring loading an embodiment is also satisfactory. In one embodiment, one spline (24) provides torsion resulting in a strong holding power in one clipping effect (FIG. 5A). In another clipping effect, from an opposite direction (FIG. 5C), one spline (26) provides torsion resulting in another strong holding power similar to the previous one. In a third clipping effect, from this same direction (FIG. 5B), two splines (26, 28) provide torsion resulting in an extra strong holding power for larger size amounts of sheet material for a given size clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Tod Michael O'Daniel
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Publication number: 20110030177Abstract: A cushion clip includes a hollow cushioning portion, an engagement portion and a projection. The cushioning portion has a bottom wall portion and a side wall portion, and the side wall portion has cone-shaped outer and inner surfaces that are tapered from a proximal end toward a distal end thereof. The side wall portion has a top portion that is formed in the distal end thereof, and the top portion has an inner periphery radially inwardly protruding from the side wall portion and defining the central opening therein. The projection is cylindrically projected from the bottom wall portion toward the central opening of the cushioning portion, and has an upper end portion which diameter is larger than or equal to a diameter of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: DAIWA KASEI KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Junya UKAI, Toshio IWAHARA, Reiko YAMAMOTO, Minoru TAKEMOTO
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Publication number: 20110016676Abstract: A strap clip device comprising a top plate with a front end and a rear end, a side flange that is perpendicular to the top plate and that rims longitudinally from the front end of the top plate to the rear end of the top plate, and a front bracket that extends downward from the front end of the top plate and is curved inward to form a convex shape. The top plate comprises two lateral channels that form a tooth that is disposed roughly centrally on the top plate. The outer edge of the tooth comprises a first lip that extends downward from the outer edge of the tooth and is parallel to the side flange. The front bracket curves under and below the side flange. The strap clip device is comprised of a single piece of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Neal Gray
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Publication number: 20110000054Abstract: A coupling apparatus for attaching a recycling container to a waste container comprises a back plate having a length and a width that lies in a first plane, a crossover portion rigidly connected to the back plate and lying in a plane approximately transverse to the back plate and a coupling portion rigidly connected to the crossover portion opposite the back plate, the coupling portion having a substantially U-shaped profile and sized to receive a handle of one of the recycling container and the waste container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: EDMUND F. TRIFARI, JR.
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Patent number: 7854372Abstract: A rectangular box closure clip engages the two top flaps of a shipping container holding them securely without damaging the carton enabling the boxes to be reused without the need for being reformulated. The closure clip includes a pair of lower surfaces and a pair of upper surfaces interconnected by a central web that extends substantially throughout the length of the clip. The edges of the two upper surfaces are set back to facilitate insertion into the box. In a second embodiment, a vertically extending endstop is provided to prevent a box stacked atop the clip from sliding axially relative thereto. In still a third embodiment, a recess allows a binder strap to be installed around the clip to retain it in place. A programmable, scanable chip may be incorporated into the closure clip to facilitate tracking and/or to tamper-proof the package.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: John A Bartone, Sr.
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Patent number: 7823585Abstract: A snorkel clip made up of two substantially rigid elements, which are designed to wrap at least half way around a snorkel tube, overmolded with a substantially flexible element to create a simple, aesthetically pleasing device. The snorkel clip also includes a hinge region created as part of the substantially flexible element. This hinge region allows the snorkel clip to flex or bend so that one of the rigid elements may be disengaged and pulled away from the riser tube of the snorkel, so that a mask strap may be attached to and removed from the snorkel, while the other rigid element remains attached to the riser tube in a generally secure manner. The substantially flexible portion may also include several cut out sections to provide visual and tactile access to portions of the substantially rigid elements for utility and aesthetic design.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: Mark Johnson
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Publication number: 20100255724Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed that includes a receptacle connector, a plug connector and a locking clip. The locking clip securely surrounds the mated plug connector and receptacle connector to prevent the plug connector and the receptacle connector from being unmated without a tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: David Cours, Scott Hilt, Robert Scott Good, Stephen Daniel Gherardini, Paul D. Roman, JR.
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Publication number: 20100199469Abstract: A pipe from a plastic material having memory properties is extruded. The extruded pipe is cut to form a pipe part (7). The pipe part (7) is warmed and the end (6b) of the pipe part (7) is bent. The pipe part (7) forms a clamping ring (6) and the bent end (6b) of the pipe part (7) forms a stop edge (10) in the clamping ring (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: UPONOR INNOVATION ABInventor: Bengt Hedström
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Publication number: 20100101057Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an airbag clamp for securing an airbag onto an inflating tube of an airbag system. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The body may be capable of surrounding the device, wherein the body may include a first end and a second end that are capable of moving towards each other. The first engaging portion may be located at a first end, wherein the first engaging portion may include at least one plate. The second engaging portion may be located at the second end, wherein the second engaging portion may include at least one plate. The engaging portions may be capable of being fitted together and the plates may be capable of being fastened together to secure the clamp around the material and device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Michael Richard Danby, Todd Hemingway, Peter Murphy
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Publication number: 20100031478Abstract: A peg (2), particularly a clothes peg, is disclosed. The peg includes a plate-shaped end part (4) which is connected with mainly plate-shaped primary holder parts (6), and connected with a mainly plate-shaped secondary holder part (8), where the primary holder parts are substantially mutually parallel holder parts (6) projecting from opposing sides of the end part. The secondary holder part (8) is a tongue-shaped holder part projecting from the end part and disposed midway between the substantially parallel holder parts (6). The primary holder parts (6) opposite the end part (4) and spaced apart therefrom are interconnected by a traversing holder part (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Jens Marius Poulsen, Bo Pihl
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Patent number: 7621701Abstract: Self-retaining shim apparatus and methods for providing an offset surface for supporting a template above a contoured workpiece such as the frame of an aircraft are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a shim portion of substantially uniform thickness, and one or more biasing members secured to the distal end thereof and extending toward the proximal end. A work piece is positioned between the biasing member and shim portion such that the biasing members are elastically deformed, resulting in a restoring force exerted on the workpiece serving to retain the shim in engagement with the workpiece. Contact pads secure to the free ends of the biasing members and have a contact portion offset from the free end. The contact portion is rounded to facilitate mounting and retention of the self-retaining shim.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David W. Skiles, James L. Morrison
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Publication number: 20090279320Abstract: A plurality of clipping portions which clip a plurality of lamps to be juxtaposed are provided on one face, and a mounting portion to be mounted on a supporting member by which said lamps are supported, and holding projecting portions for holding positions of the clipping portions with respect to said supporting member are provided, and two flexible portions which can bend in a direction in which a distance between said supporting sections is changed are provided between at least two clipping portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Masashi Yokota, Masaki Okazaki, Hiroki Fukai, Hideto Takeuchi, Masaki Shimizu
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Patent number: 7574784Abstract: A clip is provided for holding a stack of at least one tray and tray cover. Stack compressive forces applied by the clip are substantially limited to tray and cover perimeter rail portions. The clip has a channel base with left and right side retaining walls attached for restricting movement of a stack in left and right directions. Left and right rods protrusions above the base extend inward towards the walls of the channel from the left and right side walls respectively for captivating the stack in an upward direction. Spring protrusions extend upward from the base on input and output ends of the channel, and are configured for applying an upward spring force on opposing bottom edge areas of the stack.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Peak Plastic & Metal Products, (Int'l) Ltd.Inventors: James D. Pylant, Scott C. Bradley, Alan Waber
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Publication number: 20090094914Abstract: A building product is configured for attachment to a surface of a building. In one example, the building product includes a siding product including a first side and a second side. In one example, the siding product is a pultruded product. A first engagement feature is disposed on or near the first side. A second engagement feature is disposed on or near the second side. The second engagement feature is configured to selectively frictionally engage with the first engagement feature of another similar siding product such that any curvature in the siding product increases frictional engagement between the siding product and the other similar siding product. In one example, the building product includes a spacer clip for attachment of the building product to the surface of the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: John Jambois, Robb Willgohs, Shane Allmendinger
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Publication number: 20090090709Abstract: A box is collapsible in such a manner that it can form a flat stack of panels, each of which corresponds to one side of the box. When the box is configured as a flat stack of panels, it is relatively compact and, therefore, easy to store. When the collapsible box is configured as a box, it is sturdy and strong. The collapsible box has latching elements that can temporarily connect adjacent sides of the box to one another. Typically, a person can latch and unlatch the latching elements with his or her hand. The box is typically transparent and, therefore, well suited for displaying ornamental items, such as ornate hats.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Ziva Shalomoff
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Publication number: 20080229560Abstract: A clip is provided for holding a stack of at least one tray and tray cover. Stack compressive forces applied by the clip are substantially limited to tray and cover perimeter rail portions. The clip has a channel base with left and right side retaining walls attached for restricting movement of a stack in left and right directions. Left and right rods protrusions above the base extend inward towards the walls of the channel from the left and right side walls respectively for captivating the stack in an upward direction. Spring protrusions extend upward from the base on input and output ends of the channel, and are configured for applying an upward spring force on opposing bottom edge areas of the stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: Peak Plastic and Metal Products (Int'l) Ltd.Inventors: James D. Pylant, Scott C. Bradley, Alan Waber
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Patent number: 7367089Abstract: A protective body has an opening for receiving a hanging clip of a tape measure, knife, or other portable object. The protective body and opening are preferably sized and shaped to receive substantially all of the hanging clip, or at least the region of the clip immediately adjacent to the object, to cover any unsmooth edges of the hanging clip so they do not cut into the wear's belt, pocket, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Inventors: Ronald A. Cooke, Joseph V. Montgomery, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080010782Abstract: Disclosed is a multifunction clip which may be utilized as a clip for supporting a pair of glasses, a vertical card on a surface or for hanging an object from an article of clothing. The clip comprises a front portion and a back portion each having proximate and distal ends. The front and back portions are connected at their proximate ends wherein the distal ends of the front and back portions are opposably biased towards each other. The front portion includes a bottom portion proximate to the distal end wherein the bottom portion is angled away from the back portion and includes an aperture therethrough adapted to receive an arm of a pair of glasses or split ring. The front and back portion also have continuous side edges adapted to support the clip in an upright position on a surface so as to support a card in a substantially vertical orientation thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventor: Joan Sturdy
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Patent number: 7299527Abstract: A strap retainer device and method for retaining a first object to a second object, the device including a body that is generally planar with an outer periphery portion, the body including a first end portion and a substantially oppositely disposed second end portion. The first end portion is adapted to attach to the first object and the second end portion includes a slot therethrough that is closed at both ends, the second end portion also includes a tortuous passageway therethrough that extends from the outer periphery portion to be in communication with the slot. The tortuous access passageway is operational to allow the strap to be selectably manually positioned from the outer periphery portion to the slot and selectably manually positioned from the slot to the outer periphery portion, wherein the tortuous access passageway helps restrict the strap from inadvertently dislodging from the slot to the outer periphery portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Gerald Albert Gyure
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Publication number: 20070266533Abstract: A clip to be used with at least one track in a roofing assembly, the clip including a planar surface and at least one pair of flanges extending away from the planar surface in an orthogonal manner to define a right angle between each flange and the planar surface. Each flange defines an attachment surface for a corresponding track and extends away from a lower boundary of the planar surface in an orthogonal manner to define a right angle between each flange of the upper pair of flanges and the planar surface. The clip is sized to form a roof assembly having a pitch selected from any one of 6/12, 7/12, 8/12, 9/12, 10/12, 11/12 and 12/12. Moreover, the planar surface may include a G-90 coating and the clip can be manufactured from a material selected from a group including 16 gauge steel, wood, polymer and an alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventor: Jason W. Greene