Abstract: Methods and apparatus for organizing items according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a hanger tag system to convey information relating to an item on a hanger. The hanger tag system may comprise, for example, a mount connected to the hanger and an information medium mounted on the mount, wherein the information medium provides information relating to the item. In various embodiments, the hanger tag system further comprises a connector configured to connect the mount to the hanger. In various embodiments, the information medium comprises a labeling surface.

Abstract: A binder system is disclosed that flexibly secures one or more flat objects including by mechanical grasping of flat-shaped or sheet materials in a central spring clamp having a compact cross-sectional geometry that can adapt to several sizes of clamped materials and uses. The spring clamp comprises an elongated tri-folded spine with a flat central portion and flat side portions, and flat cover supports that are attached by hinged means to the side portions of the spine. The flat central portion aids a user in opening and keeping the system in its open configuration. In some aspects the system includes customizable covers attachable to said cover supports.

Abstract: A plastic plate clip comprises a bottom plate, a hook and a torsional spring. The hook comprises rotating shafts provided on two sides of the front end, connecting portions are provided on two sides of the middle part, and a fixed portion is provided at the rear end, the two ends of each of the connecting portions are connected to an end of the respective rotating shaft and one end of the fixed portion, respectively. The bottom plate is a plastic plate, and the front end of the plastic plate arches upward to form an arc-shaped groove into which the other end of the rotating shaft is inserted. The torsional spring is sleeved onto the rotating shaft, and one end of the torsional spring is riveted to the rotating shaft while the other end thereof detachably presses against the bottom plate.

Abstract: The paper holder includes: a case having a front portion, a back portion, an upper portion, and an insertion opening for inserting the paper; and a holding piece having a blade in such a manner as to project from an end thereof on the front portion side, the holding piece being axially supported rotatably, and biased by spring force in the paper pulling direction. The back portion includes an extended back portion formed extending further downward than a lower end portion of the front portion, and an inclined portion extending substantially linearly from a lower end portion of the extended back portion in the paper insertion direction, when viewed from the side, and the front portion has transparency.

Abstract: A spring-loaded bracket resiliently moves an item out of the way of an obstruction and resets its position back to its original position once clear of the obstruction. The bracket includes a first plate adapted to attach to an object, such as a boat transom, and a second plate that may resiliently pivot away from the first plate when a force is applied to the second plate and reset back to its original position when the force is removed. A device, such as a transducer, may attach to the second plate. When the first plate is attached to a boat transom and a transducer is attached to the second plate, when the boat moves through water and the transducer strikes an object, the transducer, with the second plate, may resiliently move out of the way and then reset back to its original position once the object has passed.

Abstract: A novel clipboard clip comprises a bottom plate, torsion springs and a hook frame pivoted with the bottom plate through the torsion springs, wherein a clamping regulator is disposed between two end portions of the hook frame and includes a rotary shaft provided with a push block, a handle and an elastic member; the rotary shaft is fixedly connected with the hook frame which drives the rotary shaft to rotate; the handle is movably mounted on the bottom plate; the rotary shaft and the handle are adjacent to each other; both ends of the elastic member support the handle and the bottom plate respectively; in the process of opening the hook frame, the rotary shaft rotates and the push block pushes the handle until the push block is clamped below the handle.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to binder clips. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a binder clip comprising a generally triangular clamp including a first side between a mouth and a first vertex, a second side between the mouth and a second vertex, a third side between the first vertex and the second vertex, a first wing extending away from the mouth to a first wing end, and a second wing extending away from the mouth to a second wing end such that the first wing and the second wing are substantially coplanar. The binder clip further comprises a first arm pivotably connected to the wing at the first wing end, and a second arm pivotably connected to the wing at the second wing end, the first arm and the second arm cooperatively useable to open the mouth.

Abstract: The paper holder includes: a case having a front portion, a back portion , an upper portion, and an insertion opening for inserting the paper; and a holding piece having a blade in such a manner as to project from an end thereof on the front portion side, the holding piece being axially supported rotatably, and biased by spring force in the paper pulling direction. The back portion includes an extended back portion formed extending further downward than a lower end portion of the front portion, and an inclined portion extending substantially linearly from a lower end portion of the extended back portion in the paper insertion direction, when viewed from the side, and the front portion has transparency.

Abstract: A clipboard having a board assembly with a front face and a rear face. A clip assembly is mounted onto the board assembly. The board assembly docks onto a docking assembly. The front face is defined by a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second lateral edges. The rear face has first and second lower interior channel guide edges and first and second higher interior channel guide edges. The board assembly tapers from the top edge towards the bottom edge. The first and second higher interior channel guide edges terminate forming a channel neck. The channel neck is a channel to receive the docking assembly. The rear face further has at least one grip section that extends from the first or second lateral edge. The front face has a recessed face, and the clip assembly has a docking station, a spring assembly, and a writing instrument holder.

Abstract: A sheet holder for holding a sheet of paper and exposing an edge of the sheet, has a press for holding the paper sheet and exposing the edge, and a lever for operating the press. The lever is movable between a released position for placing of the edge of the paper sheet in the press and a holding position for operating the press. There is also an abutment for abutment by the edge of the paper sheet to position the edge relative to the press while the lever is in the released position. The abutment is associated with the lever for moving away from the edge of the paper sheet when the lever moves towards the holding position, thereby exposing the edge of the paper sheet.

Abstract: A paper holder is provided which can reliably hold paper, reliably pull out an uppermost piece of paper one by one and, further, leave a straight and clear torn trace on paper such that dust is hardly produced. The paper holder has a case 10 in which a mount portion 12 including a bottom surface portion 11 and an upper covering portion 15 are detachably engaged and integrally formed, and in which a paper insertion opening 19 is formed, and has in the case 10 a holding piece 20 that holds inserted paper and that is provided with a blade 40. The paper holder has an elastic member 30 that biases the holding piece 20 by means of spring force applied in a direction in which the paper is pulled out.

Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. The devices generally have a non-metallic (e.g., plastic) clip to which two non-metallic (e.g., plastic) arms are pivotally coupled. Embodiments of the devices are relatively light-weight and can pass freely through metal detectors.

Abstract: A binding device having a binding member that operates at a binding position of objects to be bound has a structure with which the bound objects do not readily come off. The binding device includes a board having a bearing plate. A spring member and an operation lever are attached to a shaft inserted in the bearing plate and a turned-up part. Protruding pieces of a binding member are inserted in through holes of turned-up parts formed in the board. One end of the spring member is secured to the operation lever, and the other end is fitted in a through hole of a turned portion at the distal end of the binding member. By closing the operation lever, the binding member rotates around a line connecting the protruding pieces at both ends, thereby pressing down sheets of paper placed on the board with a pressing portion. At this time, the other end of the spring member presses the turned portion, thereby biasing the pressing portion.

Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. The devices generally have a non-metallic (e.g., plastic) clip to which two non-metallic (e.g., plastic) arms are pivotally coupled. Embodiments of the devices are relatively light-weight and can pass freely through metal detectors.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining at least one sheet against a back surface is disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a wedge member, a roller member, a biasing member, and a release mechanism. The roller member is moveable between a first position where the roller surface contacts the wedge member and a second position where the roller surface is separated from the wedge member. The biasing member biases the roller member toward the first position. The release mechanism is connected to the roller member and moveable between a clamp position and a release position. The release mechanism moves the roller member from the first position to the second position when the release mechanism is moved from the clamp position to the release position.

Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate clip comprising a seat plate having a reel and a base plate, a pressing frame pressed on the base plate by a spring, and an open handle. The open handle forming a lever is disposed on the pressing frame, and its fulcrum is at the reel. When a user opens the plate clip to clamp papers, he can press down the open handle to lift the pressing frame easily by the lever function, thus the finger of the user would not be injured accidentally.

Abstract: An apparatus for eliminating misaligned rows when securing edges of knitted panels together by securing edges of a pair of panels being darned. The apparatus comprises a first member and a second member each having a handle portion on a first end and a jaw portion on an opposite end. A securing means engaging such first member and such second member intermediate each end thereof for securing such second member to such first member. An aperture is formed through a jaw portion of one of first member and second member and a post member extends outwardly from an inner surface of an opposite one of first member and second member. The post member is disposed to extend through the aperture for securing the panels. A biasing means is engageable with the handle portion of such first member and such second member for biasing the apparatus in a closed position.

Abstract: A binder comprises an operating member supported on a base, a pressing member movable toward and away from the base by the movement of the operating member, and locking means for locking the operating member when the pressing member is set in a binding position. The operating member has a first operating spot and a second operating spot, and the operating member is locked to hold the pressing member at the binding position when the first operating spot is pressed toward the surface of the base, and unlocked to move the pressing member away from the base when the second operating spot is operated similarly.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus having a flexible sheet dispenser attached thereto is provided. The clamping apparatus includes a base member, an upper member pivotally attached to the base member, and a flexible sheet dispenser removably secured to the upper member. The flexible sheet dispenser includes a housing and a flexible sleeve containing one or more stacks of flexible sheets disposed within the housing. The flexible sleeve is configured to individually dispense flexible sheets from one or more stacks disposed within the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve comprises opposite edge portions that are engaged by retaining members in the housing such that the flexible sleeve is maintained in arcuate, face-to-face contacting relationship with the arcuate wall surface.

Abstract: The clamping clip construction of a clip board is improved by changing the clamping member to provide an offset flange formed with a shelf-like tray at the end, thereby to shorten the clip and enlarging the available space on the board, and shortening the distance to the pivot axis to increase the clamping force, and to provide an enlarged paper engaging surface to safeguard the papers on the board. Retention means are also provided which, together with the tray, form a snap-in detent so that elongated objects such as pens and pencils may be stored and retrieved directly on the clip construction of the clip board.

Abstract: A cigar holder is a large size 50 mm “binder clip” modified in a way to hold various sizes of cigars between the opposed gripping means above the clamping element. The device will clip onto a narrow surface up to 20 mm in diameter. The cigar holder includes a clamping element, a pair of opposed gripping means which when pressed together, open the clamping element for securing the device to any stationary surface 20 mm in diameter or less within the clamping elements. The improvement comprising two bends in the opposed gripping meand forming a shape that will receive and hold a cigar or golf club.

Abstract: A spring clip has a base member attached by a flexible connector to a clip member which has a body portion and a flexible tail portion. The base member preferably includes magnets for holding the spring clip against a metal surface. The flexible tail portion has a distal end which is normally biased toward the base member for holding an object therebetween. A gap can be created between the distal end and the base member by pushing on the body portion to cause the clip member to pivot about the flexible connector such that the flexible tail portion moves away from the base member. The gap can also be created by pulling on the distal end which causes the flexible tail to flex away from the base member. Further, the body portion can be pushed to create the gap and the flexible tail portion also flexed to make the gap wider such that thicker objects can be held in the gap. The distal end can be hook shaped to hold a writing instrument or other object.

Abstract: A coupon card assembly (10) having a first card half (12) and a second card half (14). Both the first (12) and second (14) card halves include a liner (20, 26) and two layers of card stock (22, 24, 28, 30) sandwiching the respective liner (20, 26) therebetween. A number of mini-coupons (36) are detachably cut into each of the card halves (12, 14) through an inner layer of card stock (24, 30). The card assembly (10) is characterized by a living hinge (40) interconnecting the first card half (12) with the second card half (14) to define a dual coupon card assembly (10) wherein the first card half (12) may be folded upon the second card half (14). The subject invention provides a structurally sound coupon card assembly (10) with numerous mini-coupons (36) wherein the coupon card assembly (10) may be folded to form a relatively compact card preferably the size of a standard credit card.