Article Clasping Patents (Class 248/305)
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Patent number: 5695161Abstract: A hinged product display clip for gripping a product for suspension from a product display structure has a front panel with a hook and a dual hinge member integrally attached along a first hinge to a lateral edge of the front panel and along a second hinge to a rear panel closeable about the hinge member relative to the front panel to form a product receiving channel and lockable with the front panel in a closed position to firmly grip a product in the channel between the front and rear panels for suspended display.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1995Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventor: Emory N. Brozak, Jr.
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Patent number: 5681020Abstract: A support hook for a vertical blind suspension unit which includes a shaft attachable or attached to a caller member for a vertical blind suspension unit; a hook formation provided at one end of the shaft, the hook formation including a first part extending away from the shaft at an angle thereto, and a second part extending away from the first part to define a gap between the second part and the shaft; and a bearing support surface on the first part in the gap for supposing a slat element, the bearing support surface having a peak between its ends.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: Exactocraft (Proprietary) LimitedInventor: Alexander Hermann Buck
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Patent number: 5411233Abstract: A vehicle coat hook assembly in which the coat hook is spring-biased to normally locate the hook closely adjacent to the header of the vehicle but which is extendable against the bias of the spring to provide more area for hanging a greater number of clothes hangers. In a preferred embodiment, a linearly movable stem is connected to the coat hook. In another embodiment, the coat hook is pivotally mounted.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1993Date of Patent: May 2, 1995Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Robert W. Grimes, III, Douglas A. Fischer, Nels R. Smith, Larry E. Mathias
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Patent number: 5350150Abstract: A wall mounting bracket is provided for a carrying case such as a gun case, a camera case or a jewelry case. The handle of the case fits onto the bracket and can be locked in place by a padlock. The padlock also prevents the case from being opened when fitted on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1992Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Joseph F. Fiore
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Patent number: 5074507Abstract: A seating system includes seat and back internal support frames disposed within respective foam-filled seat and back cushions which each have an outer fabric cover. The back assembly is provided with a pair of quick-release clip locks, while the seat assembly includes a plurality of support hooks in combination with mounting brackets and locking mechanism to facilitate quick mounting and removal of the seat from a support frame such as a wheelchair base. The seat and back assemblies are coupled together in a pivoting manner by means of a handle assembly which alows the seat to be compactly folded and easily carried when removed from a support base. The back inner support frame includes upper and lower support subassemblies pivotally coupled by means of a hinge joint which allows for extension of the lumbar region when the upper support subassembly is moved rearwardly to a reclined position.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1990Date of Patent: December 24, 1991Assignee: Pin Dot ProductsInventors: Peter Axelson, Michael Heinrich, Ann Lasko-Harvill, Michael W. Silverman
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Patent number: 5056748Abstract: A molded plastic holder for printed material includes a substantially flat support panel which is designed to be mounted to any vertical surface. Molded as part of and integrally joined to the support panel along a lower edge is a first curved clip which curves outwardly at its base so as to provide a clearance space to receive the material and then extends inwardly in order to create a pressure point which presses against any material placed in the holder in order to retain the material securely in place. Also molded as part of and integrally joined to the support panel is a second curved clip of virtually identical construction to the first curved clip. The clips each have an inherent spring tension which allows each clip to be easily pulled forward for the insertion of material into the holder and to spring back to apply the desired holding force. Snap-on legs are used when the holder is to be table-mounted.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1990Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Assignee: Deflecto CorporationInventor: Stephen T. Meyer
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Patent number: 5002249Abstract: A molded plastic holder for printed material includes a substantially flat support panel which is designed to be mounted to any vertical surface. Molded as part of and integrally joined to the support panel along a lower edge is a curved clip which curves outwardly at its base so as to provide a clearance space to receive the material and then extends inwardly in order to create a pressure point which presses against any material placed in the holder in order to retain the material securely in place. The intergrally molded clip has an inherent spring tension which allows it to be easily pulled forward for the insertion of material into the holder and to spring back to apply the desired holding force.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1989Date of Patent: March 26, 1991Assignee: Deflecto CorporationInventor: Stephen T. Meyer
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Patent number: 4974803Abstract: There is described a holder for mounting along a horizontal support which enables a receptacle to be connected thereto. The holder comprises a rectangular member having outwardly projecting flanges along the lateral edges thereof, the first plate member hinged to the rectangular member and a second plate member hinged to the second plate member. Additionally, there is a base plate at the bottom of the rectangular member. The first plate member projects inwardly from the rectangular member while the base plate projects outwardly thereof. The second plate member can be attached to the rectangular plate such as by means of a plurality of elongated members, each having a plurality of engageable balls formed therealong. Slots are provided in the plate member to receive the strand and balls which can be adjustably mounted along the sleeve when mounting the holder on the horizontal support. Sliders are associated with the receptacle to be engaged by the flanges so as to connect the receptacle to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1989Date of Patent: December 4, 1990Inventors: Andre Richer, Jean-Pierre Lefebvre
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Patent number: 4943024Abstract: A molded plastic holder for printed material includes a substantially flat support panel which is designed to be mounted to any vertical surface. Molded as part of and integrally joined to the support panel along a lower edge is a curved clip which curves outwardly at its base so as to provide a clearance space to receive the material and then extends inwardly in order to create a pressure point which presses against any material placed in the holder in order to retain the material securely in place. The integrally molded clip has an inherent spring tension which allows it to be easily pulled forward for the insertion of material into the holder and to spring back to apply the desired holding force.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1989Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: Deflecto CorporationInventor: Stephen T. Meyer
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Patent number: 4796844Abstract: A bracket for attachment of an electric meter box (termed, in the trade, a meter base or socket) to a wall wherein the bracket is comprised of a mounting strap and at least one hook. The mounting strap, when in position attached to the rear wall meter base extends beyond the perimeter of the base with means for attaching the strap to the wall. The hook or hooks provide the means for attaching the meter base to the bracket and extend from the mounting strap and terminate in a curve adapted to hold the meter base against the mounting strap.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1987Date of Patent: January 10, 1989Inventor: Ronald Barker
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Patent number: 4606521Abstract: The invention comprises a holder for a compressed gas cylinder which allows the cylinder to be secured to the side railing of an emergency stretcher or cot. A curvature lip is positioned over the railing and allows the holder and cylinder assembly to rotate freely when the railing is lowered.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1983Date of Patent: August 19, 1986Inventor: Gary R. Williams
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Patent number: 4526187Abstract: An ambulatory aid takes the form of a crutch having a bracket which includes a generally U-shaped channel for suspending auxilliary medical apparatus, such as IV bottles and the like. A spring loaded strap hingedly connected to the bracket serves to close the U-shaped channel so the medical apparatus will not become unhooked and fall.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1982Date of Patent: July 2, 1985Inventor: Jerome V. Ciullo
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Patent number: 4429848Abstract: A simple yet highly effective hanger device is provided which is especially designed for temporarily holding in place elongated power lines and hoses found in surgical operating rooms. The hanger broadly includes an elongated strip of rigid material having respective, oppositely extending terminal hook portions, and a releasable latch element positioned adjacent one of the terminal hooks. In preferred forms, the hanger is of integral construction, and includes one or more obliquely extending wire-supporting clips intermediate the ends thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1982Date of Patent: February 7, 1984Inventor: Chee C. Gunsolus
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Patent number: 4410115Abstract: A carrier device for supporting from a generally horizontal elongate support such as bicycle bar or a belt a rim-flanged article such as a flying disc toy. The device comprises a one-piece resilient loop shaped body having a head loop portion for reception of the elongate support, and connecting downwardly extending first leg provided with a distal end first jaw and a downwardly extending spaced second leg terminating in a second jaw, the jaws cooperating to grip the flanged rim portion of the article and suspend the article from the second jaw.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1981Date of Patent: October 18, 1983Inventors: John D. McClain, Jr., Bruno J. March
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Patent number: 4377046Abstract: A tag holding bracket includes an upright elongated base member having a support hook at its upper end and a tag receiving channel at its lower end. The rearward wall of the channel is connected to the base member and inclined forwardly from the base member so as to cause a tag supported thereon to bend about a horizontal axis. A lower portion of the base member is inclined downwardly and forwardly from an upper portion thereof for improved visibility of a tag supported on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1981Date of Patent: March 22, 1983Inventor: Leland R. Johnson
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Patent number: 4132381Abstract: A clamp of molded thermo-plastic material in soft and semi-flexible but self supporting condition has a thin rectangular back strip attachable to a supporting surface and bendable to conform to curved surfaces. A rod support arm projects from the intermediate portion of the back strip with upwardly inclined and vertically spaced upper and lower bars. The ends of the bars are connected by an outwardly and upwardly concave hook having serrations on its face. An integral web connects the bars, hook and back strip. The outer end of the hook has spaced downwardly facing transverse notches in its lower side. An integral strap projects from the back strip above the upper bar, and divides into divergent fingers with a cross piece on their outer ends. The strap and fingers are tensioned when engaged over the end of the hook.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1977Date of Patent: January 2, 1979Assignee: McClellan Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bingham A. McClellan
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Patent number: 4128224Abstract: A support device for displaying spectacles comprises a base member for attachment to a support wall and comprising a rod. A gripping member is slidably mounted on the rod to retain the folded sides of a pair of spectacles against the base member against the action of spring means.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1977Date of Patent: December 5, 1978Assignee: Etablissements Rene GuichardInventor: Claude Guichard
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Patent number: 4101103Abstract: A conduit hanger includes an inverted U-shaped bracket having laterally spaced depending legs swingable supporting at their bottoms closure arms. The closure arms are swingably between a closed position extending toward each other and gravity urged toward such position and being urged upward under pressure to an open position providing bottom access between the bracket legs. One or both closure arms may be provided with openings proximate their inner ends and the other arms may be provided with depending legs for engaging a respective opening. In another form, a closure arm projects through an opening in one bracket leg toward the other and is pivotted at its outer end to the bottom of a link whose top is pivotted to the upper outer face of the bracket leg.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1976Date of Patent: July 18, 1978Assignee: I.T.E. Imperial CorporationInventors: Thomas Mooney, Sami Shemtov
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Patent number: 4094488Abstract: A hanger for any string-type game racket such as a tennis racket has a body member which conforms to and engages an upper, curved edge of the frame about the face, opposite the handle end of the racket. An open, clothes-hanger type hook attached to the upper end of the body permits hanging the racket in a conventional clothes closet on a rod therein, whereby the racket is safely stored while occupying a minimum of useful space. The racket is attached to the body by any convenient means such as pressure sensitive or contact adhering tape, for example, flexible straps of synthetic two-part tape, the parts of the tape being attached to the hanger body and engaging and removably adhering to one another to capture the racket therein, either engaging one another through the openings between the strings of the racket or by one of the tapes passing through the frame among the strings and to an opposite side of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1977Date of Patent: June 13, 1978Inventor: Neil Bryant