Abstract: Disclosed is a combined beverage container holder and other container support, which combination clamps to a table desk or counter. The preferred device includes a cylinder for retaining a handled beverage container that attaches with a clamp on one side to an affixation point in an office, home or vehicular environment. On the other side of the holder, a preferably pivotal and removable support device provides support for a readily-removable trash container, tray or plant potter. The invented combination holder provides easy access to a beverage and to a trash container or other receptacle, so that a crafter or hobbyist, for example, need not clutter his/her work table with these objects or risk spilling a beverage on the work table.

Abstract: A cup holder attachment for holding a beverage container and mounting to the backrests of a pair of adjacent seats in a row of seats. The cup holder attachment includes a base with an upper ring spaced above the base and an elongate support extending between the base and the upper ring to connect them together. Fixed and sliding clips are provided each designed for hooking over a backrest of a seat. The fixed clip is coupled to the upper ring and the sliding clip is slidably mounted to the upper ring to permit slidable positioning of the sliding clip along the upper ring with respect to the location of the fixed clip.

Abstract: A game call holder device which enables the hunter to access a game call unit readily from a bundle or plurality of game calls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting articles, and for the purpose of providing a device which is simple to use, requires small space during transport and can be manufactured from simple elements, it is according to the invention suggested that it comprises a plurality of thin, plate-shaped elements (2a-2c) having a common pivoting zone (3) for in a first gathered position to constitute superjacent layers (FIG. 2) and in a second, unfolded position (FIG. 1) to constitute a plurality of article supporting elements (2a-2c), and that the device (1) in the area of the pivoting zone (3) comprises an attachment means (4).

Abstract: A tray body preferably fabricated of a molded plastic material defines a generally rectangular recess having at least one support member extending downwardly therefrom. The tray body further defines a center cup receptacle having a receptacle wall extending downwardly beyond the tray body. A pair of side cup receptacles are formed on opposed sides of the center cup receptacle. In one embodiment, additional support members extend downwardly from the side cup receptacles. In an alternate embodiment, a pair of spaced apart support members are formed in the recess in place of the cup receptacle supports.

Abstract: A cup holder used in a vehicle includes a storing portion fixed to the vehicle, a slider slidably accommodated in the storing portion, a cup inserting hole provided in the slider, an arm rotatably disposed around a shaft attached to the slider near the cup inserting hole, and a diameter changing device. The diameter changing device includes a tracing portion fixed to the arm to slide along an inner side surface of the storing portion, a spring for urging the tracing portion toward the inner side surface of the storing portion to thereby allow an end of the arm to rotate in a direction of reducing an inner diameter of the cup inserting hole, and a cam surface protruded from the inner side surface of the storing portion. When the slider is drawn out from the storing portion, the end of the arm is rotated by the cam surface in a direction of enlarging the inner diameter of the cup inserting hole. Generation of a noise at the time of pulling out the slider from the storing portion is prevented.

Abstract: A bag holding device for holding the mouth of a bag open and attaching to a belt of a user. The bag holding device includes a open ring with a plurality of spaced apart fastening holes therearound. Inserted into each fastening hole is a plug. An elongate handle outwardly extends from the outer perimeter of the ring. The handle has a resilient flexible portion at which the handle is bendable.

Abstract: A portable urinal including a urine bottle support having a receiving area. The urine bottle support includes a hollow rod and an extension rod disposed within the hollow rod. The extension rod is selectively movable in a longitudinal direction relative to the hollow rod. Further, the portable urinal includes a urine bottle selectively coupled to the urine bottle support.

Abstract: A structural improvement for a conga drum stand including a ring-framed carrier having a round hole at its center and a number of balancing blocks extending radially from its rim with a hole extending between the trough and the channel of each balancing block. A positioning block, inserted into each of the troughs, includes a vertical locking hole in the bock base. The locking hole is penetrated by a locking component with a hexagonal nut at its bottom end in the channel. The positioning blocks are configured so that they can be easily positioned in the trough.

Abstract: An open framework is supported on a mailbox and, in turn, supports multiple flowerpots whose plants decorate the mailbox. The framework and the flowerpots are removable as a unit. The flowerpots are individually removable. The framework includes a plurality of rings for supportably engaging the flowerpots.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting a biological fluid specimen. The apparatus includes a holder article for a specimen container, wherein the holder article contains a ring which is removably engagable with a specimen container, a connector continuous with the ring, and a grasping portion continuous with the connector, the grasping portion having opposed lateral side portions which are continuous and contiguous along their entire length with one another. The grasping portion is movable along a longitudinal axis such that the lateral side portions are approachable one to another, with each side portion on an opposed side of a plane coaxial with the longitudinal axis. The connector includes a specimen collection area.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a portable detachable cup holder to the seat of a patron at a sporting event or other event such as a theater. In the first embodiment a loop end receives the cup to be held and has a rigid straight member with a depending U-shaped end clip. The end clip is shaped and sided to fit over the rear portion of the patron's seat and hold the rigid member and loop end thereto while the length of the rigid member is about the same as the width of the seat. In a second embodiment, the cup holding loop is mounted to an angled rigid member having its own second loop which second loop fits over an upright rim edge of the horizontal seat.

Abstract: A new holder for holding a light source, especially a hand held light source, to a structure. The inventive device includes a frame having a holding portion and a pair of spaced apart arm portions which are pivotally coupled to a mounting frame. The holding portion is generally annular and has a pair of opposing ends defining a break between them. Each of the arm portions are each extended from an associated end of said holding portion. The terminal ends of the arm portions are pivotally coupled to the mounting plate which is designed for mounting to a structure. The holding portion is biased in a direction towards the mounting plate.

Abstract: An article organizer for use as an insert in a medicine cabinet or for wall mounting for holding a plurality of articles includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall and two side walls, the bottom wall having at least one slot for holding a respective one of the articles or facilitating its removal. At least one of the side walls has a groove for receiving a corresponding protruding portion of an attachment to the organizer. The organizer also includes at least one inner vertical wall connected to the top and rear walls and an inner horizontal wall connected to one or more inner vertical walls. The inner horizontal wall has a slot formed therein for holding a respective one of the articles or facilitating removal thereof. Cup holder, soap dish and/or flat shelf attachments are provided with a protruding portion for connection to the groove of the organizer.

Abstract: A combined alarm system and window covering assembly includes a top housing, a bottom rail, a covering, an alarm element, a pull cord which is slidably coupled to the top housing and a resiliently biased reed relay switch. The resiliently biased reed relay switch includes a tube which has a first end and a second end which is crimped and which is mechanically coupled to an end of the bottom rail, an encapsulated reed relay switch which has a first end with a first conductive lead and a second end with a second conductive lead and which is fixedly coupled to the pull cord and slidably disposed within the tube and a spring which has a first end and a second end and which is disposed in the tube so that the first end of the spring is adjacent to the second end of the tube and the second end of the spring is adjacent to the first end of the encapsulated reed relay switch. Both of the first and second conductive leads are coupled to the alarm element.

Abstract: A device for supporting a paint container on a ladder includes a tang having a lower surface adapted to impinge on a step of a ladder. Extending from one end of the tang is a gripper portion that is formed to impinge on the bottom surface of the step on which the tang impinges, whereby the device is clamped to the step. An arcuate portion extends from the other end of the tang, and is provided with an opening having a diameter dimensioned to receive a paint container, such as a standard bucket. In one embodiment, the arcuate portion consists of a loop of heavy wire formed in a curve to define the opening that supports the paint container. A pair of parallel, linear member extends from the circle are joined to the tang member. The linear members extend past the tang, and include first and second pairs of right angle bends that redirect the linear members retrograde toward the loop portion.

Abstract: A holder for supporting a medical suction instrument generally upright on a wall or other support surface for storage and reuse, generally near a patient's location. The holder has a base and spaced supports extending outwardly preferably from upper and lower ends of the base. The upper support preferably includes a continuous rim such as an annular ring defining a first opening for receiving a first portion of the instrument. The lower support preferably has spaced support arms defining a second opening with an access to that second opening at the outer ends of the support arms. A second portion of the instrument is engaged by the upper support surfaces of the support arms while other portions of the instrument are inserted through the access and extend out of the second opening below the holder.

Abstract: A multi-platformed apparatus, which can be attached to a leg of a table to serve as a holding device for containers of individual portions of food and drink. The apparatus is constructed of rigid material reshaped into a vertical spine (16) and, as extensions of the spine (6), two horizontal platforms: the beverage deck (12) comprising a hole (8) for cup holding and a plate deck for plate holding. (24). The plate deck (14) is recessed under the beverage deck (12) as the result of the formation of a 45 degree angle at the beverage deck border (20--20) and another 45 degree angle at a point designated as a heel (22--22). The apparatus is made attachable as a result of a clamp (26) which is permanantly affixed to the exterior of the spine (16) and which, because of its gripping ability and its male velcro lining, enables the host apparatus to be attached to the leg of a table permanantly dressed with the corresponding female side of the velcro.

Abstract: A curtain tie back arrangement uses a plurality of pivotal and variably spaced rings through which the drapery material is decoratively laced.

Abstract: The fixing apparatus for fixing a fuel filter in the present invention comprises a ring portion for fixing fuel filter body securely by utilizing contraction force of resin. The fixing apparatus is made of resin softened by heat. The resin fixing apparatus has ring portion for accommodating and fixing a fuel filter. The inside shape of the ring portion is formed similar and somewhat smaller than the outer cylindrical shape of the fuel filter body. When the ring portion is heated and the resin and resin become flexible, the fuel filter is allowed to be press fitted into the ring portion.

Abstract: A product display apparatus that is durable and versatile, and that advantageously displays a product is described. The device has a display support element and a product holder element. The display support element has a display bracket with at least one connection means for attachment to a display area surface, a display arm attached to the display bracket, and a connector. The product holder element has a second connector designed to removably mate with the first connector in different orientations, and a product holder means for supporting a product. A product may be displayed in a number of different orientations depending upon how the first and second connectors are aligned. In addition, the product holder element cradles a product under the force of gravity, which enables a consumer to easily remove and replace a product.

Abstract: A supporting assembly for a mixing bowl is provided including a support having first and second opposing edges and at least one open end defining an interior space. First and second holding members are provided, each holding member covering at least a portion of an associated edge of the support. The holding members are constructed and arranged such that when the supporting assembly is disposed with the first holding member in contact with a planar surface and a mixing bowl is at least partially disposed in the interior space with the second holding member contacting a peripheral surface of the mixing bowl, friction between the mixing bowl and the second holding member and between the planar surface and the first holding member holds the bowl stationary with respect to the planar surface when contents of the mixing bowl are mixed.

Abstract: An improved lamp holder of the knock-down type. The lamp holder includes a circular band for contacting and encircling a lamp below the largest place on the lamp base, a plurality of legs, and a corresponding plurality of fasteners for respectively removably fastening the upper ends of each of the legs to the circular band for supporting the band in spaced relationship above a table top or the like. Each of the fasteners includes a bracket having an offset portion and a top portion establishing a downwardly opening socket which closely receives the upper end of a corresponding leg to precisely align a threaded hole in the upper end of the leg with an aperture in the circular band whereby a screw may be quickly and easily applied through the aperture and threaded into the threaded hole to secure the leg to the band for use by the customer.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding hair styling tools and appliances from a vertical support surface. The apparatus comprises, generally, a releasable base used to attach the apparatus to a wall or other vertical surface, a magnetized arm extending from the base and being frictionally attached for restrained movement about a vertical axis and a bracket extending from the magnetized arm for holding non-magnetic hair styling tools such as a hair dryer. In different embodiments, the bracket is optional and the base may be permanently attached to a vertical support surface.

Abstract: A beverage container holder provides for the holding of a champagne bucket or other similarly configured container, cantilevered from the edge of a table or other platform. The device thus does not require any space on the table, and further does not require a relatively costly and space consuming floor stand for the support of a champagne bucket or the like. The holder generally comprises a round ring adapted to hold a tapered cylindrical bucket or container therein, with a smoothly curved support leg extending therefrom and secured to the ring at a single point. The lower end of the support leg includes a single lower contact point, while the upper end of the leg includes a transverse member extending thereacross, in an approximate T configuration. The opposite ends of the transverse member form two upper contact points, with the single lower and two upper contact points defining a stable three point attachment for the holder.

Abstract: A container holding device arranged for being removably mounted to a pole or the like. The frame has a support plate having thereon an upper and a lower end, and a first and second oppositely disposed faces. The first clamp has a first pair of adjacent fingers extending from the first face. The fingers are adapted for removably mounting the device to a first pole. The first container compartment has a first retaining member extending from the second face and has an aperture extending therethrough. The second clamp extends from the first face. The second clamp has a first resilient hook member adapted for removably mounting the device to a second pole. The hook member and the first face defines a slot and has a slot surface contoured to match a profile of the second pole.

Abstract: The fixing apparatus for fixing a fuel filter in the present invention comprises a ring portion for fixing fuel filter body securely by utilizing contraction force of resin. The fixing apparatus is made of resin softened by heat. The resin fixing apparatus has ring portion for accommodating and fixing a fuel filter. The inside shape of the ring portion is formed similar and somewhat smaller than the outer cylindrical shape of the fuel filter body. When the ring portion is heated and the resin and resin become flexible, the fuel filter is allowed to be press fitted into the ring portion.

Abstract: An anchor for anchoring the post of a basketball goal to a container. The anchor includes a portion of a vehicle tire that has been modified so that the tire has been severed transversely to provide a pair of ends and a major portion of the sidewalls of the tire have been removed to provide partial sidewalls respectively having holes therethrough adapted to receive the post of a basketball goal. A tightener extends between the pair of ends for selectively drawing the ends together to tighten the anchor around a container. A modified embodiment includes a tire of a right size to snugly fit around a container or a portion thereof and the tire is complete except for aligned holes respectively in the opposite sidewalls of the tire and adapted to receive the post of a basketball goal. A specially designed container is disclosed that is adapted to be used with the modified embodiment.

Abstract: A cup supporting device includes a ring having an opening through which a cup can be inserted; two straps secured to the ring in diametrical relation to each other; a hook member secured to the free end of each strap for hanging the cup supporting device from a chair back; a helical coil spring having an upper end secured to the underside of the ring and hanging downwardly from the ring, the helical coil spring being positioned so as to be in axial alignment with the ring so as to restrain sideward movement of the cup and to hold the cup placed therein through the opening in the ring; and a stop bar secured in diametrical relation across the lower end of the helical coil spring for supporting the cup within the helical coil spring.

Abstract: A cup holder accessory for supporting an over-size drink cup in a standard-size drink cup receptacle, is provided with a base element that cooperates with the standard-size drink cup receptacle, with an over-size drink cup receptacle supported by and rotatable relative to the base element, a cam element positioned within the base element and rotated and projected outside the base element when the over-size drink cup receptacle is rotated relative to the base element, and a fastener element joining the base element, the over-size drink cup receptacle element, and the cam element into a unitary assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely holding a full-sized beverage cup to a metallic leg of a chair has an angle support and magnets. The magnets are permanently affixed to interior walls of the angle support. The apparatus is removably mounted onto the metallic chair leg with the magnets placed in contact with surfaces of the chair leg. A ring attaches to an exterior wall of the angle support and extends from the exterior wall. An "L"-shaped locking member is rotatably mounted in a sleeve attached to the angle support. A wing nut fixedly attaches to a threaded shaft portion of the "L"-shaped locking member so that the locking member will rotate when a user turns the wing nut.

Abstract: A bracket for removably fastening a flexible web article to a generally planar support surface. The bracket includes first and second generally closed bands of approximate equivalent size adapted to grip the flexible web article and fastening element adapted for engagement with the support surface for affixing the closed bands thereto. The fastening element includes a first side portion having a surface adapted to attach to the support surface and an opposite second side portion which carries the closed bands in juxtaposition to each other. In one embodiment, the closed bands, in the form of two planar rings, are coupled to the second side portion in an abutted position to permit pivoting of each ring about the second side portion. In a second embodiment, an attachment band is carried by the second side portion and loops through two planar rings to fasten them to the fastening element.

Abstract: A unitary self-leveling paint can holder for providing self-leveling of a paint can in two dimensions. An elliptical frame member is provided having a major and minor axis. The frame has a cylindrical handle extending therefrom along the major axis, and a pair of diametrically opposed notches along the minor axis for receiving and pivotably supporting a paint can about the paint can handle bosses. Alternatively, a semi-elliptical frame member can be implemented. The elliptical frame design facilitates rotation of the received paint can along the major axis and about the minor axis up to 30.degree. from vertical. The apparatus is comprised entirely of aluminum and thus matches standard aluminum hollow rung ladders and is not subject to rusting. Further, the apparatus is not subject to degradation such as from paint drippings since there are no moving parts.

Abstract: A bracket structure arranged for mounting to a guard rail portion of a boat member is provided, wherein the bracket is arranged to extend exteriorly of the boat member above the boat deck to position a cooking pot in a spaced relationship relative to the boat for minimizing fire damage to the boat in use of the cooking structure.

Abstract: A holder for a paint container having an open end and of a maximum cross sectional area adjacent that end, has a first portion shaped and dimensioned to hold the container adjacent its open end and a handle shaped and dimensioned to be inserted in and be supported by a tubular ladder rung. The handle has a rigid section rigidly connected to the first portion and its free end disposed at an angle away from the plane of the first portion. A plastic, hard surfaced sleeve encases the rigid section between the angled end thereof and the first portion with the extremity of the angled end protruding beyond the periphery of the sleeve to establish the maximum dimension of the handle in a direction normal to the plane. With the extremity of the angled end oriented towards the tread surface of the rung and the handle portion inserted in a rung, the weight of the containers brings the extremity into holding contact therewith.

Abstract: A food and/or beverage holding system for mounting on a card table having a card table leg assembly. The system includes a food or beverage holder mounted radially to a base sized to separate the holder far enough from a hook extension, for sanitary reasons, the base being mounted radially from its other end to a table leg receptacle for providing vertical stability, and from the base or table leg receptacle, the hook extends axially upwardly therefrom for removable attachment to one or more table leg lateral projections. The food and/or beverage holding system may be removably constructed for separating one or more major members from the remainder of the apparatus, to enhance portability.

Abstract: A roller arm guide allows conversion of a paint spray gun for use as a paint roller, with optional attachment of an in-line cartridge filter. A track on the base of the spray gun retains a channel member on the elongate body of the roller arm guide. A filter support ring at the proximal end of the roller arm guide provides support for a conventional in-line filter and a crescent shaped roller arm engaging lip on the exterior of the filter support ring provides support for a paint roller arm.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for mounting an object to a support structure includes a hanger strap for gripping the object and a channel member for supporting the hanger strap. The hanger strap includes a lobe disposed about the object and inwardly projecting mounting tabs which engage aligned slots formed in the sides of the channel member. A single fastener is disposed through the hanger strap adjacent to the tabs so as to cause the lobe to simultaneously grip the arrester and to retain the mounting tabs in the slots.

Abstract: A plant pot carrier is provided, generally in the form of a ring of lesser diameter than the top of the pot, to support the pot. Preferably, the ring is circular in cross-section and nearly cylindrical but tapered slightly to match the taper of the upper rim of a plant pot. In the preferred embodiment, leading from opposite upper sides of the ring are two flexible straps, which may be bent upwardly to meet each other and which include complimentary means for fastening one to the other, thereby forming a loop which can be used as a carrying handle. At least the lower periphery of the ring includes several inwardly directed tabs or a continuous flange which engages the underside of the lip commonly formed by the annular ring at the top of a typical plant pot. Preferably, several spaced tabs or a continuous flange are also provided at the upper margin of the ring, to engage the upper portion of the plant pot.

Abstract: A food and/or beverage holder for mounting on a card table includes a food or beverage platform or a beverage container receptacle mounted radially to a base sized to separate the holder far enough from a hook extension, for sanitary reasons, the base being mounted radially from its other end to a table receptacle for providing vertical stability, and from the base or table leg receptacle, a hook which extends axially upwardly therefrom for removable attachment to one or more of the table leg lateral projections. The beverage holder may be removably constructed for separating a major horizontal member from the remainder of the apparatus, to enhance portability.

Abstract: A holding device comprises a top, an actuable body, and a base. The top has a depending portion which defines a holding aperture. The top is connected to the base at the depending portion, and the actuable body is disposed about the depending portion. Adjustable holding elements are disposed within the holding aperture. The adjustable holding elements are shiftable between an extended and a retracted position in response to actuation of the actuable body.

Abstract: A beverage container holding apparatus (10) for holding conventional cups of various sizes and conventional beverage cans, includes a body (12). An outer ring member (22) and an inner ring member (32) are pivotally mounted to the body by a pin (40). Large and small cups (52, 60) are supported in generally circular openings (24, 34) by supporting edges (25, 35) in the inner and outer ring members respectively. A conventional can (62) is supported in the inner ring member and on a finger (42) which projects outward from a lower portion of the body. The finger has an upturned end (44) which is adapted to be accepted in a recess in the bottom of the can. The finger also serves to hold the inner ring member in a retracted position when it is not in use. A tab (46) on the lower portion of the body holds the outer ring member in the retracted member when the outer ring member is not in use.

Abstract: The specification discloses a support apparatus for suspending an article from a longitudinally extending member having at least one flattened side. The support apparatus comprises a support member and a bracket member. The support member substantially surrounds the longitudinally extending member and contains a portion which conforms to the flattened portion. The bracket member comprises two engaging projections and a holding portion. The engaging projections penetrate perforations formed in the support member and contact an underside of the longitudinally extending member. Notches may be formed on the engaging projections to lock the bracket member in to an extended position relative to the longitudinally extending position.

Abstract: A mounting device is shown which is adapted to receive a spray container containing anti-spatter formulation in which a guide/actuator is adapted to receive a welding gun nozzle or the like to both position the nozzle in optimum orientation to receive anti-spatter spray from the container as well as initiate the spray.

Abstract: A soft, lightweight disc is capable of being used as a tossing toy or twirled around a finger. The disc is circular with an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter and contains a hole centrally in its body. The disc can be constructed of soft buoyant material to enhance floating. For amusement, a doll, or a soda can, and the like could be secured in the central hole. The doll is spherical and fits securely inside the inner perimeter of the disc. An annular disc can be used to rigidify the lower surface of the tossing toy and enhance air flotation and lift. A pair of like annular discs can be used to form a tossing toy.

Abstract: A device for holding and affixing small plant containers to plate glass windows and other smooth surfaces such as formica, fiberglas and ceramic tile used in the home or on-board a boat or recreational vehicle. The device is formed out of a single piece of wire with suction cups attached at both ends and is of the top loading type comprising a formed ring section, a vertical leg and two horizontal legs. The formed ring section encompasses an opening for holding small containers with rimmed tops or tapered sides. The suction cups when affixed to a smooth surface are arranged in a vertical plane so that the ring section supports the container in a horizontal position.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooling or warming a beverage container positioned in a flow of conditioned (cooled or warmed) air from a ventilation outlet. The apparatus includes a beverage container holder portion having a brace portion to clasp a beverage container and an attaching member portion that together are configured to position the beverage container in the flow of air from the ventilation outlet. A flexible cover can be used optionally with the beverage container holder portion and attaching member portion to direct and circulate air around a beverage container. Moreover, the cover provides a convenient place for the display of logos or advertising.

Abstract: This invention relates to brackets that are held in place on a smooth surface by means of suction cups. More particularly, it relates to formed rod bracket elements that are formed in a manner such that when the invention is in use a portion of the bracket element becomes a fulcrum resting upon the flattened surface of the suction cup at a point generally below the central hub of the suction cup to which hub the bracket element is attached. A variety of bracket elements are contemplated such as for use in supporting potted plants, suspending hanging objects such as hanging plants or ornamental devices, and supporting shelves or small platforms.

Abstract: A horizontally disposed generally planar frame has an opening for removably holding a kettle or bowl-like container such as an outdoor grill nested in the opening with the frame extending over a railing along an edge of a deck. A bracing member is attached to the end of the frame at the railing and extends downward well below the railing and a pair of leg members extend downward from opposite sides of the frame opening and are angled toward the bracing member with means for removably securing the lower ends of the legs to the bracing member. The legs and the bracing member may be pivotably attached to the frame so when not in use they can be folded up for convenient storage. Alternatively, for smaller, relatively lightweight bowl-shaped grills the support legs can be eliminated.

Abstract: A stemware holder for engaging the rim of a plate comprising a slotted bowl for receiving a stemware. A flange is attached to the top of the bowl. Two bent clip elements attached to the edge of the flange and a lower clip element is attached to the bottom of the bowl. An L-shaped gusset connects the top clip elements to the bottom element stiffening the clips and moving the flex point from the juncture with the flange to the bends in the clip. This strengthens the clips and permits wider flexing to receive thicker plates without cracking or breaking.