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Class 24/495 - Having rigid linking arm pivotally connected to each gripping member


Subclass of Class 24 - Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Definition: Clasp*, clip* or support-clamp* having
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 04/01/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7350760Clamp for concrete forms
There is provided a clamp for concrete forms which has improved durability compared with a conventional P-clamp, and can withstand vibrations necessarily produced by a vibrator when the concrete is placed. This clamp for concrete forms comprises a substantially U-sh...
04/01/2008
7140585One-hand clip capable of preventing hanging object from dropping
A one-hand clip of the present invention is composed of a main body, a pair of semicircular hooks a pair of rotating pins and a pair of elastic bodies. The hooks each fixed by a rotating pin and an elastic body at each bottom end of the main body pinches an inserted...
11/28/2006
7083421Electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object, and method of manufacturing same
An electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object includes a housing (110), a mounting mechanism (120) integrated with the housing, and a power cord (130). The housing includes an electrical connection port (111) and...
08/01/2006
7059448Ladder accessory for holding paper and tape
An accessory includes a handle-operated clamp and is mounted on a rail of a ladder, such as an extension ladder, to hold paper and tape in position to be easily accessed by a worker balancing on the ladder. ...
06/13/2006
6966533Mounting apparatus for an electronic device
An apparatus for holding an electronic device is described which includes first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward, one another along an operating path. The apparatus further includes f...
11/22/2005
6530130Clip for fixing strips
Clip arrangement for fixing a strip, in particular a decorative strip in a vehicle, with a retaining part (1) and a snap-on part (2), wherein the retaining part has a receiving slot (13) with an upper guide (14) and a lower guide (17), into which receivin...
03/11/2003
6327756Fixing clamp, especially for inspection lamps
A fixing clamp has two pivoting jaws which are mobile relative to each other against the action of a return spring between an open position and a closed position. An operating lever accessible to a user is attached to one of the jaws. The two jaws are con...
12/11/2001
6108877Tension fastener
A tension fastener for securing elongated implements to a backpack or other device. The fastener comprises a base that has a bar for attaching it to a strap, a hook disposed on the top surface of the base near one of its ends, and two parallel channels fo...
08/29/2000
5871194Hinged clip and fitted article
The invention teaches a hinged clip (10) comprising two arms (22), each arm having a free end (34) and an extension forming the other end, resilient bias means urging the free ends together, the extensions being movable towards one another against the for...
02/16/1999
5868099Page clamping device
First and second pairs of arms are respectively disposed at opposite ends of a support structure. A constrainable member (e.g., a spring) is supported at its opposite ends by corresponding ones of the arms in the pairs. This is the only constrainable memb...
02/09/1999
5752680Spring loaded straight line dead end clamp
A clamp for a line includes a body having a first portion for engaging the line and a keeper having a second portion for engaging the line. A pivoting assembly is coupled to the body and the keeper for pivotally coupling the keeper and the body, and inclu...
05/19/1998
5713112Engaging device
An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes between two stable conditions, one being an engagin...
02/03/1998
5711639Clamp for cylindrical object
A clamp for a cylindrical object is provided which is formed of fibers in the form of woven fabric molded in a polymeric matrix. The clamps have two free ends through which one or two rods extend. The compressive force exerted by the clamp can be adjusted...
01/27/1998
5678284Device for releasably engaging an object
An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprises a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart pivot axes between two stable conditions one being an eng...
10/21/1997
5619777Engaging device
An engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes between two stable conditions, one being an engaging condition and the other being a release condition. A ...
04/15/1997
5570500Clamp for connecting form panels with clamping jaws urging sections of panels together at their edges
A clamp (1) serves for connecting webs (2) at the edges of form panels disposed in coplanar, side-by-side relation and has for this purpose two clamping jaws (4) urging these edge webs (2) together, each clamping jaw (4) having an 10 adjusting arm (5) whi...
11/05/1996
5446948Engaging device for releasably engaging an object
An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part, for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes defined by pivot pins, between a stable engaging c...
09/05/1995
5417398Article holder
A holder for supporting articles such as brooms in suspension comprises a support member for a pair of pivotal arms displaceable towards and away from one another and adapted to receive an article therebetween. The arms have inner ends in the form of ball...
05/23/1995
5375301Tie clip
A tie clip having a first bar, a second bar extending transversely to the first bar and slidably connected thereto, a first clip affixed to a surface of the first bar, and a second clip affixed to a surface of the second bar. The second bar is slidable al...
12/27/1994
5369851Clamp for connecting the sections at the edges of formwork panels
A clamp (1) serves for formwork panels (2) arranged in-plane, side by side, to be connected at the webs (3) running round their edges and has for this purpose two clamping jaws (4) which urge these edge webs (3) together and can be swivelled relative to e...
12/06/1994
5312081Hinged door quick access dip net holder
A holder apparatus includes a semi-cylindrical housing mounting respective first and second semi-cylindrical doors relative thereto. The housing includes first and second side walls, with each respective side wall including a respective slot medially and ...
05/17/1994
5272952Hoop clamp for a bass drum
A clamp for being attaching to a drum hoop. The clamp includes a main support body having a hoop receiving part that contacts the outside of the drum hoop. L-shaped members having a hoop pressing part, for pressing against the inside of the drum hoop, and...
12/28/1993
5228882Locking chimney cap
A chimney cap for installation on a chimney, comprising a lid assembly, a bracket for supporting the lid assembly, and revolving clamps pivotally connected to the bracket for releasable attachment to various dimensions of chimney flue tiles. The clamps ar...
07/20/1993
5165148Toggle clamp with locking mechanism
Toggle clamps with bifurcated handle actuated to aligned toggle element clamping position with manually releasible latch lock lever pivotally mounted between handle sides resiliently engaging base mounted catch upon handle reaching toggle alignment....
11/24/1992
4909467Holder for bottles and tools
A holder includes a securing plate having two spaced mounting sleeves having two axes defining an obtuse including angle, and two holding arms having two first bent ends respectively mounted in the mounting sleeves and two second opposite ends which form ...
03/20/1990
4901408Means for fastening suspenders to a garment or other article of clothing
Disclosed is a fastener including a first and a second member, the first member having a post attached thereto extending toward said second member in a complementary relation, and the second member being connected to the first in a hinge-like relation, th...
02/20/1990
4870722Cable clamp strip
An improved cable clamp strip for securing wires of a cable bundle in a predetermined orientation comprising: (1) a mounting base formed of a flexible, molded plastic with notches formed in its side edges for increased flexibility in a first direction and...
10/03/1989
4854016Device for clamping the edge of a table top
A device for clamping the edge of a diagnostic table top comprising a clamping block mechanism having an inside face for abutting the side edge of the table top; a first jaw mechanism connected to the clamping block mechanism having an inner face for abut...
08/08/1989
4794676Clamping device, especially for printed circuit boards
Printed circuit boards may be held in place in a releasable manner in the amping gap of a clamping device having a mounting member and clamping member arranged in parallel to each other to form the clamping gap. The clamping member is pivoted or journalle...
01/03/1989
4733842Multi-purpose clamp
A multi-purpose clamp for clamping an attachment to a support structure. This clamp consists of a first rigid panel with two edges, a second rigid panel hingedly attached to the first edge of the first rigid panel, a third rigid panel hingedly attached to...
03/29/1988
4716811Double toggle gripping apparatus
Gripping apparatus for restraining the gun barrel on an armored vehicle comprises a pair of gripping jaws pivotally supported within a housing and connected by a first pair of toggle links to a movable carriage within the housing such that the jaws are op...
01/05/1988
4583269Towel rail clamp
A clamp for gripping a towel draped over a towel rail so as to prevent the towel from sliding off the rail comprises a pair of arm members with jaw-forming portions at one end and handle portions at the other end, a pivot bar connecting the arm members be...
04/22/1986
4542630Decorative ornament for a band or chain
A flexible, elongated band has a removable ornament thereon that can be intentionally removed from the band but cannot be accidentally removed....
09/24/1985
3934316Clamping device
The device comprises a preferably C-chaped member having clamping pieces at opposite ends. Each clamping piece has means for rotating the piece and opposite surfaces for engaging with a work piece. The device is functional as either a clamp or jack and in...
01/27/1976
 
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