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Class 24/521 - Having specific surface material or irregularity on or along engaging face


Subclass of Class 24 - Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Definition: Clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp* wherein
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 04/15/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7356889Child-safe fastening device
A child-safe fastening device comprises a clip, one or more than one padded layer covering one or more surfaces of the clip, and one or more than one cover layer secured to the padded layer. The clip, the padded layer, and the cover layer form a plush device. ...
04/15/2008
7290687Garment hanger and clamps
A garment hanger having two clamps respectively provided on two ends thereof, each clamp includes a first jaw and a second jaw adapted to closing to each other for clamping; wherein the first jaw has on its inner surface thereof an elliptical protrusion, and the sec...
11/06/2007
7243402Locking clip
A clip assembly having first and second pivoting gripping members that are locked in gripping engagement to a tarp or other material and attached to a rope or shock cord. The gripping members include jaws and arms that are joined by a pivot connection so that the ja...
07/17/2007
7198284Adjustable personal mobility aid
A mobility aid, such as a wheelchair or walker, includes first and second structural members and a fastener for connecting the members together. A washer has first and second portions connected by a bridge portion, each with a fastener opening for receiving the fast...
04/03/2007
7077851Aneurysm clip
An aneurysm clip (1) is provided with two arms (2, 3) which are resiliently pivotable towards each other and carry at their free end clamping bars (12, 13) which are resiliently clamped against each other by the spring force of the arms, with ou...
07/18/2006
6460231Quick release clamp for elongated objects
Presented is a quick-engaging and quick-release device for securely supporting elongated objects in either a horizontal or vertical attitude on a vertical support structure or surface or overhead on an appropriate support surface. A base member has end an...
10/08/2002
6213190Device for and method of draping curtains
A device for draping curtains, includes a holder about which curtain fabric may be placed and which is adapted to be mounted on a wall by means of a bracket in spaced relationship to the wall such that the plane defined by the holder extends approximately...
04/10/2001
5934526Device for facilitating manipulation of jewelry clasps
In the preferred embodiment, opposing jaws are biased closed for grasping the clasp of a string type bracelet. Prior to grasping, as the clasp is being inserted between the jaws, a post or boss asserts a reactive force against an operating lever of the cl...
08/10/1999
5794314Collapsed tubing holders
A holder for holding collapsed coiled tubing has been invented which, in one aspect, has a first plate, a second plate, securement apparatus for releasably securing the plates together in a spaced-apart relationship about at least one portion of a collaps...
08/18/1998
5671515Quick release clasp
A clasp (10) for connecting two items includes two interconnecting members (11, 12). One member (11) utilizes a rivet (14) to engage one of the items, for example, a golf towel (23). That member (11) also has a receiver (24) formed therein which has a slo...
09/30/1997
5613884Position latch device
A position latch device is used with a clamp of the type including a pair of pivotally coupled gripping members respectively defining gripping jaws at one end and first and second handle portions at the opposite end. The gripping members are operable betw...
03/25/1997
5085060Clip ring type ornamental clasp
Described herein is a clip ring type ornamental clasp which can be used in various ways for securely gripping thin material like a handkerchief as well as relatively thick material like a belt. A clip ring is pivotally attached on a gripping surface of an...
02/04/1992
4919379Universal clamping fixture for baby carriage umbrellas
This invention is a universal clamping fixture for attaching umbrellas, parasols, sunscreens and the like to baby carriages or strollers....
04/24/1990
4901406Towel clasp system
A clasp is provided for gripping a towel, having a base with a planar surface, and a locking member pivotally carried by the base. The locking member has a gripping edge separated from the base by a clearance, and a handle movable relative to the base thr...
02/20/1990
4858870Hanger clamp for garment bags, with movable hanger retaining elements
A trolley clamp for retaining hangers in a garment bag has a rigid frame with an at least partly horizontal lower support bar and is mountable below a top inside of the garment bag. The support carries a plurality of movable hanger-retaining elements betw...
08/22/1989
4852845Hanger clamp with inclined frame
An improved clamp for retaining garment hangers in garment bags of the type having a rigid frame in the shape of a "C" with a top leg, a rear leg and a bottom leg, the top leg and bottom leg being spaced, is arranged such that the bottom leg is inclined d...
08/01/1989
4850562Hanger-retaining clamp for garment bags
A clamp for retaining garment hangers in garment bags has rigid frame in the shape of a "C" with a top leg, a rear leg and a bottom leg, the top leg and bottom leg being spaced from one another to admit hangers to be hung on the bottom leg. The frame is m...
07/25/1989
4637097Cable bundler clip
The cable bundler clip includes a pair of clip halves hingedly connected together to permit opening of the clip for insertion of cables and closing of the clip for bundling of cables. Latching means are provided to maintain the clip in the closed position...
01/20/1987
4489466Suspender fastener
A novel suspender fastener is disclosed. The suspender fastener comprises a first lever, a second lever, and a ratchet. The first and second levers are pivotally connected in a manner such that a fulcrum is formed therebetween. A first pair of mutually pr...
12/25/1984
4458394Stake fastener for animal trap
A stake fastener for an animal trap in which the trap has jaws adapted for pivotal operation about a journal postincludes member for surrounding the jaws at a location proximate the post, attachment member for coupling the surrounding member to the post w...
07/10/1984
4445657Spray boom mounting assembly
A clamping system for securely mounting a spray boom assembly for use with an agrichemical applicator airplane. The spray boom is preferably in the cross section of an airfoil, and is adapted to be secured relative to the wing in a suitable, noninterferri...
05/01/1984
4439900Scaffolding devices
The invention is concerned with a clamping device for clamping together a scaffolding pole and the flange of a construction member. The device comprises two body parts having arcuate seats, the two body parts being connected together at one end thereof fo...
04/03/1984
4340206Clamp for repair of separation in conveyor belt
The present invention provides a tension-setting edge clamp with an improved linkage and an improved anchor point location so that when in use in sets of pairs, to pull broken belt ends toward one another for reconnection, wherein the anchor point for the...
07/20/1982
4323251Target holder
A target holder is provided with a circular frame connected with a slip fit to an elongated pole which terminates in a pointed end. Target holders are provided around the circumference of the frame made of steel spring rod which are wrapped around the fra...
04/06/1982
4209879Clamp
A clamp, particularly adapted for use with a clothes hanger, has only two parts or jaws, one jaw of which may be integral with the clothes supporting branch of the hanger. One part of the jaw of the clamp has a pair of closely spaced, transversely extendi...
07/01/1980
4179774Cable clamps
A cable clamp comprises a base member having two arms, each arm being attached to the base member at spaced apart locations thereon. The arms are pivotably mounted on the base member and a bolt and a nut are provided for securing the free ends of the arms...
12/25/1979
4153321Battery booster cable
A battery booster cable clamp includes first and second members each containing an arm and a jaw joined in the nature of pliers with one arm containing an upwardly extending flexible member containing a plurality of teeth engaging a projection on the end ...
05/08/1979
4080918Rudder control device
A two-part hinge device for mounting on a tiller of a sailboat which is operable to confine and release a cross-line in a manner to lock a tiller in any desired position while the sailor is otherwise occupied....
03/28/1978
4070013Stud gripping clamp
An elongated channel-shaped body is provided including a pair of opposite side longitudinal flanges and an elongated bight portion extending between and interconnecting one pair of corresponding longitudinal edge portions of the flanges. One of the flange...
01/24/1978
3992758Clip
A clip comprises a lower member including a base plate, at least one bridge and at least one pivot projection, an upper member including a base plate and at least one recessed bearing portion positioned to receive the pivot projection, thereby permitting ...
11/23/1976
 
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