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Clip device

a clip and clip technology, applied in the field of clip devices, can solve the problems of cumbersome carrying, no device available to assist the workman with these drawings, and inconvenient place, and achieve the effect of convenient mounting and removal of the clip

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-03
FALL GARY
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[0008] In a further feature, resilient flexing of the clip device under pressure from the user facilitates the mounting and removal of the clip to the tool belt, and the acceptance and release of the drawings. In yet a further feature, the supporting portion of the clip device is fitted with opposing teeth for securing the clip device to the workman's tool belt.

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For convenience, these drawings are often rolled into a compact cylindrical bundle; but even so, they are still cumbersome to carry and there is rarely a convenient place to put the roll of drawings when it is necessary to free one's hands.
Yet, in spite of this well known problem, there are no devices available to assist a workman with these drawings.

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[0014] Turning first to FIG. 1 there is shown a pair of clip devices 12 in accordance with the present invention mounted on a supporting edge structure 14 and cooperatively holding a cylindrical object 16, such as rolled drawings. (While two clip devices 12 are shown in FIG. 1, it should be apparent that any plurality of clip devices will cooperatively function in substantially the same way.) The supporting edge structure 14 will typically be a workman's tool belt, but the user may adapt any similar convenient edge structure, e.g. the waistband of the workman's pants. More generally, any convenient rigid or semi-rigid edge structure will suffice for supporting the clip devices of the present invention, as more fully described herein.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment the clip device 12 is formed as a single strip of thin, flexible, and resilient material (see FIG. 2); and this may be accomplished by molding or forming the clip device out of a suitable plastic material. (Alternative...

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Abstract

A clip device has a hook shaped mounting portion with opposing teeth for releasable attachment to a tool belt. A substantially circular shaped receptacle area is provided for releasably holding a rolled blueprint. The clip allows resilient flexing under pressure from the user to mount and release the clip from the belt as well as to accept and release the drawings. A plurality of clip devices cooperatively holds a roll of drawings.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates generally to a clip device for holding drawings, blueprints or the like. More particularly, this invention relates to a clip designed for removable attachment to a workman's tool belt, or to a similar supporting edge structure, which cooperates with similar clips to releasably hold a roll of drawings for convenient access. [0005] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0006] In the construction and manufacturing industries it is customary for workmen to carry drawings, blueprints or plans of the project under construction; and these drawings must be kept accessible, as they must be frequently consulted during the day. For convenience, these drawings are often rolled into a compact cylindrical bundle; but even so, they are still cumbersome to carry ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B96/06
CPCA45F5/02A45F5/021A45F2200/0566
Inventor FALL, GARY
Owner FALL GARY
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