Patent · US Expired

Paper clip

US4506416A · kind A · utility

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9References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1983
Grant dateMar 26, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 9, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44769
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A paper clip characterized in that it is substantially formed of a hard synthetic resin such as hard vinyl chloride, and in that an arched movable member, a bottom plate and a connector plate are formed as one piece capable of being extruded in its entirety, and the paper-engaging end of said movable member and the central portion of said connector plate are formed of a soft synthetic resin such as soft vinyl chloride.

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