Locking clip
US5388313A · kind A · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/4745
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A clip assembly for gripping a sheet of material. The assembly includes first and second jaw members having ramp portions which are joined along a common hinge. The ramp portions form divergent inclined planes, and are surrounded by a sliding collar. As the sliding collar is moved from the hinge area toward the grip portions of the jaws, the latter are forced together against the sheet of material. A releasable ratchet pawl locks the sliding collar against reverse movement. The clip assembly is suitable for fabrication from injection molded plastic.
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