Patent · US Expired

Ring binder clip

US6944918B1 · kind B1 · utility

1Cited by
13References
18Claims
0Family size

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Filing dateAug 5, 2003
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/318
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A clip is provided for use on a loose-leaf binder having a spine with front and back covers and a plurality of rings for holding paper in the binder. The clip includes a U-shaped member having a base and outer legs adapted to engage outer surfaces of the binder covers, and a pair of inner legs extending from the base and being spaced from the outer legs so as to be adapted to engage the inner surfaces of the binder covers. A strap has a first end connected to the base of the U-shaped member and a second end with a loop adapted to be attached to the top binder ring to prevent the clip from becoming lost when detached from the binder. The clip has a small profile, with a width of approximately ¼ inch.

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