Landscape edging clip
US8056195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44769
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A U-shaped clip that is configured to be quickly installed by attaching the clip over the top edge of the vertical wall defined by plural end to end oriented landscape edging restraint members. This action is quick and easily accomplished by hand, requiring no tools or forceful effort. The clip is made of a material having a hardness characteristic that is harder than the material of the edging restraint members. The clip includes a series of pointed, opposing, hardened steel barbs that bite into the softer edging material to create a mechanical lock. Further, the barbs are angled so as to increase the force applied to the edging material as the parts are drawn apart in opposite directions.
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