Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
024300120 | Article held by clip | 39 |
20080295295 | Cap-mountable flag assembly - A cap-mountable flag assembly selectively displays a message. The flag assembly is mountable to the brim of a baseball type cap, and comprises a flag element, a rod or pole element, and a clip element. The flag element comprises rod-receiving, clipping arms and a message-bearing structure. The arms comprise groove-engaging protrusions. The rod element comprises an axial rod portion and a C-shaped, clip-engaging structure. The axial rod portion comprises superficial grooves extending intermediate first and second rod ends. The protrusions mate with the superficial grooves. The clip-engaging structure has coaxial clip-engaging ends. The clip element comprises cap-attachment clipping structure and rod-attachment anchoring structure. The clipping structure clip-engages the brim of a hat, and the anchoring structure rotatably receives the clip-engaging ends. | 12-04-2008 |
20080313861 | Belt clamp and carrier - A belt clamp with a pivotal article carrier attached thereto includes a base and a cover hinged together at the top. The cover includes a passageway at the lower end to accept a barb-like fastener integral with lower end of base to lock clamp closed. A tongue projects inwardly from the cover to contact and inhibit movement of a duty belt inside the clamp. The base includes a pair of intersecting arcuate slots and a reversible insert having one arcuate slot to make the clamp usable by either right- or left-handed users. A movable belt width adjustment bar is mounted inside the clamp to accommodate belts of various widths. Bosses around the lower opening of the cover inhibit twisting of locked clamp to prevent inadvertent opening. A locking plate is provided to inhibit rotation of fasteners used in pivotal mounting of an article carrier to the belt clamp. | 12-25-2008 |
20090007389 | CLOTHING ORGANIZER - The present invention provides a portable clothing organizer that includes a strap that can be configured to form a loop wherein the strap has a first end a second end. A clasp is attached to the strap between the first end and the second end and is configured to connect an article of clothing to the strap. The loop is configured to provide support for an article of clothing from a support device. | 01-08-2009 |
20090025187 | SCARF HARNESS - A scarf harness according to the present teachings facilitates the wearing of a scarf as a clothing accessory. The harness can allow the scarf to drape across the front of a user. The draping of a scarf can allow the visual pattern of the scarf to be easily seen and can enhance the impact of the scarf as a clothing accessory. The scarf harness can retain the scarf in a draped function over the front of the user along with providing a distinctive butterfly-type shape to the scarf. | 01-29-2009 |
20090094794 | CLIP FOR ORNAMENTATION AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A clip is adapted to be secured to an item fitted using a closure device. The item is typically a shoe that is laced wherein the closure device is a shoelace. The clip includes a base extending between a back end and a forward end. The base defines a bottom surface. A loop extends over the base to receive a portion of the shoelace therethrough. The clip also includes a fastener fixedly secured to the forward end for selectively securing an ornament thereto to display the ornament on top of the shoe over the tongue thereof. | 04-16-2009 |
20090094795 | ARTICLE FOR HOLDING CURRENCY AND CREDIT CARDS - An article for holding currency and credit cards is disclosed which comprises (a) a first length of substantially non-stretchable material having a first end and a second end configured to form a closed flat loop when the first end is retained on or near the second end, a lumen in the first length, a flat length of bendable metal within the lumen in the first length which allows the closed flat loop to retain a desired shape, the closed flat loop having a length which is slightly longer than half the length of U.S. currency; (b) a second length of substantially non-stretchable material having a middle, a first end, a second end, and a lumen, the first end and the second end secured to the first length of substantially non-stretchable material, thereby forming a second flat loop slightly wider than the width of U.S. currency, the middle secured to a point on the first length (a) to maintain the first flat loop perpendicular to the second flat loop, the lumen in the second length containing a flat strip of bendable metal. | 04-16-2009 |
20090255094 | Retainer for bag shoulder strap - A retainer for a bag shoulder strap, including a flat longitudinal member having a retaining portion on one end, a pin retaining member secured to one side of the flat longitudinal member, and a pin member. The pin retaining member defines a transverse space between the retaining member and the longitudinal member adjacent the longitudinal member other end, and also includes wings spaced from the longitudinal member and projecting inwardly from opposite sides adjacent the longitudinal member one end. The pin member includes a transverse portion pivotally trapped in the transverse space, and first and second pin legs extending longitudinally from opposite ends of the transverse portion to pointed ends adjacent the longitudinal member one end. In a securing position the pointed ends of the pin legs are between the pin retaining member wings and the longitudinal member. | 10-15-2009 |
20090260191 | BELT LOOP SECURING DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS - A belt loop securing device featuring a clasp body and a locking clip is provided. The clasp body includes a front plate and a rear plate operatively connected to one another to permit movement of the plates between an open position in which the front and rear plates are splayed from one another and a closed position in which the front and rear plates are substantially parallel to one another to permit capture of a belt and/or pants waistband between the plates. The lock clip is slidable over the clip clasp for securing the front and rear plates in the closed position. A method of securing a belt to pants, and a method of securing an equipment holding case to a belt are also provided. | 10-22-2009 |
20090260192 | Belt clip - A belt clip has a planar base with a longitudinal axis and a connector element extending outwardly from the upper end of the base. A belt clamp unit is rotatably attached to the connector element and is operable between raised and lowered positions. The clamp unit comprises a keeper plate with lateral arms supporting a friction bar. The friction bar is rotatable from a position above the base to the lowered position, which compels the bar against the base to effectively and immoveably secure and maintain the belt terminus on the belt body. The clip also has a ring attachment which permits ornaments or utilitarian items to be hung from the clip. | 10-22-2009 |
20100000054 | WIRELESS EARBUD SAFETY LOOP - An apparatus for one of substantially minimizing damage to and loss of earbuds when not in use. Such apparatus comprises an elongated member formed of a predetermined material and a loop member engageable with a first end of the elongated member for securing such earbud when such loop member is tightened over such earbud thereby securing it thereto. A crimp bead member is disposed intermediate such first end of such elongated member and such loop member, such crimp bead member capable of sliding so as to tighten the loop member and close the loop member over such earbud. A clip member is engageable with a second end of the elongated member for engagement with a preselected object for securing the elongated member having such loop member attached thereto with such earbud disposed therein to such preselected object. There is, further, a clasp member for securing the second end of the elongated member to the clip member. | 01-07-2010 |
20100031476 | APPAREL ACCESSORY CLAMP - A wearable, item attaching, apparel clamp is disclosed. The clamp broadly includes a clamping jaw and an underlying opposed clamping jaw capable of permanently or temporarily attaching a personal item either directly or indirectly to whatever substrate or fabric edge the clamp is attached. The clamping jaw attaches to the underlying jaw via a hinge element which includes a fulcrum. An article connecting element attaches to the clamping jaw and extends toward or beyond the securing portion of the clamping jaws. The connecting element contains a resilient opening large enough to attach a second item directly or indirectly. Such other item may include a key chain, chain link, receptacle, or the like, thus enabling the item to hang below the bottom of the clamp. The underlying clamping jaw(s) distribute the weight of the attached item relative to the clamp preventing the flexible substrate to which the clamp can fasten from excessive bending. The clamp can also be used to attach the personal item to another accessory such as a purse, beach bag, backpack, etc. In addition it is conceivable that the invention could be used to attach items to upholstery, curtains, blankets, towels, or even to hang items from a clothes line, cooking pots, etc. | 02-11-2010 |
20100058560 | JEWELRY CLASP FOR HEARING AID - A jewelry clasp for use in connection with a hearing aid ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100083470 | MICROPHONE HOLDER - A microphone holder includes a rotational shaft capable of fitting into a clamping unit of a holder base through pushing and opening tip ends of bent arms of the clamping unit. The rotational shaft of the microphone holder has, at an outer periphery of the rotational shaft, a plurality of smooth concave portions at different angular positions. The rotational shaft is stably fit into the clamping unit as convex portions of the clamping unit fit into the concave portions of the rotational shaft. An angle of the microphone holder can be adjusted through smooth rotation of the microphone holder accompanied by sliding between the convex portions of the holding unit and the concave portions of the rotational shaft. Thus, noise generated upon the adjusting can be substantially reduced. A user can easily adjust the direction of the microphone only through the rotation of the microphone holder. | 04-08-2010 |
20100186195 | BELT CLIP - An apparatus for holding an end of a belt in place. The apparatus comprises a clip member having a predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material for engagement with a user's belt. There is a covering member for covering an exterior surface of the clip member. Such covering member being formed of a second predetermined material. | 07-29-2010 |
20110094063 | Shirt tuck clip device - The present invention relates to an adjustable shirt tuck clip device having a clip which has a U-shaped base and two adjustable/detachable identical arms. The base slips into openings in the arms to create an adjustable component and the clip attaches to a shirt and adjust its waist size on a user. | 04-28-2011 |
20110232041 | Portable Apparatus for Securing Objects to a Surface or a Person - The apparatus comprises a gripper for securely holding an object and a holder for attaching to a surface. The holder is secured to the gripper and is operable to be attached to the surface at a location away from area where the gripper is secured to the holder. The gripper is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage with the object. The holder is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage from the surface. The holder and the gripper engage and disengage with the surface and the object respectively by moving in directionally different planes to ensure a secure grip during engagement. | 09-29-2011 |
20110289733 | TEETHER/PACIFIER SECURING DEVICE - A securing device connected to a tether including a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion each having a respective first or second exterior surface and interior surface opposite the exterior surface. The first and second clamp portions each have an end that is connected to one another at a connected portion and an opposite free end that is free to form a “C” shape. The connected portion connects the first and second clamp portions to bias the free ends away from each other. A slider is movably connected to the first and second clamp portions so that the slider moves toward and away from the free ends. A ridge is connected to the second exterior surface adjacent the free end of the second clamp portion so that the ridge protrudes from the second exterior surface to be engaged by a user while moving the slider. | 12-01-2011 |
20120030908 | Apparatus for holding tefillin (Jewish Phylactery) straps - An accessory designed to hold straps tefillin straps and straighten them out (preventing coiling), which comprises a attaching device and a holding slit, whereby the attaching device is attached to the worshipper's clothing and the said strap is inserted through the holding slit. | 02-09-2012 |
20120030909 | Ring-Retention Device - A ring-retention device comprising a band having a band length and a band width and a retaining element comprising an elevated region forming at least a portion of the band width and at least a portion of the band length to provide security against loss of a ring or other jewelry while said ring or other jewelry is being worn by a wearer. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036682 | PACIFIER CLIP - The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, consists of a base board, a pulling sheet, a mobile clipping sheet and a connection tool. When the pulling sheet is pulled, through the leverage effect the swivel rod optionally abuts against the bottoms of the support arms or swivels the passive sheet while the swivel rod is rotated, so the mobile end of the mobile clipping sheet generates an upward or downward movement, and the teeth lines of the mobile end and the teeth rows of the base board are engaged or forms a slit. When the mobile clipping sheet of the pacifier clip is clipped on a thicker object, through the leverage effect, the pair of support arms of the mobile clipping sheet applies a clockwise force to the swivel rod disposed below the support arms, so the abutting force between the two components is enhanced and the clipping effect is also increased. | 02-16-2012 |
20120060328 | BABY'S DUMMY CLIP - There is disclosed a pacifier strap clip comprising two clamping parts which can be pivoted in relation to each other and have co-operating clamping regions, wherein, in a closed clamping position of the pacifier strap clip, opposing, inner-side surfaces of the clamping regions substantially rest against each other and, in its open position, the clamping regions are spaced apart from each other, wherein a closure part by means of which the clamping regions can be transferred into their clamping positions is rotatably mounted on one of the clamping parts and the closure part has at least one engaging device, so that, when the closure part is turned in the direction of the open position, the two clamping regions are moved away from each other. | 03-15-2012 |
20120260465 | Wireless headset pincher holding device that suspends or secures a wireless headset to a user by clipping it to the shirt collar, shirt pocket or article of clothing in a way that will prevent damage, theft, annoyance, and loss of the wireless headset - This apparatus is for suspending, keeping track of and holding a wireless headset near the head of the user for easier use and prevention of loss of any wireless headset, ear bud, Blue-Tooth wireless headset, earphone used with any cellular phones, mobile phones, portable phones, desk phones, wireless hand-helds, wireless PDA's or other wireless device also including a phone and headset merged together in the future. I will refer to these as “wireless headsets.” This apparatus is attached to an article of clothing, or other area, by means of a small, lightweight clip. In our preferred embodiment, the clip or pinching mechanism is connected to a magnet, magnetized material or other magnetic item (hereby referred to as a “magnet”) by way of glue or manufacturing process, that attracts or holds onto a small piece of metal adhered to the wireless headset. The small piece of metal or ferromagnetic material can be shaped to fit the landscape of any headset. The small piece of metal adheres to the headset by way of adhesive affixed to one side of the metal and has a peel-off backing. The backing removed, exposes the adhesive and is pressed onto the headset. The magnet on the clip attracts and holds the metal piece and headset in place. The user can “dock” the headset with the magnet on the clip. The wireless headset is connected to the user, easily applied to the ear and safe from damage or loss. | 10-18-2012 |
20120284965 | Decorative clip assembly - Decorative clip assemblies attachable to an item of wear, e.g. a boot, are disclosed. The decorative clip assembly includes a bent portion having a first free end portion and a second end portion for draping the clip assembly onto an edge of the item of wear; a mounting portion connected to the second end portion for selectively mounting a first decorative embellishment; and a ring portion connected adjacent to the mounting portion for selectively receiving and carrying a second decorative embellishment. The ring portion includes a spring loaded open end section or a hinged gate ring. The decorative clip assembly may be made of spring wire, spring steel, or rigid plastic or it may be made from a single sheet of spring steel wherein the clip assembly is an integral one piece assembly. Methods for forming the decorative clip assembly are also disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291228 | Sling Retainer - A rifle sling retainer comprising an elongated curved base plate for bearing a flexible gun sling strap and having a body and first and second end portions where the first end portion is bent at an angle to the base plate for preventing the flexible strap from moving laterally in the direction of the said first end portion. The retainer can be attached to clothing or constructed in the form of a clip to be attached to the shoulder strap of a back pack. | 11-22-2012 |
20130174381 | Sports Headset Mouth Privacy Clip - Sports Headset Mouth Privacy Clip is a rectangular shaped piece made of abs plastic for durability, with acoustic foam on the inside to allow voice sound clarity during communication. Also has a “C Shaped” clip to attach mouthpiece. Measuring 4.25 horizontally/2.25 vertically it allows verbal privacy while using Communication Headsets. The clip is to be attached to Mobile Headset popularly used in American Football both college and professional. This clip allows for each individual to communicate with team in privacy without opposing team reading there lips and figuring out what they are trying to communicate within the team. | 07-11-2013 |
20130212837 | Tool Attachment System - An attachment device ( | 08-22-2013 |
20140013544 | Lanyard Attachment Assembly - A lanyard attachment assembly has a sleeve with an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside surface defines a passageway through the sleeve. A strap passes through the passageway and forms a closed loop to link the closed loop to the sleeve. The assembly optionally includes a connector with a connector opening therethrough. When the assembly includes a connector, the strap passes through the connector opening where the closed loop links the connector to the sleeve. | 01-16-2014 |
20140090209 | SYSTEM, HOLDER, AND TERMINAL STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING A MOBILE DEVICE AND EXTERNAL ARTICLES - In a holder system for supporting a mobile device therein, the system includes a base cavity adapted to hold the mobile device, which is removable therefrom, the base cavity having a plurality of slots adapted to receive terminals therein. The plurality of slots is further comprised of a first slot pattern of three slots at an upper end of the base cavity, and a second slot pattern of at least two slots below a midpoint of the base cavity's length. The system includes at least one external article adapted to be coupled to the base cavity via one of the terminals engaged in one of the slots. | 04-03-2014 |
20140250634 | CLIP-SHAPED DEVICE FOR PREVENTING TOPS FROM BECOMING UNTUCKED - A clip-shaped device for preventing tops from becoming untucked, where pants are fixed between an upper clip part and a lower clip part and a belt is fixed between the upper clip part and a decorative cover element, and at the same time, lower ends of the tops are fixed by a fixing member, thereby preventing the lower ends of the tops from being exposed to the outside of the bottoms. Since a tops fixing member, the clip member, and the decorative cover element are included, the tops fixing member fixes the lower ends of the tops, the clip member fixes the pants, and the belt is fixed between the decorative cover element and the clip member such that the lower ends of the tops are not exposed to the outside of the bottoms, and thus clothes can be worn neatly and comfortably. | 09-11-2014 |
20140325794 | MICROPHONE HOLDER - A microphone holder is configured to enable a user to clip a microphone to a shirt. The microphone holder has a plate that is punched with a hole and bent into a J-shape. The hole is configured to accommodate a microphone. The plate is configured to be adapted to a shirt. | 11-06-2014 |
20140331457 | STETHOSCOPE HOLSTER - A reversibly locking assembly such as stethoscope holster or for other devices. The stethoscope holder comprises a clip adapted for attachment to an article of clothing wherein the clip comprises a clip channel wherein the clip channel comprises an upper section and a lower section wherein the lower section is wider than the upper section. A stethoscope connector is provided which is adapted for attachment to a stethoscope. The stethoscope has a tube and when the tube is aligned with the clip channel the assymettric plate passes through the upper section. When the tube is not aligned with the clip channel the assymetric plate does not pass through the upper section. | 11-13-2014 |
20150074949 | Split type hanging buckle - A split type hanging buckle can include a main body and a connection part. Wherein a buckle base, in which a buckling cavity is formed, may be arranged on the hanging buckle main body, and an opening of the buckling cavity is divided into an inserting segment and a buckling segment that are connected with each other. A clamping neck may be formed at the position where the inserting segment is connected with the buckling segment. An aperture of the clamping neck can be equal to that of the buckling segment. At least one side of the clamping neck can be provided with an elastic clamping key. One end of an inserting shaft that can be inserted into the buckling cavity is provided with a clamping head. The diameter of the clamping head may be greater than the aperture of the buckling segment. | 03-19-2015 |
20150096150 | Attachment system for hand-held tools - An attachment system for tools includes a housing with a wall defining an open central region. The housing has a first slot and a second slot spaced from the first slot, each slot extending through the wall to the open central region. A rotating member is disposed in the open central region. A clip member has a clip protrusion with neck, head and tip portions, the neck portion sized to be slidably received in one of the slots. The tip portion is configured to engage the rotating member to cause it to rotate about a central longitudinal axis as the neck portion moves distally along one of the slots, causing a catch surface to align with the tip portion and a channel to align with a tip portion of a second clip member retained in the second slot, thereby retaining the first clip member and releasing the second clip member. | 04-09-2015 |
20150135482 | Fastening Buckle for Snorkel - A fastening buckle for fastening a snorkel to swimming goggles includes a strip-holding member and a snorkel-holding member. The strip-holding member has a resiliently depressible hanging section and has an outer surface formed with an inclined plane. The snorkel-holding member has a gripping portion laterally formed with a socket for receiving the hanging section of the strip-holding member. The socket has an outer wall formed with a cut-away section for abutting against a bottom edge of the hanging section. The socket further has a resiliently depressible pressing button that is extending downward from a top thereof so as to hang over the cut-away section and abut against the inclined plane of the hanging section. When pressed, the pressing button presses the inclined plane to expel the hanging section downward from the cut-away section, allowing convenient disengagement between the snorkel-holding member and the strip-holding member. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143669 | ADAPTER FOR PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR - The adapter comprises a clip with a groove, and a rack that engages with the groove. The clip attaches securely to an edge of a fabric, for example, a panel on a baseball cap. The rack includes an angle adjuster, on which a brow guard, welding helmet, or other protective gear can be mounted. | 05-28-2015 |
20150320190 | CLIP FOR SECURING A WEARABLE ITEM - A securing apparatus may be configured to secure a wearable item to any one of a variety of different graspable articles, in a suitable manner. The securing apparatus may include a securing portion, having multiple securing members. The stiffness of one of the securing members may differ from the stiffness of another securing member. The securing members may be cantilevers. In some embodiments, the anchored end of one of the cantilevers may be attached to the deflecting end of another cantilever. One of the cantilevers may deform plastically due to repeated usage with relatively thick garments, though, by employing at least one additional cantilever in an appropriate manner, the ability to grip thinner garments in a suitable manner remains uncompromised. | 11-12-2015 |
20160058168 | ACCESSORY FASTENING DEVICES AND METHODS - An accessory fastening device can include a first clamping member having a first clamping surface, a second clamping member having a second clamping surface that faces the first clamping surface, and a locking arm that is rotatable between an unlocked state and a locked state. Rotation of the locking arm to transition the locking arm from the unlocked state to the locked state causes the second clamping surface of the second clamping member to advance toward the first clamping surface of the first clamping member. | 03-03-2016 |
20160143425 | Parallel Webbing Attachment System - An attachment system for removable attachment of articles to segments of parallel fabric webbing, including parallel webbing on MOLLE/PALS-compatible equipment. The attachment system includes a first clip and a second clip which may be fixedly or rotatably attached to each other via a fastener. The first clip has a first center portion, a first wing forming a first open loop, and a first leg extending therefrom. The second clip has a second center portion, a second wing forming a second open loop, and a second leg extending therefrom. | 05-26-2016 |
20160150873 | Garment Strap Clip | 06-02-2016 |