Method and apparatus for a multipurpose fastener

A paper clip device formed from a single continuous length of multiply bent resilient material to define a plurality of loops, the device comprising:

• (a) means for forming a first leg A extending a first distance in a first direction from one end of the resilient material;
• (b) means for forming a first generally arcuate portion B extending from said first leg;
• (c) means for forming a second leg C extending from said first generally arcuate portion a second distance in a second direction substantially parallel and opposite said first direction;
• (d) means for forming a second generally arcuate portion D extending from said second leg;
• (e) means for forming a third leg E extending from said second generally arcuate portion a third distance in a third direction substantially parallel with and in the same direction as said first direction;
• (f) means for forming a third generally arcuate portion F extending from said third leg;
• (g) means for forming a fourth leg G extending from said third generally arcuate portion a fourth distance in a fourth direction substantially parallel and in the same direction as said second direction;
• (h) means for forming a fourth generally arcuate portion H extending from said fourth leg;
• (i) means for forming a fifth leg I extending from said fourth generally arcuate portion a fifth distance in a fifth direction substantially parallel with and in the same direction as said third direction;
• (j) means for forming a fifth generally arcuate portion J extending from said fifth leg;
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• (k) means for forming a sixth leg K extending from said fifth generally arcuate portion a sixth distance in a sixth direction substantially parallel and in the same direction as said fourth direction.

A method for forming a paper clip device from a single continuous length of multiply bent resilient material to define a plurality of loops, the method comprising:

• (a) forming a first leg A extending a first distance in a first direction from one end of the resilient material;
• (b) forming a first generally arcuate portion B extending from said first leg;
• (c) forming a second leg C extending from said first generally arcuate portion a second distance in a second direction substantially parallel and opposite said first direction;
• (d) forming a second generally arcuate portion D extending from said second leg;
• (e) forming a third leg E extending from said second generally arcuate portion a third distance in a third direction substantially parallel with and in the same direction as said first direction;
• (f) forming a third generally arcuate portion F extending from said third leg;
• (g) forming a fourth leg G extending from said third generally arcuate portion a fourth distance in a fourth direction substantially parallel and in the same direction as said second direction;
• (h) forming a fourth generally arcuate portion H extending from said fourth leg;
• (i) forming a fifth leg I extending from said fourth generally arcuate portion a fifth distance in a fifth direction substantially parallel with and in the same direction as said third direction;
• (j) forming a fifth generally arcuate portion J extending from said fifth leg;
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• (k) forming a sixth leg K extending from said fifth generally arcuate portion a sixth distance in a sixth direction substantially parallel and in the same direction as said fourth direction.