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US 2015/0257553 A1Published application
Hinge clip
OwnerGeoffrey D.C. Mackayinventor
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Abstract
A hinge clip comprises a mounting member hingedly connected to a support surface. A contact member is pivotally coupled to the support member and biased towards a closed position. An object can be retained between the support member and the contact member. The hinge clip allows album covers or other artworks to be used as doors of openings, or to be displayed on walls.
Claims14
A hinge clip comprising:
- a mounting member having a mounting surface;
- a support member pivotally connected to the mounting member and comprising a first contacting surface;
- and
- a contact member coupled to the support member, the contact member comprising a second contacting surface aligned with the first contacting surface of the support member, the contact member moveable between:
- a contact position for retaining an object between the first contacting surface of the support member and the second contacting surface of the contact member;
- and
- a release position for releasing the object from between the first contacting surface of the support member and second contacting surface of the contact member;
- and
- a biasing member in contact with the contact member for biasing the contact member to the contact position.
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