# US 2018/0020813 A1 · Spin and twist resistant clip and badge holder and lanyard assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0020813 A1 - Document ID: US20180020813A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/636,219 - Filed: 2017-06-28 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2016-07-22 - Assignees: CCL Label, Inc. - Applicants: CCL Label, Inc. - Inventors: Karen Patricia Pollack; Matt Aaron Nick; Bryan Martin Shova; Steven Wade Hamblin; Katlyn Garcia; Lizzi Alstad - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180020813A1 ## CPC - A45F 5/00: Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping - G09F 3/14: by strings, straps, chains, or wires - G09F 3/207: {in the form of a badge to be worn by a person} - A44B 11/006: {Attachment of buckle to strap (for safety buckles A44B11/2553)} - A45C 11/182: {Credit card holders} - A45F 2005/006: {comprising a suspension strap or lanyard} - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS - A44B: BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE (fastenings specially adapted for footwear A43C) - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS ## Abstract The inventive assembly incorporates a lanyard assembly that may, in some embodiments, be attachable to badge connector to present a single, unitary connector with a stylized appearance. The ends of the lanyard ribbons are engaged in a manner that creates free space between the edges of the ribbon immediately upon exiting the connector assembly so as to impart resistance to unwanted twisting of the object held by the lanyard assembly and/or the ribbon forming part of it. The object or badge connector associated with the assembly comprises a clip, j-hook, or key ring assembly for easy attachment of a card or card holder. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A lanyard and object connecting assembly comprising a first half shell member having a pair of tapering sidewalls terminating in a pair of shoulders defining a lanyard opening across a top edge of the first half shell member; a second half shell member having a pair of engagement posts defining a lanyard opening across a top edge of the second half shell member; wherein the first and second half shell members engage in a snap-fitted connection to form a lanyard assembly in which the engagement posts are captured by at least one of the sidewalls to form an angled guide slots for opposing ends of a lanyard ribbon; wherein gripping cones formed on at least one of the first half shell member and the second half shell member capture the lanyard ribbon when the first and second half shell members are engaged; and wherein opposing ends of the lanyard ribbon extend out of the lanyard opening in a non-overlapping, angled relationship. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 wherein the angled guide slots are defined by inner facings of the shoulders and engagement posts on opposing sides of the lanyard opening. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 wherein the non-overlapping, angle formed by the opposing ends of the lanyard ribbon is at least 5 degrees. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The assembly of claim 3 wherein the angle is 20 degrees. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one transverse support wall disposed across a middle portion on either the first half shell member and the second half shell member and at least one corresponding groove to receive the transverse support wall formed on the other of the first half shell and the second half shell. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The assembly of claim 5 wherein at least one transverse support wall is parallel to the top edge of the first half shell member and/or the second half shell member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The assembly of claim 5 wherein at least one transverse support wall adjoins the sidewalls to define an upper chamber and a lower chamber of the lanyard assembly, wherein the lanyard ribbon is retained within the upper chamber. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The assembly of claim 5 wherein the transverse support wall is formed on the first half shell member and the corresponding groove is formed on the second half shell member. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 further comprising an object connector mechanism connected with at least one of the first and second half shell members. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The assembly of claim 9 wherein the object connector mechanism is selected from a bulldog clip, a j-hook clip, a D-ring, a pin, and a key ring. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The assembly of claim 9 wherein the object connector protrudes at least partially through an aperture formed on a rear of the lanyard assembly. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The assembly of claim 9 wherein the object connector is formed completely on an exterior, rear facing side of the lanyard assembly. ### Claim 13 A twist resistant lanyard and badge connector comprising: a substantially flat, central body having a major front-facing surface and an opposing rear-facing surface; a pair of engagement mechanisms positioned immediately adjacent one another at a single point along a top edge of the flat central body; a connector mechanism attached to the front- or rear-facing surface; a badge assembly attached to the connector mechanism at a single point; wherein the adjacent engagement mechanisms each attach to separate ends of a lanyard ribbon so that the ends are spaced apart and the respective ribbon sections immediately adjacent to where each end is attached are not parallel. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The assembly according to claim 13 wherein the single point comprises a slot or an aperture formed in the badge assembly. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The assembly according to claim 13 wherein the respective ribbon sections immediately adjacent to where each end is attached form an angle equal to or greater than 5°. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The assembly according to claim 15 wherein the angle is between 20° and 90°. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The assembly according to claim 13 wherein the engagement mechanisms are a pair of apertures sharing an common divider. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The assembly according to claim 17 wherein the apertures are formed as slots. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The assembly according to claim 17 wherein the apertures include a curvilinear interior edge. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The assembly according to claim 13 wherein the engagement mechanisms are a pair of arm extensions formed in a Y-shape. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The assembly according to claim 20 wherein at least one of the arm extensions forms a crimped connection with the lanyard ribbon.