Scissor style paper clip and automatic dispenser for same
OwnerNelson S. Kiblerinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to a device to temporarily hold a plurality of objects, which device is commonly known as a paper clip, and a related device to automatically affix and dispense said paper clips. The invention advances the art in that the shape claimed results in a paper clip which is easier to affix manually, will facilitate dispensing by an automatic dispenser claimed herein and will be both simple and economical to manufacture. This invention also advances the art in that the related dispenser will store and hold ready a supply of said paper clips for dispensing and will automatically affix and dispense said clips on object(s) inserted into the dispensing device.
Claims1
In combination, a device for dispensing paper clips and a paper clip, said device comprising guide means, a base, a vertical tubular housing, a notch in said base, a lip, and a space between said housing and said base, said lip being disposed at a lower end of said housing and above said space, said notch being disposed in said base and below said space, said paper clip comprising a length of resilient wire having a bend portion at the midpoint whereby two shanks are formed, said shanks crossing each other at substantially two-thirds of their length, said shanks being bent at their free ends to form pads, whereby when said paper clips are stacked in said device, said guide mates with a gap between said pads and the lowermost paper clip in said space of said device is supported by said pads which engage said lip and said notch, and whereby when a sheet of paper or similar material is placed in said space, said lowermost paper clip engages said sheet and is removed with said sheet when said sheet is withdrawn from said space.
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