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US 4,901,962 AGranted
Clip for holding papers to a wall
OwnerDavid A. Greerinventor
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Abstract
A clip composed of a resilient material such as steel wine or a plastic that is formed for attachment to the fabric surface of a modular wall unit, and which will hold papers thereto.
Claims6
A clip for holding substantially planar objects to a wall that is covered with a fabric outer layer, comprising:
- a single, continuous, wire-like member having two ends;
- said member having at least one straight portion formed proximate a first end of said two ends;
- said member being bent into a looped portion proximate said straight portion, said looped portion comprising an arc of greater than 180 degrees, such that said looped portion curves back toward said straight portion;
- an outwardly-curved portion formed in said member proximate said looped portion, such that a narrow gap is formed at the point of closest approach of said outwardly-curved portion with said straight portion;
- said outwardly-curved portion of said member curving away from said straight portion, such that a larger second gap is formed between said outwardly-curved portion and said straight portion;
- said first end and a segment of said straight portion extending downwardly below said second gap;
- said first end being formed into a pointed shape to facilitate penetration of said fabric covering of said wall.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.