Fastener clip, pliers and method of use

In combination with reinforcement steel members, a fastening clip for securing together at least two reinforcement steel members, the fastening clip comprising:

• a first leg having a first end, the first leg curved inwardly along its length to facilitate securing of the fastening clip over the reinforcement steel members;
• a second leg having a second end, the second leg curved inwardly along its length to facilitate securing of the fastening clip over the reinforcement steel members;
• a body portion connecting the first leg to the second leg such that the first leg and second leg are bent away in opposite directions from a plane parallel with the body portion to prevent the first and second ends from abutting when the fastening clip is secured over the at least two reinforcement steel members;
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• a handle means comprising a single small extension protruding from the body portion or from either the first or second leg for use as a handle for placing and holding the fastening clip around the reinforcement steel members prior to securing the clip in place, wherein
• in an open position the first and second ends are spaced from each other defining an opening to allow manual positioning of the clip about the at least two reinforcement steel members using the handle means and
• in a closed position the first and second legs overlap each other securing the clip in place about the at least two reinforcement steel members, thereby securing the at least two steel reinforcement members to each other.