Hardware display clip
AssigneeDesign 4U, LLC
InventorKeith E. Metcalf
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Abstract
A hardware accessory display clip is provided that enables hardware accessories to be displayed on a number of different products without damage to the hardware accessories or products. An integrally connected exterior leg, interior leg, and bridge portion are provided that enables the hardware accessory display clip to be removably attached to a variety of products. An accessory connector member is integrally formed in the exterior leg of the hardware accessory display clip that can be removably received in a variety of hardware accessories.
Claims27
A hardware display clip, comprising:
- an exterior leg, an interior leg, and a bridge portion, said exterior leg and said interior leg integrally connected to said bridge portion in generally a u-shaped configuration;
- said exterior leg having an accessory connector mounted thereto;
- said accessory connector having a tapered distal portion and a proximal portion;
- said tapered distal portion having a base connected to said proximal portion;
- said accessory connector providing a releasable interference fit with a hardware accessory.
A hardware display clip, comprising:
- a generally u-shaped configuration formed from an elastic material;
- said u-shaped configuration having an exterior leg and an interior leg;
- said exterior leg having a substantially cylindrical connector for providing a releasable interference fit with a hardware accessory;
- one of said exterior leg or said interior leg having a surface for providing a frictional force against an object placed between said exterior leg and said interior leg.
A method of displaying hardware accessories for sale, comprising:
- attaching in a temporary manner a hardware accessory to at least one display clip, said display clip having an accessory connector with a tapered distal portion and a proximal portion, said tapered distal portion having a base connected to said proximal portion, without using tools and without permanently altering said hardware accessory;
- attaching in a temporary manner said at least one display clip and said hardware accessory to a product without using tools and without permanently altering said product, for viewing a combination of said product and said hardware accessory.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.