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US2795233A
US2795233A US574261A US57426156A US2795233A US 2795233 A US2795233 A US 2795233A US 574261 A US574261 A US 574261A US 57426156 A US57426156 A US 57426156A US 2795233 A US2795233 A US 2795233A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/14—Hair grips, i.e. elastic single-piece two-limbed grips
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/19—Necktie fastener
    • Y10T24/1997—Resilient clasp

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  • pin curl clips now on the market comprise opposed levers having holding portions which are normally spring-urged into closing position. Many of these pin curl clips are formed of two pieces of metal and all of them are relatively complicated in structure, making it difiicult to market them for a relatively small price.
  • the conventional pin curl clip must be gripped near an extreme end and squeezed to hold it open while it is being inserted. Thus proper handling of the clip, while simultaneously manipulating the hair, is relatively difficult.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a clip which stays open automatically until it is ready to be used. Thus, it can be gripped at any convenient point while it is being inserted in place.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a clip which is neat in appearance, simple to operate, and which does not get out of order.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a clip construction which can be readily adapted for use .as a tie clip.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an improved method of manufacturing a clip having a snap action.
  • the invention consists of the improved clip, and its method of manufacture, and all of its parts and combinations, as set forth in the claims, and all equivalents thereof.
  • Fig. l is a perspective view of a type of clip which is 2,795,233 Patented June 11, 1957 .being shown in closed position gripping a lock of hair;
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the clip of Fig. 1 in open position
  • Fig. 3 is a plan view of a cut metal blank for forming the clip of Figs. 1 and 2;
  • Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view at the outer end of a blank showing a modification
  • Fig. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the method of holding the outer legs together in a clip made from the type of blank shown in Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of an end holding cap used with an alternative form of the invention.
  • Fig. 7 is a fragmentary perspective view of a modification showing how the outer ends of the outer legs of a clip of the type of Figs. 1 and 2 may be locked together by the cap of Fig. 6;
  • Fig. 8 is a fragmentary perspective view showing another modification, wherein the outer ends of the outer legs are tied together by still another method, through the use of integral interlocking tongues;
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view similar to Fig. 1 showing the same type of clip with a transverse corrugation on the center prong;
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a clip similar to that shown in Fig. 1, wherein there are transverse corrugations on the two outer prongs;
  • Fig. 11 is a perspective view showing. another modified form of clip in open position
  • Fig. 12 is a plan view of a tie clip adaptation wherein an ornamental plate is secured to the center prong of a clip of the type of Fig. 10;
  • Fig. 13 is an edge view of the tie clip of Fig. 12 showing it in open position.
  • Figs. 1-3 inclusive these views illustrate a clip which is particularly designed as a pin curl clip. It is understood, however, that this clip may be used for other holding purposes.
  • the blank of Fig. 3 is preferably a metal stamping from high carbon sheet steel of average quality,'or stainless steel.
  • the blank of Fig. 3 includes an end strip portion 20 having a pair of outer legs 21 projecting therefrom, as well as a center leg 22, there'being spaces 23 between the edges of the center leg and the adjacent edges of the outer legs.
  • the center leg is preferably shorter than the outer legs as illustrated in Fig. 3 and preferably pointed at its outer end as at 24.
  • any suitable means may be employed for tying the outer ends of the outer legs together to produce the novel and unusual effect of the present invention.
  • the outer edges of the outer legs 21, near their outer ends are notched as at 25 and a wire staple 26 is bent around the ends and engaged in the notches 25 to hold the outer legs together as in Figs. 1 and 2.
  • the drawing of the ends together actually twists the legs slightly, resistance being provided by the solid connecting strip 20 which bows slightly in a direction transversely of the length of the clip.
  • the twisting action caused by drawing the outer ends of the outer legs 21 together causes the legs to flex to a concave-convex condition, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
  • gauge of the metal used Thethinner the material in relation to the width of the legs, the greater the bowing action; however, the material must be sufficiently thick so that it will hold firmly in closed position.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates a hollow cap 29 having tabs 30 which are originally unbent.
  • a cap of this type may he slipped over the ends of the prongs 21, and the tabs then bent into the notches 25 as shown in Fig. 7.
  • the outer ends of the outer legs 21 are formed with integral tongues 31 j and 32 which are bent and interlocked under mechanical pressure, as shown in Fig. 8, thereby forming a substitute for the metal staple .26 of Figs. 1 and 2.
  • Fig. 9 illustrates a clip which is the same as the clip of Fig. 1, except that the center leg 22 is provided with a transverse corrugation 33. This corrugationmay be used where it is desired to obtain improved holding qualities for certain purposes.
  • outer legs are formed withtransverse corrugations 34 which are designed to improve the gripping action.
  • the outer legs 21 are left connected at the outer end as at 35 and the bowing actionis effected by drawing intermediate portions of the outer legs 21, together by a metal band or other tie piece 36.
  • This arrangement also brings about a concave-convex snap action for the outer legs so that they can be snapped toward or away from the center leg 22'.
  • Figs. 12 and l3ja tie clip or other ornamental holding clip has been provided by soldering or otherwise securing'an ornamental plate 37 to the center leg 22.
  • Fig. 10 For tie clip purposes it is preferred to use the form of clip of. Fig. 10, having the transverse corrugations 34 for better gripping action.
  • Fig. 13 shows the tie clip. in openposition, and it is apparent that the necktie and shirt edge are inserted between the outer legs and the plate-carrying center leg 22. Then, by snapping the outer. legs 21 to the reverse concavo-convex condition, the tie is. clipped firmly to the shirt.
  • material of heavier gauge than that which.
  • the clip in closed position will substantially fit the curvature of the head throughout the length of the clip.
  • the clips may be worn inconspicuously.
  • they are more comfortable to sleep on and present no substantial projections to catch into hair nets, pillow cases and the like.
  • the clip is of one-piece construction, it is much lighter to wear and can be manufactured more economically than pin curl clips now on the market.
  • a clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart flat outer legs projecting in the same general direction from said connecting strip and rigid therewith, a center leg projecting from said connection strip between the. outer legs and in the same general direction, and means connecting portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with said portions maintained closer together than the other portions of said outer legs whereby said outer legs assume a concave-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concave-convex condition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively toward or away from the outer portion of said center leg.
  • a clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart flat outer legs projecting in the same general direction from said connecting strip and rigid therewith, a center leg projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, there being longitudinal spaces between the sides of said center leg and the adjacent sides of saidqouter legs, and means connecting portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with said portions maintained closer together than the other portions of said outer legs whereby said outer legs assume a concavo-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo-convax condition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively toward or away from the outer portion of said center leg.
  • a clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart flat outer legs projecting in the same general direction from said connection strip and rigid therewith, a center leg projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, means connecting outer end portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with the outer ends of said legs maintained under stress substantially closer together than the inner ends of said outer legs, whereby said outer legs assume a concave-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo-convex condition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively into or out of contact with said center leg.
  • a clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart flat outer legs projecting in the same general direction from said connection strip and rigid therewith, a center leg projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, a wire staple connecting outer end portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with the outer ends of said legs maintained under stress substantially closer together than the inner ends of said outer legs, whereby said outer legs assume a concavo-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo-convex condition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively into or out of contact with said center leg.
  • a clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart flat outer legs projecting in the same general direction from said connection strip and rigid therewith, the outer edges of said legs near their outer ends having notches, a center leg projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, means engaged in said notches connecting outer end portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with the outer ends of said legs maintained under stress substantially closer together than the inner ends of said outer legs, whereby said outer legs assume a concaveconvex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo-convex condition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively into or out of contact with said center leg.
  • a one-piece clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spacedapart outer legs integral with said connection strip and projecting in the same general direction therefrom, a center leg integral with said connection strip and projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, and means connecting outer end portions of said outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with the outer ends of said legs maintained under stress closer together than the inner ends of said legs whereby said outer legs assume a concavo-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavoconvex condition to bring outer portions of said outer legs alternatively toward or away from the outer portion of said center leg.
  • a one-piece clip comprising a stamping of sheet steel having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart outer legs integral with said connection strip and projecting in the same general direction therefrom, a center leg integral with said connection strip and projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, and means connecting outer end portions of said outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with the outer ends of said legs maintained under stress closer together than the inner ends of said legs whereby said outer legs assume a concavo-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo- I convex condition to bring outer portions of said outer legs alternatively toward or away from the outer portion of said center leg.
  • An ornamental clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart flat outer legs projecting in the same general direction from said connecting strip and rigid therewith, a center leg projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, means connecting portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with said portions maintained closer together than the other portions of said outer legs whereby said outer legs assume a concavo-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo-convex coridition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively toward or away from the outer portion of said center leg, and an ornamental plate secured to said center leg.
  • a clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at one end, spaced-apart flat outer legs projecting in the same general direction from said connection strip and rigid therewith, a center leg projecting from said connection strip between the outer legs and in the same general direction, and a cap connecting outer end portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with the outer ends of said legs maintained under stress substantially closer together than the inner ends of said outer legs, whereby said outer legs assume a concavo-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo-convex condition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively into or out of contact with said center leg.
  • a clip comprising a piece of flexible sheet material having a connection strip at each end, spaced-apart flat outer legs joining said connecting strips and rigid therewith, a center leg projecting from one of said connection strips between the outer legs and in the same general direction, and means connecting intermediate portions of the outer legs together in laterally stressed condition with said portions maintained closer together than the other portions of said outer legs whereby said outer legs assume a concavo-convex condition which may be snapped to a reverse concavo-convex condition to bring the outer portions of the outer legs alternatively toward or away from the outer portion of said center leg.
  • a method of manufacturing a clip having a snap action comprising forming from a flat sheet of material an end connection strip with three generally parallel legs projecting in the same direction from the strip, two of which are outer legs, drawing portions of said outer legs laterally together out of normal position to cause said outer legs to assume a deformed concavo-convex condition, and locking said legs in said deformed condition.
  • a method of manufacturing a clip having a snap action comprising stamping from a flat sheet of material an end connection strip with three generally parallel legs projecting in the same direction from the strip, two of which are outer legs, drawing outer end portions of said outer legs laterally together out of normal position to cause said outer legs to assume a deformed coucavo-convex condition, and locking said legs in said deformed condition.
  • a method of manufacturing a clip having a snap action comprising stamping spaced end strips from a flat sheet of material with two generally parallel outer legs connecting the same and with a central leg between said outer legs and connected to one end strip only, drawing intermediate portions of said outer legs laterally together out of normal position to cause said outer legs to assume a deformed concave-convex condition, and locking said legs in said deformed condition.

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US3082773A (en) * 1961-09-21 1963-03-26 Tip Top Products Company Hair clip
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US3170470A (en) * 1960-06-21 1965-02-23 Nathan L Solomon Hair holding device
US3082773A (en) * 1961-09-21 1963-03-26 Tip Top Products Company Hair clip
US3861008A (en) * 1973-04-05 1975-01-21 Arne T Wannag Clamp for surgical purpose, preferably for holding together fabrics serving to limit an operation field
US4011639A (en) * 1974-04-24 1977-03-15 Wilson Manufacturing Corporation Clip
US5775345A (en) * 1997-06-23 1998-07-07 Chou; Kuo-Hua Hair clip
US6305387B1 (en) * 2000-03-14 2001-10-23 Becky K. Atchison Hair styling tool
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US7373940B1 (en) * 2003-11-25 2008-05-20 Helen Of Troy Limited Flexible hair clip and comb combination
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US20190262679A1 (en) * 2016-07-19 2019-08-29 Yong Sik CHOI Golf ball marker having clip part
US10758795B2 (en) * 2016-07-19 2020-09-01 Yong Sik CHOI Golf ball marker having clip part
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