Patent ID: 7152284
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: A44B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clip for sheet materials comprising: a clip member defining a hinge portion, first and second finger portions extending from the hinge portion, and a ratchet portion formed on at least one of the first and second finger portions, where a collar member defining a latch portion, a lever portion, a latch opening, and a housing interior, where the clip member extends through the housing interior such that the first and second finger portions define first and second gripping portions, respectively; at least one of the first and second gripping portions defines a line notch adapted to receive an edge line of the sheet material; and at least one of the first and second gripping portions defines a line tooth; whereby the line tooth defines at least a portion of a line projection adapted to engage the edge line of the sheet material; the first and second gripping portions define first and second line notches, respectively; the first and second gripping portions define first and second line teeth, respectively; and the first and second line teeth define a line projection adapted to engage the edge line of the sheet material.