Patent ID: 6298525
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A clip for retaining a plurality of generally cylindrical objects, comprising:a first holding portion having a first prong and a second prong, the first prong having an end and a base, the second prong having an end and a base, the first prong and the second prong oriented generally parallel with one another near their bases,the first prong having a first curve near its base away from the second prong, the first prong having a second curve near its end toward the second prong, the second curve of the first prong having a generally circular shape,the second prong having a first curve near its base away from the first prong, the second prong having a second curve near its end toward the first prong, the second curve of the second prong having a generally circular shape,a second holding portion having a third prong and a fourth prong, the third prong having an end and a base, the fourth prong having an end and a base, the third prong and the fourth prong oriented generally parallel with one another near their bases,the third prong having a first curve near its base away from the fourth prong, the third prong having a second curve near its end toward the fourth prong, the second curve of the third prong having a generally circular shape,the fourth prong having a first curve near its base away from the third prong, the fourth prong having a second curve near its end toward the third prong, the second curve of the fourth prong having a generally circular shape,the base of the first prong is affixed to the base of the third prong, the base of the second prong is affixed to the base of the fourth prong,a single connecting portion attached to the bases of the first, second, third and fourth prongs, and extending from the bases of the first and third prongs to the bases of the second and fourth prongs,the first holding portion is formed of resilient material, whereby the ends of the first and second prongs may spread, the second holding portion is formed of resilient material, whereby the ends of the third and fourth prongs may spread, andthe single connecting portion is formed of resilient material, whereby the single connecting portion may twist to allow movement between the first and second prongs and between the third and fourth prongs.