Patent ID: 6092779
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: A45C,A47G,B62B

Abstract:
A clip device for attachment to a heavy object such as a table, counter, stand or shopping cart basket for securely holding a hand carried item having any type of strap or handle, the device clip comprising;a rigid, flat supporting platform having a smooth finish; said platform having a top, bottom and side surfaces; said platform having a securing means thereon for attaching said clip device to said heavy object;a strong, pliable spring-action clip arm attached or moulded securely at a first end to the side surface of said platform, said clip arm arching up, over and downward over said top surface of said platform and having a strong tension whereby a second end of said clip is in firm contact with the flat platform's top surface, thus forming a complete, endless enclosure for holding the strap or handle, and to maintain a closed position whereby the second end of the clip arm is in constant contact with said platform when not being manually pressed open for insertion or removal of said strap or handle;a smooth, curved hook securely attached or moulded to the second end of the spring-action arm clip, said curved hook having a free end that extends downwardly in a direction toward the first end of the clip arm and contacts said top surface to catch and contain a strap or handle from slipping underneath when sharply pulled upon;and a finger tab moulded with and above the hook, said finger tab extending in a direction away from said first end of said clip arm and beyond the edge surface of the flat platform, said finger tab curving slightly downward at its outermost end and adapted to conform to the shape of a finger to enhance leverage when opening the clip arm.