Patent ID: 7181806

Claim:
A clip for releasably closing bags and the like comprising in combination a pair of jaws elongated in an axial direction; hinge means disposed adjacent one axial end of said jaws to permit relative rotation thereof between an open position and a closed condition wherein said jaws are mutually confronting substantially along their length; latch means comprising mutually engageable ratchet elements associated with said jaws adjacent the axial end thereof opposed to said hinge means for releasably latching said jaws in their closed position; said hinge means comprising a hinge pin and bearings therefor associated with said jaws; said hinge means and said latch means each being adjustable without necessitating the disassembly of said clip so as to permit the clearance between said jaws when in their closed position to be varied; wherein said adjustable hinge means comprises a pair of transversely spaced apart, axially aligned cheeks associated with one of said jaws, each of said cheeks having a generally vertically oriented elongated opening therein, and a hinge pin slidable within said opening associated with the other of said jaws, and wherein said opening has a plurality of detents associated therewith for arresting the movement of said hinge pin as desired.