초록 ▼

A clip preferably monolithically formed of a single piece of resilient and pliable material (e.g., plastic), provides for the securing together of individual units of stocking, socks, and hose and the like, into their proper pairs for ease of sorting for laundry and storage. The clip provides a grip

A clip preferably monolithically formed of a single piece of resilient and pliable material (e.g., plastic), provides for the securing together of individual units of stocking, socks, and hose and the like, into their proper pairs for ease of sorting for laundry and storage. The clip provides a gripping force biasing the jaws shut, by means of a spring action in the handle portion or by alternative latching means between the two handle portions, while the jaws are relatively wide to distribute the clamping or gripping forces so as to preclude crushing of the fabric or other pliable material gripped therein. The clip may be provided in a variety of colors, in order that they and any articles gripped therein may be recognized readily, and a storage container which is easily attachable in the laundry area (e.g., to the side of a laundry hamper) may be provided for the storage of the clips when they are not in use. The relatively soft and non-metallic material serves to preclude the scratching, marring or other damage to the interior or a laundry washer or dryer drum while in service.

대표청구항 ▼

A clip providing for the securing together of single socks, stockings and hose to form a matched pair thereof, comprising: a first arm and a second arm, with said first arm and said second arm secured together at their respective proximal ends by a resilient connecting member and biasing apart there

A clip providing for the securing together of single socks, stockings and hose to form a matched pair thereof, comprising: a first arm and a second arm, with said first arm and said second arm secured together at their respective proximal ends by a resilient connecting member and biasing apart thereby; said first arm and said second arm each respectively having a first jaw and a second jaw extending from the distal end thereof; said first jaw and said second jaw each being disposed at substantially a right angle respectively to said first arm and said second arm, with said first arm and first jaw, and said second arm and said second jaw, each respectively forming a substantially T shaped configuration; said clip having a monolithic, unitary construction and being formed as a single piece, and further including means biasing and urging said first jaw and said second jaw together to provide for the gripping therebetween of articles interposed therebetween; said means biasing and urging said first jaw and said second jaw together comprise and extension formed upon the inner face of said first arm, with said extension having an elongated, generally ovoid protuberance formed thereon, and a cooperating socket formed on the inner face of said second arm; said protuberance engaging with and securable within said socket to lock the relative positions of said first arm and said second arm, and thereby the relative positions of said first jaw and said second jaw, whereby; two single articles comprising a matched pair are inserted between said first jaw and said second jaw, said first jaw and said second jaw are urged together and secured to grip the matched pair of articles therebetween, and said clip and the articles gripped therein are passed through a laundry cycle with said clip precluding the separation of the single articles and facilitating the sorting and proper storing thereof.