초록 ▼

A reusable clip for closing plastic bags comprises a pair of jaws which are hinged together, and a releasable latch. One of the jaws is provided with a rib, the other a channel within which the rib is received, wherein at least one of the rib and channelled jaw being formed in medial portions with a

A reusable clip for closing plastic bags comprises a pair of jaws which are hinged together, and a releasable latch. One of the jaws is provided with a rib, the other a channel within which the rib is received, wherein at least one of the rib and channelled jaw being formed in medial portions with a lacuna as seen in profile, with a clearance between such medial portions when the jaws are closed. The lacuna assists in locating the clip relative to the bag, and permits the gathering of the neck of the bag whereby a substantial reduction in the size of the clip is possible in comparison to prior art clips.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] In a clip closure for plastic bags or the like comprising a pair of generally co-extensive axially extending jaws, one said jaw having a channel extending therealong, and the other said jaw having a rib upstanding therefrom,hinge means uniting said jaws adjacent one axial end thereo

[ I claim:] [1.] In a clip closure for plastic bags or the like comprising a pair of generally co-extensive axially extending jaws, one said jaw having a channel extending therealong, and the other said jaw having a rib upstanding therefrom,hinge means uniting said jaws adjacent one axial end thereof whereby said jaws are rotatable into a closed, mutually confronting relationship with said rib interleaved within said channel, andlatch means disposed adjacent the axial ends of said jaws in opposed relation to said hinge means for releasably latching said jaws in said closed position;the improvement wherein at least one of said rib portion and channelled jaw is formed with a lacuna as seen in profile, said lacuna serving to assist in locating said jaws about a bag to be sealed thereby prior to the bag being sealed.