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The present invention includes a multiuse clip assembly which can be employed to secure objects or panels to one another. It incorporates both the male and female features into each clip for greater versatility and durability over conventional clip systems. The unique universal and expandable mating

The present invention includes a multiuse clip assembly which can be employed to secure objects or panels to one another. It incorporates both the male and female features into each clip for greater versatility and durability over conventional clip systems. The unique universal and expandable mating system does not limit the orientation, position, or number of objects or panels that may be secured to one another.

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1. A modular panel construction system for assembly of panel structures, comprising: a) at least one first panel assembly comprising at least one first panel and at least one first modular construction clip assembly;b) at least one second panel assembly comprising at least one second panel and at le

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A modular panel construction system for assembly of panel structures, comprising: a) at least one first panel assembly comprising at least one first panel and at least one first modular construction clip assembly;b) at least one second panel assembly comprising at least one second panel and at least one second modular construction clip assembly;wherein said at least one first panel assembly and said at least one second panel assembly can secure said first and second panels together;further wherein said first and second modular construction clip assembly comprise one or more unitary clips that when operably engaged can secure two or more objects together;each unitary clip comprising: a clip body, comprising: i) at least one first side;ii) at least one second side;iii) at least one protruding load bearing interface; andiv) at least one recessive load bearing interface;a) wherein said first side and said second side are comprised of two opposing symmetric orthogonal planar structures which meet at the midline of said clip body and form two sides of a triangle;b) further wherein said protruding load bearing interface and said recessive load bearing interface are located on said two opposing symmetric orthogonal planar structures of said clip body, comprising; i) at least two planar structures on said first side of said clip body which form said protruding load-bearing interface;ii) at least two planar structures on said second side of said clip body which form said recessive load-bearing interface to operably engage said protruding load-bearing interface from a separate unitary clip body;iii) wherein said planar structures which form said protruding load bearing interface are distinct structures from said planar structures which form said recessive load bearing interface;iv) wherein the shape of said protruding load-bearing interface and the shape of said recessive load-bearing interface are triangular, andv) further wherein the proportions of said triangular protruding load-bearing interface are complementary to the proportions of said triangular recessive load-bearing interface so as to operably engage each other;c) further wherein at least one first securing mechanism and at least one second complimentary securing mechanism are located within said clip body, with said second securing mechanism complimentary to said first securing mechanism so as to operably engage said first securing mechanism from a separate unitary clip body, comprising; i) said first securing mechanism comprising a single extended T-shaped beam, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprising two or more parallel beams that extend from said clip body to operably engage said T-shaped beam from a separate unitary clip body, or;ii) said first securing mechanism comprising a catch or a pin, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprising a moveable latch or a lever to operably engage said catch or a pin from a separate unitary clip body, or;iii) said first securing mechanism comprising a screw, a bolt, or a cam-style fastener; and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprising threads or a cam-lock to operably engage said screw, bolt, or cam-style fastener from a separate unitary clip body;d) further wherein two or more unitary clips can operably engage each other by way of: i) said protruding load bearing interface operably engaging said recessive load bearing interface;ii) said first securing mechanism operably engaging said second complimentary securing mechanism; oriii) a combination thereof;e) further wherein said clip body comprises: i. at least one panel of said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof or;ii. at least one structure to secure said unitary clip to a first panel or a second panel of said at least one panel assembly or said at least one second panel assembly, comprising; at least one protrusion extending from said clip body which can be used to fasten, bond, clamp, or otherwise attach said unitary clip to said first panel or said second panel; andf) further wherein said clip assembly can secure two or more panels together. 2. The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a single extended T-shaped beam, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises two or more parallel beams that extend from said clip body to operably engage said T-shaped beam from a separate unitary clip body. 3. The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a catch or a pin, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises a moveable latch or a lever to operably engage said catch or a pin from a separate unitary clip body. 4. The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a screw, a bolt, or a cam-style fastener; and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises threads or a cam-lock to operably engage said screw, bolt, or cam-style fastener from a separate unitary clip body. 5. The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein said unitary clip is made as a single piece extrusion. 6. The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein said first securing mechanism or said second securing mechanism is the same configuration or substantially the same configuration as said protruding load bearing interface or said recessive load bearing interface. 7. The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein said clip body comprises said at least one first panel, said at least one second panel, or a combination thereof. 8. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein said at least one first panel, said at least one second panel, or a combination thereof comprises said clip body of said first or second unitary clip. 9. The panel assembly of claim 1, a) wherein two or more said unitary clips are located in pairs on at least one of the perimeter edges of said first panel;b) wherein two or more said unitary clips are located in pairs on at least one of the perimeter edges of said second panel;c) wherein each clip-pair is symmetrically located about the midlines of said first panel and said second panel;d) wherein each said unitary clip of each said symmetrically located clip-pair is oriented opposite to each other;e) wherein each said unitary clip of each said symmetrically located clip-pair is oriented in the same direction to each other; orf) a combination thereof. 10. A method of assembling two or more panels together comprising: a) providing at least two panel assemblies of claim 1;b) operably engaging said at least one first unitary clip of said first panel assembly to said at least one second unitary clip of said second panel assembly;c) wherein said at least one first unitary clip of said first panel assembly and said at least one second unitary clip of said second panel assembly can operably engage with each other by way of: i) said protruding load bearing interface operably engaging said recessive load bearing interface;ii) said first securing mechanism operably engaging said second complimentary securing mechanism; oriii) a combination thereof; andd) further wherein said first panel assembly and said second panel assembly are assembled by way of said at least one first unitary clip of said first panel assembly operably engaged with said at least one second unitary clip of said second panel assembly. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a single extended T-shaped beam, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises two or more parallel beams that extend from said clip body to operably engage said T-shaped beam from a separate unitary clip body. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a catch or a pin, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises a moveable latch or a lever to operably engage said catch or a pin from a separate unitary clip body. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a screw, a bolt, or a cam-style fastener; and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises threads or a cam-lock to operably engage said screw, bolt, or cam-style fastener from a separate unitary clip body. 14. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof comprise wood, cardboard, composite, plastic, or a combination thereof; and comprise walls, trusses, ceilings, floors, or other structural or nonstructural element of a building, house, room, storage building, or other type of shelter, or a combination thereof. 15. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof comprise wood, cardboard, composite, plastic, or a combination thereof; and comprise supports, walls, ceilings, floors, shelves, or other structural or non-structural elements to construct pet furniture. 16. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof comprise wood, cardboard, composite, plastic, or a combination thereof; and comprise panels, shelves, sides, tops, bottoms, table tops, or other structural or non-structural elements to construct home furniture, cabinets, shelving, closet storage, desks, tables, dressers, or combination thereof. 17. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof comprise wood, cardboard, composite, plastic, or a combination thereof; and comprise dividers, shelves, walls, table tops, or panels to construct trade show booths. 18. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof comprise wood, cardboard, composite, plastic, or a combination thereof; and comprise supports, railings, or panels, or other structural or non-structural elements to construct solar panel support structures, trusses, or scaffolding. 19. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof comprise wood, cardboard, metal, composite, plastic, or a combination thereof; and comprise supports, walls, ceilings, floors, platforms, slides, or other structural or non-structural elements to construct children's playground or jungle gym structures. 20. The method of claim 10, wherein said at least one first panel assembly, said at least one second panel assembly, or a combination thereof comprise a children's toy construction set.