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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2001
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A clip ( ) includes a first member ( ) and a second member ( ). The first member includes a spring portion ( ), a first leg ( ) extending from one end of the spring portion, and a handle ( ) extending from an opposite end of the spring portion. The spring portion has flanges ( ) extending from opposite sides thereof and folded back thereover for reinforcing the clip. The handle defines a cutout ( ) including a receiving section ( ) and a locking section ( ). The second member includes a connect portion ( ) forming a plurality of teeth ( ) on opposite edges thereof, and a second leg ( ). The connect portion is received in the receiving section and engages in the locking section. A slot ( ) in the connect portion facilitates elastic deformation. The effective length of the second member is adjustable according to the particular teeth selected to engage in the locking section.