GB2325693A - Clip providing suspension means - Google Patents

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GB2325693A
GB2325693A GB9710881A GB9710881A GB2325693A GB 2325693 A GB2325693 A GB 2325693A GB 9710881 A GB9710881 A GB 9710881A GB 9710881 A GB9710881 A GB 9710881A GB 2325693 A GB2325693 A GB 2325693A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B2/00—Friction-grip releasable fastenings
    • F16B2/20—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
    • F16B2/22—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
    • F16B2/24—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
    • F16B2/248—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal of wire
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/02—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh
    • E04H17/10—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh characterised by the way of connecting wire to posts; Droppers
    • E04H17/12—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh characterised by the way of connecting wire to posts; Droppers the wire being placed in slots, grooves, or the like

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Abstract

A clip for supporting a hanging basket or the like comprises a length of wire (1) which is bent at its ends to form two loops (2) and is adapted to be fitted to a slotted fence post (5) in a removable manner and to be positioned on the fence post in such a manner that a hanging basket or the like can be suspended from the clip when the clip has been fitted to the fence post. The wire may be provided in a central region with a loop-like protuberance (4) for receiving and locating a hook from which a container such as a hanging basket can be suspended.

Description

Trde. TMPROVEMENTS IN CLTPS This invention relates to clips for supporting hanging baskets and the like.
Slotted fence posts are frequently used to support sections of fencing in gardens and the like. Such fence posts are usually made of reinforced concrete. The advantage of these are that they do not rot and have an indefinite life. Ifa section of fencing extending between such fence posts needs replacing, for example as a result of deterioration through age or damage such as storm damage, the old fence section can easily be removed and a new fence section readily slotted in place.
However, concrete fence posts have a rather stark appearance. This can be softened if a plant container such as a hanging baslcet can be hung from the post.
However, being made of concrete, it is not easy to attach suspension means for the container to the fence post. The present invention seeks to solve this problem.
According to the invention, there is provided a clip for supporting a hanging basket or the like, which clip comprises a length of wire which is adapted to be fitted to a slotted fence post in a removable manner and which is further adapted to be positioned on a fence post in such a manner that a hanging basket or the like can be suspended from the clip when the clip has been fitted to a fence post.
Preferably, a major portion of the clip is designed to be substantially horizontal when the clip is fitted to a slotted fence post. The ends of the clip may extend substantially perpendicular to the said major portion of the clip whereby said ends are substantially vertical when the clip is fitted to a slotted fence post in order to provide support for the remainder of the clip.
A central region of the clip is desirably provided with a looplike protuberance for receiving and locating a hook from which a container such as a hanging basket can be suspended.
The clip is desirably made of wire having a desired degree of resilience such as piano wire. Preferably, the wire is coated with a suitable plastics material.
The invention will now be further described, by way of example, with reference to the drawings, in which: Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a clip according to the invention; Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the clip fitted to a slotted fence post; and Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the clip fitted to the post shown in Fig. 2.
Referring to the drawings, the clip according to the invention comprises a length of wire 1 which is desirably of 2mm diameter and consists of 18 gauge wire such as piano wire. The wire is bent to form two loops 2 which are adapted to fit on a slotted fence post 5 as shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings. The wire tenninates at each end in a straight section 3 which is substantially vertical when the device is fitted to a slotted fence post 5 and bears against the side of the fence post. the resilience of the wire and the end sections 3 serve to secure the clip on the fence post in a firm and positive manner.
The clip is further provided, in its central region, with a deformed looplike protuberance 4 which serves to locate a hook from which a hook for a container such as a hanging basket can be suspended.
It has been found that a clip according to the invention can be clipped on a fence post at any height and serves to support a hanging basket in a positive manner and does not slide down the post.
The invention is not restricted to the above-described embodiment but variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
For example, although it is preferred to equip the clip with a plastics coating, this is not essential since the clip is equally effective if it is not coated.

Claims (5)

1. A clip for supporting a hanging basket or the like, said clip comprising a length of wire which is adapted to be fitted to a slotted fence post in a removable manner and which is further adapted to be positioned on a fence post in such a manner that a hanging basket or the like can be suspended from the clip when the clip has been fitted to a fence post.
2. A clip according to claim 1, whereon a major portion of the clip is designed to be substantially horizontal when the clip is fitted to a slotted fence post.
3. A clip according to claim 2, wherein the ends of the clip extend substantially perpendicular to the said major portion of the clip.
4. A clip according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clip has a central region which is provided with a looplike protuberance.
5. A clip substantially as described herein with reference to the drawings.
5. A clip according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clip is made of wire having a degree of resilience, such as piano wire.
6. A clip according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wire is coated with a plastics material.
7. A clip substantially as described herein with reference to the drawings. Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows CLAIMS 1. A clip for supporting a hanging basket or the like, said clip comprising a length of wire which is adapted to be fitted to a slotted fence post in a removable manner and which is further adapted to be positioned on a fence post in such a manner that a hanging basket or the like can be suspended from the clip when the clip has been fitted to a fence post, wherein a major portion of the clip is designed to be substantially horizontal when the clip is fitted to a slotted fence post and wherein the ends of the clip extend substantially perpendicular to the said major portion of the clip.
2. A clip according to claim 1, wherein the clip has a central region which is provided with a loop-like protuberance.
3. A clip according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the clip is made of wire having a degree of resilience, such as piano wire.
4. A clip according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wire is coated with a plastics material.
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GB2338725A (en) * 1998-02-19 1999-12-29 Antonio Castiglione Retaining of wires or brackets on concrete fence post
GB2401391A (en) * 2003-05-08 2004-11-10 Colin Roland Lappage Self-locking collar for concrete fence posts
FR2987862A1 (en) * 2012-03-09 2013-09-13 Lippi La Cloture Fixing clip for fixing T-shaped fence post, has assembly formed by branches, support element, post section's inner face or central framework's side faces to define housing to receive and block chain thread of panel, roller or netting sheet
WO2023247812A1 (en) * 2022-06-23 2023-12-28 Sistemas Técnicos de Encofrados S.A. Stabilizing element and assemblies utilizing said stabilizing element

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GB206425A (en) * 1923-02-06 1923-11-08 Viggo Axel Erichsen An adjustable hook or bracket for vertical or inclined poles
US4667913A (en) * 1986-04-30 1987-05-26 Clevepak Corporation Device for suspending objects
US5577699A (en) * 1993-06-18 1996-11-26 Gardner; Lawrence C. Hanger and method of attachment

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GB206425A (en) * 1923-02-06 1923-11-08 Viggo Axel Erichsen An adjustable hook or bracket for vertical or inclined poles
US4667913A (en) * 1986-04-30 1987-05-26 Clevepak Corporation Device for suspending objects
US5577699A (en) * 1993-06-18 1996-11-26 Gardner; Lawrence C. Hanger and method of attachment

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2338725A (en) * 1998-02-19 1999-12-29 Antonio Castiglione Retaining of wires or brackets on concrete fence post
GB2401391A (en) * 2003-05-08 2004-11-10 Colin Roland Lappage Self-locking collar for concrete fence posts
FR2987862A1 (en) * 2012-03-09 2013-09-13 Lippi La Cloture Fixing clip for fixing T-shaped fence post, has assembly formed by branches, support element, post section's inner face or central framework's side faces to define housing to receive and block chain thread of panel, roller or netting sheet
WO2023247812A1 (en) * 2022-06-23 2023-12-28 Sistemas Técnicos de Encofrados S.A. Stabilizing element and assemblies utilizing said stabilizing element

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