CD clip

Abstract

A clip having a first fixation device capable of attaching to a rail, a second fixation device attached to the first fixation device, for releasably engaging a slot in a compact disc case and a loop attached to the first fixation device such that one or more documents may be secured between the loop and the second fixation device.

1 . A clip comprising: 
 a first fixation device capable of attaching to a rail;    a second fixation device attached to the first fixation device, for releasably engaging a slot in a compact disc case; and    a loop attached to the first fixation device such that one or more documents may be secured between the loop and the second fixation device.    
     
     
         2 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the second fixation device comprises at least two prongs.  
     
     
         3 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the second fixation device comprises a first and second prong, each prong having a lateral shoulder, such that when the lateral shoulders are engaged with the slot, the prongs are prevented from moving upwardly.  
     
     
         4 . The clip of  claim 3 , wherein each prong has a protruding shoulder, such that when the protruding shoulders are engaged with the slot, the prongs are prevented from moving downwardly.  
     
     
         5 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second fixation devices are substantially coplanar.  
     
     
         6 . The clip of  claim 5 , wherein the loop comprises upper and lower ends, such that the upper end is in a different vertical plane with respect to the second fixation device.  
     
     
         7 . The clip of  claim 6 , wherein the loop is angled with respect to the second fixation device, such that the lower end of the loop intersects the vertical plane of the second fixation device.  
     
     
         8 . The clip of  claim 6 , wherein the lower end of the loop comprises an extension arm which protrudes in a direction towards the second fixation device and wherein the loop is angled with respect to the second fixation device, such that the extension arm intersects the vertical plane of the second fixation device.  
     
     
         9 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the lower end of the loop comprises an extension arm which protrudes in a direction towards the second fixation device, providing a gripping surface when the one or more documents are secured between the loop and the second fixation device.  
     
     
         10 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the second fixation device comprises a plate having a wedge hingably attached thereto.  
     
     
         11 . The clip of  claim 10 , wherein the plate further comprises an opening, such that when the wedge is compressed, the wedge enters the opening.  
     
     
         12 . The clip of  claim 10 , wherein the wedge comprises an upper edge, such that when the upper edge is engaged with the slot, the plate is prevented from moving upwardly.  
     
     
         13 . The clip of  claim 12 , wherein the plate further comprises a shoulder, such that when the shoulder is engaged with the slot, the plate is prevented from moving downwardly.  
     
     
         14 . A clip comprising: 
 a hook for engaging a rail;    a first and second prong, each attached to the hook, for releasably engaging a slot in a compact disc case; and    a loop attached to the hook such that one or more documents may be secured between the loop and the prongs.    
     
     
         15 . The clip of  claim 14 , wherein each prong comprises a lateral shoulder, such that when the lateral shoulders are engaged with the slot, the prongs are prevented from moving upwardly.  
     
     
         16 . The clip of  claim 15 , wherein each prong has a protruding shoulder, such that when the protruding shoulders are engaged with the slot, the prongs are prevented from moving downwardly.  
     
     
         17 . The clip of  claim 14 , wherein the hook and the prongs are substantially coplanar.  
     
     
         18 . The clip of  claim 17 , wherein the loop comprises upper and lower ends, such that the upper end is in a different vertical plane with respect to prongs and wherein the loop is angled with respect to the prongs such that the lower end intersects the vertical plane of the prongs.  
     
     
         19 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the loop comprises upper and lower ends, and wherein the lower end comprises an extension arm which protrudes in a direction towards the prongs to provide a gripping surface when the one or more documents are secured between the loop and the prongs.  
     
     
         20 . The clip of  claim 19 , wherein the upper end of the loop is in a different vertical plane with respect to prongs and wherein the loop is angled with respect to the prongs such that the protruding arm extends into the vertical plane of the prongs.  
     
     
         21 . A clip comprising: 
 a hook for engaging a rail;    a first and second prong, each attached to the hook, for releasably engaging a slot in a compact disc case; and    at least two loops attached to the hook such that one or more documents may be secured between the loops.    
     
     
         22 . The clip of  claim 21 , wherein the at least two loops are substantially coplanar.  
     
     
         23 . The clip of  claim 22 , wherein the at least two loops are in a different vertical plane with respect the at least two prongs.  
     
     
         24 . The clip of  claim 22 , wherein the at least two loops comprises a first loop attached to the hook and a second loop secured within the first loop.  
     
     
         25 . A method for storing a compact disc case comprising: 
 releasably securing a clip to the compact disc case by inserting a second fixation device of the clip into a slot in the compact disc case; and    releasably securing the clip to a rail by coupling a first fixation device of the clip to the rail.    
     
     
         26 . The method for storing a compact disc case of  claim 25 , wherein the second fixation device comprises at least two prongs.  
     
     
         27 . The method for storing a compact disc case of  claim 25 , wherein the second fixation device comprises a first and second prong, each prong having a lateral shoulder, such that when the lateral shoulders are engaged with the slot, the prongs are prevented from moving upwardly.  
     
     
         28 . The method for storing a compact disc case of  claim 26 , wherein each prong has a protruding shoulder, such that when the protruding shoulders are engaged with the slot, the prongs are prevented from moving downwardly.  
     
     
         29 . The method for storing a compact disc case of  claim 25 , further comprising releasably securing a document to the clip by inserting an edge of the document between the compact disc case and a loop of the clip.  
     
     
         30 . The method for storing a compact disc case of  claim 25 , further comprising releasably securing a document to the clip by inserting an edge of the document between a first loop and a second loop of the clip.  
     
     
         31 . A method for storing a document comprising: 
 releasably securing an edge of the document to a clip by inserting the edge into the clip, between a loop and a second fixation device of the clip; and    releasably securing the clip to a rail by coupling a first fixation device of the clip to a rail.    
     
     
         32 . The method for storing a document of  claim 31 , wherein the first and second fixation devices are substantially coplanar.  
     
     
         33 . The method for storing a document of  claim 32 , wherein the loop comprises upper and lower ends, such that the upper end is in a different vertical plane with respect to the second fixation device.  
     
     
         34 . The method for storing a document of  claim 33 , wherein the loop is angled with respect to the second fixation device, such that the lower end of the loop intersects the vertical plane of the second fixation device.  
     
     
         35 . The method for storing a document of  claim 33 , wherein the lower end of the loop comprises an extension arm which protrudes in a direction towards the second fixation device and wherein the loop is angled with respect to the second fixation device, such that the extension arm intersects the vertical plane of the second fixation device.  
     
     
         36 . The method for storing a document of  claim 31 , wherein the lower end of the loop comprises an extension arm which protrudes in a direction towards the second fixation device, providing a gripping surface when the one or more documents are secured between the loop and the second fixation device.  
     
     
         37 . The method for storing a document of  claim 31 , further comprising releasably securing a compact disc case to the clip by inserting the second fixation device into a slot in the compact disc case.