clip

Abstract

A clip for holding a first article in contact with a second article, comprising a first portion for insertion into a groove in the first article and a second portion abutting against the second article, the first portion extending substantially at right angles to the second portion.

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       32 . A clip for releasably clamping an article to a support that comprises a hard material and includes a surface having a groove machined therein, wherein the clip comprises an inserted portion for insertion into the groove and a clamping portion for abutting against the article in order to, in use, clamp the article between the clamping portion and the surface of the support, and wherein the clip is shaped such that, in use, when the clamping portion abuts the article, the inserted portion is angled across the groove such that a first location on the inserted portion engages a near side of the groove relative to the clamping portion and a second location on the inserted portion spaced from the first location and towards the surface engages a far side of the groove relative to the clamping portion. 
   
   
       33 . The clip according to  claim 32 , wherein the clip is resilient and made of spring steel. 
   
   
       34 . The clip according to  claim 32 , wherein the inserted portion forms a shallow V shape. 
   
   
       35 . A work surface clip comprising a clip as claimed in  claim 32 . 
   
   
       36 . A granite work surface clip comprising a clip as claimed in  claim 32 . 
   
   
       37 . A sink clip comprising a clip as claimed in  claim 32 . 
   
   
       38 . A kitchen unit clip comprising a clip as claimed in  claim 32 . 
   
   
       39 . A support leg clip comprising a clip as claimed in  claim 32 . 
   
   
       40 . A sink arrangement comprising a sink and a plurality of sink clips, wherein the sink clips are as claimed in  claim 37 . 
   
   
       41 . The sink arrangement according to  claim 40 , wherein the inserted portion is held in the groove by friction. 
   
   
       42 . A method of attaching an article to a support comprising a hard material, the method comprising the steps of cutting at least one groove in the support, locating the article on the support, and inserting a clip into each groove to attach the first article to the second article, wherein the clip is as claimed in  claim 32 . 
   
   
       43 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the step of cutting the at least one groove in the support comprises cutting the at least one groove substantially parallel to an edge of the article and cut by means of an angle grinder. 
   
   
       44 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the step of inserting a clip into each groove comprises partially inserting each clip into the corresponding groove, optionally adjusting the position of the article with respect to the support, and then fully inserting each clip into the corresponding groove to firmly clamp the article. 
   
   
       45 . A method of attaching an under-slung sink to a work surface using sink clips as claimed in  claim 37 , wherein the method comprises the steps according to the method as claimed in  claim 42 . 
   
   
       46 . The method of  claim 45 , wherein the step of placing silicone around the edge of the sink is carried out before the step of locating the sink in position under an opening.