Clip for Folded Fabrics

Abstract

A clip for holding folded articles such as towels, fabrics, textiles, nonwoven fabrics, paper, and other sheets of material, includes a single piece construction having legs or braces separated by an opening. A cross member or hinge member connects the braces at one end. A tongue extends from the cross member and is biased to point into the opening between the braces. The tongue and braces can be opened to form a gap for inserting a folded fabric, such as a towel. The tongue and the cross member define holes or grooves for fitting buttons to hold decorative elements and accessories onto the folded fabric.

1 . A clip for holding textiles in a folded position, the clip being formed of a flexible material that resists deformation, the clip comprising:
 a pair of braces defining an opening between said braces, said braces having respective first and second ends;   a cross member connected to said braces at said first ends;   a tongue extending from said cross member toward said respective second ends of said braces;   said cross member biasing the position of said tongue such that said tongue rests between said braces;   said tongue being movable away from said braces by a force substantially opposite the biasing of said cross member.   
     
     
         2 . A clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said braces are curved legs defining the opening. 
     
     
         3 . A clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said cross member defines a button opening. 
     
     
         4 . A clip according to  claim 2 , further comprising a button for attaching a decorative element to the clip by inserting said button through said decorative element and into the button opening. 
     
     
         5 . A clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said tongue defines a groove for connecting an accessory to said tongue. 
     
     
         6 . A clip according to  claim 1 , further comprising a base member connected said second ends of said braces. 
     
     
         7 . A clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said legs, said cross member, and said tongue are of a single piece construction. 
     
     
         8 . A clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said clip is formed of a resilient polymeric material. 
     
     
         9 . A clipping system for holding folded towels in a fixed position, the clipping system comprising a pair of clips defining at least one button hole in each clip for attaching a decorative element by a respective button that fits into each clip. 
     
     
         10 . A clipping system according to  claim 9 , wherein said clips hold respective sides of the folded towel and said clips are aligned across from one another such that said decorative element connects at opposite ends to a respective clip and extends across the folded towel. 
     
     
         11 . A clipping system according to  claim 9 , wherein each clip defines at least one groove and further comprising a respective accessory connected to each clip by fitting into a respective groove. 
     
     
         12 . A clipping system according to  claim 9 , wherein each clip comprises a single piece construction of a pliable material that allows the clip to create an adjustable opening for receiving the folded towel. 
     
     
         13 . A clipping system according to  claim 9 , wherein said pliable material is a molded plastic. 
     
     
         14 . A clipping system according to  claim 9 , wherein each clip comprises:
 a pair of braces defining an opening between said braces, said braces having respective first and second ends;   a cross member connected to said braces at said first ends;   a tongue extending from said cross member toward said respective second ends of said braces;   said cross member biasing the position of said tongue such that said tongue rests between said braces;   said tongue being movable away from said braces by a force substantially opposite the biasing of said cross member.   
     
     
         15 . A clipping system for holding folded towels in a fixed position, the clipping system comprising a pair of clips for engaging opposite sides of the folded towel, each clip comprising:
 a cross member having a first side and a second side;   a pair of curved braces extending from said first side of said cross member, said curved braces engaging the surface of the folded towel and extending across a portion of the folded towel;   a tongue extending from said second side of said cross member and positioned between said curved braces to form an adjustable gap for inserting a side of the folded towel between said braces and said tongue;   wherein at least one of said tongue and said cross member defines a respective opening in either said tongue or said cross member.   
     
     
         16 . A clipping system according to  claim 15 , wherein each respective cross member of each clip defines an opening for engaging a button that holds a decorative element on the folded towel. 
     
     
         17 . A clipping system according to  claim 15 , wherein said decorative element is a ribbon. 
     
     
         18 . A clipping system according to  claim 15 , wherein said decorative element is a band. 
     
     
         19 . A clipping system according to  claim 15 , wherein each respective tongue of each clip defines an opening for holding an accessory on each clip. 
     
     
         20 . A clipping system according to  claim 19 , wherein said accessory comprises a colored design.