Strap clip device

Abstract

A strap clip device comprising a top plate with a front end and a rear end, a side flange that is perpendicular to the top plate and that rims longitudinally from the front end of the top plate to the rear end of the top plate, and a front bracket that extends downward from the front end of the top plate and is curved inward to form a convex shape. The top plate comprises two lateral channels that form a tooth that is disposed roughly centrally on the top plate. The outer edge of the tooth comprises a first lip that extends downward from the outer edge of the tooth and is parallel to the side flange. The front bracket curves under and below the side flange. The strap clip device is comprised of a single piece of material.

1 . A strap clip device comprising a top plate with a front end and a rear end, a side flange that is perpendicular to the top plate and that runs longitudinally from the front end of the top plate to the rear end of the top plate, and a front bracket that extends downward from the front end of the top plate and is curved inward to form a convex shape;
 wherein the top plate and front bracket each has a width, and the width of the top plate equals the width of the front bracket;   wherein the top plate and side flange each has a length, and the length of the top plate equals the length of the side flange;   wherein the top plate comprises two lateral channels that form a tooth that is disposed roughly centrally on the top plate;   wherein the tooth has an outer edge, and the outer edge of the tooth comprises a first lip that extends downward from the outer edge of the tooth and is parallel to the side flange;   wherein the front bracket curves under and below the side flange; and   wherein the strap clip device is comprised of a single piece of material.   
     
     
         2 . The strap clip device of  claim 1 , wherein the side flange extends downward from the top plate for a distance, the first lip extends downward from the outer edge of the tooth for a distance, and the distance by which the side flange extends downward from the top plate is greater than the distance by which the first lip extends downward from the outer edge of the tooth. 
     
     
         3 . The strap clip device of  claim 1 , wherein the front bracket comprises a distal end that is enveloped by a bumper, wherein the bumper is comprised of rubber or plastic, and wherein the strap clip device is comprised of a single piece of material with the exception of the bumper. 
     
     
         4 . The strap clip device of  claim 1 , wherein the front bracket comprises two side edges, wherein the top plate comprises a second lip with a front end that is situated directly behind one of the two side edges of the front bracket, wherein the second lip is parallel to the side flange, wherein the side flange comprises a front end, wherein the front end of the side flange is situated directly behind the other of the two side edges of the front bracket, wherein the front end of the second lip is welded to the side edge of the front bracket behind which it is situated, and wherein the front end of the side flange is welded to the side edge of the front bracket behind which it is situated. 
     
     
         5 . The strap clip device of  claim 4 , wherein the front bracket curves under and below the second lip.