Patents Assigned to Thomas & Butts International, Inc.
  • Arm connection for a structural member
    Patent number: 8171695
    Abstract: A structural member and method with an improved arm connection is provided that allows quick connection of an arm to the structural member. Pins are inserted through aligned apertures in first and second thru-vangs, as well as an abutting arm bracket. A flexible securement member is inserted through an aperture in the pins that is transverse to the pins. Last, an arm is secured to the arm bracket for support of electrical conductors strung thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Thomas & Butts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Aubrey Jackson, David Nahlen, Jim Palmer, Timothy Stephens