Abstract: A drop wire clamp useful for double-stranded figure eight cable is provided with a trough and an apertured plate descending from one end of the trough so that the clamp can be suspended from a suitable support. The trough is dimensioned to accept the cable without threading and without compression on the signal-carrying portion of the cable. The cable is retained in the trough by wrapping separated semi-rigid support strand around the trough.

Abstract: A trap sleeve mounting bracket is used to mount a plurality of trap sleeves on a cable. The disclosed trap sleeve mounting bracket includes a tap bracket having a cable-connecting portion and a planar bottom portion, a connector for connecting the cable-connecting portion of the tap bracket to the cable, a planar adapter plate removably attached to the planar bottom portion of the tap bracket, and at least one W-shaped clip removably attached to the adapter plate which holds two trap sleeves in parallel relation to the cable. Two W-shaped clips are preferably attached to the adapter plate to allow the mounting of four trap sleeves. The W-shaped clips are preferably provided with windows to allow visual inspection of traps mounted therein, and the clips and the adapter plate are preferably provided with tabs to prevent relative rotation therebetween.

Abstract: A drop wire clamp is disclosed having dimples disposed in longitudinal rows along the length of the shim. Alternatively, transverse ridges may be formed on the shim instead of dimples. Furthermore, the shim may be held captive within the shell so that the shell is a convenient one-piece unit.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a two-piece cable-clamp and bracket assembly especially suited for messenger-wire or the like suspension of two TV amplifier units, line extenders or the like from a single point along the suspension wire. The assembly is configured for naturally balanced, loosely retained initial engagement to and suspension from the wire. Loose retention is by way of a nut and bolt, and the parts interengage to assure correct mutual orientation at all times, such that all aspects of assembly to, adjustment along, and final clamping involve only one-handed operation. The final clamped engagement to the wire assures keyed anti-rotational suspension from the wire.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a unitary cable-clamp fitting adapted for clamped above-ground suspension of a cable from a telephone pole or the like. The fitting comprises two elongate side panels integrally connected by an elongate single bend, establishing an initially acute angle between the side panels. The outer longitudinal edge of each panel is characterized by an elongate flange bent inward and generally toward the opposed side panel, at an acute angle to its associated side panel. The initial space between flanges is slightly less than the cable diameter to be accommodated, so that cable assembly and loose retention are achieved via snap-action insertion between the flanges. Bolts spanning aligned apertures in the side panels enable secure clamping to, and lug-retention against loss of, an inserted cable.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a suspension bracket and clamp bent and therefore integrally formed from a single strip of metal, the clamp being completed by a nut-and-bolt fastener to compress integrally connected clamp jaws upon a desired local point of attachment to an overhead suspension cable, such as a messenger wire for support of CATV cabling or the like. The configuration is such that for initial placement upon the suspension cable, the jaws are downwardly open to permit effectively hooking the bracket to hang from the cable; the hanging involves bolt-shank contact with the top of the cable section and lateral retention by and between confronting inner surfaces of the jaws. One of the jaws has an inwardly bent formation at such downward offset from the bolt shank as to establish a trapped or nested relation of the cable section when the fastener is tightened to compress the jaws upon the cable section.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a unitary cable-clamp fitting adapted for equipment or other connection to an overhead-suspension cable or messenger wire. The fitting comprises two side panels integrally connected by a single bend establishing an initially acute angle between the side panels. In a preferred form, the outer edge of each panel is characterized by an elongate flange bent inward and generally toward the opposite side panel, and the initial space between flanges is slightly less than the cable diameter to be accommodated, so that cable assembly and loose retention are achieved via snap-action insertion between the flanges. A nut and bolt, loosely engaged via aligned openings in the panels, is tightened to set the clamp to the cable. Bracket hardware having a mounting opening may be clamped with the same nut and bolt, and the bolt itself may be formed for simple accessory or guy-wire connection.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a unitary clip of ductile sheet metal in the form of a peripherally continuous elongate rectangular frame which is bent at its longitudinal midsection. The frame defines a window between its bent longitudinal legs, such that after inserting a loop-defining fold of cable, dropwire or the like through the window, the longitudinal ends of the frame may in a simple operation be crimped toward each other and into compressionally clamping engagement with adjacent regions of the folded cable, thereby also frictionally engaging to each other the adjacent regions of the folded cable.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a means for securing and grounding coaxial cable or a similar item. The design comprises a base plate and a grounding plate that incorporates a nest and penetrating prongs as an integral part and that includes a screw and two nuts and a lock washer. The design is unique in that one can provide a positive ground connection without the need for cutting, stripping or interrupting the continuity of the cable by merely pressing the cable into the nest of the grounding plate side of the clamp and sliding the base plate into position and tightening the clamping screw to lock the parts together. A ground wire is then placed under a second nut and tightened securely.