Patents Assigned to Franklin Fastener Company
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Patent number: 10668878Abstract: A wrap bracket assembly includes a clamp and a push-on nut. The clamp includes a first attachment flange defining a first attachment opening, a second attachment flange defining a second attachment opening. A loop portion is disposed between the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange. The push-on nut defines a receptacle opening having teeth that extend radially inwardly and partially extend across the first attachment opening. The push-on nut includes an outer leg and an inner leg that are clipped to the first attachment flange in an open position. The crimp tab is bent over the second attachment flange to hold the first and second attachment flanges together in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: FRANKLIN FASTENER COMPANYInventor: James M. Sampson
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Patent number: 9482369Abstract: A damper assembly is provided with a grommet and a tubular clamp. The grommet includes a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity for receiving an elongated member. The split tubular body includes an oblong projection that extends radially outward. The tubular clamp defines a cavity for receiving the grommet within. The tubular clamp includes an axially extending gap and a slot formed through, wherein the slot is sized for receiving the oblong projection for locating the grommet to the tubular clamp. Wherein a longitudinal length of the grommet extends substantially beyond a length the tubular clamp for damping vibration of the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Patent number: 9255653Abstract: A wrap bracket assembly is provided for securing an elongated member. The assembly includes a bracket with a clamp extending from a base to wrap around the elongated member. The clamp defines an aperture, and includes side edges that extend around the elongated member. The assembly also includes a grommet forming a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity. The body has an axially extending opening through which the elongated member is inserted into the cavity. The body includes a pair of flanges, each of which engages one of the first and second side edges to nest the grommet within the clamp. A projection is provided that extends radially outward from the body and is received in the aperture to circumferentially align the grommet with the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: FRANKLIN FASTENER COMPANYInventor: James M. Sampson
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Patent number: 9062800Abstract: A clamp for attaching an elongated member to a supporting surface includes a curved portion, a base strip and a securing strip. The base strip includes flanges that define a catch on opposite lateral sides of the base strip. The securing strip is received between the catches formed on the locking flange that engage upstanding locked flanges formed on the securing strip.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Patent number: 8870132Abstract: A wrap bracket assembly is provided for securing an elongated member. The assembly includes a bracket with a clamp extending from a base to wrap around the elongated member. The clamp defines an aperture, and includes side edges that extend around the elongated member. The assembly also includes a grommet forming a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity. The body has an axially extending opening through which the elongated member is inserted into the cavity. The body includes a pair of flanges, each of which engages one of the first and second side edges to nest the grommet within the clamp. A projection is provided that extends radially outward from the body and is received in the aperture to circumferentially align the grommet with the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20140305617Abstract: A clamp for attaching an elongated member to a supporting surface includes a curved portion, a base strip and a securing strip. The base strip includes flanges that define a catch on opposite lateral sides of the base strip. The securing strip is received between the catches formed on the locking flange that engage upstanding locked flanges formed on the securing strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20140299722Abstract: A damper assembly is provided with a grommet and a tubular clamp. The grommet includes a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity for receiving an elongated member. The split tubular body includes an oblong projection that extends radially outward. The tubular clamp defines a cavity for receiving the grommet within. The tubular clamp includes an axially extending gap and a slot formed through, wherein the slot is sized for receiving the oblong projection for locating the grommet to the tubular clamp. Wherein a longitudinal length of the grommet extends substantially beyond a length the tubular clamp for damping vibration of the elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. SAMPSON
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Patent number: 8662457Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided with a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion. The first clamp portion includes a first anchoring end, a first interlocking end with an interlocking aperture projecting therethrough, and a first curved portion formed between the first anchoring end and the first interlocking end. The second clamp portion includes a second anchoring end that is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end, a second interlocking end that is received by the interlocking aperture of the first interlocking end, and a second curved portion that cooperates with the first curved portion to collectively form a support. The second interlocking end includes a tab having a transverse orientation for insertion into the interlock aperture, that is sized to extend beyond a width of the interlock aperture when plastically deformed for locking the second clamp portion to the first clamp portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20130117971Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided with a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion. The first clamp portion includes a first anchoring end, a first interlocking end with an interlocking aperture projecting therethrough, and a first curved portion formed between the first anchoring end and the first interlocking end. The second clamp portion includes a second anchoring end that is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end, a second interlocking end that is received by the interlocking aperture of the first interlocking end, and a second curved portion that cooperates with the first curved portion to collectively form a support. The second interlocking end includes a tab having a transverse orientation for insertion into the interlock aperture, that is sized to extend beyond a width of the interlock aperture when plastically deformed for locking the second clamp portion to the first clamp portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: FRANKLIN FASTENER COMPANYInventor: FRANKLIN FASTENER COMPANY
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Patent number: 8439317Abstract: A grommeted clamp assembly is provided for securing an elongated member to an underlying surface. The grommeted clamp assembly includes a grommet having a generally tubular body with an ovate cross section. An opening extends lengthwise along the body and is sized for receiving an elongated member. The grommet includes at least one transverse projection. The assembly includes a pair of clamp portions each having an anchoring end, an interlocking end, and a curved portion. A second anchoring end is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end. A second interlocking end is configured for being received by a slot of the first interlocking end. A second curved portion cooperates with a first curved portion to collectively support the grommet. At least one of the curved portions includes an elongated slot for receiving the at least one transverse projection for retaining the grommet.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20100243855Abstract: A wrap bracket assembly is provided for securing an elongated member. The assembly includes a bracket with a clamp extending from a base to wrap around the elongated member. The clamp defines an aperture, and includes side edges that extend around the elongated member. The assembly also includes a grommet forming a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity. The body has an axially extending opening through which the elongated member is inserted into the cavity. The body includes a pair of flanges, each of which engages one of the first and second side edges to nest the grommet within the clamp. A projection is provided that extends radially outward from the body and is received in the aperture to circumferentially align the grommet with the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: FRANKLIN FASTENER COMPANYInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20100219301Abstract: A grommeted clamp assembly is provided for securing an elongated member to an underlying surface. The grommeted clamp assembly includes a grommet having a generally tubular body with an ovate cross section. An opening extends lengthwise along the body and is sized for receiving an elongated member. The grommet includes at least one transverse projection. The assembly includes a pair of clamp portions each having an anchoring end, an interlocking end, and a curved portion. A second anchoring end is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end. A second interlocking end is configured for being received by a slot of the first interlocking end. A second curved portion cooperates with a first curved portion to collectively support the grommet. At least one of the curved portions includes an elongated slot for receiving the at least one transverse projection for retaining the grommet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: FRANKLIN FASTENER COMPANYInventor: James M. Sampson
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Patent number: 7540071Abstract: An interlocked clamp for an elongated member such as a pipe, tube cable, or the like is provided. The two-part clamp is interlocked on one end and is secured by a fastener to a supporting surface on an opposite end. The two parts are interlocked by a T-shaped distal end of one of the clamp members that is received in an elongated slot formed in the other clamp member. A finger is provided that extends across the slot and secures the T-shaped distal end within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20060213039Abstract: An interlocked clamp for an elongated member such as a pipe, tube cable, or the like is provided. The two-part clamp is interlocked on one end and is secured by a fastener to a supporting surface on an opposite end. The two parts are interlocked by a T-shaped distal end of one of the clamp members that is received in an elongated slot formed in the other clamp member. A finger is provided that extends across the slot and secures the T-shaped distal end within the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Applicant: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James Sampson
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Patent number: 6685232Abstract: A clip for assembling a module comprising a flange head bolt, and a member that receives the flange head bolt. The clip has an inner washer and an outer washer that are joined by a bridging portion. The outer washer has a retainer tub that engages the flange of the flange head bolt. The clip may be referred to as a banjo clip when it is used with a banjo block that connects a brake line to a brake caliper.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20030042737Abstract: A clip for assembling a module comprising a flange head bolt, and a member that receives the flange head bolt. The clip has an inner washer and an outer washer that are joined by a bridging portion. The outer washer has a retainer tub that engages the flange of the flange head bolt. The clip may be referred to as a banjo clip when it is used with a banjo block that connects a brake line to a brake caliper.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson