Abstract: A connecting apparatus comprises a support member and a fastening arrangement to secure the support member to an elongate member. The fastening arrangement comprises a holding component which receives the elongate member. The through hole has a holding region and a release region. The holding component has cooperating formations at the holding region to cooperate with corresponding formations on the elongate member. The holding component is movable relative to the support member. In a holding position, the elongate member can be received in the holding region, and the cooperating formations of the holding component cooperate with the corresponding formations of the elongate member to fasten the elongate member to the holding component. In a released position, the elongate member can be received in the release region, thereby allowing the elongate member to be released.

Abstract: A stiffening apparatus (10) for use with a suspension assembly (12) is disclosed. The stiffening apparatus (10) comprises a suspension assembly (68) configured for receiving a first part of the suspension assembly (12). The stiffening apparatus (10) further includes a holder (70) extending transverse to the suspension assembly (68). The holder (70) is configured for receiving a second part of the suspension assembly (12). The holder (70) secures the stiffening apparatus (10) to the suspension assembly (12).

Abstract: A clamping device includes: a body defining opposite apertures to allow an elongate article to extend through the body, the body further defining a space between the apertures; a clamping member for clamping the elongate article; and an insert arrangement or overmoulded part received in the space. The insert arrangement or overmoulded part includes a holder defining a passage along which the elongate article can extend, wherein the holder includes a clamping formation, and the clamping member clamps the elongate article against the clamping formation in use.

Abstract: A hanger (10) comprises a main part (12) having a holding formation (36) for holding an elongate article (15) in a position in which the elongate article (15) extends through the holding formation (36). The main part (12) has a support portion (38) for supporting an elongate item (11). The main part (12) defines a gap (22) to allow the elongate item (11) to be received in the support portion (38). The hanger (10) further includes a closure member (24) to close the gap (22).

Abstract: There is provided an anchor assembly (10) and an insertion device (14) for an anchor (12). The anchor assembly (10) comprises the anchor (14) mountable on a support (22), the anchor (14) comprising a body (16), the body (16) defining a cavity (18) and an opening (42). The assembly (10) further includes the insertion device (14) insertable into the cavity (18) via the opening (42). The insertion device (14) comprises a securing member (46) movable between securing and insertion positions.

Abstract: A connecting device (10) is disclosed for connecting an article (12) to a support (14). The connecting device (10) comprises a flexible elongate member (20) and a clamping arrangement (18) for clamping the flexible elongate member (20) around the article (12). The clamping arrangement (18) comprises a body (22) and a clamping element (34). The clamping element (34) is movable between clamping and non-clamping positions. In the clamping position, the clamping element (34) clamps the flexible elongate member (20) to the body (22), thereby attaching the article (12) to the clamping arrangement (18). In the non-clamping position, the flexible elongate member (20) is movable through the body (22).

Abstract: An anchor system (10) comprises an anchor (16) and a tendon arrangement (18). The anchor (16) has an attaching formation (22) to attach the tendon arrangement (18) to the anchor (16). The tendon arrangement (18) extends from the attaching formation (22) as first and second passes (28, 30) of the tendon arrangement (18). The tendon arrangement (18) has opposite first and second end portions (24A, 26A). The system further includes a joining arrangement (32, 34) to join the first and second end portions (24A, 26A) to each other. The tendon arrangement (18) comprises a looped region (36) through which a securing article (38) can extend. The tendon arrangement (18) extends from the attaching formation (22) to the looped region (36).

Abstract: A suspension assembly (14) comprises first and second suspension members (10, 12). The suspension assembly (14) further includes a pivot member (24) on which the first and second suspension members (10, 12) are pivotally mounted. Each of the first and second suspension members (10,12) defines clamping recess (30) for receiving an article (16). Each of the first and second suspension members (10, 12) also defines an elongate aperture (28) for effecting pivoting movement of at least one of the first and second suspension members (10, 12) to clamp the article in the clamping recesses (30).

Abstract: A suspension assembly (10) comprising: a support member (12) for supporting an item; an elongate suspension article (14) defining a securing opening (30); and a securing device (16) on the support member (12). The support member (12) defines an aperture (38) through which the suspension article (14) can be inserted. The securing device (16) has a securing member (68) movable across the aperture (38) between a securing position and a non-securing position. The securing member (68) is receivable through the securing opening (30) in the suspension article (14) to secure the support member (12) to the suspension article (14) when the suspension article (14) is received through the aperture (38) and the securing member (68) is in the securing position.

Abstract: An anchor comprises a conduit for receiving a flexible elongate member therethrough. The conduit has an internal region and first and second openings. The flexible elongate member can extend through the first and second openings and through the internal region of the conduit. The conduit is a curved, substantially U-shaped elongate tubular member.

Abstract: A securing bracket (10) comprises a fastening arrangement (18) at which the securing bracket (10) can be fastened to a support (12). The securing bracket (10) further includes an array (26) of further arrangements of the securing bracket (10). The array (26) comprises a holding arrangement (28) for holding an article (14) against the support (12), and an urging arrangement to urge the holding arrangement (28) towards the support (12). The securing bracket (10) comprises an elongate member (16) shaped into said fastening arrangement (18) and said array (26). A further securing bracket (110) comprises a fastening arrangement (18) at which the securing bracket (110) can be fastened to a support (12) and a holding arrangement (28) for holding an article (14). The holding arrangement (28) comprises a coil. The further securing bracket (110) comprises an elongate member (116) shaped into said fastening arrangement (18) and said holding arrangement (28).