Abstract: Herein is described a fixing of unitary construction for securing an article to a surface, comprising; a coupling arrangement (104), for coupling the article to the fixing, wherein the fixing comprises barbs (114) which increase the friction between the fixing and the hole; and an elongate member (106) extending from the coupling arrangement; the elongate member comprising a bend (108) which is located substantially midway along the length of the elongate member, the bend defining a first portion (110) and second portion (112) of the elongate member; wherein the first and second portions are resiliently biased away from each other, and the first portion extends between the coupling arrangement and the bend, and the second portion extends towards the coupling arrangement from the bend, forming a gap suitable for the article, between the second portion and the coupling arrangement; wherein the gap size is adjusted by varying the distance between the first and second portions of the elongate member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing (1) for securing an article (21) to a surface (19). The fixing comprising a coupling arrangement (3) for coupling the fixing to an article such as cabling. Elongate members (5) extend from the coupling arrangement and are moved together to insert the fixing into a cavity (17), and spring apart to retain the fixing in the cavity. The elongate members have resiliently deformable inner formations (9). The inner formations engage with one another and resiliently deform when the elongate members are brought together, thereby increasing the pull resistance of the fixing. The inner formations are inwardly extending branches each presenting a ramped surface oriented towards the distal ends (8) of the respective elongate member, assisting in coupling an article to the fixing.

Abstract: Herein is described a n electrical earthing device formed from a sheet of material and comprising: an earthing device connector portion, for connection of the earthing device to a component to be earthed; and an earth cable connector portion, for connection to an earth cable. A first part of the earth cable connector portion is disposed in relation to a second part of the earth cable connector portion so as to define a clamping mechanism. In use, an earth cable positioned between the first and second parts is retained in position and maintained in electrical contact with the clamping mechanism by resilient biasing between the first and second parts of the clamping mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing (1) for securing an article (21) to a surface (19). The fixing comprising a coupling arrangement (3) for coupling the fixing to an article such as cabling. Elongate members (5) extend from the coupling arrangement and are moved together to insert the fixing into a cavity (17), and spring apart to retain the fixing in the cavity. The elongate members have resiliently deformable inner formations (9). The inner formations engage with one another and resiliently deform when the elongate members are brought together, thereby increasing the pull resistance of the fixing. The inner formations are inwardly extending branches each presenting a ramped surface oriented towards the distal ends (8) of the respective elongate member, assisting in coupling an article to the fixing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing for securing an article to a surface. The fixing comprising a coupling arrangement for coupling the fixing to an article such as cabling. Elongate members extend from the coupling arrangement and are moved together to insert the fixing into a cavity, and spring apart to retain the fixing in the cavity. The elongate members have resiliently deformable inner formations positioned which are spaced apart from the ends of the elongate members. The inner formations engage with one another and resiliently deform when the elongate members are brought together. The inner formations apply additional forces urging the elongate members apart, thereby increasing the pull resistance of the fixing. Also disclosed is a fixing in which the elongate members have conformable outer portions, to conform to the inner surface of a cavity and increase pull resistance; and a method of securing an article to a surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing for securing an article to a surface. The fixing comprising a coupling arrangement for coupling the fixing to an article such as cabling. Elongate members extend from the coupling arrangement and are moved together to insert the fixing into a cavity, and spring apart to retain the fixing in the cavity. The elongate members have resiliently deformable inner formations positioned which are spaced apart from the ends of the elongate members. The inner formations engage with one another and resiliently deform when the elongate members are brought together. The inner formations apply additional forces urging the elongate members apart, thereby increasing the pull resistance of the fixing. Also disclosed is a fixing in which the elongate members have conformable outer portions, to conform to the inner surface of a cavity and increase pull resistance; and a method of securing an article to a surface.

Abstract: A fastener has legs biased apart by biasing means. In use, a cable or the like is received within the biasing means, and the legs are squeezed together and inserted in a hole in a wall or ceiling. The biasing force of the biasing means retains the fastener within the hole; optionally, the legs may be provided with spikes angled to resist removal.