Interlocked Bracket And Support Patents (Class 248/73)
  • Publication number: 20090294600
    Abstract: A tube clip is mounted to a channel-section track and is used to secure a pipe. The channel-section track includes a pair of upper engagement surfaces having inwardly turned flanges spaced apart by a slot. The tube clip includes an integrally molded, one-piece elongated cylindrical body that extends along a first axis and defines a center bore for receiving the pipe therethrough. A base is fixedly secured to the cylindrical body and includes a pair of support surfaces spaced apart along the first axis. Each support surface includes a fin for engaging one of the upper engagement surfaces of the channel-section track to bias the tube clip therefrom. A pair of flexible legs extends from the base portion. The legs are spaced apart along the first axis and each leg is adapted to selectively lockingly engage one of the flanges when the tube clip is mounted to the channel-section track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Dodge
  • Publication number: 20090289152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for suspending telecommunication cables, power cables, and other items within a building. According to certain non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, devices for supporting an article are provided. The article may be, for example, one or more telecommunication and/or power cables. According to certain embodiments, the devices comprise a support arm that is adapted to support the article. The support arm is preferably reversibly and adjustably connected to a vertical support. As described herein, the vertical support rests substantially adjacent to a first side of a wall. The apparatus further comprises a horizontal support, which makes contact with at least a portion of the top side of the wall. This horizontal support is, preferably, connected to or integrally formed with the vertical support. In certain embodiments, the devices further comprise a second vertical support, which rests substantially adjacent to a second side of the wall, i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: CABLOFIL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Crain, Dallas Kellerman
  • Publication number: 20090283646
    Abstract: A support apparatus 1 that supports a lining pipe L when packing back-filling material between the inner surface of an existing pipe K and the outer surface of the lining pipe L, the lining pipe L having been newly installed within the existing pipe K, the support apparatus comprising a frame 2, and a support member 3 and a movement means 4 provided in the frame 2. The support member 3 includes support portions 32, 34, and 35 that can be freely moved between a supporting position in which the support portions 32, 34, and 35 support the lining pipe L and a retracted position in which the support portions 32, 34, and 35 are retracted from the lining pipe L, and the movement means 4 makes contact with and is capable of traveling on the inner surface of the lining pipe L when the support portions 32, 34, and 35 are in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Sugahara
  • Patent number: 7614589
    Abstract: A vibration absorbing clamp comprises a hard plastic base, hard plastic pipe grippers for gripping pipes, and a soft plastic vibration absorbing material disposed between the base and the pipe grippers. Each pipe gripper has a receiver for receiving a pipe and elastic wings allowing the pipe to be pushed into the receiver but not removed. The base has a bottom and side walls spaced from the bottom and sides of the receivers. The sides of the receiver and the side walls of the base are connected only by hard plastic thin plate supports. The spaces formed by the bottoms and sides of the receiver and by the bottom and side walls of the base are filled with vibration absorbing material so as to envelop the thin plate supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Kato
  • Publication number: 20090272856
    Abstract: To provide a pipe support base light in weight and with good workability, to which loads may given according to need. This problem may be overcome with a hollow cylindrical body with a rectangular cross section and with four sides. A through passage is provided in the center portion thereof. Further, a cross-shaped rib is provided at an approximately central position thereof. Additionally, grooves are formed parallel to the aforementioned through passage on at least any of the surfaces, upon the edges of which are provided engagement plates protruding into the cross sections of the grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: ADVANCE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Azuma, Atsushi Hikoyama
  • Patent number: 7607369
    Abstract: A conduit guide clip is provided which includes a receiver and a single arm extending therefrom is provided for mounting to a tubular support such as the handlebar of a walk-behind lawn mower. The guide clip further includes a mounting post, which is inserted into a hole in the tubular support. The arm is curved to wrap around and clamp an arcuate inner surface of the receiver against the tubular support after installation. The mounting post is positioned to extend from the arcuate inner surface, and the arm includes a rearwardly swept remote edge and located whereby no portion of the arm is positioned to intersect the longitudinal axis of the mounting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Wescon Products Company
    Inventors: Marvin Cox, Anthony F. Beugelsdyk
  • Publication number: 20090258546
    Abstract: Spring part for retaining wires inside electric terminal blocks, comprising a conductor body substantially in the form of an overturned “U”, with a vertical arm substantially parallel to the vertical direction and a second arm forming an acute angle with the vertical arm and having a free end. The two arms being connected together by a convex curved section adapted to produce a resilient reaction of the second arm with respect to the vertical arm. The vertical arm can be joined to a U-shaped base formed from a first vertical arm, connected to the vertical arm of the conductor body, a second vertical arm having a free end and a longitudinal section connecting the two vertical arms. The U-shaped base being designed for stable engagement with a conducting part of the electric terminal block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Giordano Pizzi
  • Patent number: 7600724
    Abstract: A mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin Larry Nelson, James Thomas Pykett
  • Publication number: 20090242066
    Abstract: A flexible conduit for routing cable between a source and destination is provided herein. The flexible conduit may have a corrugated cover portion and a generally flat attachment portion for attaching the flexible conduit to an attachment surface or nearby structure. It is contemplated that the flexible conduit may flex in the lateral and/or vertical direction such that the flexible conduit may be intricately routed between the source and destination. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be directly attached (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive, hooks and loops, etc.) to the attachment surface to allow ease of installation without the use of tools. It is also contemplated that the elongate hollow body of the conduit may exhibit a slit opening opposite the attachment portion of the conduit to facilitate non-destructive installation and removal of the cables. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be attached to the attachment surface with screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: James H. McKane
  • Patent number: 7591442
    Abstract: A pipe clamp is used to secure an elongate article, such as a pipe, to a structural channel. The pipe clamp includes a pair of elongate clamping straps for positioning about the article. Each strap includes an attachment end for attaching to the structural channel an intermediate portion for wrapping around the article and a connection end. A threaded fastener extends through the connection ends to couple the strap around the article. Each connection end is of different length and includes a receiving aperture therethrough such that the fastener extending through the apertures extends at an oblique angle with respect to a center line passing through the article perpendicular to the structural channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Cong Thanh Dinh, Joey D. Magno, Jr., Charles E. Whipple
  • Patent number: 7549613
    Abstract: A clamp for mounting a tube to an angle bracket includes a primary mounting platform having a split ring mounted thereon for receiving the tube. First and second clips extend outwardly from the primary mounting platform. The first clip receives the edge of a first bracket flange and the second clip extends across the other bracket flange and engage the edge thereof. A lever arm extends outwardly from the split ring and a secondary mounting platform is formed on the lever arm. Third and fourth clips extend outwardly from the secondary mounting platform. The third clip is engages the edge of the first bracket flange and the fourth clip extends across the other bracket flange and engage its edge. Both the third and fourth clips include barbs so that the secondary mounting platform can be snapped onto the bracket to cinch the split ring around the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Ismert, Frank D. Julian, Truman J. Stegmaier
  • Patent number: 7546987
    Abstract: A cable tray is provided for supporting conductive cable and a system is provided to connect cable trays to create secure cable pathways to safely organize and support conductive cable. The system includes improved junctions for joinder of cable trays in any desired pre-formed shape that eliminates exposed sharp edges and allows for fast, easy installation. Various shaped connectors between adjacent cable trays provide secure, easy-to-install connections and maintain electrical conductivity between adjacent trays. A system for surface treating the cable trays renders the trays electrically non-conductive at desired portions of each cable tray, while leaving exposed certain portions of each tray. Mask blanks that fit the connectors and selected portions of the cable tray are used to expose electrically conductive portions of the cable trays during the treatment of the cable trays. Rollers are provided to facilitate drawing cables over the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Howard Sinkoff
  • Patent number: 7546986
    Abstract: A pipe hanger hooks or unhooks lower ends of semicircular bands divided left and right by means of a hooking means, mounts mounting plates integrally formed at the lower end of a supporting bracket to mounting plates integrally formed at upper ends of the semicircular bands, provides a resiliently biasing means in the supporting bracket to resiliently bias a nut block in an upward direction, couples a locking plate or rod into the mounting plates of the other-side semicircular band and the supporting bracket, mounts a locking cap and a locking guide to the mounting plate of the one-side semicircular band, and forms a hook of the lower end of the other-side semicircular band so as to extend beyond the vertical center line of an inner space defined by the semicircular bands. Thereby, the resiliently biasing means is provided in the supporting bracket to thus retain block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: B&I Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Tae Sik Kim
  • Patent number: 7546988
    Abstract: A fastening device for attaching wire, cable, pipe and conduit to structural members of a building having separated legs and a connecting portion which connecting portion has means for progressively enlarging the size thereof to accommodate varying sizes of such wire, pipe, etc. so as to reduce the number of specifically sized devices to accomplish the connecting task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Schecter
  • Patent number: 7540454
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding at least two oblong articles, comprising a receiving part (4) and spring elements (8, 9, 12, 15, 22, 23) for fixing the articles. A spring element is configured as a movable locking tongue (15) which on its free end is provided with a receiving section (16) and an articulated element (17). While the first article is introduced, the free end is displaced into the deflected position when the articulated element (17) contacts the first article. When the first article comes to rest on an abutment section (20, 21), the receiving section (16) encloses the first articles to such an extent that the locking tongue (15) and, as a result, the articulated element (17) forming an abutment for the second article, is fixed in the rest position. The inventive device allows to hold articles at a relatively large distance to each other and to repeatedly remove them from and reinsert them into the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: A. Raymond & Cie.
    Inventor: Hans Gauger
  • Patent number: 7533853
    Abstract: There are disclosed a clip structure for installing a wire-like member and a tubular member on a mounting member and a wire-like member fixing method. The structure includes a base portion 11, a wire-like member fixing portion 12 which is formed on one side of the base portion 11 so as to fix the wire-like member to the wire-like member fixing portion, and a tubular member fixing portion 13 which is formed on the other side of the base portion 11 so as to fix the tubular member to the tubular member fixing portion. The base portion 11 is mounted on the mounting member in such a manner that the tubular member, fixed to the tubular member fixing portion 13, can be received in a recess formed in the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Tatsuo Ogawa
  • Patent number: 7527225
    Abstract: A bend support bracket for flexible polymeric tubing, the bracket being installable inside a wall and having an arcuate guide surface, an oppositely disposed arcuate gripping surface and a flexible attachment arm, the flexible attachment arm having a fixed end that is unitarily molded to the body, a free end that comprises a positioning groove into which a portion of an inwardly facing wall of an aperture in a bracket support strap is receivable, and an outwardly facing, arcuate biasing surface disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the application of manual pressure to the biasing surface biases the positioning groove into alignment with the aperture wall so that a portion of the aperture wall is receivable in the positioning groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: LSP Products Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Robert Schulz, Marshall Henningsen
  • Publication number: 20090109695
    Abstract: A wire fixing frame for fixing at least one wire on a substrate is described. The wire fixing frame includes a main part, a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and an extending part. A wire outlet is defined between the extending part and the first fixed part, and a wire inlet is opposite to the wire outlet. A wire hold space is defined among the main part, the first fixing part, the second fixing part, and the substrate. The wire passes from the wire inlet to the wire outlet through the wire hold space, and the wire is fixed at a position by a round corner of the first fixing part and the extending part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Chi Lin, Sheng-Chieh Chao, Chien-Yu Wei, Po-Fu Kuo, Hui-Ju Hsu
  • Patent number: 7523898
    Abstract: A new wire holder design. The holder is installed into a T-shaped or L-shaped hole in substrate such as a sheet metal, printed wiring board, etc. using only a single installation motion. The holder holds wires in place. Because it requires only a single installation motion the holder is easily installed and furthermore cannot rotate once installed. The holder protrudes only about a millimeter below the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Barry, Daniel Ebbeling, Eugene Kubota, Dennis McCray, Ryoji Naito, Mario Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7523897
    Abstract: The fixing device can be used to fix a wire (10) to a support member having a planar surface provided with at least two openings. The device is made of elastic sheet-metal and includes a cut-out body which is bent into a U-shape and includes a web (33) and two flanges (34) whose ends are T-shaped. At least one arm of the T-shape at each end is adapted to bear on the surface of the support member that is opposite the planar surface at the edge of an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: I.C.M. Group
    Inventors: Roland Boltz, Stéphane Quertelet
  • Patent number: 7520476
    Abstract: A cable support system is disclosed. The cable support system includes a hanger plate securable to a structure, a chaining plate attachable to the hanger plate, and a cable support member attachable to the hanger plate or the chaining plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Victor D. Potter
  • Patent number: 7506845
    Abstract: A stock bar and horizontal bar coupling device for mounting a sprinkler, which can be used regardless of the type of horizontal bar. The stock bar and horizontal bar coupling device includes a main body. A mounting part is provided on the upper portion of the main body and has an inlet for fitting a stock bar into the mounting part. A fastening member is vertically fastened to the upper portion of the mounting part to fasten the stock bar. A fitting part is provided on a lower portion of the main body so that a locking step of a T-shaped bar is fitted into the fitting part. A screw hole is formed in a front surface of the fitting part, so that a fastening member is inserted into the screw hole to fasten the T-shaped bar. In this case, the main body is cut at a middle portion of a front thereof, and a cut portion is bent, thus providing a coupling part to be coupled to a locking step of an M-shaped bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Kofulso Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Patent number: 7506844
    Abstract: A drainage channel installation device comprises a channel-securing member and a channel-hanging member. The channel-securing member releasably engages the channel-hanging member and has opposed ends that are adapted to be releasably secured to the opposed side walls of a drainage channel. The channel-hanging-member has both an engaging end that is adapted to releasably engage the channel-securing member and a suspending end that is adapted to receive and retain a suspending member. As a result, when the channel-securing member and the channel-hanging member are releasably engaged, the channel-securing member is releasably secured to the opposed side walls of the drainage channel and the suspending end of the channel-hanging member receives and retains the suspending member, the drainage channel can be suspended from the suspending member for installation of the drainage channel. The drainage installation device is reusable and allows the drainage channel to be positioned within a trench at any desired level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Humphries, James A. McConnell
  • Patent number: 7500644
    Abstract: A device for positioning and maintaining electric harnesses on the casing of a turbo-jet engine includes harness supports standardized for directions substantially perpendicular to the axis of the turbojet engine and harness supports standardized for directions substantially parallel to the axis of the turbo-jet engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Snecma
    Inventors: Jacky Naudet, Aude Rivory, Gael Gaignon
  • Patent number: 7490600
    Abstract: An exhaust flue support apparatus has an elongate flue mounting plate incorporating at least one longitudinal strengthening bead. The mounting plate engages, by break-off tabs, a securing strap, a flange plate, and a centering plate. The mounting plate, securing strap, flange plate and centering plate are made from a single piece of sheet metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: John G. Kopp
  • Patent number: 7478783
    Abstract: A hose clamp retainer assembly for an implement includes a retainer welded to the implement and having an apertured wall leading into a cavity. A bolt having a headed end is slidably received within through the apertured wall for support within the cavity. A hose clamp received by the bolt includes a projecting portion abutting the second wall and preventing the headed end from sliding out of the cavity through the apertured wall. The bolt can be easily replaced if damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Anthony Scott Royer
  • Patent number: 7455277
    Abstract: A pipe run is secured from theft by an antitheft apparatus providing a pair of straight tubes, coaxially engaged with an inner one of the tubes slidingly engaged within an outer one of the tubes. Each of the tubes provides a closure plate at one end with one or more apertures in it. A cover on an upper end of the inner tube is able to engage the pipe run to prevent it from being disassembled or pulled from its installation. To service the pipe run, the cover may be opened and the inner pipe lowered into the outer pipe. The tubes are secured to a mooring. Two of the apparatuses may be secured in spaced apart locations on the pipe run to secure components of the pipe run that are between the apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventors: Byron N. Bishop, Richard J. Bender
  • Patent number: 7438265
    Abstract: The Single and Double Electrical Cable Holder Strip was devised to facilitate a need for efficiency in an industry that continues to increase the amount of cables needed in the modern day buildings. With the advancement of computers and technology, more and more cables are being introduced into buildings than ever before. Today's technicians take an excessive amount of time when dealing with a jumbled mass of cables that need to be unscrambled, located and then replaced, added to and/or repaired. This invention will allow technicians to get in and out of work sites quickly and effortlessly. Most cable and wiring jobs are done with staples and one misplaced staple can ruin the entire line of cable. This cable holder strip solves all of these problems. The benefits to society by using this invention are reduced labor hours, non-staple applications allowing the work to be efficient and well organized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Luis Berardo Urzua
  • Patent number: 7427051
    Abstract: A snap clamp, in which a head member and a coupling member are supplied with the head member and the coupling member coupled to each other, and are mounted to a stock bar at a desired site without the disassembly. The snap clamp for mounting a sprinkler includes a main body bent into a ‘U’ shape and formed such that a width of the main body is greater than a diameter of a head member. A screw hole is formed in one wall of the main body. A fastening member is fastened to the screw hole, with a holding part provided on the fastening member and protruding outwards. Space extends from the wall such that the head member is vertically fitted into the space. A through fitting part is formed in each sidewall of the main body, a height thereof corresponding to a height of a stock bar and a width thereof being larger than a width of the stock bar so that the main body is movable leftwards and rightwards while the stock bar is fitted into the through fitting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Kofulso Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Publication number: 20080210830
    Abstract: A device for fastening at least one object to a supporting part provided with a fastening bolt comprises an engaging arrangement (13) that can be brought into engagement with the fastening bolt. The engaging arrangement (13) is mounted on an inner cage (8) connected via a number of bent flexible connecting pieces (14, 15, 16, 17) to an outer cage (3), on which, in turn, at least one holding arrangement (1, 2) for holding the or each object is formed. This results in good tolerance compensation with regard to the position of the fastening bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: Jiri Sedivy, Sylvain Giraud
  • Publication number: 20080209853
    Abstract: A handrail system (10) for young children which is mountable on the balusters (51) of an existing handrail. Easily raised to accommodate a child as he grows, the handrail system (10) comprises at least one holding cup (23), a rail segment (11) and a support bracket (20) affixed thereto. The holding cup (23) includes a bifurcated structure with a pair of opposing concave walls which extend outwardly from their respective shoulders (24). In assembled relation, a flat-faced flange (21) which anchors the the support bracket (20) is slideably receivable between the opposing concave walls. Clampable onto a baluster (51) in such a way that they encircle a short portion of it, the flange (21) and the holding cup (23) define, respectively, a pair of elongated, opposing curvilinear slots (12, 32; 22, 42) and holes (25) in the shoulders (24) for threadedly engaging screws (29) fitted into the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony A. Hull
  • Publication number: 20080203241
    Abstract: A pipe support assembly which comprises a main body having a U-shaped recess therein, and a cover member for the body, the cover member having an arcuate configuration and being sized to fit between the first and second side walls, each of the cover members and body having a channel or a recess designed to receive a tie wrap to secure a pipe in position. The main body portion also has a clamping portion which comprises first and second resilient members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
  • Publication number: 20080197242
    Abstract: Elements, couplers, systems, and methods for joining two or more trough members. A locking element for a coupler of a cable trough system can include a threaded portion including first and second ends, the first end extending at an angle to a point, and a head portion coupled to the threaded portion at the second end, the head portion including a key portion that corresponds to the point of the first end of the threaded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald A. Beck
  • Publication number: 20080197243
    Abstract: Elements, couplers, systems, and methods for joining two or more trough members. A locking element for a coupler of a cable trough system can include a handle member, a threaded member, and a U-shaped member including first and second arms each defining points, the U-shaped member defining an aperture sized to receive the threaded member. The threaded member is coupled to the coupler, and the handle member is rotated to move the U-shaped member in a first direction to cause at least one of the first and second arms of the U-shaped member to contact an exterior surface of a trough member of the cable trough system to lock the trough member to the coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald A. Beck
  • Publication number: 20080169387
    Abstract: A retainer harness clip apparatus for securing a wire harness to a bezel of a vehicle bumper includes a retainer member having a ring-shaped portion configured to fit around the bezel, a securing portion configured to secure the retainer to the bezel, and a first attachment part. The retainer harness clip apparatus further includes a harness clip member engageable with the retainer member and has a wire harness securing portion and a second attachment part. Upon engagement of the retainer member and the harness clip member, the first attachment part and the second attachment part mutually engage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Valeo Switches and Detection Systems
    Inventor: Curley Grant
  • Patent number: 7399922
    Abstract: A wiring fixing member for fixing a receiving member, receiving wiring therein, to a mating member includes a base portion, a pair of holdingwalls which are formed on and project upwardly from the base portion, and can hold the receiving member therebetween in a manner to position the receiving member, and a pair of retaining portions which extend respectively from the pair of holding walls, and can retain the receiving member held by the pair of holding walls, the pair of retaining portions defining an opening therebetween which intersects a longitudinal direction of the receiving member, held by the pair of holding walls, at an acute angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Tatsuya Oga, Akihito Tsukamoto, Masahiro Takamatsu, Koji Nomura
  • Publication number: 20080149362
    Abstract: A conduit (1) having a substantially semi-circular outer cross-section comprising a base portion (3) and a lid portion (2), the lid portion (2) being attached to the base portion (3) by a hinge (4) and having a clip (23) on the opposite side, wherein the hinge (4) is located at an angular elevation from the base of between 10° and 35°, the base portion (3) having a clip socket for retaining the clip (23), wherein the clip socket comprises an outer wall (32), which forms part of the semi-circular outer cross-section, and an inner wall (33), between which is defined a channel (34) for the clip (23), the height of the inner wall above the bottom of the base portion (3) being substantially the same as the height of the hinge (4) above the bottom of the base portion (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Paul David Ruddick
  • Patent number: 7387282
    Abstract: A clip retention system includes first and second body members. A first body member pin is joined by a living hinge to the second body member which permits an angular range of body member rotation. Retention elements partially enclose the pin. Upon living hinge failure the retention elements prevent body member disassociation for any angle within the angular range of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Zdravko J. Kovac
  • Publication number: 20080105796
    Abstract: A modular system of routing clip subcomponents having compatible interlocking features allows for as-needed assembly of multiple clips and extensions, thereby eliminating the need for specialized standoff brackets and clipping devices when routing vehicle wires, hoses, tubes, cables, harnesses, and the like. Generally molded from high-impact and decay resistant polymers, the elements of the modular system are inexpensive to manufacture and simple to assemble by hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Gerald J. Nix, Luis A. Torres
  • Patent number: 7367855
    Abstract: A cable supporting structure for facilitating the operation of mounting a cable to a boat. The cable includes a cable inner, a cable outer for surrounding the cable inner, and a stepped portion provided on the cable outer. The cable supporting structure includes a bracket mounted to the boat and having a U-shaped groove for storing the cable outer. The U-shaped groove of the bracket extends horizontally or obliquely downward toward the inner side. A holder including U-shaped grooves that fit the stepped portions of the cable for clamping the cable outer is mounted to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Iwakami, Tadaaki Nagata
  • Publication number: 20080083853
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stock bar and horizontal bar coupling device for mounting a sprinkler, which can be used regardless of the type of horizontal bar. The stock bar and horizontal bar coupling device includes a main body. A mounting part is provided on the upper portion of the main body and has an inlet for fitting a stock bar into the mounting part. A fastening member is vertically fastened to the upper portion of the mounting part to fasten the stock bar. A fitting part is provided on a lower portion of the main body so that a locking step of a T bar is fitted into the fitting part. A screw hole is formed in a front surface of the fitting part, so that a fastening member is inserted into the screw hole to fasten the T bar. In this case, the main body is cut at a middle portion of a front thereof, and a cut portion is bent, thus providing a coupling part to be coupled to a locking step of an M bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Publication number: 20080083852
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a snap clamp, in which a head member and a coupling member are supplied and sold by a seller with the head member and the coupling member coupled to each other, and are mounted to a stock bar at a desired site without the disassembly. The snap clamp for mounting a sprinkler includes a main body bent into a ‘U’ shape and formed such that a width of the main body is greater than a diameter of a head member. A screw hole is formed in one wall of the main body. A fastening member is fastened to the screw hole, with a holding part provided on the fastening member and protruding outwards. Space extends from the wall such that the head member is vertically fitted into the space. A through fitting part is formed in each sidewall of the main body, a height thereof corresponding to a height of a stock bar and a width thereof being larger than a width of the stock bar so that the main body is movable leftwards and rightwards while the stock bar is fitted into the through fitting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Publication number: 20080035801
    Abstract: A cable mount for receiving and carrying cable bundles comprises a shaft and a cable tie receiving member. The shaft comprises a top end portion and a bottom end portion and first and second adjacent projections spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The adjacent projections extend radially from the shaft and are circumferentially displaced about the longitudinal axis relative to one another. The cable tie receiving member comprises a top surface and opposing sidewalls defining a slot to receive a cable tie. The cable tie receiving member is positioned at the top end portion of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Adams, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 7328873
    Abstract: A pipe clamp for attaching a pipe to a fixing member includes a connecting portion formed of a hard material, a pipe holding portion formed of a hard material, and a vibration-proof member formed of a soft material and disposed between the connecting portion and the pipe holding portion. The vibration-proof member is provided with an engaging portion for engaging the connecting portion and another engaging portion for engaging the pipe holding portion. The vibration-proof member is provided with a plurality of grooves or projections arranged along an axial direction of the pipe on at least one of surfaces facing the connecting portion and the pipe holding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventors: Keisuke Suzuki, Akihiko Tanno
  • Publication number: 20070257159
    Abstract: An mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicants: PANDUIT CORP., BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION GMBH
    Inventors: Kevin Larry Nelson, James Thomas Pykett
  • Patent number: 7229051
    Abstract: A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the peripheral edge of the holder portion, a holder well made transversely in the holder portion spacedly from its peripheral edge, and a channel made transversely in the holder portion and extending between the holder well and the loading opening. The holder well is dimensioned such that it is broader than the medical wire the support device is destined to support. The support device further comprises attachment means connected to the holder portion for attaching the support device to the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Mailhot, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7207528
    Abstract: A vibration suppressing clamp for pipe or the like comprises a base supporting a pipe holder with a space for accommodating a pipe to be held. The space is defined by a curved seat and a pair of walls extending from the seat. At least one of the walls is flexible, has a piece at a tip portion for holding a pipe in the space, and is spaced from an adjacent rigid wall. A vibration suppression member covers the seat and adjacent portions of each flexible wall and fills at least a portion of the space between the flexible wall and the adjacent rigid wall. The seat and the base have holes into which deformed portions of the vibration suppression member can retract in response to an impact on a pipe in the pipe holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Kato
  • Patent number: 7182299
    Abstract: In a fixing tool, a fitting portion includes a post, clamp plate, elastic press piece, and locking/unlocking piece. The clamp plate can be inserted through a fitting hole from an upper surface side of a chassis. The elastic press piece is elastically abutted against the upper surface of the chassis. The locking/unlocking piece is formed at part of the elastic press piece. When the clamp plate is inserted through the fitting hole and moved in one direction along a lower surface of the chassis, the locking/unlocking piece engages with an edge of the fitting hole opposite the direction of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Takeuchi Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuichi Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 7179010
    Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly capable of securing various sized cylindrical members is generally formed from a high strength plastic material dispensing the need for a cushion insert for the cylindrical member disposed therebetween. The clamp assembly contains a pair of unitary clamp halves having an inner surface contoured to adequately contact the surface of various sized cylindrical members to provide support when clamping forces are applied. The clamp halves can be interlockingly engageable with one another to enhance the cylindrical member size adjustment capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: ZSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Kris A. Weger, Marc J. Craig, John E. Nemazi
  • Patent number: 7134633
    Abstract: A combination includes a cable tie having a head portion and a tail extending from the head portion to a free end and a securement member for mounting the cable tie to a mounting panel, the cable tie tail extending through the securement member, the securement member being rotatable relative to the cable tie tail and being portable therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Medcount Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Maurus Logan