US3553346A
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Cable protector
Assignee: Gang Nail Systems Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-04
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1989-06-04
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a protector plate, its method of manufacture, and protector plate assembly particularly adapted for protecting electric cables passing through the wood framework of a mobile home. The plate is stamped from sheet stock, preferably 16-gage galvanized mild steel, and bent to form perpendicular, horizontal and vertical legs. Extending from the horizontal leg are a pair of slender, elongated, naillike teeth adapted to be embedded in the base of a notch formed in a wall stud. The vertical leg is preferably hammered over to also engage the notch base and substantially encircle the cable to be protected.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis J Ballantyne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:57
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/28; H02G3/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A cable protector comprising a flat rectangular plate curved to form an L-shaped cross section having perpendicular first and second legs joined by an integral bight portion, and at least one tooth extending from the outer end of one of said legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A cable protector comprising a flat rectangular plate curved to form an L-shaped cross section having perpendicular first and second legs joined by an integral bight portion, and at least one tooth extending from the outer end of one of said legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cable protector according to claim 1 comprising a pair of teeth extending from the outer end of one of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cable protector according to claim 1 wherein one of said legs is shorter than the other, said tooth extending from said shorter leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A cable protector comprising a rectangular metal plate including substantially perpendicular long and short sides joined by an integral bent portion, and a pair of teeth integral with said short side of said plate, said teeth extending outwardly from the edge of said short side of said plate remote from said bent portion of said plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A cable protector comprising a rectangular metal plate including substantially perpendicular long and short sides joined by an integral bent portion, and a pair of teeth integral with said short side of said plate, said teeth extending outwardly from the edge of said short side of said plate remote from said bent portion of said plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cable protector according to claim 4 wherein said short side of said plate includes a slot adjacent each tooth, each slot being left by a corresponding tooth in a similar plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A cable protector according to claim 5 wherein said plate is galvanized.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cable protector according to claim 5 wherein said plate is at least as thick as 16-gage metal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
A cable protector comprising a flat rectangular plate of 16-gage metal bent at a right angle to form short and long legs, a pair of spaced integral teeth coplanar with said short leg and extending from the edge of said short leg remote from said long leg, said teeth being slender and naillike, said short leg having a pair of slots left by corresponding teeth in a similar plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
A cable protector comprising a flat rectangular plate of 16-gage metal bent at a right angle to form short and long legs, a pair of spaced integral teeth coplanar with said short leg and extending from the edge of said short leg remote from said long leg, said teeth being slender and naillike, said short leg having a pair of slots left by corresponding teeth in a similar plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
A method of forming protector plates from strip stock comprising cutting a strip of rectangular stock along irregular transverse lines at equally spaced points along the length of said stock to form teeth and slots, cutting said stock along a first straight transverse line intermediate said irregular transverse lines, and bending each cut section of stock at a right angle about a second straight transverse line intermediate said irregular line and said first transverse line. 10 A method according to claim 9 wherein said stock is cut along first transverse lines exactly midway of said irregular lines and is bent along second transverse lines closer to said irregular lines.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
75 words
A protector plate assembly comprising a building structure element having a notch therein, a service line passing through said notch, and a protector plate received in said notch, said protector plate comprising a flat rectangular plate curved to form an L-shaped cross section with first and second legs joined by an integral bight portion overlying said service line, one of said legs including at least one coplanar tooth embedded in the base of said notch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
75 words
A protector plate assembly comprising a building structure element having a notch therein, a service line passing through said notch, and a protector plate received in said notch, said protector plate comprising a flat rectangular plate curved to form an L-shaped cross section with first and second legs joined by an integral bight portion overlying said service line, one of said legs including at least one coplanar tooth embedded in the base of said notch.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly according to claim 11 wherein said other leg of said plate is bent over with its edge engaging the base of said notch to substantially completely enclose said service line.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
88 words
A protector plate assembly comprising a vertical wooden stud having a rectangular notch therein, an electrical service line passing through said notch, and a protector plate wholly received in said notch over said service line to permit flush mounting of a wall to said stud, said plate comprising a solid rectangular metal plate including a substantially horizontal short side and a substantially vertical long side joined by an integral bent portion, said short side including a pair of integral coplanar teeth embedded in the base of said notch.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
88 words
A protector plate assembly comprising a vertical wooden stud having a rectangular notch therein, an electrical service line passing through said notch, and a protector plate wholly received in said notch over said service line to permit flush mounting of a wall to said stud, said plate comprising a solid rectangular metal plate including a substantially horizontal short side and a substantially vertical long side joined by an integral bent portion, said short side including a pair of integral coplanar teeth embedded in the base of said notch.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly according to claim 13 wherein said vertical side is bent inwardly of said notch to overlie said electrical service line.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly according to claim 13 wherein sAid plate has a width of about 1.5 inches.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 13 wherein said teeth have an overall length of approximately three-eighths inch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |