US3720395A
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Clip for securing conduit boxes to metal dry wall studs
Assignee: FASTWAY FASTENERS
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Filing: 1971-08-18
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece clip is provided which can be quickly and easily secured to the flange of a channel stud and to a conduit box without the aid of fastening means other than that which is an integral part of the clip. The clip has incorporated therein means for compensating for dimensional differences in parts of the stud, and barb-like means for engaging the web of the stud and the side walls of the conduit box to aid in preventing displacement of the clip relatively to the stud and box.
Inventors
- 👤 J Schuplin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:42
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; H02G3/126; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In combination with a metal stud having a web and parallel spaced flanges provided with lips disposed in planes substantially parallel with said web, said web, flanges and lips having outer walls, and an electrical conduit box having a side wall; means for securing said conduit box to said stud, said means comprising a one-piece metal clip having a first portion in clamped engagement with said side wall, and a second portion in clamped engagement with a flange of said stud, said second portion having a body engaging the outer wall of said flange and of a length substantially greater than the width of said flange, a flange engaging the outer wall of said web, and a finger extending from said body and inclined toward said web resiliently engaging the edge of the lip of said flange, the resiliency of said finger compensating for dimensional differences in the width of said flange and lip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In combination with a metal stud having a web and parallel spaced flanges provided with lips disposed in planes substantially parallel with said web, said web, flanges and lips having outer walls, and an electrical conduit box having a side wall; means for securing said conduit box to said stud, said means comprising a one-piece metal clip having a first portion in clamped engagement with said side wall, and a second portion in clamped engagement with a flange of said stud, said second portion having a body engaging the outer wall of said flange and of a length substantially greater than the width of said flange, a flange engaging the outer wall of said web, and a finger extending from said body and inclined toward said web resiliently engaging the edge of the lip of said flange, the resiliency of said finger compensating for dimensional differences in the width of said flange and lip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
154 words
In combination with a metal stud having a web and parallel spaced flanges provided with lips disposed in planes substantially parallel with said web, said web, flanges and lips having outer walls, and an electrical conduit box having a side wall; means for securing said conduit box to said stud, said means comprising a one-piece metal clip having a first portion in clamped engagement with said side wall, and a second portion in clamped engagement with a flange of said stud, said second portion having a body engaging the outer wall of said flange and of a length substantially greater than the width of said flange, a flange engaging the outer wall of said web, and a finger extending from said body and inclined toward said web resiliently engaging the edge of the lip of said flange, the resiliency of said finger compensating for dimensional differences in the width of said flange and lip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
154 words
In combination with a metal stud having a web and parallel spaced flanges provided with lips disposed in planes substantially parallel with said web, said web, flanges and lips having outer walls, and an electrical conduit box having a side wall; means for securing said conduit box to said stud, said means comprising a one-piece metal clip having a first portion in clamped engagement with said side wall, and a second portion in clamped engagement with a flange of said stud, said second portion having a body engaging the outer wall of said flange and of a length substantially greater than the width of said flange, a flange engaging the outer wall of said web, and a finger extending from said body and inclined toward said web resiliently engaging the edge of the lip of said flange, the resiliency of said finger compensating for dimensional differences in the width of said flange and lip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination, as defined in claim 1, wherein said second portion is provided with laterally-spaced flange portions resiliently engaging the inner surface of said flange of said stud.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination, as defined in claim 1, wherein said finger is struck from the metal of said body and is inclined to the plane of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination, as defined claim 3, wherein the flange which engages the outer wall of said web is provided with barb-like means which bite into the wall of said web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination, as defined in claim 4, wherein said first portion comprises spaced flanges engaging the side wall of the conduit box, one of which flanges is provided with barb-like means which bite into said side wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination, as defined in claim 5, wherein the first and second portions of said clip are interconnected by means of a flange which extends from said body to one of said spaced flanges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
111 words
A clip for securing an electrical conduit box to the web, flange and lip of a channel-shaped stud, said clip comprising a first portion adapted for clamped engagement with the side wall of said box, and a second portion adapted for clamped engagement with the outer walls of said web, flange and lip of said stud, said second portion having a substantially flat body, a flange depending from one end of said body and adapted to engage the outer wall of said web, and a finger depending from said body and adapted to resiliently engage said lip, whereby to compensate for dimensional differences in the width of said flange and lip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
A clip for securing an electrical conduit box to the web, flange and lip of a channel-shaped stud, said clip comprising a first portion adapted for clamped engagement with the side wall of said box, and a second portion adapted for clamped engagement with the outer walls of said web, flange and lip of said stud, said second portion having a substantially flat body, a flange depending from one end of said body and adapted to engage the outer wall of said web, and a finger depending from said body and adapted to resiliently engage said lip, whereby to compensate for dimensional differences in the width of said flange and lip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A clip, as defined in claim 7, wherein said second portion is provided with laterally-spaced flange portions extending from said body and adapted for resilient engagement with the inner surface of said stud flange.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clip, as defined in claim 8, wherein said finger is struck from the metal of said body and is inclined to the plane of said body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
A clip, as defined in claim 9, wherein the flange which is adapted to engage said web is provided with barb-like means adapted to bite into the wall of said web.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A clip, as defined in claim 10, wherEin said first portion comprises spaced flanges, one of which is provided with barb-like means adapted to bite into the side wall of said web.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |