US3737128A
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Cable support clip
Assignee: FASTWAY FASTENERS
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Filing: 1971-10-20
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A cable support clip is provided, which is especially adapted for securement in a blind hole in concrete, wood or other solid material. It is provided with flexible fins or like means which facilitate entry of the shank portions of the clip in the hole, and resist removal of the clip from the hole; has novel means for interlocking the shank portions together to prevent axial movement thereof relatively to each other, and is provided with means for avoiding distortion of or damage to the head of the clip or to the cable during insertion of the clip in the blind hole.
Inventors
- 👤 J Schuplin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B19/00; F16B19/002; F16B19/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A cable support clip of the character described, comprising a head adapted to embrace a cable or the like, spaced shank portions depending from said head, axiallY-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, the space between said shank portions being defined by flat walls which are substantially parallel with each other, and means extending from said flat walls into said space and interlocked with each other whereby axial movement of said shank portions relatively to each other in either direction is prevented.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A cable support clip of the character described, comprising a head adapted to embrace a cable or the like, spaced shank portions depending from said head, axiallY-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, the space between said shank portions being defined by flat walls which are substantially parallel with each other, and means extending from said flat walls into said space and interlocked with each other whereby axial movement of said shank portions relatively to each other in either direction is prevented.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cable support clip, as defined in claim 1, wherein said means comprises ribs extending diametrically of said shank portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A cable support clip, as defined in claim 1, including Means associated with the head of the clip for resisting distortion of or damage to said head when struck with a hammer or the like, said distortion resisting means comprising ribs or webs extending diametrically to the axis of said head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cable support clip, as defined in claim 1, wherein said fins are of semi-circular shape and are provided with tabs or tongues extending from their outer edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
A cable support clip of the character described, comprising a head adapted to embrace a cable or the like, spaced shank portions extending from said head, axially-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, the space between said shank portions being defined by flat walls which are parallel with each other, said walls being provided with means which are interlocked to prevent axial movement of the shank portions relatively to each other, and means associated with the head of the clip for resisting distortion of or damage to said head when struck with a hammer or the like, said last-named means comprising ribs or webs extending diametrically to the axis of said head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
A cable support clip of the character described, comprising a head adapted to embrace a cable or the like, spaced shank portions extending from said head, axially-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, the space between said shank portions being defined by flat walls which are parallel with each other, said walls being provided with means which are interlocked to prevent axial movement of the shank portions relatively to each other, and means associated with the head of the clip for resisting distortion of or damage to said head when struck with a hammer or the like, said last-named means comprising ribs or webs extending diametrically to the axis of said head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combinAtion with a wall having a blind hole therein, a cable support clip for securing a cable or the like to said wall, said clip having a head adapted to embrace said cable, spaced shank portions depending from said head, axially-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, said fins adapted to assume a conical form when said shank portions are driven into said hole, whereby the wall of said hole resists any effort to withdraw said shank portions from said hole, the space between said shank portions bei0g defined by flat walls which are substantially parallel with each other, and means extending from said flat walls into said space and interlocked with each other whereby axial movement of said shank portions relatively to each other in either direction is prevented.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combinAtion with a wall having a blind hole therein, a cable support clip for securing a cable or the like to said wall, said clip having a head adapted to embrace said cable, spaced shank portions depending from said head, axially-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, said fins adapted to assume a conical form when said shank portions are driven into said hole, whereby the wall of said hole resists any effort to withdraw said shank portions from said hole, the space between said shank portions bei0g defined by flat walls which are substantially parallel with each other, and means extending from said flat walls into said space and interlocked with each other whereby axial movement of said shank portions relatively to each other in either direction is prevented.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination, as defined in claim 6, wherein said means comprises ribs extending diametrically across said shank portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination, as defined in claim 6, including means associated with the head of said clip for resisting distortion of or damage tO said head and cable when said head is struck with a hammer during insertion of said shank portions, said distortion-resisting means comprising ribs or webs extending diametrically to the axis of said head.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination, as defined in claim 6, wherein said fins are of semi-circular shape and are provided with tabs or tongues extending from their outer edges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination with a wall having a blind hole therein, a cable support clip for securing a cable or the like to said wall, said clip having a head adapted to embrace said cable, spaced shank portions depending from said head, axially-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, said fins adapted to assume a conical form when said shank portions are driven into said hole, whereby the wall of said hole resists any effort to withdraw said shank portions from said hole, the space between said shank portions being defined by flat walls which are parallel with each other, said walls being provided with means which are interlocked to prevent axial movement of the shank portions relatively to each other, and means associated with the head of the clip for resisting distortion of or damage to said head when struck with a hammer during insertion of said shank portions into said hole, said distortion-preventing means comprising ribs or webs extending diametrically to the axis of said head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination with a wall having a blind hole therein, a cable support clip for securing a cable or the like to said wall, said clip having a head adapted to embrace said cable, spaced shank portions depending from said head, axially-spaced flexible fins extending from said shank portions, said fins adapted to assume a conical form when said shank portions are driven into said hole, whereby the wall of said hole resists any effort to withdraw said shank portions from said hole, the space between said shank portions being defined by flat walls which are parallel with each other, said walls being provided with means which are interlocked to prevent axial movement of the shank portions relatively to each other, and means associated with the head of the clip for resisting distortion of or damage to said head when struck with a hammer during insertion of said shank portions into said hole, said distortion-preventing means comprising ribs or webs extending diametrically to the axis of said head.
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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |