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US4790060A
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Method for holding a conduit to a channel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-07
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Granted: 1988-12-13
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Expires: 2007-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A method for holding a conduit at a right angle against the open edge of an elongated channel. First and second conduit holding members are inserted into the channel adjacent the opposite sides of a conduit. A clasp member is affixed between an exterior portion of the conduit holding members. The clasp member has a clasp arm which is rotated to tighten the two conduit holding members together and to hold the conduit to the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry W. Council
- 👤 Richard C. Kessinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; F16L3/24; F16L3/243; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/49959
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
345 words
A method for holding a conduit at a right angle against the open edge of an elongated channel member, said elongated channel member being of the type having a base and two legs extending at right angles from its base toward the open edge of the channel and the legs terminating in longitudinal, inwardly and basewardly directed arms, said conduit having first and second sides, said method comprising: grasping a first conduit holding member, said first conduit holding member having an exterior central portion and having first and second outwardly directed hooks for attachment under the arms of a channel member and said first and second hooks being spaced from one another so that one hook fits under one of the arms and the other hook fits under the other of the arms; inserting the outwardly directed hooks of said first conduit holding member into the open edge of said channel member so that the outwardly directed hooks fit around the inwardly and basewardly directed arms of the channel; positioning said first conduit holding member adjacent a first side of said conduit; grasping a second conduit holding member, said second conduit holding member having an exterior central portion and having first and second outwardly directed hooks and said first and second hooks being spaced from one another so that one hook fits under one of the arms and the other hook fits under the other of the arms; inserting the outwardly directed hooks of said second conduit holding member into the open edge of said channel member so that the outwardly directed hooks fit around the inwardly and basewardly directed arms of the channel; positioning said second conduit holding member adjacent a second side of said conduit; affixing a clasp member between the exterior central portion of the first conduit holding member and the exterior central portion of the second conduit holding member and over said conduit; and closing said clasp member to tighten the first and second conduit holding members against the conduit and to removably hold said conduit to said elongated channel member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
345 words
A method for holding a conduit at a right angle against the open edge of an elongated channel member, said elongated channel member being of the type having a base and two legs extending at right angles from its base toward the open edge of the channel and the legs terminating in longitudinal, inwardly and basewardly directed arms, said conduit having first and second sides, said method comprising: grasping a first conduit holding member, said first conduit holding member having an exterior central portion and having first and second outwardly directed hooks for attachment under the arms of a channel member and said first and second hooks being spaced from one another so that one hook fits under one of the arms and the other hook fits under the other of the arms; inserting the outwardly directed hooks of said first conduit holding member into the open edge of said channel member so that the outwardly directed hooks fit around the inwardly and basewardly directed arms of the channel; positioning said first conduit holding member adjacent a first side of said conduit; grasping a second conduit holding member, said second conduit holding member having an exterior central portion and having first and second outwardly directed hooks and said first and second hooks being spaced from one another so that one hook fits under one of the arms and the other hook fits under the other of the arms; inserting the outwardly directed hooks of said second conduit holding member into the open edge of said channel member so that the outwardly directed hooks fit around the inwardly and basewardly directed arms of the channel; positioning said second conduit holding member adjacent a second side of said conduit; affixing a clasp member between the exterior central portion of the first conduit holding member and the exterior central portion of the second conduit holding member and over said conduit; and closing said clasp member to tighten the first and second conduit holding members against the conduit and to removably hold said conduit to said elongated channel member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said first and second conduit holding members are fabricated from wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said clasp member is hingedly connected to one of said first and second conduit holding members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said clasp member has an elongated clasp arm and said closing step is performed by moving the clasp arm from an outwardly oriented position to an inwardly oriented position where it is positioned adjacent one of the conduit holding members.
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) | 1991-12-13 | 1992-06-13 | 1992-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-13 | 1996-06-13 | 1996-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-13 | 2000-06-13 | 2000-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |