Channel connector

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2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Ferguson, Michael P (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Interfitted members

Clamped members

C403S252000, C403S258000, C403S259000, C403S348000, C403S374300, C411S551000, C411S552000, C410S104000, C410S105000

Reexamination Certificate

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11094892

ABSTRACT:
A channel connector comprises a main portion having a connecting portion, a clamping element having at least two opposite ends, and a threaded element threadably connecting the main portion to the clamping element. Each of the two opposite ends are spaced to interfere with walls of an interior portion of a channel during rotation of the clamping element in the interior portion of the channel.

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