Grounding rebar connector

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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Patel, T C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Grounding to pipe, rod or conduit

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007293

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is an electrical connector. The electrical connector includes a bolt member, a first connector member, and a second connector member. The bolt member has a general “U” shape. The first connector member includes a first surface, a second surface, and first openings. The second connector member includes second openings. The second connector member is a one-piece member. The first end and the second end of the bolt member extend through the first and second openings. The electrical connector is adapted to receive a bar member between the bolt member and the first connector member. The electrical connector is adapted to receive an electrical conductor between the first connector member and the second connector member. The first surface of the first connector member is adapted to electrically contact the bar member. The second surface of the first connector member is adapted to electrically contact the electrical conductor.

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