Supports – Suspended supports
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Suspended supports
C248S300000, C248S303000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025317
ABSTRACT:
The invention includes an angle bracket with a hole for a fastener and a flange for coupling a wire to the angle bracket. The flange is lanced and it is coupled to the wire by crimping. According to a first embodiment of the invention, the flange is provided with two horizontal lances. According to a second embodiment, the flange is provided with at least three alternating horizontal lances. According to a third embodiment, the flange is provided with a horizontal lance and a vertical lance. According to a fourth embodiment, the flange is provided with a vertical lance in the shape of a hook and an eyelet is provided for connecting the wire. According to a fifth embodiment, the flange is wrapped to form a slotted cylinder. The wire is inserted into the slotted cylinder which is then compressed and crimped onto the wire. According to a sixth embodiment, the bracket is provided with two wire connecting flanges. A seventh embodiment combines features of the second and sixth embodiments. A kit according to the invention includes a plurality of brackets, a plurality of pre-cut lengths of wire, and a combined crimping and testing tool.
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