Supports – Pipe or cable – Suspended
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-11
2008-12-23
Baxter, Gwendolyn (Department: 3632)
Supports
Pipe or cable
Suspended
Reexamination Certificate
active
07467765
ABSTRACT:
It is one advantage of the invention to provide an interlocking swivel connector for attachment to an existing system supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor without the need to disassemble or disconnect any components of the system. The connector is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The connector is removably or permanently attachable to a sway brace clamp or attachment to form a connector-clamp assembly. The assembly is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances. It is another advantage of the invention to provide a sway cable brace clamp or fitting for securely attaching to a bracing cable and for supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor. The cable clamp is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The cable clamp is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances.
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Baxter Gwendolyn
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Nibco Incorporated
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