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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Watson, Robert C. (Department: 3723)

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Method or apparatus for placement of conductive wire

Conduit snakes

Reexamination Certificate

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07040604

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for guiding wire into or out of a raceway includes a raceway attachment, a retainer and a wire guide. The wire guide is attached to the raceway attachment by the retainer. Further, the wire guide is capable of receiving and guiding the wire such that the wire does not contact an end of a raceway.

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