Fastener
US10662991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/0685
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener for fastening an elongate object to a support structure, the fastener comprising a body portion formed entirely of one or more electrically non-conductive materials and comprising a bridge, a first column extending substantially perpendicularly from a first end of the bridge and a second column extending substantially perpendicularly from a second end of the bridge, the bridge and columns together forming a U-shaped receptacle for engaging the elongate object, and a nail formed entirely of one or more electrically non-conductive materials and partially contained within the first column of the body portion for positively engaging with the support structure upon the application of force by a driving mechanism thereby fastening the elongate object to the support structure.
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