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Line securement lock

US10724562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

20Claims

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Thomas Michael Chlystek · Darien, US
Tao Wang · Nanhu, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2019
Grant date	Jul 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 26, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B21/088
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A line retainer includes a bridge portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a locking portion. The second arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a retaining barb. The retaining barb extends toward the locking portion and is configured to catch the locking portion.

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