Construction stud protector plate
US5359151A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protector plate used in the construction industry for protecting electric wiring which passes through metal studs. The protector plate is formed from metal sheeting to create a face plate which has an attaching member connected thereto. The attaching member allows the protector plate to be secured upon the metal stud without the use of attaching hardware such as nails or screws. The attaching member comprises any one of a bendable tab, a twistable tab, a resilient member, or any combination thereof.
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