Brick gripper
US6513772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B13/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device useful for supporting decorative light strings or other articles from a brick wall, the device having an expander, retainer, mounting clip for decorative bulb and socket assemblies, and threaded fastener, the expander being insertable into a mortar groove, the retainer having teeth adapted to engage bricks surrounding the mortar groove when the retainer is tightened against the expander by the fastener, and a mounting clip attached to the retainer.
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