Cable protector plate
US6642445B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides for a protector plate that can be readily secured to furring strips in a manner that reduces and/or eliminates any bowing or deflection of the furring strip during installation. This protector plate is to be located on the furring strip so that its face panel is positioned to protect any service component located there behind from nails, screws or other anchors that may be subsequently driven into the wall. The protector plate contains a front panel having a flange secured thereto with prongs, tabs, sawteeth or other securing assembly jutting or extending from this flange. This securing assembly is designed to penetrate the furring strip along its stronger axis.
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