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Decking system hanger

US7603814B1 · kind B1 · utility

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33Claims
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Filing dateMay 28, 2004
Grant dateOct 20, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44974
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hanger for attaching a load-bearing object to a rib includes a gripper having a gripper body, the gripper body having a plurality of tabs depending therefrom; a cradle having a cradle body, the cradle body defining a gripper body receiving recess for receiving the gripper body, the gripper body received within the gripper body receiving recess; a fastener passing through the cradle body and the gripper body; and a stop threadably secured to the fastener, wherein the cradle is positioned between the gripper and the stop, the fastener coacting with the gripper and the cradle, whereby movement of the stop in a first direction causes the cradle body to coact with the gripper body causing the plurality of tabs to move toward each other. A kit for assembling the hanger and a hanger system utilizing the hanger are also disclosed.

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