Device and method for suspending and retaining telecommunication and power cables within a building
US7841566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0608
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for suspending and retaining telecommunication cables, power cables, and other items within or outside of a building. The devices generally include a support tray having a bottom plane and top plane, with the tray being adapted to support the article. The tray will include at least one corner area, but may include many separate corner areas. The devices will further include a retention device, which is affixed to or integrally formed with the corner area. The retention device will include at least one protrusion that extends from the corner area into an interior portion of the tray. The retention device and, more specifically, the at least one protrusion will be effective to prevent articles, such as telecommunication cables, power cables, and other items, from being pulled over the corner area of the tray during installation of the cables.
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