×

Suspension device for cable or a like linear body

  • US 4,991,802 A
  • Filed: 02/21/1990
  • Issued: 02/12/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A device for suspending an elongated generally flexible cable and the like, from an overhead support said device comprising:

  • an elongated braided or woven member formed of flexible nonmetallic strands and defining a wall encompassing an elongated generally lengthwise extending passageway in said member, the diameter of said passageway being enlarged by imposing a lengthwise compressive force upon said member and decreased by imposing a lengthwise tensile force;

    a first end of said member being doubled back upon itself for insertion from exteriorly of said member through a first opening formed through the strands of said wall of said member and into said passageway, to provide a formed securement loop at said first end for attaching said member to said overhead support; and

    said member having a second opening through the strands of said wall thereof below the first mentioned opening and from said passageway for receiving therethrough said cable or the like, the suspended weight of said cable upon said member providing sufficient lengthwise tensile force upon said member to put said member into gripped relation with said cable or the like.

View all claims
  • 0 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×