Title: Restraining structure for use in containers

Abstract: A surface for mounting an item in a container is provided with clamping members which restrain the item against the surface. Each clamping member includes a frustum-shaped lug having a gripping portion on its periphery, and also has a resilient member for mounting the lug to the mounting surface so that at least a portion of the lug is movable in a generally perpendicular direction with respect to the mounting surface. In use, a plurality of clamping members are secured to the mounting surface so that their gripping portions engage the perimeter of the item when it is received on the mounting surface. With the item in this position, the clamping members restrain it against the mounting surface.

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Inventors: Peckar, George E. (Stamford, CT, US)

Application Number: 766268
Filing Date: 1977-02-07
Publication_date: 1978-10-10
Assignee: The Chaspec Manufacturing Co. (Stamford, CT)
Primary Class(es): 206/521 206/480, 206/592
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US Patent Ref:

2821307	Jan, 1958	Linsley	206/332.
2883061	Apr, 1959	Moore	206/480.
2905351	Sep, 1959	Lerner	248/350.
3850296	Nov, 1974	Hirata	211/41.
3927782	Dec, 1975	Edwards	248/350.
3942671	Mar, 1976	Florian	206/564.
4006818	Feb, 1977	Wannyn	206/564.

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Primary Examiner: Ross, Herbert F.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Amster, Rothstein & Engelberg