Title: Wire gripping device

Abstract: A wire gripping device which comprises a body having an internal cavity. There is at least one opening into the cavity whereby a portion of a wire member can be located within the cavity. Inside the cavity there is at least one wire engaging member which is positioned therein by resilient means. The wire engaging member has a wire engaging surface which is located adjacent to but spaced from a fixed surface within the cavity so that a wire member can be moved longitudinally into the cavity in one direction but is prevented from being removed by the engaging member wedging the wire member between the engaging surface and the fixed surface.

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Inventors: Franklin, Peter J. (49 Meeanee Rd., Taradale, Hawkes Bay, NZ)

Application Number: 06/141637
Filing Date: 1980-04-18
Publication_date: 1982-07-06
Assignee: Franklin, Peter J.

Primary Class(es): 24/564 403/374.200
Other Classes: F16G11/04; F16G11/00; B25G3/20; F16G11/04
US Patent Ref:

2272494	February, 1942	Winslow	241/34R	Safety device
2346859	April, 1944	Mills	242/49R
2348618	May, 1944	Gordon	242/49R	Self-locking clamp
2978768	April, 1961	Heapy	241/34R	Cord clamp
3156963	November, 1964	Owen	242/49R	One-directional clutch
3170664	February, 1965	Carner	242/49R	Support clamp
4057878	November, 1977	Kaye	403/374	Wire connector

Other Refs: CH247405CH471743

December, 1947	242/49R
June, 1969	403/105

Primary Examiner: Taylor, Dennis L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Young & Thompson

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