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Title: Universal beam clamp

Abstract: A universal beam clamp for supportably engaging the top flange of an I-beam comprises a pair of opposed symmetrical clamp elements each including a base having an elongated inwardly opening slot along its inner edge. A support plate is mounted upon the base along its edge, there being aligned elongated first and second slots centrally of the support plate. An adjusting screw with separate right and left hand threads extends through the first slots. A nut is mounted on each of the threads outwardly of the support plate and is engageable therewith. A nut retainer upon the support plate prevents rotation of the nut. Rotation of the screw in one direction simultaneously moves the clamp elements inwardly and rotation of the screw in the opposite direction simultaneously moves the support plates outwardly. A support interconnecting the support plates has a base projected through the seconds slots and an apex adapted for connection to a crane operated lift hook.


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Inventors: Munro, Donald C. (P.O. Box 389, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439)

Application Number: 06/282851
Filing Date: 1981-07-13
Publication_date: 1983-02-01
Assignee: Munro, Donald C.

Primary Class(es): 294/119.100 294/103.100, 294/85
Other Classes: B66C1/64; B66C1/62; B66C1/64
US Patent Ref:
0308356November, 1884Goodrich269/218
1125009January, 1915Curtis294/85
2421257May, 1947Genter242/63ARailhead clamp
2877974March, 1959Estes294/85Adjustable beam clamp
2961269November, 1960Renfroe294/85Beam clamp
4221419September, 1980Riley et al.294/106Gripping devices

Other Refs: SU683982
September, 1979294/86R

Primary Examiner: Cherry, Johnny D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Cullen, Sloman, Cantor, Grauer, Scott & Rutherford
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