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Bushing for multiple sized and shaped holes in structural members

CA 2120685 C · Owner: Gretz, Thomas J. · Inventors: Gretz, Thomas J.; Stark, Thomas S.

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A self-backing cable bushing for offsetting an electrical conduit passing through a knock out or opening in a structural member. The bushing has face and backing flanges connected by a living hinge. An annular tubular projection with peripheral ramp lugs extends from the face flange. The cable bushing may be installed by locating the face and backing flanges on opposite sides of the knock out and inserting the ramp lugs into the circular hole in the backing. This face retains backing flange in parallel closely-spaced relation with the surface of offset between them. The bushing may thus be used to protect an electrical conduit from contacting the edges of a variety of knock out shapes.

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  • Filed April 6, 1994 and granted May 25, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 6, 2014.
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FiledApril 6, 1994
GrantedMay 25, 1999
Term endedApril 6, 2014
Patent numberCA 2120685 C
Classification (IPC)H02G3/22

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1995199719992001200320052007200920112013Application filedApril 6, 1994Patent grantedMay 25, 1999Term endedApril 6, 2014

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