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Rod hanger for securing a rod to a substrate
US9206604B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9206604-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414178969-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | Oct 16, 2003 |
| Publication date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
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A rod hanger for securing a rod to a substrate includes a mounting portion configured for engaging the substrate, a rod receiving portion configured for receiving the rod and a connecting element configured for vertically displacing the mounting portion and the rod receiving portion. In addition, at least one anti-rotation element configured for engaging the substrate is provided on the mounting portion.
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What is claimed: 1. A rod hanger for securing a rod to a substrate, comprising: a mounting portion defining a perimeter edge, configured for engaging the substrate and having a hole configured for engaging a fastener; a rod receiving portion configured for receiving the rod; a connecting element configured for vertically displacing the mounting portion and the rod receiving portion; and a plurality of anti-rotation elements on the mounting portion spaced apart from the hole…
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- What does patent US9206604B2 cover?
- A rod hanger for securing a rod to a substrate includes a mounting portion configured for engaging the substrate, a rod receiving portion configured for receiving the rod and a connecting element configured for vertically displacing the mounting portion and the rod receiving portion. In addition, at least one anti-rotation element configured for engaging the substrate is provided on the mountin…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Illinois Tool Works
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E04B9/18. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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- Publication date Tue Dec 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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