Utility Brackets for Securing Components to Structures

• Main Authors: WOOD JEFFREY H, SOUTHMAYD RANDY A, HECK DAVID P, LENGER ELIZABETH Y, RENIERI GARY D
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 19.11.2009
• Subjects: BLASTING; CABINETS; COFFEE MILLS; DESKS; DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS ORMACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS,CLIPS, WEDGES, JOINTS OR JOINTING; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; DRAWERS; ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; FURNITURE; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; HEATING; HUMAN NECESSITIES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; LIGHTING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; OFFICE FURNITURE; PIPES; SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; TABLES; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL; TOILET ACCESSORIES; WEAPONS

Utility brackets for attaching system components (e.g. wires or wire bundles) to structures are provided. The utility bracket includes a first portion that supports a product and a second portion for adhering to a support structure. The second portion includes a separation component that separates the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount. The separation component includes a plurality of ridges or dimples for allowing even application of an adhesive. A nut plate or wire ties secure the product to the first portion. The second portion can include a base plate that is rotatably coupled to the first portion. The bracket can be formed by a molding or extruding process.