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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 1998
Filed:
Aug. 19, 1997
Gregory C Moser, Columbus, IN (US);
Jerry R Smith, Columbus, IN (US);
Cosco, Inc., Columbus, IN (US);
Abstract
A connector is provided for use with an end-frame assembly having an outer frame and a support member. The connector includes an annular back wall having a first lateral dimension and is formed for engagement with the support member. A sleeve extends from the back wall and has a second lateral dimension that is less than the first lateral dimension. Ribs are positioned on the sleeve. In addition, the connector includes an outer end that extends away from the back wall and has a fish-mouth portion formed thereon that includes a fish-mouth opening, a leg mount that has a side wall extending through the fish-mouth opening, and a support tongue. The support tongue engages the side wall and extends through the fish-mouth portion.