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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 27, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Assignee:
Rotary Press Systems Inc., Richmond Hill, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04C 3/30 ; F16L 5/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E04C 3/30 ; F16L 5/00 ;
Abstract
A Sheet Metal Structural Member has flanged openings formed therein to permit the passage of services therethrough. A grommet is provided that has a shape that corresponds generally to the plan form shape of the openings. The grommet has a peripheal wall and seating elements arranged about the peripheral wall to mate with the flanges that are located about the flanged opening. The grommet snaps into place and resists movement once installed. The grommet has radiused edges to discourgae damage to service conduits or wiring carried therethrough.