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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2007
Jason K. Trotter, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Robert K. Dutzi, Palatine, IL (US);
Dennis M. Mark, Palatine, IL (US);
Jeremy M. Beck, Hartford, CT (US);
Jason K. Trotter, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Robert K. Dutzi, Palatine, IL (US);
Dennis M. Mark, Palatine, IL (US);
Jeremy M. Beck, Hartford, CT (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A bar clamp assembly configured to be secured to a structure through a fastener includes a bar clamp, a securing base, and a fastener retention member. The securing base may be integrally formed with the bar clamp, and is configured to receive and retain the fastener. The fastener retention member is within or on the securing base, and is configured to secure the fastener in the securing base. The bar clamp assembly may also include a plurality of braces, clips and other support structures between the bar clamp and the securing base in order to provide a more robust assembly.