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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2011
Eric Kipker, Holland, MI (US);
Clark Pridemore, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Michael Lutz, Allendale, MI (US);
Alexander M. Prociv, Kentwood, MI (US);
Tiburcio Hernandez, Jr., Holland, MI (US);
Justin Johnston, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Eric Kipker, Holland, MI (US);
Clark Pridemore, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Michael Lutz, Allendale, MI (US);
Alexander M. Prociv, Kentwood, MI (US);
Tiburcio Hernandez, Jr., Holland, MI (US);
Justin Johnston, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Hart & Cooley, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A flange cleat comprising a body having a first flange receiving portion and an immediately adjacent second flange receiving portion, a third flange receiving portion cooperatively disposed on the body opposite from the first flange receiving portion and the second flange receiving portion, the body having an elongate portion that extends from the third flange receiving portion, a flexible tab projecting from the elongate portion whereby the flexible tab can be depressed during installation, and the body being resiliently expandable during installation.