Patent ID: 9033290
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A line retention device for use with one or more selected lines, comprising a retention bracket assembly having releasably engageable first and second end portions and a middle portion therebetween, the retention bracket being movable between an open position wherein the first and second end portions are out of engagement with each other and a closed position wherein the first and second end portions are in releasable engagement with each other with the retention bracket configured to retain the one or more selected lines therein, the first end portion having a female detent having a receiving aperture defined by a primary opening and a keyway extending away from the primary opening, wherein the primary opening has a first width and the keyway has a second width narrower than the first width, the second end portion having a male detent with a proximal portion, a head portion, and an intermediate portion connected to the proximal and head portions, the intermediate portion being sized to extend at least partially through the receiving aperture when the retention bracket is in the closed position, the proximal and head portions being wider than the first width of the primary opening and being sized to not fit through the primary opening, the intermediate portion having a third width less than the first width of the primary opening and greater than the second width of the keyway, the intermediate portion having a necked down portion connected to the head portion and spaced apart from the proximal portion, wherein the necked down portion has a fourth width narrower than the second width of the keyway, and when the retention bracket is in the closed position the intermediate portion extends through the receiving aperture with the necked down portion positioned in the keyway with the intermediate portion positioned on one side of the female detent adjacent to the keyway, and the head portion and the proximal portion positioned on an opposite side of the female detent adjacent to the keyway, and wherein the intermediate portion is configured to flex between a first, relaxed position with the necked down portion in the keyway so the male detent is blocked from moving out of the female detent portion and a second release position wherein the necked down portion is out of the keyway and aligned with the primary opening so the male detent can pass through the primary opening to move the retention bracket from the closed position to the open position.