Patent ID: 6408589
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: E04B,E04C,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
A clip for attachment to the flanges of a structural steel member for purposes of securing sheet material to the member, comprising:a rectangular-shaped clip of lightweight sheet metal material having a first end comprising an elongated flat first portion with free edge, and an opposite edge bent vertically upwardly to form a first planar flat side portion, with an upper edge bent laterally at a right angle to form a second flat planar portion and thence bent downwardly to form a second planar flat side portion parallel to and spaced from a first side portion, with a lower edge thence bent laterally and extending under to create a third flat planar portion in planar engagement with the first portion, and then extending in an upward direction and terminating in a resilient clip element, the clip element secured to the clip, wherein the clip and clip element are comprised of a single strip of sheet metal material, and extending outwardly from the clip and ending in a free end and being spaced from the clip to create an open space to partially receive a flange of the steel member.