Patent ID: 6315261
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
In combination, a wall structure and a wire retention device for holding a wire relative to the wall structure:the wall structure including at least one stud and at least one section of wall covering material disposed adjacent the stud;the section of wall covering material having an opening adapted to receive a portion of the wire;the stud having a front face, opposed side faces, and a rear face;the wire retention device being connected to the stud;the wire retention device being adapted to hold the wire adjacent the opening in the section of wall covering material;the wire retention device including a front facing surface having a first edge and a second edge;the wire retention device including a rear facing surface having a first edge and a second edge;the second edge of the front facing surface and the second edge of the rear facing surface being joined;the first edge of the front facing surface and the first edge of the rear facing surface being attached to the stud at spaced locations such that the front facing surface and rear facing surface form a V-shaped structure; andthe front facing surface being disposed adjacent the opening in the section of wall covering material.