Patent ID: 6776103
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
An intermediate support device for supporting an intermediate portion of an elongated element, comprising:a frame, for fixed attachment to a structure; and a wheel comprising a hub rotatably carried by said frame, and a number of peripherally spaced-apart spokes fixedly attached to and radially extending from said hub, said spokes defining a common first channel side and a common second side opposite said channel side; wherein said support device further comprises a number of peripherally spaced-apart radial spacers fixedly attached to said wheel and each extending radially outwardly from said hub, said radial spacers consequently defining radial clearances between each two peripherally successive spacers, each said radial clearance registering with a corresponding opening defined between two successive spaced-apart said spokes, said radial spacers for to radially spacing the elongated element from said hub for allowing a snap hook device engaging the elongated element to loosely fit in a radial clearance between the elongated element and said hub.