Patent ID: 6899501
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A fastener for temporarily fastening a length of wire having a diameter to the ground, comprising: a U-shaped member having first and second leg portions and a bridge portion bridging said first and second leg portions; wherein at least one of said first and second leg portions has a length greater than said diameter of said wire; and a mount portion arranged at said bridge portion, said mount portion comprising an outer surface defining a tubular pocket, said tubular pocket having an axis arranged parallel to the axis of at least one of said first and second leg portions, said mount portion being adapted to receive a visual indicator for identifying the location of said wire; whereby an interior surface defined by said bridge of said U-shaped member captures a length of said wire when at least one of said first and second leg portions is inserted into said ground.