Patent ID: 7152849
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: E04H,F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An assembly comprising: a first elongate member having an opening formed therethrough; a second elongate member having an interior surface and an opening formed therethrough; and a fastener, said fastener comprising a wedge and a projection; wherein, the first elongate member is disposed through the opening in the second elongate member; wherein, the projection is dimensioned to be received by the opening in the first elongate member and the wedge engages the interior surface of said second elongate member to fasten the first and second elongate members to one another; wherein said interior surface of said second elongate member comprises a ridge; and wherein said ridge is located adjacent the opening in said second elongate member such that when said first elongate member is disposed through the opening a space is formed between the first elongate member and the interior surface.