Patent ID: 6176472
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: E04F,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
An elongated structure comprising:a plurality of contiguous aligned portions having ends;a connecting and covering element surrounding and interconnecting two adjacent ends; anda securement member connected to said two adjacent ends for securement to a support;said element comprising a hollow body in the form of a sleeve having a first end and an opposite second end; said sleeve having a flat longitudinal portion provided with a cutout and a longitudinal slot extending lengthwise from the first end to the second end;said securement member comprising an elbowed portion having at one end a first plate secured to both said adjacent ends and being received in said cutout, and at a second end a second plate for securement to said support; andsaid sleeve having openings for receiving securement means for securing said element to each of said adjacent ends.