Patent ID: 7122739

Claim:
A universal ground clamp for structures with different cross-sectional shape, comprising: an elongated strap defining at least a first hole and a second hole; and a securing stud mechanism to extend through at least the first hole and the second hole to attach the elongated strap about the structure, the securing stud mechanism including a stud having a curved surface to engage the elongated strap with a smooth transition; the stud including a head and a shank, wherein the head includes the curved surface; the elongated strap including an abrasive surface for engaging an electrically conductive structure; wherein the stud is captured by at least the first hole and the stud is capable of being received by the second hole after the elongated strap has been positioned about at least a portion of an electrically conductive structure; and wherein the first hole includes at least one projection extending into the first hole and the stud is captured within the first hole by the at least one projection.