Appeal No. 1999-2259
Application 08/711,614
cutting the surge clamp rawstock at a desired surge clamp
length by using a shearing die or an abrasive cutoff saw.
Specification, page 6, line 26 to page 7, line 1. The
extruded surge clamp has at least one generally flat surface
extending between a first end and a second end for engaging
the generally flat surfaces of the duct top and duct bottom of
the busway housing. Specification, page 7, lines 1-4. The
surge clamp also defines a passage extending generally along
its longitudinal axis between the first and second ends.
Specification, page 7, lines 4-7. The flat surfaces of the
surge clamp are placed against the duct top and duct bottom
and fastening devices such as screws are received in the
passage at each of the first and second ends. Specification,
page 7, lines 9-15. The extruded surge clamp is also provided
with an undercut extending along each side between the first
and second ends to receive the hooks of a busway assembly
tool. Specification, page 7, lines 15-19.
Appellant’s independent claim 1, reproduced below, is
representative of the invention:
1. A surge clamp for use on a number of busway housings
each having a particular width, said surge clamp comprising:
3
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