Noise absorber

A noise absorber for absorbing electric noise in a wire, said noise absorber comprising:

• a coupling member molded of magnetic material and being in the shape of a cylinder, said coupling member being divided in half along a longitudinal axis thereof to form a pair of substantially identical mating coupling members which, when combined with one another, enclose the wire;
• a container comprising first and second cases each containing one of said pair of coupling members therein, said first and second cases being hinged to one another by hinge means located adjacent a second end thereof to facilitate pivotable opening and closing of said container, and said second case having a first engaging portion;
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• a support member, for securing said container to a desired surface, comprising a bottom surface for engaging the desired surface, means for securing said support member to the desired surface, a second engaging portion positioned remote from said bottom surface located to engage said first engaging portion and secure said container to the support member, and flank support means for supporting an exterior flank portion of said container, wherein said first and second engaging portions and said flank support means are positioned such that at least a portion of said container substantially lies in a plane defined by said bottom surface of said support member when said first and second engaging portions engage one another.