Universal connector
OwnerDaniel E. Seltoninventor
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Abstract
A plurality of connector blocks and connecting members are provided to comprise a universal connector assembly. In this assembly, each connector block is formed to have a body portion defining a plurality of sides that extend outwardly from a central region. Each side is substantially cross-shaped and has a substantially cross-shaped receiving slot. A plurality of elongated connecting members are also provided for releasable engagement within the receiving slots of the connector units. Like the receiving slots, the connecting members have a substantially cross-shaped cross-section and are appropriately dimensioned to releasably engage the receiving slots of the connector units.
Claims4
A universal fastening assembly comprising:
- a plurality of connector units, each connector unit having a body defining at least six sides that extend outwardly from a central region, each side being substantially cross-shaped and having a hollow interior for defining a substantially cross-shaped receiving slot;
- a plurality of elongated connecting members, the connecting members having a substantially cross-shaped cross-section and being dimensioned for being releasably received by said receiving slots of the connector units so that an end portion of each respective connecting member is fully enclosed and evenly supported around its periphery by a respective side;
- said end portion of a respective cross-shaped connecting member terminating in a single plane;
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- whereby each respective connecting member is independently and solely supported by each respective side of each connector unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.