A cable routing fastener includes a body and an optional arm extending therefrom, a head projecting from the body, a cover adjacent the arm so movement of the cover is temporarily restricted by the arm, and a cable connector. The body inserts into an aperture in a panel and positions the head and cable connector adjacent the panel. The head includes an indicia element indicating assembly status of the fastener, i.e., whether it is properly installed or not. The cover conceals the element in a concealed mode, and moves relative to the head to an exposed mode so the indicia element is exposed for reading. The arm moves when the body is inserted so the arm no longer interferes with movement of the cover, so the cover can be moved by a user, transitioning from the concealed mode to the exposed mode. A related method of use is provided.

A cable routing fastener includes a body and an optional arm extending therefrom, a head projecting from the body, a cover adjacent the arm so movement of the cover is temporarily restricted by the arm, and a cable connector. The body inserts into an aperture in a panel and positions the head and cable connector adjacent the panel. The head includes an indicia element indicating assembly status of the fastener, i.e., whether it is properly installed or not. The cover conceals the element in a concealed mode, and moves relative to the head to an exposed mode so the indicia element is exposed for reading. The arm moves when the body is inserted so the arm no longer interferes with movement of the cover, so the cover can be moved by a user, transitioning from the concealed mode to the exposed mode. A related method of use is provided.

An adapter for mounting cable hangers includes: a floor, a ceiling and side walls that span the floor and ceiling, wherein the ceiling includes a mounting hole; and a cross-member that extends between the side walls that defines at least one window between the cross-member, the floor and one of the side walls.

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a shapeable conduit. In an illustrative example, the shapeable conduit may have a circumferentially flexible wall extending along a longitudinal axis. The wall may, for example, define a lumen configured to receive one or more cables. Multiple longitudinally extendable manually deformable axial stiffening members may, for example, be circumferentially distributed in the wall. A releasable coupling mechanism may, for example, have at least two mating engagement members. The engagement members may, for example, releasably engage in an enclosed state such that the wall circumscribes the lumen. The engagement members may, for example, be tangentially separable into an open state such that the cables can be radially transferred between an interior and an exterior of the lumen. Various embodiments may advantageously be manipulated such that the axial stiffening members cause the flexible wall to retain cables enclosed within the lumen in a desired configuration.

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a shapeable conduit. In an illustrative example, the shapeable conduit may have a circumferentially flexible wall extending along a longitudinal axis. The wall may, for example, define a lumen configured to receive one or more cables. Multiple longitudinally extendable manually deformable axial stiffening members may, for example, be circumferentially distributed in the wall. A releasable coupling mechanism may, for example, have at least two mating engagement members. The engagement members may, for example, releasably engage in an enclosed state such that the wall circumscribes the lumen. The engagement members may, for example, be tangentially separable into an open state such that the cables can be radially transferred between an interior and an exterior of the lumen. Various embodiments may advantageously be manipulated such that the axial stiffening members cause the flexible wall to retain cables enclosed within the lumen in a desired configuration.

A method and assembly for mounting a conduit on a mounting surface utilizing a conduit mounting assembly. The conduit mounting assembly includes a first clamp portion, a second clamp portion, a connecting screw and a conduit securement screw. The method includes providing the conduit mounting assembly, mounting the first clamp portion on a tile, mounting the second clamp portion opposite to the first clamp portion on the tile, connecting the first clamp portion with the second clamp portion utilizing the connecting screw and mounting the conduit on the second clamp portion utilizing the conduit securement screw and a conduit fastening member.

A method and assembly for mounting a conduit on a mounting surface utilizing a conduit mounting assembly. The conduit mounting assembly includes a first clamp portion, a second clamp portion, a connecting screw and a conduit securement screw. The method includes providing the conduit mounting assembly, mounting the first clamp portion on a tile, mounting the second clamp portion opposite to the first clamp portion on the tile, connecting the first clamp portion with the second clamp portion utilizing the connecting screw and mounting the conduit on the second clamp portion utilizing the conduit securement screw and a conduit fastening member.

A cable routing fastener includes a body and an arm extending therefrom, a head projecting from the body, a cover adjacent the arm so movement of the cover is temporarily restricted by the arm, and a cable connector. The body inserts into an aperture in a panel and positions the head and the cable connector adjacent the panel. The head includes an indicia element indicating an assembly status of the fastener, i.e., whether it is properly installed or not. The cover conceals the indicia element in a concealed mode, and moves relative to the head to an exposed mode so the indicia element is exposed for reading. The arm moves when the body is inserted so the arm no longer interferes with movement of the cover, so the cover can be moved by a user, transitioning from the concealed mode to the exposed mode. A related method of use is provided.

A cable routing fastener includes a body and an arm extending therefrom, a head projecting from the body, a cover adjacent the arm so movement of the cover is temporarily restricted by the arm, and a cable connector. The body inserts into an aperture in a panel and positions the head and the cable connector adjacent the panel. The head includes an indicia element indicating an assembly status of the fastener, i.e., whether it is properly installed or not. The cover conceals the indicia element in a concealed mode, and moves relative to the head to an exposed mode so the indicia element is exposed for reading. The arm moves when the body is inserted so the arm no longer interferes with movement of the cover, so the cover can be moved by a user, transitioning from the concealed mode to the exposed mode. A related method of use is provided.

There is provided a universal theft deterrent device for a catalytic converter. A bracket is configured to be attached to the catalytic converter using straps and a wire rope. The wire rope is connected through holes in the bracket and attached to the frame of a vehicle.