Strut system

Abstract

A device for providing structural support comprising a longitudinal slot formed with inwardly projecting longitudinal flanges, and a support member extending outwardly opposite the longitudinal slot. Some embodiments may include a support member having a stop formed longitudinally along the edge of the support member. Other embodiments may include a plurality of longitudinal protuberances and/or detents. In addition, holes may be disposed in the support member and the support member may be formed with decorative elements to effectuate a particular design.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A device comprising:
 a longitudinal slot;   inwardly projecting longitudinal flanges,   and a support member extending outwardly opposite the longitudinal slot.   
     
     
         2 . The strut of  claim 1  wherein the support member further includes a stop, said stop formed longitudinally along the edge of the support member. 
     
     
         3 . The strut of  claim 1  wherein the support member further includes a plurality of longitudinal protuberances and/or detents. 
     
     
         4 . The strut of  claim 2  wherein the support member has a plurality of said longitudinal protuberances and/or detents. 
     
     
         5 . The strut of  claim 1  wherein the support member has a plurality of holes passing through the support member 
     
     
         6 . A device comprising:
 an elongated member having a first surface, a first and a second side, said first and second side having an inward turn to created a slot opposite the first surface, and   a support member disposed orthogonally to the first surface projecting substantially perpendicular to the plane of the flange and substantially perpendicular to the plane of the longitudinal axis, said support member substantially the length of the elongated member.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6  wherein the support member has a through hole. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 6  wherein the support member has a detent or a protuberance. 
     
     
         9 . A method comprising:
 suspending a cable;   attaching a fastener to a first end of a cable;   coupling the fastener to a strut, said strut having a channel and a support member.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  further including:
 connecting a housing to the strut. 
 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9  further including:
 connecting a support arm to the strut.