Abstract: A pipe hanger method and apparatus wherein a bolt is threaded upwardly through a first opening within a lower arm portion of a saddle, then, in one form, through an opening in a liner, then through a larger opening in the upper arm portion of the saddle. The opening is non-cylindrical in shape. A nut is then installed on the bolt. The nut has a tapered end portion which interoperates with the shape of the opening in the upper arm of the saddle. The nut is hand-tightened and then is aligned with the opening so that the small end portion would drop into the opening. A wrench is then used on the head of the bolt to rotate the bolt for the purpose of drawing the nut and bolt together and applying a clamping force on a pipe positioned within the saddle. The liner extends along the inside of the bolt and then extends about the pipe, between it and the bight of the saddle, and then in one form extends along the inside of the upper arm portion.

Abstract: A pipe hanger method and apparatus wherein a bolt is threaded upwardly through a first opening within a lower arm portion of a saddle, then, in one form, through an opening in a liner, then through a larger opening in the upper arm portion of the saddle. The opening is non-cylindrical in shape. A nut is then installed on the bolt. The nut has a tapered end portion which interoperates with the shape of the opening in the upper arm of the saddle. The nut is hand-tightened and then is aligned with the opening so that the small end portion would drop into the opening. A wrench is then used on the head of the bolt to rotate the bolt for the purpose of drawing the nut and bolt together and applying a clamping force on a pipe positioned within the saddle. The liner extends along the inside of the bolt and then extends about the pipe, between it and the bight of the saddle, and then in one form extends along the inside of the upper arm portion.

Abstract: A bolt (54) is inserted threaded end (60) first through a first opening (50) within an arm portion (14) of a C-shaped saddle (12) then through a larger opening (52) in the second arm portion (16) of the saddle (12). The opening (52) is hexagonal in shape. A nut (62) is then installed on the bolt (54). The nut (62) has a small end portion (64) which is hexagonal in shape. The nut (62) is hand tightened and then is aligned with the opening (52) so that the small end portion (64) will be aligned with the opening (52). A wrench is then used on the head (58) of the bolt (54) for rotating the bolt (54) for the purpose of drawing the nut (62) and bolt (54) together and applying a clamping force on a pipe (22) which is in the saddle (12). The saddle (12) is connected to a support leg (24) constructed from two bars (26, 28) which are welded together and to the saddle (12) at their outer ends. The bars (26, 28) are spread apart and at there inner ends (38, 40) are welded to a support structure (42).

Abstract: A bolt (92) is inserted threaded end (98) first upwardly through a first opening (88) within a lower arm portion (80) of a C-shaped saddle (74), then through a larger opening (90) in the upper arm portion (82) of the saddle (74). The opening (90) is hexagonal in shape. A nut (100) is then installed on the bolt (92). The nut (100) has a small end portion (102) which is hexagonal in shape. The nut (100) is hand tightened and then is aligned with the opening (90) so that the small end portion (102) will drop into the opening (90). A wrench is then used on the head (96) of the bolt (92) for rotating the bolt (92) for the purpose of drawing the nut (100) and bolt (92) together and applying a clamping force on a pipe (110) which is in the saddle (74).

Abstract: A shank portion (32) of a bolt (28) fits through an enlarged opening (22) in a base member (14). A barrier washer 36 is located between base member (14) and a support member (12). A weld bead (30) and a central part (37) of washer (36) fit within a shallow socket (24) in a first side of the base member (14). The washer (36) is placed against support member (12) and the first side (18) of the base member (14) is placed against washer (36). The tubular end (48) of a post member (10) is moved endwise into an trepan groove (26) and the post (10) is rotated to first make and then tighten a screw connection (34, 40) between an insert (38) in the post member (10) and a threaded portion (34) of the bolt (28). The support member (12), the bolt (b 28 ) and insert (38) are made from a hard metal. The base member (12) and the post member (10) are constructed from a soft metal.

Abstract: A flat member (22) is attached to a lower end of a support leg (14) so that it extends horizontally from the support leg (14). An expansion clamp assembly (24) is carried by the member (22). This assembly (24) is plugged into the tubular lower end portion (26) of the support leg (14). Wing portions (58) of a nut wing washer (50) are deflected by the insertion of the assembly (24) into the tubular portion (26), and the wings (58) are biased into a tight gripping contact with the inner tubular portion (26). This secures the nut wing washer (50) and a nut (46) against rotation. Then, the member (22) is rotated, relative to the support leg (14), causing a relative endwise movement of a stud (28) carried by the member (22) into the nut (46).

Abstract: A bolt (42) is inserted threaded end (56) first upwardly through a first opening (68) within a lower arm portion (14) of a C-shaped saddle (12), then through an opening (70) in a lower end portion (34) of an insert (28), then through an opening (72) in the upper end portion (32) of the insert (28), and then through an opening (66) in the upper arm portion (16) of the saddle (12). The opening (68) is hexagonal in shape. A nut (44) is then installed on the bolt (42). The nut (44) has a small end portion (48) which is hexagonal in shape. The nut (44) is hand tightened and then is aligned with the opening (66) so that the small end portion (48) will drop into the opening (66). A wrench is then used on the bolt head (46) for rotating the bolt (42) for the purpose of drawing the nut (44) and the bolt (42) together and applying a clamping force on a pipe (26) which is within the saddle (10).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved support systems for electrical cabling, piping, and the like for fast-on, fast-off, non-twist connection to spaced studs projecting from a support wall, bulkhead, etc. Three embodiments are disclosed, one of which uses coupling nuts having on one end an internally threaded bore to mate with threads on the stud, and on the other end, an integral stud extension having external reverse threads which mate with a threaded socket member secured to a clamp assembly. Other embodiments utilize means for rigidly securing the cabling, piping, or the like to spaced studs supported from a support member. A unique means is also disclosed for clamping the material, such as cabling, piping, or the like, in place.