Pipe Rings Or Clamps Patents (Class 248/62)
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Patent number: 8087425Abstract: A hose assembly includes a length of hose and a bracket. The bracket includes a rigid insert and a resilient overmold encapsulating at least a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding with at least a portion of an exterior of the hose. A method to produce this assembly may employ thermoplastic injection molding and include the steps of associating the rigid insert with the length of hose and overmolding the rigid insert and a section of the length of hose associated with the rigid insert with the resilient material, thereby encapsulating a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding the resilient material with the section of the length of the hose. A portion of the rigid insert may extend from the bracket and provide amounting holes and a bearing surface for mounting fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: The Gates CorporationInventor: Layne Railsback
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Patent number: 8074945Abstract: A conduit mounting system includes a plurality of modular components. Each modular component includes first and second transverse sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another and third and fourth longitudinal sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another. The third and fourth longitudinal sides extend between the first and second sides. Each modular component also includes a fifth side disposed between the first and second sides and between the third and fourth sides. The fifth side includes a conduit support surface disposed between first and second side contact portions. Each modular component also includes a flange having a first flange portion extending beyond a surface of the third side and a second flange portion extending beyond a surface of the first side contact portion of the fifth side.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: William Thomas Schoenau, Gene Ray Slinkard, Travis James King
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Patent number: 8070113Abstract: A sway brace including a U-shaped sling with flanges at each end. The flanges are mounted to two mounting fixtures including block bodies and passages therethrough. Mounting surfaces on the fixtures receive the flanges of the U-shaped sling. Threaded members affix the flanges to the mounting surfaces of the mounting fixtures. The sling includes metal strapping formed in a U-shaped curve about an axis perpendicular to the width of the strapping in a manner to create rigidity and strength.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Automatic Fire Control, IncorporatedInventor: Kraig A. Kirschner
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Publication number: 20110280668Abstract: Hang-off adapters for use in offshore riser systems are provided that seat in a tension ring while allowing for relative rotation between the tension ring and the riser. In one embodiment, the hang-off adapter may comprise a tension ring interface configured to engage an inner landing of a tension ring, the tension ring interface being in the shape of a ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: RN MOTION TECHNOLOGIESInventor: Greg Norwood
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Patent number: 8052099Abstract: A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Nibco Inc.Inventor: Richard W. Heath
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Patent number: 8033511Abstract: A pipe support assembly for supporting one or more pipes. According to an embodiment, the pipe support assembly comprises a main member having a saddle for holding a first pipe, a pipe holder attached to the main member and configured for holding a second pipe, and the main member includes an exterior surface for receiving a support strap for affixing to the structure. According to an embodiment, the first pipe comprises an insulated pipe with an outer insulation layer and the second pipe comprises an uninsulated pipe. According to another embodiment, the pipe support assembly includes a bottom mount for mounting the pipe support assembly to a structure. According to an embodiment, the mount comprises a bracket. According to another aspect, the mount comprises a base that is fastened to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventors: Demetrios Grivas, Arnold Choi
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Patent number: 8013248Abstract: A corrugated clamp includes a base section, a lid section, and a bracket section. The base section and lid section are provided on their inner peripheral surfaces with concavo-convex portions to be fitted to an annular concavo-convex portion of a corrugated tube. The bracket section projects from an exterior of the base section to be engaged with a vehicle body. A ground wire is drawn out from a wire harness extending through the corrugated tube. A core wire is exposed from the ground wire by stripping an insulation sheath of the ground wire. The exposed core wire is brought into contact with an inner surface of the concavo-convex portion of the base section and is fixed between the inner surface of the base section and an outer surface of the corrugated tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Tsutomu Sakata, Katsuji Suzuura
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Patent number: 8011621Abstract: A clip for a snap-in cable hanger with a top from which at least two clip arm(s) extend and at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end. The top having a length greater than a diameter of the mounting hole and a width dimensioned to fit within a spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is seated upon the mounting hole. The clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate the diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Andrew LLCInventor: Richard Korczak
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Patent number: 8006454Abstract: A grid system is provided that is particularly suited for the suspended ceiling system that varies in the vertical plane. An elongated carrier tube is provided the spans substantially the width of the grid system that has a slot therein adapted to receive the strengthening bulb of a main runner. A clip is provided that seats on the carrier tube that has opposed faces for capturing the bulb of the runner, so as to secure the runner to the tube carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Chicago Metallic CorporationInventors: Scott G. Jankovec, Peter G. Jahn, Thomas E. Smith
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Patent number: 7992829Abstract: A clamp apparatus including a first strap and a second strap. The first strap including an attachment end for attachment to an associated structural member, an intermediate portion having a first radius of curvature for contacting an elongate article, and a connection end having a first aperture for receiving a fastener. The second strap including an attachment end for attachment to an associated structural member, an intermediate portion having a second radius of curvature for contacting the elongate article, and a connection end having a second aperture for receiving the fastener. The first radius of curvature is different from the second radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Halex Co./a Scott-Fetzer CompanyInventors: Glenn A. Baker, Michael J. Gardner
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Patent number: 7988110Abstract: A cable clamp includes a base, a cover, a supporting plate, and a piece of foam secured to a top of the supporting plate. The cover includes a main body, a connection member and a fixing member extending from opposite ends of the main body. The connection member is fixed to a first end of the base. A latch is formed on a second end of the base to engage with the fixing member of the cover, the supporting plate is slidably installed to a top of the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: An-Gang Liang, Zheng-Heng Sun
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Patent number: 7963566Abstract: A clamping device supports or structurally replaces a weld joint between connected pipes. The clamping device includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the connected pipes in facing relation, and at least one clamp bolt connecting the upper and lower clamp bodies and extendable through the connected pipes. One of the upper and lower clamp bodies has at least one shaped depression, which receives a complementary shaped clamp bolt nut engageable with the clamp bolt. The shaped depression prevents rotation of the clamp bolt nut.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventor: Grant Clark Jensen
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Patent number: 7959114Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (2) for a pipeline segment (1) which takes the form of a clamp (3, 4, 5) with at least two ends. The clamp fits around the pipeline segment (1) and is firmly attached thereto. At least two of the ends of the clamp, which is fitted around the pipeline under tensile stress, are firmly and permanently connected to each other with the aid of at least one clinching connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: ContiTech Techno-Chemie GmbHInventors: Volker Spreitzer, Volker Minnert
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Patent number: 7954771Abstract: A mount for situating a sprinkler nozzle of a fire extinguishing system in an opening of a suspended ceiling system, the fire extinguishing system having a main line to which a downwardly directed sprinkler nozzle is connected by a flexible hose line, a bridge provided on the top side of the ceiling system extending essentially parallel thereto, the bridge being connected to girders of the ceiling system by a detachable clamp, and the sprinkler nozzle being at least indirectly attached to the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Witzenmann GmbHInventor: Gerd Paulig
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Patent number: 7926766Abstract: Trapeze type support strut assemblies attach pipes, conduit, and tubes to vertical and horizontal surfaces in a sanitary manner. The strut assemblies repel contaminants, are easy to inspect, and easy to clean. Structures to provide seismic stability to trapeze type support strut assemblies may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Potential Design, Inc.Inventor: James W. Tjerrild
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Publication number: 20110084178Abstract: A conduit hanging device is disclosed. The device has a first clevis element which has a connection section and two branches separate from each other and a connection device for a hanging element. The device further includes a second clevis element which has a holder section for the conduit and two branches separate from each other. On each free end of a branch of the second clevis element a suspension section is provided, and on each branch of the first clevis element a holder opening as well as a suspension slot connecting to it are provided for the corresponding suspension section. Each of the suspension sections extends in a plane spanned by the corresponding branch of the second clevis element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Christoph WIEDNER, Mark Winkler, Marc Nutzmann
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Patent number: 7896302Abstract: A remotely installable piping support attachment assembly employs a T-bolt type fastener for clamping a relatively smaller instrumentation pipe, e.g., the jet pump sensing line, to the wall of an adjacent structure. The attachment assembly includes a T-bolt, a split pipe clamp support, a ratchet nut with peripheral ratchet teeth, and a ratchet lock washer. When the nut is tightened on the threaded shank of the T-bolt, a top plate and an anchor of the split pipe clamp support are pressed together to clamp the jet pump sensing line therebetween. The top plate is defined by an L-beam folded spring plate comprised of first and second plate parts disposed generally in parallel and joined at a living hinge flex joint so that said plate parts each have a free end edge remote from said flex joint, the free end edges being spaced apart to define a gap therebetween without preload.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Ge-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventors: Stephen Kent Parker, John Geddes Erbes
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Publication number: 20110042528Abstract: An interface adaptor connector for effectively connecting one end of a seismic sway brace or restraint pipe, which is fixedly connected to, for example, a water pipe of a building sprinkler system, to a suitable support anchor which is adapted to be fixedly connected to an overhead ceiling or structural beam member of a building within which a sprinkler system has been installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Kevin M. Tucker, Louis Thomas, Cheryl L. Panasik, Robert B. Fischer
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Patent number: 7871045Abstract: A method and system for bracing pipe, conduit and ductwork, which includes a mounting plate attachable to an underside of a structural flooring member, an elongated support member attachable to an underside of the mounting plate, and at least one elongated channel member. The at least one elongated channel member attaches to a side of the elongated support member, wherein the at least one elongated channel member is adapted to receive a fastener for attaching at least one conduit member to the elongated channel member.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Certus Consulting, Inc.Inventors: Kevin S. Moore, Evan M. Reis
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Patent number: 7861983Abstract: The invention relates to a cold-insulated fixed-point pipe support for a low-temperature pipeline which includes an insulating system arranged between an outer shell and a supportable low-temperature pipeline having solid thermal insulating material which thermally insulates the pipeline from the low-temperature environment. A rotation-preventing and displacement-preventing device prevents rotation and displacement of the thermal insulating material with respect to the pipeline and an outer shell. A fixed-point pipe support is adapted to be fitted and removed in a substantially radial direction over the pipeline, and has at least one division with respect to shape with a division plane thereof extending perpendicular to a cross-sectional plane, and having a connecting device for releasable connecting and fixing shaped parts formed by the division.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Lisega AktiengesellschaftInventors: Heinz-Wilhelm Lange, Ashley Challenor
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Patent number: 7810685Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a load carrier arrangement for transporting a bicycle when secured thereupon. The load carrier arrangement including a frame assembly adapted to be mounted to the carrying vehicle. The frame assembly has at least one elongate arm configured to receive a bicycle cradle thereupon. The bicycle cradle is mounted upon the arm and is operator configurable between a bicycle transporting configuration and a non-transporting configuration. The cradle has a through-passage within which the elongate arm is received and the cradle is operator reciprocal on the elongate arm in the non-transporting configuration thereby facilitating variable longitudinal positioning of the cradle by the operator upon the arm. The cradle has an increased resistance to longitudinal reciprocation on the elongate arm in the bicycle transporting configuration in comparison to the non-transporting configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Vincent Bove, Kevin Bogolofski, George Riehm, Gregor Weaver
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Patent number: 7805814Abstract: Cable support hanger insulators are provided herein that generally have a ratchet locking mechanism to secure an electrical conductor to the insulator. Cable support hanger insulators are provided that have an insulator body, a locking base connected to the insulator body, and a retaining clamp pivotally connected to the insulator body. The insulator body has a seat adapted to receive a conductor cable, a front end, a back end, a first side, and a second side. The locking base has a front plate having a plurality of ratchet teeth. The retaining clamp comprising a first retaining arm, a second retaining arm, and a locking blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Marmon Utility LLCInventor: May K. Cho
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Patent number: 7793893Abstract: A clevis hanger assembly supports a pipe insulation coupling member along a support structure. The clevis hanger assembly includes an upper bracket adapted to be secured to the support structure. The upper bracket includes a base extending between spaced apart downwardly extending flanges. The clevis hanger assembly also includes a lower bracket having spaced apart upwardly extending flanges disposed alongside the spaced apart downwardly extending flanges. The lower bracket includes an arcuate segment extending between the spaced apart upwardly extending flanges and defines coupling slots for receiving the pipe insulation coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Orval A. Opperthauser
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Publication number: 20100213325Abstract: There is provided a piping installation structure for a vehicle which is installed under a floor of a vehicle body and configured to support and fix a long part including at least piping, the piping installation structure including: a clamp member for supporting and fixing the long part; a stud for fixing the clamp member under the floor of the vehicle body; a stud fixing member to which the stud is fixed; and an underfloor structural member installed under the floor of the vehicle body, in which the stud fixing member and the underfloor structural member are joined to form a closed cross section on a plane which is orthogonal to a front-rear direction of the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kunio Miyauchi, Toshifumi Gocho
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Publication number: 20100200706Abstract: A device having a surface on which an intravenous administration set is organized and temporarily retained in a desired configuration to prevent undesirable tangling during setup of the set. The device further includes a plurality of clips to retain various components of the intravenous administration set in a desired orientation to improve priming of the components. The intravenous administration set is released from the device by pulling a terminal end of the set in a direction away from the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Weston F. Harding, Bryan G. Davis
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Patent number: 7760983Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cable tray including at least one receiver device for receiving a clamping collar for clamping cables or conductors extending in the base of said cable tray. According to the invention, the receiver device comprises a pair of opposite directions, together defining a reception housing for said clamping collar.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignees: Legrand France, Legrand SNCInventor: Alain Jadaud
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Patent number: 7752821Abstract: A grid system is provided that is particularly suited for the suspended ceiling system that varies in the vertical plane. An elongated carrier tube is provided the spans substantially the width of the grid system that has a slot therein adapted to receive the strengthening bulb of a main runner. A clip is provided that seats on the carrier tube that has opposed faces for capturing the bulb of the runner, so as to secure the runner to the tube carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Chicago Metallic CorporationInventors: Scott G. Jankovec, Peter G. Jahn, Thomas E. Smith
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Patent number: 7744042Abstract: An offset hanger has a central retainer portion, a first leg and a second leg. The central retainer portion defines a segment of a generally cylindrical shape. A center axis is defined along the center of the generally cylindrical shape. A first pair of gussets extends from the central retainer portion to the first leg. A second pair of gussets extends from the central retainer portion to the second leg. Each pair of gussets comprises at least two gussets that are spaced apart in the axial direction of the generally cylindrical shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Nibco Inc.Inventor: Richard W. Heath
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Patent number: 7735786Abstract: A temporary load support intended in use to be supported from a fixed structure (10) to temporarily support an element (50) of the fixed structure, said load support comprising a pair of mountings (11) configured to, in use, be mounted to the fixed structure at spaced locations adjacent the element, a load bearing member (17) adapted to be fixed between the mountings, the load bearing member having a support element (23) located intermediate the mountings, wherein in use the mountings are fixed to the fixed structure proximate the element such that the support element is located in the region of the element, said support element being able to support the element.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Neil Andrew Roberts
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Patent number: 7735867Abstract: An apparatus for securing one or more loops of a length of tubing in a model vehicle is provided, comprising a support configured to be secured directly or indirectly to the chassis of a model vehicle, and a first fastener secured to the support for retaining at least a first portion of a loop of tubing.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Brent Whitfield Byers, Timothy E. Roberts
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Publication number: 20100102175Abstract: A support for supporting a run of cable, wire or conduit may include a semi-circular saddle, a stem portion, a closing tab and a catch. The saddle may have a front face and a rear face and it operate receive and support a plurality of cables. The stem may be formed integrally with, and extending tangentally from, one end of the saddle with the catch being supported on the stem opposite the closing tab. The closing tab may extend from an opposite end of the saddle and may be tapered along its length. Moreover, the width of the closing tab may be smaller than a width of the saddle at the point where the closing tab is integrated with the saddle. The tab is movable between a first orientation in which the saddle is open and a second orientation in which the closing tab engages the catch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Forrest Allen Dockery, Bing Liu
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Publication number: 20100096510Abstract: A clamp for a construction strut that allows a pipe to be clamped to the construction strut in which the clamp has a fastener that is not exposed above the clamp curvature and in which the fastener head is easily accessible. Also the clamp has a retaining tab and a neck portion such that it can be installed either on the open side of the construction strut or on the closed side using slots in the closed side by straight-in passing the retaining tab past the inturned flanges on the top of the construction strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Kwang Oh
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Patent number: 7699117Abstract: A nondestructive retrofit fire sprinkler protection system including a sprinkler fitting with a unique shape that inserts behind a wall surface and that securely connects a sprinkler head emerging from a wall location to preferably concealed sprinkler piping located in a room at a point where the ceiling surface meets a wall surfaces. In addition, a room coupler fitting is adapted to be inserted between wall structures to connect sprinkler piping in adjacent rooms.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: The Wanda GroupInventors: Wayne R. Johnston, Alan G. Johnston
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Patent number: 7692100Abstract: Spacers for use on power distribution lines are disclosed that include a body, a messenger hook, and a conductor hook. A messenger clamp is pivotally connected to the messenger hook, and is rotatable from an open position to a messenger engaging position. A conductor clamp is pivotally connected to the conductor hook, and is rotatable from an open position to a conductor engaging position.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Hendrix Wire & CableInventor: Brian Boisclair
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Patent number: 7678168Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust system support assembly (10) for coupling an exhaust member (F) to a vehicle (A). The exhaust system support assembly (10) includes an exhaust member mount assembly (52) couplable to the exhaust member (F), an isolation pin (32) received within at least a portion of the exhaust member mount assembly (52), and at least one resilient member (44,46) disposed between the exhaust member mount assembly (52) and the isolation pin (32). The exhaust system support assembly (10) further includes a pivot assembly (16) couplable to the vehicle (A), wherein the pivot assembly (16) slidably and rotatably receives the isolation pin (32).Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: PACCAR Inc.Inventors: William R. Connelly, John Thomas Auxter, Jin Choi, Reid R. Nabarrete, Michikazu Jody Tao
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Patent number: 7669806Abstract: A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: NIBCO Inc.Inventor: Richard W. Heath
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Patent number: 7661633Abstract: A clamp 1 comprises a band 3, a buckle 5 having a support surface 18 against which a long component wound by the band is held, and a clip 6 extending from the buckle 5 and secured to, e.g., a body panel. The buckle 5 comprises a pawl 15 for engaging ratchet teeth 17 on the band, a first guide 25 and a second guide 26 forming an insertion passage 19 for guiding the band 3 and restraining the band 3 inside the insertion passage 19. The second guide 26 is formed in a shape by which the rear portion 30 of the insertion passage 19 including the outlet is parallel to the support surface 18, and the first guide 25 is formed in a shape by which the front portion 31 of the insertion passage 19 including the inlet is connected to the rear portion 30 at an acute angle of inclination 29 with respect to the rear portion 30.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Koichi Igarashi, Junpei Ichihashi
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Publication number: 20100025548Abstract: A pipe support assembly for supporting one or more pipes. According to an embodiment, the pipe support assembly comprises a main member having a saddle for holding a first pipe, a pipe holder attached to the main member and configured for holding a second pipe, and the main member includes an exterior surface for receiving a support strap for affixing to the structure. According to an embodiment, the first pipe comprises an insulated pipe with an outer insulation layer and the second pipe comprises an uninsulated pipe. According to another embodiment, the pipe support assembly includes a bottom mount for mounting the pipe support assembly to a structure. According to an embodiment, the mount comprises a bracket. According to another aspect, the mount comprises a base that is fastened to a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Demetrios Grivas, Arnold Choi
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Patent number: 7651056Abstract: Wall-mounted type and trapeze type support strut assemblies attach pipes, conduit, and tubes to vertical and horizontal surfaces in a sanitary manner. The strut assemblies repel contaminants, are easy to inspect, and easy to clean. Structures to provide seismic stability to trapeze type support strut assemblies may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Potential Design, Inc.Inventor: James William Tjerrild
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Patent number: 7614593Abstract: A clamp with liner and mounting base are provided for the attachment of control lines to a subsea riser. The clamp comprises an upper clamp half and a lower clamp half. Each clamp half is hingedly connected along a hinge edge of each clamp half to the other clamp half and latchably connected along a latch edge of each clamp half to the other clamp half by latch structure carried by each clamp half. The latch structure carried by the upper clamp half comprises a pair of parallel ears protruding transversely away from the latch edge of the upper clamp half and defining a pair of aligned boreholes, a pivot pin having a transverse borehole carried by the aligned boreholes through the ears, a bolt carried in the transverse borehole through the pivot pin, and a toggle bar having a threaded transverse borehole therethrough threadably mounted on the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: International Clamps, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence M. McClure, William Max Goodman
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Patent number: 7614590Abstract: An attachment device comprises a metal part obtained by cutting and folding a metal plate or sheet, and shaped as a rider designed to be fitted astride a metal support in the form of a beam or a bar. The metal part comprises a U-shaped flange having two side faces forming a jaw equipped with a series of spigots staggered along the top arms and with a pair of flexible teeth acting as springs at the ends of the bottom arms. The holding strength is enhanced, and the two flexible teeth coming into contact against the bottom face of the support enables several thicknesses of the support to be managed.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventor: Daniel Boville
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Patent number: 7612293Abstract: An insulator arrangement for supporting a conductor with an enclosure has an insulator fixedly connected at one end with the conductor. The insulator has another end portion mounted to a first shock absorber. The first shock absorber is further mounted with an access cover to permit displacement of the conductor and the insulator relative to the access cover. The insulator arrangement has second shock absorbers mounting the access cover to the enclosure permitting relative displacement between the access cover, which supports the insulator and conductor, and the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: General Electric CanadaInventor: Sebastien Arcand
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Patent number: 7611101Abstract: A vibration isolation pipe clip for securing a pipe to a support, in particular for securing a medium-carrying pipe to a wall or ceiling of a building. The pipe clip has a substantially annular, rigid pipe clip body which is composed of one or more parts and is provided with a securing element for securing the pipe clip body to a support. A substantially annular vibration isolating member is provided, this vibration isolating member bearing against the inner circumference of the pipe clip body and ultimately being positioned between the outer circumference of the pipe and the pipe clip body. The vibration isolating member is made from a porous elastomer material, preferably vulcanized porous rubber with closed cavities and separating walls between them.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: J. Van Walraven B.V.Inventor: Jan van Walraven
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Publication number: 20090236476Abstract: A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Richard W. Heath
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Patent number: 7591442Abstract: A pipe clamp is used to secure an elongate article, such as a pipe, to a structural channel. The pipe clamp includes a pair of elongate clamping straps for positioning about the article. Each strap includes an attachment end for attaching to the structural channel an intermediate portion for wrapping around the article and a connection end. A threaded fastener extends through the connection ends to couple the strap around the article. Each connection end is of different length and includes a receiving aperture therethrough such that the fastener extending through the apertures extends at an oblique angle with respect to a center line passing through the article perpendicular to the structural channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Cong Thanh Dinh, Joey D. Magno, Jr., Charles E. Whipple
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Patent number: 7581700Abstract: Adjustable fittings for attaching support members to fluid conduits, including aircraft fuel conduits, are disclosed herein. An aircraft system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a fluid conduit carried by an aircraft and a housing fixedly attached to the fluid conduit. The housing can include a first attachment feature having one of a projection extending outwardly from the housing or an aperture extending at least partially through the housing. The system further includes a support member having an attachment portion positioned proximate to the attachment feature. The attachment portion includes a support member aperture positioned over at least a portion of the first attachment feature. An adjustable fitting couples the support member to the housing. The adjustable fitting can include a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an engagement portion at the second side positioned within at least a portion of the support member aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James A. Carns, Theron L. Cutler, Mark A. Shelly, Benjamin P. Van Kampen
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Publication number: 20090183463Abstract: A sway brace fitting clamp is used for lateral bracing of sprinkler or other types of pipe (designated the service pipe) to a structure, to prevent movement of the service pipe perpendicular to the axis of the pipe relative to the structure to which it is attached. The sway brace fitting clamp includes a U-bolt which fits around the service pipe, and a pair of hooks that are coupled to straight ends of the U-bolt, for hooking the sway brace pipe. A pair of nuts engages threaded portions of the U-bolt ends. The nuts may be tightened to pull the sway brace pipe into contact with the service pipe, firmly clamping the sway brace pipe and the service pipe together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Eric C Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson, Paul Hart
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Patent number: 7559512Abstract: A pipe and support system is provided including a pipe that extends adjacent a wood member. A metal pipe hanger is configured into a loop and includes opposite end portions that include spikes that project therefrom. The opposite end portions of the pipe hanger can be driven into the wood members so as to secure the opposite end portions of the pipe hanger to the wood member so as to form a loop. A pipe segment is projected through the loop such that the pipe segment is supported by the pipe hanger, which in turn is supported by the wood member.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: The Steel Network, Inc.Inventors: Edward R. diGirolamo, Michael L. Torres, Milan Dragic
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Patent number: 7546986Abstract: A pipe hanger hooks or unhooks lower ends of semicircular bands divided left and right by means of a hooking means, mounts mounting plates integrally formed at the lower end of a supporting bracket to mounting plates integrally formed at upper ends of the semicircular bands, provides a resiliently biasing means in the supporting bracket to resiliently bias a nut block in an upward direction, couples a locking plate or rod into the mounting plates of the other-side semicircular band and the supporting bracket, mounts a locking cap and a locking guide to the mounting plate of the one-side semicircular band, and forms a hook of the lower end of the other-side semicircular band so as to extend beyond the vertical center line of an inner space defined by the semicircular bands. Thereby, the resiliently biasing means is provided in the supporting bracket to thus retain block.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: B&I Co. Ltd.Inventor: Tae Sik Kim
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Patent number: 7546985Abstract: A cable guide device for an industrial robot is disclosed. The cable guide device includes a tube ring coupled to an end portion of a cable tube of an industrial robot, a cable distributor insertedly coupled in the tube ring and having a plurality of cable inserting holes through which cables introduced into the cable tube pass, a tube clamp rotatably fitted around an outer peripheral surface of the tube ring and having a ring shape, a head coupling unit coupled to the tube clamp, and a clamp supporting unit having a first end portion fitted around an outer surface of an arm of the industrial robot and a second end portion coupled to the head coupling unit, to keep the cable tube at a predetermined distance away from the outer surface of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Inventor: Kwang Sul Choi