Interlocked Bracket And Support Patents (Class 248/73)
  • Patent number: 8020895
    Abstract: The device serves to fasten the outflow bend (9) to a fastening body (4), for example to a mounting frame (2). The pipe clamp (11) has a holder (12), which on an inner side (20) possesses grooves (21), which, for the axial fixing of the socket (10), cooperate with ribs (22, 23, 24) on an outer side of the socket (10). The holder (12) has a collar (19), which, for the axial fixing of the socket (10), can be mounted into a groove (25, 26) of the socket (10) or onto a rib (22, 23, 24) of the socket (10), according to choice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Geberit Technik AG
    Inventor: Peter Reichmuth
  • Patent number: 7992829
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Halex Co./a Scott-Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Glenn A. Baker, Michael J. Gardner
  • Publication number: 20110186695
    Abstract: A cable bulkhead device is adapted to provide one or more passageways for cable to extend through a ceiling, such as through a ceiling tile or the like. The device is configured to interact with or otherwise be coupled to a ceiling tile. In normal use, the ceiling tile would be positioned on a ceiling framework among a collection of tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: William Bourgeois
  • Publication number: 20110186686
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a removable support (10) for optional equipment (6) on an aircraft (1). The support (10) comprises an elongate beam (20) fitted with at least one attachment point for a piece of equipment and extending from a first end portion (21) to a second end portion (22), and the support (10) is provided with first fastener means (30) provided with a first fastener arm (31) connected to a first link arm (32) that is releasably fastened to the first end portion (21), and with second fastener means (40) provided with a second fastener arm (41) connected to a second link arm (42) that is releasably fastened to the second end portion (22), a first support rod (34) also connecting the first fastener arm (31) to the first link arm (32), and a second support rod (44) also connecting the second fastener arm (41) to the second link arm (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: EUROCOPTER
    Inventors: Sophie Ferrendier, Patrice Guerard, Ludovic Somson, Patrice Godiot, David Figoureux
  • Publication number: 20110168853
    Abstract: A masonry unit wall support system and method for supporting one or more pipes within a masonry unit wall includes a compressible support structure containing one or more holes for one or more pipes. The compressible support structure is compressively inserted into a hollow core cavity of a masonry unit to create a relatively immovable support for one or more pipes inserted through one or more holes that may be formed in the support structure either before or after the support structure is compressively inserted into the hollow core cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony F. Nolfi, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110121142
    Abstract: A wall hardware device, a wire guide device, and an item hanging system including one or both of the wall hardware device and the wire guide device. The wall hardware device includes a straight nail and an auxiliary head. The auxiliary head includes a skirt section, a cap section and a throat section extending between the skirt section and the cap section. The nail extends through the skirt section and the throat section and terminates in the cap section. The wire guide device guides an item hardware wire into engagement with a wall hardware device. The wire guide device includes a connecting segment for connecting with the wall hardware device and a guiding segment for guiding the item hardware wire into engagement with the wall hardware device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: UNDER THE ROOF DECORATING INC.
    Inventors: Liette Tousignant, Kelly Russell Krake, Kevin Charles Seel, Michael Kurtz, Nicole Kirsten Jannesson
  • Patent number: 7946038
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James A. Carns, Theron L. Cutler, Mark A. Shelly, Benjamin P. Van Kampen
  • Patent number: 7946540
    Abstract: A coupling bracket having a back wall, first and second side walls extending from the back wall to a pair of edges, an open side opposite the back wall, a pair of opposing open ends and a passage extending between the opposing open ends. Each side wall has an open slot extending from the edge to a closed end or base. The bases of the open slots are correspondingly located and aligned and adapted to receive a rod extending through and substantially perpendicular to the side walls. The passage is adapted to receive an elongate rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Robert K. Jolly, Omid Karimnia
  • Patent number: 7938371
    Abstract: A wiring holding unit for holding a tubular receiving member receiving wiring therein includes a gripping member including a pair of gripping portions for gripping the receiving member, and a movable portion interconnecting the pair of gripping portions such that the pair of gripping portions are movable, and a fitting/fixing member which is separate from the gripping member, and is moved toward the gripping member in a direction generally perpendicular to a direction of fixing of the receiving member gripped by the gripping member, and is fitted on the gripping member to be fixed thereto, thereby preventing the pair of gripping portions from moving respectively in directions opposite respectively to gripping directions of the pair of gripping portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Tatsuya Oga, Akihito Tsukamoto, Masahiro Takamatsu, Koji Nomura
  • Publication number: 20110095162
    Abstract: A cable retainer assembly for use inside utility pole base assembly. The cable retainer is anchored to the foundation using the same bolts as the pole base. The cable retainer discourages pole-to-pole cable theft by securing the copper conductor cables to the foundation and pole base plate below the handhole in the pole. Access to the clamps of the cable retainer may be prevented by including a blocking structure positioned between the cable retainer and the handhole in the pole base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: PELCO PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: A. Philip Parduhn, Raymond M. Woods
  • Publication number: 20110095141
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to an auxiliary fixture for installation of wall-mounted sanitary fitting including a fitting body that has an upright supporting block for allowing a supporting bolt to penetrate, so that the supporting bolt can reserve an appropriate length for adjustably screwing in and retracting to stretch a spreading blocking member to propel against a back template. Therefore, while assembling cold-hot water and upper-lower feed and outlet pipes to the fitting body, the length reservation of the supporting bolt assists in firmly directing the spreading blocking member against the template and positioning the fitting body, hence improving installing efficiency, the accuracy of positioning, and the convenience when installing the fitting body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: Yu-Yu HSIEH
  • Patent number: 7931244
    Abstract: A device for equidistant mounting of fixtures with bracket rails, axles, mounting brackets, and fixture clamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Evan Sipe
  • Patent number: 7922012
    Abstract: A cable tray has a pair of opposed side rails with a pair of aligned through bores. One or more stacked cable support blocks extend between the opposed side rails. A lower rung extends between the rails at the pair of aligned through bores. The lower rung has an upwardly opening channel extending along its length receiving the bottom edge of a lowermost one of the cable support blocks. The lower rung also has at least one opening extending through the lower rung in alignment with the pair of aligned through bores. A fastener extends through at least one opening of the lower rung and through at least one of the pair of aligned through bores in the side rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Power Bus Way Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter D. Sisley
  • Patent number: 7918828
    Abstract: Device for securing a line such as a medical tube, a catheter, diagnostic wires etc., the device including a line retaining part and a base part, the line retaining part having at least one groove for accommodating a line, the groove being designed with flexible retaining means, the base part including fixing means, where the line retaining part and the base part are provided with complementary locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Health Equipment Denmark APS
    Inventors: Sabine Lundgaard, Mads Hemdorff Petersen, Kristian Rye Veedfald
  • Patent number: 7913957
    Abstract: An mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin Larry Nelson, James Thomas Pykett
  • Publication number: 20110062293
    Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from a non-metallic polymer that will not rust or corrode. The cable rack arm is adapted for mounting to existing underground stanchions or for stanchions of a more modern design. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to the stanchion. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable rests or saddles molded atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Plastic cable ties may be used to secure the cables to the cable rack arms. Nonmetallic pins may also be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. The stanchions may be made of nonmetallic composite material that includes a fiberglass cross-layered knitted apertured mat for increased strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Underground Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald P. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20110062292
    Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from a non-metallic polymer that will not rust or corrode. The cable rack arm is adapted for mounting to existing underground stanchions or for stanchions of a more modern design. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to the stanchion. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable rests or saddles molded atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Plastic cable ties may be used to secure the cables to the cable rack arms. Nonmetallic pins may also be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. The stanchions may be made of nonmetallic composite material that includes a fiberglass cross-layered knitted apertured mat for increased strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Donald P. McCoy
  • Patent number: 7900346
    Abstract: In non-limiting, exemplary embodiments a mount assembly is provided for mounting an inspection sensor to a surface of a workpiece. The mount assembly includes a mount having an attachment portion and an engagement portion. The attachment portion is arranged to attach the mount to the surface of the workpiece. The engagement portion is arranged to engage the inspection sensor with the mount. Exemplary mount assemblies may be arranged to mount pulse echo ultrasonic testing transducers, focused ultrasonic testing transducers, through transmission ultrasonic testing transducers, eddy current inspection sensors, or any type of inspection sensor as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael D. Fogarty, Gary E. Georgeson, Daniel J. Wright, Lyle R. Deobald
  • Patent number: 7887248
    Abstract: A swivel attachment and/or branch line restraint device with angular versatility and mobility for facilitating connection of installation components to support a pipe or other load relative to a support surface is provided. Advantageously, embodiments of the device provide a plurality of rotational or swivel degrees of freedom, which are substantially independently controllable, for its mating portions, which respectively engage corresponding mating portions of other installation components. The device embodiments can desirably be configured in male-female, male-male or female-female arrangements to enhance device utility and/or versatility, thereby advantageously allowing for use in a myriad of applications and installations, such as construction, utilities and the like, among others, to reliably support loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Nibco Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Heath
  • Publication number: 20110030309
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide modular grid systems for use with aperture-forming devices. The modular grid system includes a plurality of modular grids, wherein each modular grid includes an outer frame, an outer partial ring coupled to the frame, and at least one inner partial ring coupled to the outer partial ring via at least one securable connection, wherein the outer partial ring and the at least one inner partial ring form arcs of greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees. Each modular grid is coupled to an adjacent modular grid. In some embodiments, the outer frame comprises a removable bar. In some embodiments, the plurality of modular grids are oriented in the same direction. In some embodiments, the modular grid is configured to couple to an aperture-forming device, where the aperture-forming device has a diameter ranging from 2 to 6 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Bobbie Don Peacock, Bryan N. Wilmoth, Edward G. Green, Thomas W. Windham, JR., Brian Scott Peacock, Thomas Joseph Holak
  • Patent number: 7878464
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mounting structure of a coupler for a sprinkler. The mounting structure is constructed so that a coupler to which a sprinkler head and a water supply line are connected is fitted into a clamp in a lateral direction and is secured at a predetermined position by a snap part, and a support structure having a shape corresponding to the cross-section of the coupler is provided so as to prevent the coupler from rotating in the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Kofulso Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Patent number: 7861981
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a mounting system for an elongated item such as a cable, tube or wire, or an assembly of multiple cables, tube and/or wires. The mounting system includes an apparatus for mounting to a supporting structure, and an apparatus for receiving the elongated item. Also included is an apparatus for receiving a tying member such as a cable tie. Also included is an apparatus for permitting the tying member to be cut to release the elongate item from the mount without damage to the elongate item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventor: Bryan William Olver
  • Patent number: 7845599
    Abstract: A mounting coupling for a fire sprinkler support system includes an adjustable opening for receiving a sprinkler reducer coupling that allows insertion of the sprinkler coupling into the mounting coupling with a sprinkler head assembled thereto. The mounting coupling can be securely engaged to the reducer coupling and fixed to a support bar of the sprinkler support system using a single fastener thereby providing improved installation and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: The Viking Corporation
    Inventor: Eldon D. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20100294896
    Abstract: A holding device for a mounting part installed inside an aircraft fuselage having a lining including an insulating mat, the holding device includes a fastening part attached to the aircraft fuselage and protruding through an opening in the insulating mat; a sealing disk; and a holding part configured to attach the mounting part and being disposed on an inner side of the aircraft fuselage and cooperating with the fastening part configured to attach the mounting part so as to simultaneously fix the insulating mat between the fastening part and the holding part, wherein the holding part extends through the opening in a sealed manner, and wherein a lower surface of the sealing disk contacts and seals an edge region of the opening when the holding part is installed on the fastening part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Cihangir SAYILGAN
  • Patent number: 7837158
    Abstract: A cable clip has a body and a fastener. The body has two supporting arms and a connecting arm. Each supporting arm has two ends. The connecting arm is formed between corresponding ends of the supporting arms. The fastener is mounted pivotally on the connecting arm of the body and has a through hole and multiple side surfaces. Distances from the through hole to the side surfaces of the fastener are different. Then, rotating the fastener adjusts the side surfaces abutting a plug to different plugs in different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Acbel Polytech Inc.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Yu Chen, Tien-Wen Lin, Po-Hsuan Yu, Jia-Jiann Huang
  • Patent number: 7835144
    Abstract: A quick-assembly computer peripheral has a bottom casing, a top casing, a vertical mounting device, an electronic assembly and a vertical positioning device. The vertical mounting device is mounted between the top and bottom casings and combining the top and bottom casings together along a vertical direction. The electronic assembly is mounted between the bottom and top casing and has a PCB and a cable assembly. The vertical positioning device mounted between the top and bottom casings and positioning the electronic assembly along the vertical direction. Because fabrication of the quick-assembly computer peripheral does not require fasteners, such as screws or rivets, fabrication is quick and easy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Kye Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Ding-Teng Hou, Huei-Jen Chang
  • Patent number: 7828251
    Abstract: An interconnecting alignment and support system for supporting and maintaining alignment of at least one conduit or pipe is disclosed. The system may be used, for example, during a concrete pour operation or other construction operation. The system comprises a base spacer and, optionally, one or more of an intermediate spacer and/or another base spacer. The base spacer is constructed to be capable of interlocking with another spacer on each side and the top. The intermediate spacer is constructed to be capable of interlocking with another spacer on each side and both the top and bottom. The interlocks on the spacers may be releasably latched when fully interlocked. By interlocking the spacers, a matrix structure for aligning and supporting conduit or pipe may be created. The base spacer is attachable to a surface, so that the alignment and support system may be fixed in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cantex, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20100276552
    Abstract: A cable clip has a body and a fastener. The body has two supporting arms and a connecting arm. Each supporting arm has two ends. The connecting arm is formed between corresponding ends of the supporting arms. The fastener is mounted pivotally on the connecting arm of the body and has a through hole and multiple side surfaces. Distances from the through hole to the side surfaces of the fastener are different. Then, rotating the fastener adjusts the side surfaces abutting a plug to different plugs in different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Acbel Polytech Inc.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Yu Chen, Tien-Wen Lin, Po-Hsuan Yu, Jia-Jiann Huang
  • Patent number: 7819365
    Abstract: A fastening device for cables includes an edge clip part (20) for mounting the fastening device on an edge (10) of a base part, a metal piece (14) which is inserted into the edge clip part (20), a cable band lock (18), and a cable band (16) which is able to be introduced into the cable band lock (18). The metal piece (14) has a tongue (44) projecting into the cable band lock (18). The tongue (44) engages on the cable band (16) when the cable band (16) is introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Elsner
  • Patent number: 7819371
    Abstract: A universal suspended anchor system is configured for attaching to a frame having a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall having first and second bearing surfaces, respectively adjacent to and aligned with one another and defining a gap formed between the adjacent bearing surfaces. The universal suspended anchor system includes a bracket and a threaded block affixed to the bracket. The anchor is inserted into the gap and rests on the bearing surfaces. The anchor enables suspension of building service lines including water, HVAC and electrical services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Norbert K. Kolodziej, Andrea M. Basalay, Martin J. Nilsen
  • Publication number: 20100258686
    Abstract: A cable raceway comprising: a base; a pair of side walls extending from the base to define the edges of a cable channel; three or more legs extending from the base; and a flange at a distal end of each leg for attaching the leg to a support structure. The base, side walls, legs and flanges are formed from an elastomeric material. The base contains reinforcement which extends along the length of the raceway and is embedded within the elastomeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alistair Sutton, Colin John West
  • Patent number: 7806387
    Abstract: A guide adapted to retain a flexible member can include a body defining an arcuate intermediate portion extending between a first end and a second end. The arcuate intermediate portion can define a generally u-shaped cross-section. The intermediate portion can define a throat adapted to slidably capture the flexible member. A mounting aperture can be defined through the first end. At least one finger can be formed on the body. The finger can extend toward the throat and is adapted to retain the flexible member within the throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Wenger, James R. Kraft
  • Patent number: 7793893
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Orval A. Opperthauser
  • Patent number: 7784745
    Abstract: A tube clip is mounted to a channel-section track and is used to secure a pipe. The channel-section track includes a pair of upper engagement surfaces having inwardly turned flanges spaced apart by a slot. The tube clip includes an integrally molded, one-piece elongated cylindrical body that extends along a first axis and defines a center bore for receiving the pipe therethrough. A base is fixedly secured to the cylindrical body and includes a pair of support surfaces spaced apart along the first axis. Each support surface includes a fin for engaging one of the upper engagement surfaces of the channel-section track to bias the tube clip therefrom. A pair of flexible legs extends from the base portion. The legs are spaced apart along the first axis and each leg is adapted to selectively lockingly engage one of the flanges when the tube clip is mounted to the channel-section track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Dodge
  • Publication number: 20100213326
    Abstract: A connector for attaching a piece of flexible tubing to a pair of parallel brackets includes an arcuate bend support, front and rear clamping members, and at least one fastener interconnecting the front and rear clamping members. The clamping members are positioned on opposite sides of the brackets. The bend support includes a head rotatably received in a receiver in the rear clamping member. The head includes a collet sized to receive the tubing. A wedge is formed on the front clamping member in a position to engage the collet. As the fastener is tightened, the clamping members are drawn against the brackets and the wedge engages the collet to constrict the collet inwardly against the tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: SIOUX CHIEF MFG. CO., INC.
    Inventors: Frank D. Julian, Truman J. Stegmaier, Joseph P. Ismert
  • Publication number: 20100206586
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for supporting a tubing bundle during installation or removal. The apparatus includes a clamp for securing the tubing bundle to an external wireline. In various examples, the clamp is external to the tubing bundle or integral with the tubing bundle. According to one method, a tubing bundle and wireline are deployed together and the tubing bundle periodically secured to the wireline using a clamp. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for coupling conduit segments together. A first pump obtains a sample and transmits it through a first conduit to a reservoir accessible by a second pump. The second pump further conducts the sample from the reservoir through a second conduit. In a specific example, one or more clamps are used to connect the first and/or second conduits to an external wireline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: David L. Decker, Brad F. Lyles, Richard G. Purcell, Ronald Lee Hershey
  • Patent number: 7767907
    Abstract: A wire fixing frame for fixing at least one wire on a substrate is described. The wire fixing frame includes a main part, a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and an extending part. A wire outlet is defined between the extending part and the first fixed part, and a wire inlet is opposite to the wire outlet. A wire hold space is defined among the main part, the first fixing part, the second fixing part, and the substrate. The wire passes from the wire inlet to the wire outlet through the wire hold space, and the wire is fixed at a position by a round corner of the first fixing part and the extending part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chi Lin, Sheng-Chieh Chao, Chien-Yu Wei, Po-Fu Kuo, Hui-Ju Hsu
  • Patent number: 7753320
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved mounting assembly for securely supporting elongated items against a surface. The assembly includes a device to attach at least one elongate object to the mount, a spring section, and a mount section. The mount section is in the form of a rectangular fir tree mount. The rectangular fir tree mount has a tapered tip and a generally rectangular shape. The center segment of the rectangular fir tree mount includes a number of curved branches. The spring section includes flexible springs extending downwardly from the mount. The flexible springs provide tension and resistance when the mount is inserted into a supporting surface. The flexible springs and the branches allow the rectangular fir tree mount to be utilized on panels of varying thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: HellermannTyton Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard G. Geiger, Scott J. Adams
  • Patent number: 7753319
    Abstract: An apparatus and method suspends cables from the top and sides of a shipping and stowage container having separated block-shaped fittings with top and side openings. A cross bar with rounded support structure suspends the cables and extends past the block-shaped fittings. First twist-lock fittings are mounted on a first side of the cross bar in the same spaced-apart relationship as the openings on the sides of the separated block-shaped fittings. Bayonets in the twist-lock fittings can be inserted into the side and top openings and rotated to secure the apparatus to the block-shaped fittings. Rotatable end hangers support cables beyond the container. Second twist-lock fittings are mounted on a second side of the cross bar in the same spaced-apart relationship as the openings on the tops of the separated block-shaped fittings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Darryl Updegrove, Brian Stout
  • Publication number: 20100171004
    Abstract: A cable radius anchor for providing cable transition to and from a wire mesh basket tray includes a mounting portion and a drop portion. The mounting portion has an undercut tab at an outer edge thereof for adjoining placement relative to a first wire of the wire mesh basket tray, and the drop portion extends from the mounting portion and is configured to curve away from the mounting portion. The drop portion includes drop ears at each side thereof for adjoining placement relative to at least one additional wire of the wire mesh basket tray that is transverse to the first wire. The drop portion has a width greater than a width of the mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Joshua James YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20100116947
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clip (1) for attaching pipes (2) to a linear beam element (3), wherein at least one mounting (5) for a pipe (2) is provided. At least two fastening jaws (7) with which the clip can be fixed to the linear beam (3)are provided. When the clip is not in the fixed state, an introduction gap (8) is present between the fastening jaws (7) through which the linear beam element (3) can be introduced into a linear mounting channel (9). During the conversion of the clip (1) into the fixed state, the fastening jaws (7) can be introduced into a fastening opening (12) with at least partial closure of the introduction gap (8). When the clip (1) is in the fixed state, the linear beam element (3) is taken up in the linear mounting channel (9) between the fastening jaws (7) in such a way that said linear beam element (3) cannot be lost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Wolfram Winkler
  • Publication number: 20100108825
    Abstract: A series of contoured pipe supports made primarily of foam are designed to support line pipe across land or water. The supports are configured to snap onto and self-retain to the line pipe, and further are configured to resist permanent deformation and to withstand weather conditions. The foam of the supports have sufficient physical and mechanical properties to support the line pipe, but the supports are surprisingly lightweight and can be easily installed over pipes for the purpose of supporting and protecting such pipe until the pipe is buried or submerged in the earth. The supports are sufficiently durable and have sufficient flotation to maintain a line pipe in a horizontal position necessary to prevent accidental puncture or leakage of the pipe during assembly and installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Robert D. Brock
  • Patent number: 7681843
    Abstract: A display and mounting clip, particularly adapted to mount flatware to a display board, has a shank supporting a closed loop through which the displayed item is inserted. Opposed support arms, coupled to the shank, support the item within the loop. The shank is adapted to extend through the mounting board. Flexible locking means extend from the shank and can be placed into a splayed orientation below the mounting board to retain the clip in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas P. McQueeny
  • Publication number: 20100038496
    Abstract: A cable support device (6) for the fixation onto a cable ladder (1), which is U-shaped as seen in a transversal section with two sides and a bottom, includes a support portion (7) for supporting cables (5) leading to and from the cable ladder and being shaped so as to ensure that a radius of curvature of these cables on the support portion is not lower than a certain value, and fastening means (8,8?) for fastening to a cable ladder, is distinguished in that said fastening means exhibits engagement means (9,9?) for engagement with longitudinal thread elements extending on the side of the cable ladder, and holding means (10) for the co-operation with a holding portion (11) which is arranged on the support portion, and guiding means (12,12?) for guiding cables leading to and from for lying against the support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Dan Sjoqvist
  • Publication number: 20100039007
    Abstract: A server carrier assembly includes a server carrier configured for receiving a server therein, and a cable collecting structure mounted to the server carrier. The cable collecting structure includes a bracket and at least one receiving portion extending from the bracket. A space between the bracket and the receiving portion is defined for collecting at least one cable of the server. At least one opening is defined in the bracket and configured for the cable of the server to extend there through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN, YI-LUNG CHOU
  • Patent number: 7661631
    Abstract: An attaching portion (12) includes resiliently deformable holding pieces (24), each of which has a pressing portion (26). A clearance between pressing portions (23, 26) is less than the thickness of a bracket (B) in a free state where the holding pieces (24) are not deformed. The holding pieces (24) are deformed to widen the clearance between the pressing portions (23, 26) in the process of inserting the bracket (B) between the pressing portions (23, 26). Thus, insertion resistance does not become excessive. The bracket (B) is sandwiched between the pressing portions (23, 26) by resilient forces of the holding pieces (24) with the attaching portion (12) attached to the bracket (B). Therefore, the attaching portion (12) and the bracket (B) do not shake relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Masato Ibaraki
  • Patent number: 7661634
    Abstract: A keyed channel strut mounted connector device includes channel engagement structure connected to attachment structure. The channel engagement structure includes a key for engaging the channel, and an octagonal neck connecting the key to a boss surmounting the attachment structure. The neck includes clearance facets permitting the key to pass into the longitudinal channel, and relief facets defining support shoulders on the key for supporting the key on the inwardly turned sidewalls of a channel strut. Two pairs of opposed support shoulders permit installation of the device for supporting a run of cables or pipes parallel with the longitudinal axis of the strut, or rotation of the device 90° for supporting the cables or pipes transverse to the strut. By rotating the device 180° in either direction, the head and tail ends of the attachment structure can be reversed without changing the parallel or transverse orientation of the attachment structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: DT Search & Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Alvin Dean Thompson
  • Patent number: 7661632
    Abstract: A mounting device securable to a structure comprising a channel comprises a plate, a cable management member and an engagement member for securing the device to the structure. The mounting device may be secured to the structure by inserting an installation tool into the geometric opening and rotating the mounting device. The engagement member may comprise opposing retaining tabs extending from a bottom surface of the plate or opposing depressions formed in a top surface of the plate. The cable management member may comprise a pair of bridge arms that form a geometric opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignees: Panduit Corp., Bombardier Transportation GmbH
    Inventors: Jack E Caveney, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 7654492
    Abstract: A support system for an elongate object comprising an elongate support bar, a tower member, and a stackable riser for securing the elongate object to the tower member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark Balderama, Thomas A. Holum, Lenny E. Lay
  • Publication number: 20090308987
    Abstract: The arcadia stud clip is composed by 3 piece 1—is the base of the arcadia stud clip that has the two hooks in the back, the 2 is the flex or spring steel piece that will push the metal stud to the back against to the hooks and the 3—is the aluminum strap that will strapping the MC cable. This 3 piece are attach with a rivet or pop rivet. The arcadia stud clip is steel piece design for clipping into the metal stud very tied that never came out or will never loss from the metal stud. The strap is made of aluminum for protect the MC cable and keeping in the center of the metal stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Alexis E. Devora Martha Exposito