Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for the production of arcuate polymeric saddles typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. Ribs may be included to provide strength. Rounded corners on the saddles facilitate comfortably introducing and placing the saddles into hangers as well as improving use.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 8, 2016
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2018
Assignee:
Buckaroos, Inc.
Inventors:
Christos John Botsolas, Jr., Jeffrey J. Rebholz
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. One or more adhesive strips are mounted to the interior, concave surface of the saddles. In preferred embodiments the adhesive strips extend transverse to or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the saddles. Certain embodiments of the present invention involve methods of manufacturing arcuate saddles with adhesive strips.
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. Rounded corners on the saddles facilitate comfortably introducing and placing the saddles into hangers as well as improving use. Certain embodiments of the present invention involve methods of manufacturing arcuate saddles with rounded corners.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 13, 2010
Date of Patent:
December 23, 2014
Assignee:
Buckaroos, Inc.
Inventors:
Randy Lee Moore, Jeff Rebholz, Kevin Romsey, Carl Schmalzried, Mark Wilkinson
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. Rounded corners on the saddles facilitate comfortably introducing and placing the saddles into hangers as well as improving use. Certain embodiments of the present invention involve methods of manufacturing arcuate saddles with rounded corners.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 11, 2013
Date of Patent:
July 1, 2014
Assignee:
Buckaroos, Inc.
Inventors:
Randy Lee Moore, Jeff Rebholz, Kevin Romsey, Carl Schmalzried, Mark Wilkinson
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles with partial ribs typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. Partial ribs on the lower face of the saddle inhibit the saddle from sliding relative to the hanger when engaged and provide strengthening force to the saddle.