Abstract: 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 and retains a conduit, pipe, tube or the like.

Abstract: A conduit hanger may include a retaining portion with two walls and a connecting member that is adjustable between: (1) a first condition where an object is enclosed between the two walls; and, (2) a second condition where the object is not enclosed.

Abstract: A resilient mount useful in a muffler assembly includes a support arm, a bracket arm and at least one resilient portion. In one example, the resilient portion comprises neoprene to provide a cushion between the support arm and the bracket arm. The resilient mount is for supporting at least one absorptive body within a housing and isolating the housing from vibrations of the absorptive body.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: An apparatus for flexibly restraining service loops in an oil derrick to prevent entangling of the loops, including a plurality of identical apparatus wherein each apparatus is positioned at different longitudinal level to restrain the service loops. The apparatus contains multiple improved interlocking units having a shape of the sleeve. Each unit includes first and second members and intra-unit affixing members in addition to an adhesive to affix the members and service loop together. Each member is an insert steel enhanced rubber structure. A transverse interconnecting ring is connected to the inner insert steel through which service loops are retained together by a cable.

Abstract: A muffler hanger including: a rubber annular portion; a rubber arm constituting an elastic support portion for the muffler; an upper space and a lower space for permitting deformation of the rubber arm; a first mounting hole disposed in a center of the rubber arm in a vehicle left-right direction to extend in a vehicle front-back direction when installed on the vehicle, and attached in a mated condition to a support pin provided on one of a muffler side and a vehicle body side; and a pair of second mounting holes disposed at locations away to right and left sides from the first mounting hole to extend in the front-back direction, and attached in a mated condition to support pins on the other side. The first and second mounting holes are arranged to form a row in the left-right direction, with positional relationships such that when installed on the vehicle the holes overlaps one another as viewed in the left-right direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for flexibly restraining service loops in an oil derrick to prevent entangling of the loops, comprising a plurality of identical apparatus wherein each apparatus is positioned at different longitudinal level to restrain the service loops. Each apparatus is comprised of a plurality of interlocking units, wherein each unit is comprised of a central steel ring which is adhesively bonded to a braid of a service loop penetrating therethrough and exteriorly affixed to first and second interconnecting rings. A first flexible cable and second flexible cable connect the respective first and second interconnecting rings of the units of each apparatus. Therefore, the service loops are flexibly restrained to have a uniform path and bend radius when they travel longitudinally during operation of an oil well drilling machine, which results in reduction of damage of the service loops.

Abstract: An elastic loop 1 is provided for suspending an exhaust system of a motor vehicle at a vehicle floor of the motor vehicle. The elastic loop 1 has a basic body 4 made of an elastomeric material 5, the basic body 4 enclosing two receiving eyes 6 and 7, one of which being provided for receiving a supporting part, and the other of which being provided for receiving a part to be supported, and the basic body 4 comprising at least two elastic supporting bands 8 and 9 which run from the one receiving eye 6 to the other receiving eye 7 in a main plane of extension and operation of the loop. Further, the elastic loop 1 has a ring 21 enclosing the basic body 4 in the main plane, the ring 21 being a pre-cut piece 24 of a ribbon 20 which is continuously woven in consecutive one-layer and two-layer areas, i.e. once in a single closed layer and once in two separate layers, the pre-cut piece 24 including an entire two-layer area and at least parts of both adjacent one-layer areas.

Abstract: A device for supporting a cable between a vehicle body and a movable member movably connected to the vehicle body is provided with a guide including a frame having a three-dimensional outer surface and a supporting member for rotatably tightly holding the arcuate surface of the guide, the support being fixed to the vehicle body and/or the movable member. The frame of the guide includes a first opening and a second opening communicating with a hollow portion thereof and used for insertion of the cable, a tube projecting from the peripheral edge of the first opening and a rotational angle restriction projecting from the outer surface of the frame while being spaced apart by a required angle from the tube. The support includes a contact engageable with the rotational angle restriction, and at least one of facing surfaces of the contact and the rotational angle restriction is an inclined surface.

Abstract: A torque rod comprising: a first and second bushing disposed at both ends of the resin torque rod, each bushing having a resin outer casing and a rigid inner casing and a rubber elastic body interposed between the outer and inner casings, and a connecting component for connecting the first and second bushings, The connecting component has a predetermined breaking location adapted to be broken upon input of a substantial load during collisions, the predetermined breaking location includes a thin-walled portion provided at a location where the thin-walled portion undergoes compression break upon input of the substantial load, and a thick-walled portion provided at a location apart from a central axis of the connecting component in a perpendicular direction to the central axis of the connecting component.

Abstract: An electrode wire retaining member for an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The electrode wire retaining member includes one or more flexible arm portions extending from the body and formed of an at least partially flexible material. A flexible arm portion returns to a substantially normal configuration after being deformed. The electrode wire retaining member further includes a retaining portion formed on an outer end of a flexible arm portion and extending from the flexible arm portion. The electrode wire retaining member further includes a slot formed in the retaining portion and sized to accommodate an electrode wire. The retaining portion and the slot receive and hold a retaining body formed on an end of the electrode wire.

Abstract: An elongated object clamp 1 which reduces transmission of vibration between an object 2 and a support 3 in a circumferential direction of the object and an axial direction comprises a gripper unit 5 for holding an elongated object such as a pipe, a securing unit for attaching the clamp to a support such as a body panel, and a vibration absorbing unit 7 for reducing transmission of vibration between the gripper unit and the securing unit. The vibration absorbing unit can bend in various directions and includes first curved arms and second curved arms stacked between the gripper unit and the securing unit, and arranged so that bending directions of the arms cross one another.

Abstract: A fastener for mounting elongated material, such as cables and wires, to a supporting structure includes a major body portion having an aperture for receiving elongated materials of various dimensions, and at least one anchor bore through which an anchor is inserted for securing the fastener to the supporting structure. The fastener also includes a prong that is engagable with the anchor for preventing the major body portion from slipping off the anchor. The fastener may include a flexible base member for receiving the elongated material, or the fastener may includes a wire tie slot through which a wire tie can be passed for holding multiple pieces of material in position. The method of installing the fastener includes securing the anchor to the supporting structure, and then sliding the major body portion, with the elongated material positioned within the aperture, onto the anchor.

Abstract: A laterally-reinforced duct saddle is adapted for hanging a length of horizontal flexible duct from a supporting structure. The duct saddle includes a generally flat, elongated blank adapted for bending around and receiving a portion of the flexible duct. The blank has an intermediate region adapted for engaging the duct in an area of maximum vertical load. A plurality of lateral support ribs are variably spaced-apart from one end of the blank to the other. The ribs are more closely spaced within the intermediate region of the blank to provide maximum resistance against compression of the flexible duct in the area of maximum vertical load.

Abstract: A cable support system provides the organization and support for bundles or runs of communication or database cables, for example, avoiding the mess usually associated with the distribution of such cabling. The system is designed to be a low cost and easier to install tray, supporting runs or bundles of cable from a building structure such as a structural ceiling, beam, girder, or purlin, and above a suspended acoustical ceiling. The system is suspended by common threaded rod which supports a primary hanger having a generally rounded support symmetrically below the rod with one side openable so that a secondary hanger may be inserted in and fastened to the inside of the support. The secondary hanger is formed from a roll of flexible open plastic mesh having oriented strands secured to the inside of the primary hangers by spring clips. Plastic splice clips may be used to join lengths of such mesh, or may be used in the fabrication of various transitions or branches.

Abstract: A rail car mounting block assembly for electrical interconnections between railway cars. The assembly comprises a housing having a threaded opening therethrough adapted to receive an electrical plug and electrical cable. The assembly has a securing mechanism for attaching the housing to a rail car and the housing has a receiving means for receiving a connector of a lanyard. Further provided is a lanyard for supporting an electrical cable having electrical connectors at both ends and a combination of the lanyard and the electrical cable.

Abstract: An exhaust insulator adapted for use in a motor vehicle exhaust system includes a vibration dampening mechanism and a heat shield. The heat shield snaps into position around the vibration dampening mechanism. The insulator is used in conjunction with a hanger which connects the exhaust pipes to the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: A hanger for an exhaust suspension has a mass dampener structure having a dampener mass with a central passage, an elastomer spring in the form of a sleeve received in the passage of the dampener mass and spring has an arrangement for connecting the mass dampener structure to a connecting pin. The mass dampener structure is connected to a first ring portion by an arrangement including a pair of elastomer arms. The elastomer spring is tuned to have a stiffness greater than the remaining portion of the hanger.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a hood (30), a bracket (10) attached to the hood, and a base (60). The bracket includes a connective portion (12), and two frames (14, 16) connected with opposite sides of the connective portion. Two L-shaped openings (18a) and an aperture (20a) are defined in the connective portion. A distal edge of each frame is bent outwardly to form a flange (22). An L-shaped opening (18b) and an aperture (20b) are defined in each flange. Three parallel beams (32a, 32b) are formed from a top plate (31) of the hood. The beams form a plurality of latches (36b) engagingly received in the openings of the bracket. A plurality of posts (34a, 34b) is formed at the beams, corresponding to the apertures. A plurality of screws (50) extends through the apertures and is threadedly engaged in the posts. The bracket is thereby locked on the hood.

Abstract: An exhaust system has a plurality of isolator assemblies which are used to mount the exhaust system to a vehicle. Each of the isolator assemblies has an exhaust rod which is attached to a component of the exhaust system and which includes a first end which engages an elastomeric isolator attached to the vehicle through a U-shaped member. Each of the first ends of the exhaust rods are aligned to be generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle when the exhaust system is installed in the vehicle.

Abstract: A hanger for freely seating a flexible duct. The hanger has a proximal end that can be attached to a support structure, such as a beam or joist, and a distal end with a cradle. The cradle includes a near end defining a transition between the cradle and the distal end, and a remote end opposite the near end such that together they define a duct insertion gap between them. The duct insertion gap is greater than the diameter of the flexible duct such that the duct can be freely seated in the cradle. A duct-engaging surface extends between the near and remote ends of the cradle, and is defined by an exaggerated contact area along at least a portion thereof. The extra surface provided by the exaggerated contact area can engage more of the outer wall surface of the flexible duct, thereby distributing the weight of the duct over a larger area and reducing the likelihood of crimping and sagging such that airflow is not adversely effected.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a pipe including a base member having a pipe encircling support attached thereto. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposed arcuate flexible gripping arms forming an arc of a circle into which the pipe may be inserted to grip the pipe and a holding clamp having a pair of opposed laterally spaced holding arms which fits around the outside of the gripping arms. In another embodiment, an elongate flexible strap having opposed first and second ends is secured to the base member. The strap has ratchet teeth formed along one side thereof and a latching mechanism on the strap adjacent one end through which the other end and a portion of the strap may move longitudinally. The latching mechanism includes a pawl yieldably biased toward the path of the strap to engage the ratchet teeth permitting movement of the strap in one direction and inhibiting movement in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A suspension device has a carrying region, at which it is to be connected to a carrying structure, and also a flexible load beam which essentially consists of elastomer material, is disposed between two articulating zones and has a centrally disposed centre of load distribution. At the latter, the load acting on the said load beam branches out towards the two articulating zones, which in turn are each connected to the carrying region by a carrying leg. The two articulating zones lie in a common transversal plane which extends transversely to the direction of action of the load. The centre of distribution of load is disposed, in the non-loaded condition, between the carrying region and the transversal plane, and the load beam is adapted to approach a stretched position in which the centre of distribution of load lies in the said transversal plane when the load increases and is directed away from the carrying region.

Abstract: A hanger for freely seating a flexible duct. The hanger has a proximal end that can be attached to a support structure, such as a beam or joist, and a distal end with a cradle. The cradle includes a near end defining a transition between the cradle and the distal end, and a remote end opposite the near end such that together they define a duct insertion gap between them. The duct insertion gap is greater than the diameter of the flexible duct such that the duct can be freely seated in the cradle. A duct-engaging surface extends between the near and remote ends of the cradle, and is defined by an exaggerated contact area along at least a portion thereof. The extra surface provided by the exaggerated contact area can engage more of the outer wall surface of the flexible duct, thereby distributing the weight of the duct over a larger area and reducing the likelihood of crimping and sagging such that airflow is not adversely effected.

Abstract: An exhaust system hanger isolator supports exhaust system components on a vehicle in a manner to reduce noise and vibration. The isolator includes a bracket having first and second apertures formed therethrough at opposing ends of the bracket. First and second rubber grommets are received within the first and second apertures, respectively. The first and second rubber grommets have chamfered ends to facilitate push-in insertion into the apertures, and the first and second rubber grommets each have a central opening to receive headed attachment rods therein.

Abstract: A device for supporting ducts includes a strap that may be adjustably connected to a support. A cradle is carried by the strap. The cradle is adapted to rest against a flexible duct to prevent the duct from buckling over the strap. The cradle is slidably adjusted on the strap. A buckle may be provided to allow the strap to be looped over a support. Two cradles may be slidably mounted on a single strap when a larger diameter duct is supported by the device.

Abstract: A suspension fitting for a motor vehicle exhaust system, the fitting comprising a top and bottom strength members interconnected by a resilient system comprising firstly a single central support arm and secondly a flexible limiting ring surrounding the support arm to limit relative travel between the strength members in a direction corresponding to the support arm lengthening. The top and bottom strength members have respective downwardly and upwardly extending rigid limbs which are placed facing each other on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the general direction of the exhaust system so as to come into abutment against each other and limit relative travel between the strength members along the axis.

Abstract: A center bearing hanger assembly (68) for supporting a drive shaft (62) of a vehicle is provided. The center bearing hanger assembly (68) includes a center bearing (66), which supports the drive shaft, having an outer housing (76). The outer housing (76) is mechanically coupled to a male hanger (102). The male hanger (102) is received by a female receptacle (104). The female receptacle (104) is attached to an undercarriage of the vehicle. The center bearing hanger assembly (68) increases the ease of vehicle assembly.

Abstract: A center bearing hanger assembly (68) for supporting a drive shaft (62) of a vehicle is provided. The center bearing hanger assembly (68) includes a center bearing (66), which supports the drive shaft, having an outer housing (76). The outer housing (76) is mechanically coupled to a male hanger (102). The male hanger (102) is received by a female receptacle (104). The female receptacle (104) is attached to an undercarriage of the vehicle. The center bearing hanger assembly (68) increases the ease of vehicle assembly.

Abstract: This device comprises an elastic element designed to be stretched between two fixing members spaced apart from one another in a direction of vibration and which are linked to one another by two elastomer branches, these branches extending substantially in the vibration direction. A vibrating mass links said branches to one another. This vibrating mass is provided in the form of a ring enclosing the elastic element so as to form two stop zones located respectively in the vicinity of the two fixing members in order to limit displacements of the latter under traction.

Abstract: A hanger with swivel arm is adapted for securing a portion of an exhaust system such as a muffler, for example, to an undercarriage of automobile. In a preferred embodiment, the hanger incorporates an arm including a proximal end and a distal end, a bushing defining an orifice, and a retaining member. Preferably, the orifice is adapted for receiving the proximal end of the arm so that the proximal end is retainable by the bushing and rotatable therein, such as through an arc of 360°. The retaining member is configured to mount to the frame member of the automobile so that the bushing is fixedly retained thereby. So provided, the arm may be secured to a portion of the exhaust system so that the exhaust system is securely retained by the undercarriage of the automobile. Methods also are provided.

Abstract: A cable support apparatus is provided including an elongate flexible spine member selectively bendable into a number of different configurations and a plurality of support members, at least some of the plurality of support members being attached to the elongate flexible spine member at least at two points along the length thereof, while permitting substantial bending by hand of the elongate flexible spine member. Each of the plurality of support members defines at least one area adapted to receive and support a cable therein. The cable support apparatus may include a mounting terminal that is formed adjacent a juncture between one of the plurality of support members and the elongate flexible spine member, the mounting terminal is configured and dimensioned to cooperate with hardware to facilitate mounting the cable support apparatus to a structure positioned a vertical distance away from the cable support apparatus.

Abstract: A suspension lug has a ring shaped elastomer body in which two fixing parts are arranged opposite each other, and a flexible insert shaped like a loop which is embedded in the elastomer body in such a way that it transmits tensile forces from one fixing part to the other when the suspension lug is subjected to tensile loading. At least one of the fixing parts has attachment areas on which the insert is hung in such a way that the insert extends essentially radially away from this fixing part. As a result, the structural height of the suspension lug is relatively small.

Abstract: This device comprises an elastic element designed to be stretched between two fixing members spaced apart from one another in a direction of vibration and which are linked to one another by two elastomer branches, these branches extending substantially in the vibration direction. A vibrating mass links said branches to one another. This vibrating mass is provided in the form of a ring enclosing the elastic element so as to form two stop zones located respectively in the vicinity of the two fixing members in order to limit displacements of the latter under traction.

Abstract: A novel cable anchor for retainment and attachment of cables and tubing which utilizes a one-piece A-shaped rigid body (11) comprising of a U-shaped top (12) having the front, back and bottom open having two extensions one W-shaped left side extension (13) and one W-shaped right side extension (14) both extensions extending in a downward direction having 40 degrees more or less between the extensions. The W-shaped extensions having a barb surface located at the extreme outer surfaces of the W-shape. The U-shaped top (12) having an attachment hole (15) located at the top center. When manual pressure is applied on the outer surfaces of the extensions causing the extensions to move closer towards each other until the extensions are touching each other in the closed position thereby allowing the A-shaped rigid body (11) to be received in a bored hole of a substructure. The U-shaped top (12) may be flattened to facilitate the attachment of a separate cable clip or the like.

Abstract: In a device for the bearing of a component of a motor vehicle such as an exhaust gas assembly on the chassis of the motor vehicle, connecting components are provided for mounting respectively to at least the chassis of the motor vehicle and to the component which can move relative to each other, and which engage at least one damped resilient wire element.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lengthy flexible strap of plastic material which can be used to support heating and cooling ducts in a building structure. The strap has a series of multiple spaced-apart apertures extending throughout its length to facilitate mounting and remounting of such ducts into desired final permanent arrangement. The grouped multiple apertures in the strap have both large and small adjacent locations with lines of severance therebetween for passage of large fastener heads through the larger apertures and prevention of such larger fastener heads through the smaller apertures. The strap may be easily relocated on the fasteners for realignment of the supported ducts.

Abstract: A resilient support (10), such as for supporting part of the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, is molded from elastomeric material such as rubber. Upper and lower end blocks (16, 18) have through bores (12, 14) for receiving fixtures connected respectively to the body of the vehicle and to the exhaust system. The blocks (16, 18) are interconnected by three integral diagonally directed arms (22, 24, 26). Vertical vibration of the exhaust system is resisted, absorbed and damped by a combination of tension in the arms (22, 24, 26) and bending at their points of interconnection with the upper and lower blocks (16, 18). The support (10) is thus relatively resilient in this direction. However, sideways movement of the exhaust system, tending to cause movement of the lower block (18) in the direction of the axis of the lower bore (14), is firmly resisted by the arms (22, 24, 26).

Abstract: A resilient suspension device for the exhaust pipe of any vehicle having an internal combustion engine, the device comprising a resilient body provided with fastener means for fastening both to the structure of the vehicle and to said exhaust pipe. The device is characterized in that it includes at least one transverse bar 8 carrying a counter-oscillating mass M, the end 9 of said bar remote from said mass M being included in a zone 16 of said body which is subject to vibration, and said bar 8 being held in a location situated between said zone 16 and said mass M by a relatively fixed portion 10 of said body, forming a pivot.

Abstract: A multipurpose fastener which may be used to support an object from a support structure. The fastener is formed from one continuous wire which is substantially bent over lengthwise upon itself, thus forming a looped end which has an open and closed position. No additional apparatus is necessary for installation, and in a second embodiment, the fastener is combined with insulation which provides unusual results.

Abstract: A system for supporting and stabilizing a Christmas tree and the like that includes an anchor secured to an overhead structure, such as the ceiling of a room. A clamp is connected to a portion of the tree, such as the tip of the trunk, and an elongate flexible leash is connected between the anchor and the clamp. The clamp is secured to the tree by encircling its tongue around the tree trunk and then threading the tongue through a retainer formed on the end of the tongue that slidably retains the tongue. The leash is slidably attached to the clamp by means of one or more retainers attached to the clamp. The tongue and the leash have ribs spaced along their lengths. The retainers have deformable members that engage the ribs so as to permit the tongue or leash to slide through the retainer in a first direction during insertion but that prevent the tongue or leash from withdrawing from the retainer by sliding back out in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A fireproof cable loop forming strap of substantial width has pockets at each end and may have one intermediate pocket to receive front and rear spreader bars which project beyond the lateral edges of the strap. The projecting ends of the bars are configured to be received in hook tabs projecting from the face of a hanger plate or yoke. The rear spreader bar interfits with the plate or yoke and is preassembled therewith so it cannot be removed. The fireproof strap may be formed of fireproof cloth and has folded and sewn lateral edges in addition to the pockets. The hanger plate or yoke may be mounted directly to a variety of structures or surfaces. With an angle flange and intermediate fasteners the hanger may be secured to a wide variety of structures.

Abstract: A flexible brake hose assembly which is less expandable than traditional O.E.M. brake hose assemblies and thereby improves efficiency of the entire braking system. The assembly incorporates a short piece of more flexible hose (similar to the O.E.M. brake hose) to act as a whip dampener which assures the survival of the assembly during the D.O.T. whip test and under the real life conditions than the tests represent.

Abstract: The inventive device is a connector for mounting a vertical exhaust pipe to a truck cab. In one embodiment, the connector includes a bracket, a resilient member, a rigid bushing, a rod, and a clamp. The bracket is mountable to the cab in the proximity of the exhaust pipe. The resilient member is coupled to the bracket, and the bushing is coupled to the resilient member. The rod has an upper end and a lower end, and it is positioned through the bushing. The clamp has a brace attached to an end of the rod and a clasp that is attachable to the exhaust pipe. The rod is moveable axially through the bushing to correspond to vertical displacement between the cab and the exhaust pipe, but the rod is substantially prevented from moving laterally with respect to the cab to substantially prevent lateral displacement between the exhaust pipe and the cab. The resilient member is made from a material that dampens vibrations from the exhaust pipe to reduce noise in the cab.

Abstract: A window curtain hanging device constituted by a plastics material strip whose two ends are for fixing to the top of a curtain and whose central portion (3, 3a) matches the shape of a curtain rod, the strip serving as a support for a decorative tab.

Abstract: A whip dampener mounting bracket assembly is disclosed having a whip dampener member mounted between the brake caliper of a vehicle and the brake master cylinder. The bracket assembly utilizes the preexisting frame bracket of the vehicle and an auxiliary bracket mounted thereto coupled by a flexible spring to a second auxiliary bracket. The whip dampener member is mounted on the second auxiliary bracket. The flexible hose of the assembly passes from the caliper, through the whip dampener, through the first auxiliary bracket and the vehicle frame bracket to the brake master cylinder. This assembly allows the use of preexisting tubing between the vehicle frame bracket and the brake master cylinder without need for coiling the tubing coupling the assembly to the master cylinder. The flexing of the hose is increased.

Abstract: A wiring harness breakout clip for forming and supporting the trunk and branch portions of a wire bundle from a wiring harness is provided. The harness breakout clip mounts on a support surface and includes: a substantially rigid plate for supporting the trunk portion of the wire bundle; locating posts joined to and projecting from the plate, the locating posts being spaced apart to form a locating space for a branch portion of the wire bundle; and flexible straps joined to the plate in adjacent relation to the locating posts for fastening the wire bundle to the plate. In an alternative embodiment, the flexible straps have internesting intermediate and proximal sections and distal sections. The intermediate sections nest within recesses in the proximal sections and the distal sections nest within recesses in the internested sections.

Abstract: A vibration attenuation device comprises a first section and a second section, each section comprising an insulating material such as rubber. The first section and the second section are aligned end-to-end. Typically, the insulating material is cylindrically-shaped to provide for easy alignment between the two sections. The base of a U-shaped first anchor is substantially surrounded by the insulating material of the first section. The base of a U-shaped second anchor is substantially surrounded by the insulating material of the second section. The legs of the first anchor extend from the base of the first anchor to beyond the base of the second anchor and the legs of the second anchor extend from the base of the second anchor to beyond the base of the first anchor. Additional sections comprising insulating material and anchors may be added to provide more flexibility.

Abstract: A method for fastening a pipe to a wall in a substantially vertical position and in a shock and sound absorbing manner, comprising the steps of: fastening a generally circular pipe support body to the supporting wall, selecting the size of the support body so as to allow the pipe to be slidably surrounded by the body without being contacted by it; providing the pipe with a fixed collar and placing the pipe substantially coaxially within the support body and with a sound absorbing liner interposed between the upwardly facing edge formation of the support body and the collar, characterized by the use of a pipe support body in the form of a pipe clip of a type formed of a metal strip and that is provided--at its inner circumferential surface facing towards the pipe--with a shock and sound absorbing liner of an elastomeric material, the liner having an edge portion that engages the upwardly facing edge of the clip body strip and is integrally formed with the shock and sound absorbing liner, the latter being in th

Abstract: A plastics pipe clip comprising at least one article-securing member carried on a support mount adapted to be engaged on a stud projecting from a surface to which the pipe is to be secured having the article-securing member mounted on a flexible bridge member carried by the support mount. The flexible bridge member may straddle the support mount or the support mount may be offset and located at or towards one end of the flexible bridge member. The flexible bridge member may be carried between two rounded, flexing elements attached directly or indirectly to the support mount. A plurality of article-securing members may be mounted on the flexible bridge member and these may be sized to carry pipes and cables of similar diameter or pipes and cables of different diameters.