Abstract: A device for clamping tubular members such as an exhaust pipe with a muffler, wherein interengaging telescoped portions are clamped together by saddle members having semicircular portions adapted to apply circumferential pressure uniformly about the telescoped portions by means of a square U-bolt.

Abstract: A pipe hanger adapted to support automobile tailpipes and the like comprises a support member with one end portion disposed between and pivotably mounted to end portions of a pair of flexible strap members. The other support member end portion is adapted for mounting the hanger to a support surface such as the auto chassis. A U-shaped bracket straddles and is pivotably mounted to the other end portions of the strap members. Hanger means including an arcuate support portion for a complementarily configured pipe clamp is pivotably mounted to the web of the U-shaped bracket for pivotal movement about an axis perpendicular to the pivotal axes of the bracket and support member with the strap members.

Abstract: Adjustable hanger strap for hanging pipe or pipelike structure or wire bundles or cables from the underside of rafters or ceilings or other convenient locations. The adjustable hanger strap comprises a flat elongated strip of a flexible material such as a plastic material and has a retainer with a slotted aperture at one end thereof through which the other end of the strip may be passed to form a loop. The strip is provided along the length thereof with a series of holes surrounded by protuberances which strengthen the holes and in addition releasably retain the passage of the strip through the aperture so that the strip is retained in a loop form in a position around the pipe or wire bundles. Nails may be driven through the holes in the free end portion of the strip for securing the structure to rafters or other such support.

Abstract: A mounting support for exhaust gas systems of motor vehicles, in which one or more exhaust pipes are secured to a holding member, and this holding member is suspendingly retained in rings consisting of elastic materials, which in their turn, are suspended from mounting means fixed on the vehicle; the rings are provided with bumpers arranged on the inside of the ring-form, retained by webs and made in one piece with the rings; the bumpers limit the inward or upward spring deflection of the rings.

Abstract: An expendable restrain device including restraint members positioned in spaced relation around a pressure pipe to limit pipe movement in the event of pipe rupture, the restraint members being designed to undergo plastic elongation to thereby absorb the energy of the pipe.

Abstract: A combination is disclosed of a meter box having a meter connected to service pipes within it. To position the service pipes and meter within the meter box, a tubular member is positioned within the meter box and has two parallel transaxial holes through which the service pipes pass. The tubular member is held in place either by an expansible portion which causes pressure against opposing sides of the meter box, by a stake which connects between it and the floor of the meter box, or by wires suspending the tubular portion from the side walls of the meter box.

Abstract: A catalytic converter installed in the exhaust system of an engine of a motor car is mounted on a member arranged to vibrate substantially integrally with the engine through a bracket and a cushion member.

Abstract: A hose handling apparatus includes a body of generally U-shaped cross-section in which a portion of a hose may be seated. Strap means are included, by which the body and hose disposed thereon may be supported, and through such supporting thereby, cinching means are actuated to secure the hose relative to the body. The cinching means and support means are connected to the body so as to allow easy removal and installation of the hose relative to the body, meanwhile ensuring simplicity and ease of operation.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to hose handling apparatus, and more particularly, to a hose saddle and hose securing means associated therewith.In the handling of large, relatively flexible hose, it is of course important that such hose be properly supported by appropriate apparatus where necessary. It will also be understood that, at such point or points of support thereof, no kinking of or damage to the hose may occur.