Beam Clamped Patents (Class 248/72)
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Patent number: 8714591Abstract: A clamper includes a living hinge, a first end portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion includes a first buckle portion. The second end portion includes a second buckle portion. The first end portion and the second end portion are configured for engagement with one another in confronting relationship. Net assemblies and vehicles are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Kobayashi, Hiromitsu Shiina, Tsuyoshi Kumasaka
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Patent number: 8684320Abstract: A support bracket for mounting wires, cables, conduits and the like to floor beams of an aircraft passenger cabin floor without modification to the floor beams, the floor beams having a top flange, a bottom flange, and a vertical web. The support bracket has a support body with cable support cradles where each cradle has a cradling surface and a tie wrap passage; and at least clamping block connected to the support body with at least one adjustable tension bolt, the clamping block having a beam engaging surface wherein tension in the at least one bolt urges the beam engaging surface toward the support body.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Inflight Investments Inc.Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
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Patent number: 8668172Abstract: A holding device (1) for a sprinkler nozzle (17) of a sprinkler system is provided, wherein the holding device has a first bracket (2) and a second bracket (3) that are connected to each other at one of their ends and that extend parallel to each other at least in an assembled state of the holding device (1). Each bracket has a structure (10, 11) for receiving a sprinkler nozzle (17), and the receiving structures (10, 11) are formed for receiving the sprinkler nozzle (17) oriented perpendicular to the two brackets (2, 3). The two brackets (2, 3) have, at their free ends opposite the one end, complementary catch structures (5, 6) by which the two brackets (2, 3) can be locked with each other in the assembled state.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Witzenmann GmbHInventors: Gerd Paulig, Jochen Schmitt
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Publication number: 20140061396Abstract: A cable clip is provided for mounting cables onto solar modules. The cable clip is a one piece assembly that is comprised of two main sections: a first recess for clipping onto a solar module and a second recess for receiving a cable from a solar module. The cable clip may be designed in either a parallel or perpendicular configuration which gives installers of solar modules maximum flexibility when mounting cables onto modules. A multi-level clip is also described for cases when a multitude of cables are required to be mounted onto a solar module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, LLCInventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Randy Dorn, Garrett Gauvain
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Patent number: 8651435Abstract: The present invention provides a device for mounting systems, for example an electrical or fluid-conveying line, on a structure, in particular of an aircraft or spacecraft, the device comprising: a basic holder which can be fastened to the structure; and at least a first system holder for mounting the systems; the basic holder being made up of at least a first part comprising a first interface for fastening the first system holder and a second part comprising a second interface for fastening the first or a second system holder, the interfaces being formed in an identical manner and pointing in different spatial directions.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Hans Peter Guthke, Barbara Lunitz
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Patent number: 8585000Abstract: A clamp has a body, a wedged channel nut, and a bolt. The body has a first component extending from the body and configured to engage a module and a second component having a tapered body surface. The wedged channel nut has a first flange and a second flange extending from opposing sides of the nut and configured to engage a rail and a tapered nut surface having an angle substantially identical to the angle of the tapered body surface of the second component, wherein the tapered nut surface engages the tapered body surface. A bolt extends through the wedged channel nut and the body. When the bolt is tightened, the nut and the body secure the module and rail together.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Mainstream Energy CorporationInventor: Greg McPheeters
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Publication number: 20130270400Abstract: There is provided a cable breakout support (100), comprising a clamp (200) for clamping to a trunking (110), and a clip (210) for clipping to a cable breakout of a cable bundle (120, 122) supported in the trunking. Each clamp comprises at least two trunk fittings (202) for fitting to at least two respective bulbous longitudinal edges (111, 112) of the trunking; and a clip fitting (205) for connecting to a respective clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INDIA PVT LIMITED, TYCO ELECTRONICS UK LTDInventors: Jonathan Mark Eyles, Praveen Kurundwad, Dharmendra Jain, Srivani Chandoor, Suresh Kumar Muthuswamy, Shivaprakash Kainthaje
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Patent number: 8534614Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for holding systems, for example an electric or fluid-guiding line, on a structure, in particular an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising: a first holding part, which has a first encompassing portion to encompass the system in portions and a first foot portion; a second holding part, which has a second encompassing portion for encompassing the system in portions and a second foot portion; a fastening mechanism, by means of which the first and second foot portion of the first and second holding part can be detachably fastened to one another, so the first and second encompassing portion of the first and second holding part encompass a region, in which the system is located with its entire periphery.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Hans Peter Guthke, Barbara Lunitz
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Patent number: 8507799Abstract: An apparatus is provided that electrically insulates an elongate body from a rigid member. The apparatus includes an insulating part and a helically shaped securing part. The insulating part contacts either the elongate body or the rigid member thereby electrically insulating the elongate body from the rigid member. The helically shaped securing part prevents the insulating part from moving. The helically shaped securing part includes a multiple continuous rods, whereby the multiple rods are individual rods or sets of rods where at least two of the continuous rods are adhered together with an adhesive to form a set.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Preformed Line ProductsInventors: Darnell Johnson, Ryan Ruhlman
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Patent number: 8490365Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft side fairing, with a component (9) in the form of individual hollow chambers (12, 13, 14) which are arranged essentially in a preferably curved plane and are arranged between two cover layers (1, 2), wherein a gastight film which completely encases the component (9) with the hollow chambers (12, 13, 14) is provided and, after application of a vacuum to evacuate the hollow chambers (12, 13, 14), surrounds the component (9) with the hollow chambers in a gastight manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: AIRBUS Deutschland GmbHInventors: Rainer Mueller, Georg Muehlthaler
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Patent number: 8480041Abstract: A beam clamp providing for a positive attachment to I-beams, H-beams, T-bars, pairs of conventional angles, bulb angles, channels, plates and other similar structural shapes wherein the beam clamp includes a pair of clamping hooks incorporated into opposing clamp bodies that capture an attached elongated rectangular, round or other shape. The shapes are secured against the structure using one or more bolt with nut assemblies to pull the halves together towards each other and the attached member and towards the structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventor: Philip Allen Myers
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Patent number: 8453794Abstract: An anchor assembly releasably securable to a structure with a receiving hole therethrough. The anchor assembly permits an object or person to be anchored to the structure and comprises a longitudinal member for placement through the receiving hole of the structure, first and second end portions, means to draw the first and second end portions into contact with the structure about the openings of the receiving hole with the longitudinal member positioned therethrough to secure the anchor assembly to the structure, and a visual indicator associated with at least one of the end portions. The end portions are larger in size than the openings of the receiving hole through the structure and the first and second end portions are received on opposite ends of said longitudinal member when the longitudinal member extends through the receiving hole. The visual indicator presents a visual signal identifying when the anchor assembly is secured to the structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventor: Jonathan J. Melic
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Patent number: 8439316Abstract: A support collar (1) for long articles (10), in particular cables, pipes and/or the like, comprises a sheet-like structure (2) provided with: a flat top end portion (4), having an opening (5); two side portions (6) perpendicular to the top end portion (4) and each having a respective engaging element (7) for engaging the support collar (1) on a support plate (8) or on a top end portion (4) of another support collar (1). The side portions (6) and the top end portion (4) delimit an area (9) for partially housing an article (10) to be supported. The collar (1) also comprises retaining means (11) for keeping the long article (10) stably joined to the sheet-like structure (2). The retaining means (11) comprise at least one retaining clip (12) provided with two gripping arms (13) which extend inside the housing area (9). The gripping arms (13) can be elastically splayed so as to engage with the long article (10) and retain the latter inside the housing area (9).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: FI.MO.TEC. S.p.A.Inventor: Giorgio Feige
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Patent number: 8413933Abstract: A bracket (10) includes a body (14) for receiving the pipe and a suspension part (16) connected to the body for suspending a pipe from a profile (12) in several different ways. The suspension part includes an overlie part (18) having a bridge part (22) and two leg-parts (20,21). The bridge part extends between the two leg-parts and includes at least one resting section (49) being constructed to rest on an upper surface of the profile. The leg parts are constructed to extend on either side of the profile. A projection (45) is formed on the bridge part and a hole (50) is formed in bridge part.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Flamco B.V.Inventors: Leonard Theodoor Benne, Raymond Vonk
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Patent number: 8376298Abstract: A clamp has a body, a wedged channel nut, and a bolt. The body has a first component extending from the body and configured to engage a module and a second component having a tapered body surface. A flange of the first component engages a first slot of the rail. The nut has a nut extension extending from the nut and away from the module. The nut extension includes a flange configured to engage a second slot of the rail. The nut also includes a tapered nut surface having an angle substantially identical to the angle of the tapered body surface of the second component. The tapered nut surface engages the tapered body surface. A bolt extends through the nut and the body. When the bolt is tightened, the nut and the body secure the module and rail together.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Mainstream Energy CorporationInventor: Greg McPheeters
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Patent number: 8353143Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Eric C. Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson, Paul Hart
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Patent number: 8353486Abstract: 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 a sway brace relative to the structure to which it is attached. The sway brace fitting clamp includes a body which fits around the service pipe, and a pair of hooks that are coupled to the body, for hooking the sway brace. The nuts may be tightened to pull the sway brace into contact with the service pipe, or otherwise firmly clamping the sway brace and the service pipe together.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Eric C. Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson, Paul A. Hart, Scott E. Anderson
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Patent number: 8342477Abstract: A clam-shell bracket for defining a mounting flange on a structural member, such as a hydroformed vehicle cross-member or frame rail, includes a lower body featuring an integrated locating feature with which to preposition the bracket on the structural member, and permanently-attached male threaded fasteners with which to thereafter secure the bracket to the structural member. The bracket further includes a hinged upper body having slotted bolt holes through which the lower body's fasteners may freely pass as the upper body is pivoted into the assembled position, thereby reducing the time required for bracket installation. The use of fasteners on the both the hinged end and opposite end of the lower clamp body provides an improved clamping force about the structural member, while the improved clamping force cooperates with the mating locating features of the bracket and the structural member to improve the lateral applied load transfer therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: Charles H. Kneshtel, Jr., Mark S. Marek, Jerome Herman, John A. Dzvowik, David Dominic, Jr., Adrian J. Purvis
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Patent number: 8322454Abstract: Gang tube rail structure is attached to the lower front and rear corners of the implement gang tube to provide a lower clamp support. Two pivoting clamp jaws are attached to the clamp support and secured against the support by tightening a single clamp bolt extending between the lowermost portions of the jaws. A locator shoe is secured between the tube and the c-spring and includes a protrusion that projects into a hole in the c-spring. The ends of the locator shoe include short legs that wrap around the gang tube rail. The single clamp bolt provides a vertical clamp force that is approximately twice the tension generated in the bolt when the nut is tightened.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard J. Connell, Ryan A. Hackert, Mark D. Beeck
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Patent number: 8267357Abstract: A waterproof cable guide device for a railway vehicle, comprises an elastic member of a substantially rectangular prism shape, which has a plurality of through-holes into which the plurality of electric cables are inserted, respectively, the plurality of through-holes penetrating the elastic member in a forward and backward direction, the elastic member being divided in positions of the through-holes or having slits extending from an outer peripheral surface of the elastic member to the through-holes, respectively; a plurality of divided press casings into which a casing is divided in a vertical direction and in a lateral direction, the plurality of divided press casings surrounding a front surface, right and left side surfaces and upper and lower surfaces of the elastic member so as not to cover the through-holes; a first fastener member which tightens the plurality of divided press casings toward the cable guide; a second fastener member which tightens the plurality of divided press casings closer to each oType: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shin Kataoka, Kunihiko Takagi, Yutaka Kitagawa, Kazuya Morita
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Publication number: 20120181396Abstract: A modular system for supporting, on an underlying framework, and at plural pipe-underside locations, an elongate linear pipe. The system includes (a) for each such location, a shoe anchorable to the pipe's underside at that location, (b) for one pipe-underside location only, an anchor securable to the framework for receiving and anchoring the shoe, and thus the pipe also, at this one location, against any motion relative to the framework, and (c) for each other pipe-underside location, a guide securable to the framework for guidably receiving the adjacent shoe in a manner permitting it, and thus the pipe also, at this other location, solely reversible sliding motion relative to the framework along a line substantially paralleling the pipe's long axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: ConXtech, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Simmons, Maxwell C. Simmons
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Patent number: 8191836Abstract: 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: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Andrew LLCInventor: Richard Korczak
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Patent number: 8141826Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for mounting pipes between studs of a building. An elongated support member has two elongated sides generally perpendicular to each other and has opposing ends adapted to fasten the support member to studs of a building. A locking bracket encircles the support bracket. The locking bracket has four segments comprising a first base segment, a second flange segment, a third intermediate segment and a fourth distal segment. A flexible hinge line is formed at least between the flange and intermediate segment. The base segment and flange either abutting or are close to adjacent sides of the elongated support member during use with the intermediate segment spanning the distal edges of the sides of the support member. The fourth distal segment overlaps and nests with the first base segment to restrain motion in the plane of the base segment. A latch mechanism restrains the projection from disengaging. The projection is preferably forced against the support member by the latch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Securus, Inc.Inventors: Luis E. Gallardo, Timothy M. McConnell
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Patent number: 8100369Abstract: An I-beam clamp, used for engaging the bottom flange of an I-beam or bar joist, includes a pair of threaded rods and a pair of brackets that can be moved relative to each other along the threaded rods. One of the brackets, a clamp bracket, has a set screw configured to engage a top surface of the I-beam flange, to hold the clamp in place once it is installed on the I-beam. The other of the brackets, a nut bracket, has half-threaded portions for selectively engaging the threaded rods, to hold the nut bracket in place relative to the threaded rods, and to disengage from the threaded rods, in order to allow positioning of the nut bracket along the threaded rods. The nut bracket may include a spring clip or other device to provide force to bias into engagement the threaded rods with the half-threaded portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Eric C. Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson, Paul B. Allen
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Patent number: 8074943Abstract: A pipe support which comprises a body having a recess of a generally U-shaped configuration formed therein, the recess being opened at a top end, the body having a clamping portion extending downwardly and which clamping portion includes first and second resilient members which each comprise a vertical sidewall and an inwardly extending end segment. The pipe support is particularly suitable for use on various structural members.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
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Patent number: 8047476Abstract: A pipe clamp for supporting pipes consists of an open sheet-metal strip surrounding the pipe and of a rubber sleeve which is inserted between the pipe and the sheet-metal strip. The two ends of the sheet-metal strip are connected to one another in the assembled state by means of a clamping screw. The pipe clamp consists only of the sheet-metal strip and of the clamping screw, the two strip ends being bent somewhat radially outwards, forming two screw lugs, and the clamping screw being supported, in the pre-assembled state, on a screw lug such that it cannot be lost and is ready for assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: J. van Walraven Holding B.V.Inventor: Jan Van Walraven
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Patent number: 8038106Abstract: A beam clamp includes a clamp base and a rotational portion. The base includes an interior cavity and an external surface. The base and the rotational portion are pivotably connected by a mateable device. The rotational portion extends into the interior cavity of the base and the rotational portion includes a torsion spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Xueming Cai
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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: 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: 7915536Abstract: One embodiment of a poly prophelene. It's unique design allows it to slide over and to fit snugly onto a vinyl or wood rail fence. It requires no mechanical fasteners such as screws or nails. It holds onto the rail by gravity pressure, and the return clip on the bottom end and utilizes the structure and strength of the rail to support it. It is injection molded in one piece, with a living hinge at the top to hold the electric fence wire, rope, or ribbon up to 1½ inches wide. It is made of poly prophelene with a Ultra Violet blocker. Each unit weighs about one ounce and are very durable and safe as they will bend rather than break. As with most vinyl based material they have a memory and will return to there manufactured shape if you bend them. We can produce them in a variety of colors to meet the customer's needs.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Richard Allen Hackett
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Patent number: 7845599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventor: Eldon D. Jackson
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Publication number: 20100282920Abstract: A clamp has a body, a wedged channel nut, and a bolt. The body has a first component extending from the body and configured to engage a module and a second component having a tapered body surface. The wedged channel nut has a first flange and a second flange extending from opposing sides of the nut and configured to engage a rail and a tapered nut surface having an angle substantially identical to the angle of the tapered body surface of the second component, wherein the tapered nut surface engages the tapered body surface. A bolt extends through the wedged channel nut and the body. When the bolt is tightened, the nut and the body secure the module and rail together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Greg McPHEETERS
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Patent number: 7819371Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Norbert K. Kolodziej, Andrea M. Basalay, Martin J. Nilsen
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Patent number: 7810276Abstract: A stackable plant support assembly may include two plant support frames that by be vertically stacked or secured to each other, one supporting the other, using a plurality of clips. Each frame may be formed from two or more wire frame portions. The clips, which may be constructed of plastic, may include a body having a pair of spaced apart, parallel channels and a closure that is used to close off the channels. Each channel of the clip(s) may extend through the body such that each channel has a pair of opens ends and an open top. A pair of parallel grooves may also be defined in the surface of each channel. The grooves may allow each clip to engage up to four separate frame portions. Therefore, the clips may be used for securing together and supporting two separate vertically arranged frames by engaging the frame portions of each frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventor: Lars Rosaen
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Patent number: 7806375Abstract: A clamp assembly including a C-type clamp having an anvil, an opposed screw and a body therebetween is employed in securing a load to a flange of a structural beam. A plate includes a first portion having a locking texture on each side and a second portion offset from the first portion and having a mounting hole therethrough. The mounting hole receives the body of the C-type clamp with a clearance fit and with the locking texture in juxtaposition with the anvil of the C-type clamp. This plate provides a retaining key of hard steel to engage the anvil of the C-type clamp and the flange of a beam structure to enhance retention of the C-type clamp on the beam flange.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Automatic Fire Control, IncorporatedInventor: Kraig A. Kirschner
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Patent number: 7802762Abstract: A retainer for a conduit, cable or the like, preferably a fluid conduit in an automobile, includes a retainer body having attaching portions to be mounted to an automobile body part, damping portions for dampening conduit vibrations, an insertion portion that constricts from the outside to the inside, and a receiving portion for the conduit. The retainer body is integrally molded of a plastic material. The receiving portion has three or more engaging portions which are arranged circumferentially of and engage the conduit and which are connected by resilient arms to the retainer body in a manner that, in the event of conduit vibrations, the resilient arms shall yield easily and elastically like leaf springs in all axial and radial directions and shall decouple the vibration-induced forces from the automobile body part.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: ITW Automotive Products GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Christian Willrich Bauer
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Publication number: 20100229475Abstract: The present invention is directed to accessories which are attached to the support grid members of a grid framework system. The accessories are a means to insulate electrified conductors attached to the support grid members from other conductive items located proximate thereto, a management device for cables and wires, and a retention device for fixedly attaching a component to the grid framework system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Jere W. Myers, Todd M. Bergman, Brian T. Patterson, Jae A. Eisenhower, Brett Sareyka
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Publication number: 20100213326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: SIOUX CHIEF MFG. CO., INC.Inventors: Frank D. Julian, Truman J. Stegmaier, Joseph P. Ismert
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Patent number: 7744041Abstract: A pipe support assembly which comprises a main body having a U-shaped recess therein, and a cover member for the body, the cover member having an arcuate configuration and being sized to fit between the first and second side walls, each of the cover members and body having a channel or a recess designed to receive a tie wrap to secure a pipe in position. The main body portion also has a clamping portion which comprises first and second resilient members.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
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Patent number: 7744043Abstract: A hose tender is provided for use with a CPAP system. The CPAP system includes a breathing mask connected to a CPAP air generator via a hose. The hose tender supports the hose above a user in a convenient and safe manner. The hose tender includes a support arm including a first end and second end. The first end of the support arm is provided with an arcuate coupling portion and the second end is provided with a hose engaging portion. The hose engaging portion includes a cantilevered section secured to the second end of the support arm such that a longitudinal axis of the cantilevered section is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the support arm; wherein the cantilevered section includes an abutment member and a return portion with an horizontal line member connected therebetween. The hose tender also includes a clamp for selectively securing the support arm to a support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventor: Sam J. Otinger
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Patent number: 7661634Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: DT Search & Designs, LLCInventor: Alvin Dean Thompson
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Patent number: 7654492Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark Balderama, Thomas A. Holum, Lenny E. Lay
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Patent number: 7621487Abstract: A support is provided for conduit held on a channel member having a C-shaped cross section with lips extending toward the back wall of the channel. The support has a base with one surface adapted to fasten to the conduit. The second surface has a twist-lock fastener that includes a first and second plate, each having a width sized to fit through the space between the lips and having a length about the same as the distance between the sides of the channel. Two V-shaped deformable members join these plates adjacent the ends on the longest side of the plates. Each V-shaped member is joined to a different plate and the bends at the juncture of the two legs of the V-shaped member abut the side walls of the channel. The bends are adjacent the ends and extend beyond the plates to wedge against the channel sides as a screw draws the plates together and moves the legs of the V shaped member toward each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Securus, Inc.Inventors: Larry Brown, Dennis Hart
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Patent number: 7621488Abstract: A pipe clamp cushion and a method for installing pipes and tube-like structures is provided by an polyester elastemer material that is independently connected to a support structure and has hinges molded as part of each arms of the clamp. The hinges are formed in a U-shaped arrangement, which does not compromise the material of the cushion, and thus allow the cushion arms to maintain strength and elastic properties. This arrangement permits easier installation for a wide variety of tube sizes and configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventor: Eugene Miller
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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: 7597291Abstract: An attachment construction (11) for anchoring means at a steel support (1) comprises a mounting element (12) and three U-shaped attaching elements (21) each arranged using mounting means (15) pivotly on a mounting element (12). The attaching elements (21) each have a receptacle (25) for a fixation means of the associated anchoring means. The receptacle (25) is configured as a slot-shaped aperture running over the entire U-shaped connecting element (21).Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20090183462Abstract: An I-beam clamp, used for engaging the bottom flange of an I-beam or bar joist, includes a pair of threaded rods and a pair of brackets that can be moved relative to each other along the threaded rods. One of the brackets, a clamp bracket, has a set screw configured to engage a top surface of the I-beam flange, to hold the clamp in place once it is installed on the I-beam. The other of the brackets, a nut bracket, has half-threaded portions for selectively engaging the threaded rods, to hold the nut bracket in place relative to the threaded rods, and to disengage from the threaded rods, in order to allow positioning of the nut bracket along the threaded rods. The nut bracket may include a spring clip or other device to provide force to bias into engagement the threaded rods with the half-threaded portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Eric C. Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson, Paul B. Allen
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Publication number: 20090159759Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for fixing a tube (1) on a holding beam (2), in particular in units for flue gas purification. According to the invention it is provided that the tubes (1) to be fixed are put on a pipe hanger (3) and fixed on the pipe hanger (3) by means of pipe clips (5) that engage in appropriate holding plates (4) and are thus firmly connected to the holding beam (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventor: Rainer Ansperger
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Patent number: 7520476Abstract: A cable support system is disclosed. The cable support system includes a hanger plate securable to a structure, a chaining plate attachable to the hanger plate, and a cable support member attachable to the hanger plate or the chaining plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2002Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Victor D. Potter
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Patent number: 7506845Abstract: A stock bar and horizontal bar coupling device for mounting a sprinkler, which can be used regardless of the type of horizontal bar. The stock bar and horizontal bar coupling device includes a main body. A mounting part is provided on the upper portion of the main body and has an inlet for fitting a stock bar into the mounting part. A fastening member is vertically fastened to the upper portion of the mounting part to fasten the stock bar. A fitting part is provided on a lower portion of the main body so that a locking step of a T-shaped bar is fitted into the fitting part. A screw hole is formed in a front surface of the fitting part, so that a fastening member is inserted into the screw hole to fasten the T-shaped bar. In this case, the main body is cut at a middle portion of a front thereof, and a cut portion is bent, thus providing a coupling part to be coupled to a locking step of an M-shaped bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Kofulso Co., LtdInventor: Seung-il Oh