Interlocked Bracket And Support Patents (Class 248/73)
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Patent number: 9010696Abstract: A support assembly connected with a stud for securing and guiding conduit and/or cable is provided. The support assembly includes, but is not limited to, a securing arm for securing and guiding the conduit and/or cable and an engaging tab coupled with an end of the securing arm. The engaging tab includes a first engagement member facing a second engagement member, a side engagement member connecting the first and second engagement members together, and a first compressible member extending in a first direction D1 either from the first engagement member towards the second engagement member or from the second engagement member towards the first engagement member. The first compressible member is compressible in a second direction D2 opposite that of the first direction D1.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Asim Siddiqui, Anthony Caringella, Tom Colangelo, Justin McMath
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Patent number: 8998150Abstract: A clamp for placement about a riser having an assembly with a housing for releasably engaging at least one strap, the strap having a first and second end wherein the first and second ends are releasably attached to the housing, a plate on the housing for selectively engaging the first and second ends of the strap; and a support operably connected to the housing for releasably holding MUX, IWOC and other umbilical cables used in subsea applications. The housing may have two straps for engagement to a riser that shorten and lengthen by the turning of a screw through a plate engaged to the straps. The clamp may also have a hinged or fixed circular member for attachment around the riser. The cables are held by a hinged attachment to the housing that forms cylindrical vertical openings upon closure of the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: The Subsea CompanyInventors: Barry McMiles, Thomas Cates
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Patent number: 8991774Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a cable tie mount. The cable tie mount includes a body and a mount. The mount includes a top, a bottom, sides, and a channel therethrough. The body has a base member with a mounting hole and a receiving member with a locking hole. The receiving member extends at an angle from the base member. The mount is installed on the receiving member of the body such that the receiving member is positioned within the channel of the mount.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Michael P. Hajduch
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Patent number: 8985532Abstract: A configurable mounting system for supporting plumbing conduits on a boom arm of an agricultural sprayer includes a mounting base and an elongated platform portion. The platform portion has a front face, a rear face, and opposing side faces, the front face forming a base interface. The mounting system also has at least one conduit bracket having a conduit retaining portion and a bracket interface configured to slidingly engage and lock with the base interface of the mounting base. The mounting system also has an extension member mounted on the distal end of the mounting base. The extension member forms an extension to the platform portion increasing an area capable of receiving conduit brackets. The mounting system also has a horizontal spacer positionable between the mounting base and the conduit bracket that increases the separation between the mounting base and plumbing mount.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventors: Kyle Chirpich, Glen D. Kroese
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Patent number: 8985533Abstract: A clamp block assembly for securing hydraulic pipes, the clamp block assembly comprising one or more unitary clamp blocks of deformable material each having a through hole for receiving a respective pipe, and a clamp adapted to apply a predetermined load around the clamp block(s).Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventors: George Edmond, Philip Dickinson, Nicholas Siangolis
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Publication number: 20150076293Abstract: A gas distribution mounting bracket for gas grills that simultaneously secures a gas distribution manifold to the fire box and support frame of the gas grill.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: J. Michael Alden, Paul Robert Behnke
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Patent number: 8979039Abstract: A clamp has a configuration in which a first portion and a second portion having a pair of semicircular inner surfaces are coupled with a thin-walled hinge, a locking portion and a locked portion are provided on free ends of the first and the second portions, the locking portion and the locked portion being lockable to each other, clamping the metal pipe inserted between the semicircular inner surfaces of the first and the second portions. An attaching hole into which an attaching member protruding from the vehicle body can be inserted and locked thereto is provided on the first portion, an opening is provided in a partition portion that separates the attaching hole and the semicircular inner surfaces, a swinging piece projects into the opening, an attaching member contact projection is provided on one side of the swinging piece, and a squeezing rib projects from the other side.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Kouki Shiga
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Patent number: 8967555Abstract: A support for electrical cables having a nonconductive telescoping pole. A frictional locking collar couples sections of the telescoping pole to one another. The bottom end of the pole fits into a round conical base formed of recycled tires. The top end of the pole is affixed to a nonconductive head that is shaped to cradle electrical cables.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Roger A Smith
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Patent number: 8967571Abstract: A flat plastic structure is provided with several horizontal, parallel rows of openings, each comprising several single, for horizontally attaching openings, alternating with several double, for vertically attaching openings. Each of the several single, for horizontally attaching openings has an upper and a lower wall converging inwardly from horizontal edges of those several openings. A flat bar for horizontally attaching centrally connects opposite vertical walls of each single opening. A double, for vertically attaching opening incorporates a vertically extending, centrally located apex-shape structure formed by a pair of intersecting walls diverging towards the back side. A flat bar for vertically attaching is located at each side of the vertically extending centrally located apex-shape structure connects opposite vertical walls of the double, vertically attaching opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Primex, Inc.Inventor: Chun-Nam Chan James
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Patent number: 8950712Abstract: A cable holder including a frame having a plurality of resiliently flexible trays arranged in a column. A top surface of one of the plurality of trays and the bottom surface of another of the plurality of trays immediately positioned above it forms a pocket that is sized and shaped to receive at least one cable. Each of the trays includes at least one low rail extending from the top surface thereof, and the remainder of the trays includes at least one high rail extending from the bottom surface thereof. A clip is secured to the frame for attachment to a bracket. The trays are depressed to open the pocket, enabling insertion of one or more cables therein or removal therefrom. The resiliency of the trays along with the low rails and high rails deform the cables to form slight bends therein to prevent side-to-side movement or slippage of the cables.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Heyco, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Lares
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Patent number: 8944388Abstract: A clamp comprises a fastener, a clamp body, and a clamp leg. The clamp body comprises a housing including a cavity and a housing cavity; and a curved arm extending from the housing. The clamp leg comprises a leg body including a leg cavity, and a foot member. The clamp body and the clamp leg are attachable to and detachable from each other, and a portion of the leg body can be inserted into or removed from the housing cavity, and when the portion of the leg body is inserted into the housing cavity, the cavity and the leg cavity form a passageway for the fastener so that threads of the fastener are not externally exposed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Joey D. Magno, Jr.
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Patent number: 8936221Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wall bracket that mounts bundles to a wall. The wall bracket includes a bundle side member and a wall side member that engages the bundle side member. The bundle side member has a plurality of slots for receiving a locking tie. The wall side member having a plurality of pockets aligned with the plurality of slots. The plurality of pockets guide the locking tie when installed in the slots to secure the bundle on the wall bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Rodney G. Rouleau, James Banaszak
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Publication number: 20150003073Abstract: A light fixture includes a heat dissipating structure, an electronics assembly, and a bolt for attaching the heat dissipating structure to an external panel. The heat dissipating structure includes a first side having multiple outwardly extending projection regions and a socket, for receiving a light source, is formed in an apex of each projection region. A second side of the heat dissipating structure includes a heat sink formed in an internal cavity of each projection region. The heat sink includes fins in contact with and radially arranged about an outer surface of the socket. The electronics assembly is located at the first side of the heat dissipating structure. The bolt includes a passage through which wiring from an external source is routed to the electronics assembly. The electronics assembly includes wires routed through channels in each of the projection regions that electrically interconnect the light sources to the electronics assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
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Patent number: 8919705Abstract: A fastening device for fixing lines in the engine compartment of a motor vehicle, in particular lines for the air conditioner. Fastening recesses are provided in the engine compartment, on which the fastening device can be anchored. The fastening device has a clip base for this purpose. A clip head is used for fastening the fastening device to the line. At least one of the fastening clips is situated so it is longitudinally movable on the compensating rail, so that the fastening device can be adapted to the installation situation.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Artem Seryi
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Patent number: 8919706Abstract: A gas distribution mounting bracket for gas grills that simultaneously secures a gas distribution manifold to the fire box and support frame of the gas grill.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLCInventors: J. Michael Alden, Paul Robert Behnke
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Publication number: 20140374546Abstract: The present invention concerns a cable assembly holding apparatus realized to hold a cable assembly between an upper level of an offshore facility and a lower level, comprising a set of open tubes, wherein an open tube comprises a longitudinal slit along its length, through which the cable assembly is introduced into the open tube. The invention further concerns an offshore facility comprising the cable assembly holding apparatus and a method of suspending the cable assembly from an upper level of an offshore facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Niels Joergen Borch-Jensen, Johnny Soerensen
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Publication number: 20140367531Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a fastener. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Mark Burns, Lan-Ping Ling, David C. Sunkle
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Patent number: 8910912Abstract: An isolating clip for holding tubes, fluid lines and the like is provided with a rigid outer shell and a flexible insert. The insert includes an outer body and a tube seat suspended from the outer body by flexible connectors. Bumpers can be provided in the space between the outer body and tube seat to limit deflection of the tube seat.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Tyler Christensen Child, Jason Anthony Graham, Hajime Igami, Tetsuhiro Ito, Brandon Wilbert Ollanketo, Christopher M. Pangallo, Timothy D. Pearson, Scott Jeffrey Volchko, Chunnan Zhou
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Patent number: 8910911Abstract: A mount for supporting plumbing conduits on an agricultural sprayer includes a mounting base mountable on the boom arm at its proximal end and having a platform portion extending to a distal end. The platform portion has front and rear faces, and opposing side faces, the front face forming a base interface having a center groove running between two tracks. The tracks run from the distal end to a primary stop. One of the tracks has a secondary stop formed thereon located between the primary stop and the distal end of the mounting base. The plumbing mount also has at least one conduit bracket having a conduit retaining portion and a bracket interface configured to lock with the base interface. The bracket interface has a center tongue with skids on opposing sides. The conduit bracket is configured to engage the mounting base by interlocking the center tongue and center groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventors: Kyle Chirpich, Glen D. Kroese
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Patent number: 8905361Abstract: A cable routing clip comprises a base for attaching the clip to a structure. At least one cable clamp extends from the base. The, or each, cable clamp comprises a ring of resilient material having a split to enable a cable to be inserted therein. A plurality of fastening means are provided for closing the split or splits to retain a cable therein. Each of the plurality of fastening means is arranged to independently retain a cable in the event of the failure of another of the fastening means.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventors: Andrew Gollin, Jack Blanchard
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Patent number: 8897033Abstract: An improved multi-purpose kickstand assembly 100 has a modular kickstand mechanism 134 to securely support an electronic communications device 102 in a landscape mode and/or portrait mode. One or more sensors in the electronic communications device can detect the position of a kickstand-magnet 156 secured to the kickstand 136 to electronically determine the position of the kickstand. The kickstand can serve as a channel 170 for a speaker port 166 and/or speaker 168 and can enhance antennae performance for improved audio quality.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Michael J. Slipy, Julio C. Castaneda, Travis R. Coleman, Ryan M. Nilsen
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Publication number: 20140339378Abstract: A post mounting system includes a post and at least one device for mounting to the post. The post includes a first elongate flange and at least one other elongate flange projecting from a proximal edge of the first flange. A portion of the first flange is deformed to facilitate mounting of the device. The device is located at a given position along the first flange. Upon being located in the given position, the device interacts with the deformed portion to resist lateral movement away from the first flange. The device can include a body and projections that define a recess. Remote ends of the projections are spaced from each other by a distance that is less than a lateral width of the deformed portion. The device can be positioned onto the post and receive the deformed portion in the recess to enable mounting of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Onesteel Wire Pty LimitedInventors: Warren John Howlett, Mark White, Brad Taylor
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Patent number: 8891722Abstract: An improved support apparatus is structured to support a dosimetry system within an interior region of a containment apparatus. The dosimetry system is supported in a region between an interior surface of the containment apparatus and an exterior surface of a reactor apparatus that is disposed within the interior of the containment apparatus. The support apparatus includes a retention apparatus having a plurality of brace elements that each have a receptacle formed therein. The receptacles are aligned with one another when installed within the interior of the containment apparatus. The support apparatus further includes a tube apparatus that includes a plurality of tube segments that are connectable together. The dosimetry system is situated within an elongated cavity formed in the tube apparatus. The tube apparatus is situated in the receptacles and thereby supports the dosimetry system on the containment apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLCInventors: Joel A. Kulesza, Arnold H. Fero, Alexander W. Harkness
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Patent number: 8882053Abstract: A mount for supporting plumbing conduits on a boom arm of an agricultural sprayer includes a mounting base mountable on a beam of the boom arm. The mounting base has a platform portion with front and rear faces and opposing side faces. The front face forms a base interface having a center groove running between two tracks. The tracks run to a primary stop and one of the tracks has a secondary stop formed thereon between the primary stop and a distal end of the mounting base. The plumbing mount receives at least one conduit bracket having a conduit retaining portion and a bracket interface configured to slidingly engage with the base interface of the mounting base. The bracket interface has a center tongue with first and second skids on opposing sides. The conduit bracket slides on the mounting base by interlocking the center tongue with the center groove.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventors: Kyle Chirpich, Glen D. Kroese
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Patent number: 8882051Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable holder for guiding a plurality of computer-network cables, including a loop with an inner circumference at least partially adapted to provide a support for the cables The loop is formed of a first leg and a second leg extending essentially parallel to each other and being interconnected at a proximal end segment of each of the first and the second leg via a yoke, and a closure section, arranged at a distal end segment of each of the first and the second leg. The closure section includes at least one flap which is arranged at the distal end segment of the first or the second leg and extends towards the opposing distal end segment of the second or the first leg, respectively. Further, the invention relates to a kit and a cable management system comprising the cable holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBAInventors: Heidi Bleus, Ruth VanDoren, Danny Thijs
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Patent number: 8875743Abstract: A hanger and method for routing a hot melt hose adjacent to a structure includes a body having a through hole for receiving the hot melt hose. The through hole defines an inner surface adapted to support the hot melt hose without generally deforming the hot melt hose. The hanger also includes at least one of either a groove on the inner surface or a passage extending through the body for positioning the tie device. As such, the body is adapted to be supported by the tie device mounted to the structure. The hanger further spaces the hot melt hose from the adjacent structure. Thus, mechanical and thermal stresses may be minimized by supporting and spacing the hot melt hose from the adjacent structure without generally deforming the hot melt hose.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Raymond K. Persaud, John M. Riney
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Patent number: 8870131Abstract: A wiring clip 1 includes: an attaching portion 10 configured to be overlapped with a wiring harness; a locking portion 11 extended vertically from the attaching portion 10 and configured to be locked in a hole provided on a panel; and a pressing portion 12 configured to press the panel in a direction away from the attaching portion 10 when the locking portion 11 is locked in the hole. The pressing portion 12 includes: an inclined portion 19 continued to the attaching portion 10 and inclined with respect to both a vertically extending direction of the locking portion 11 from the attaching portion 10 and a longitudinal direction of the wiring harness overlapped with the attaching portion 10; and a parallel portion 20 continued to the inclined portion 19 and extended parallel to the locking portion 11 from the inclined portion 19.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Hiroki Gotou, Takashi Nomoto
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Publication number: 20140312183Abstract: A cable tie with means to form a loop in order to mount cables against a panel or a marking badge. The cable tie has an integrated panel anchor having an elongated body in an area where the cable tie has an elongated cross-section and changes direction at least one time. The cable tie is intended to be mounted in a panel that has an opening with a shape that is a combination of a circular hole and a elongated opening. The mounting starts with a bending around the panel anchor which is then mounted into the openings elongated part. Then the cable tie is rotated typically 90° around the axis of the circular part of the opening. Then by releasing the bending, the band on each side of the panel anchor is fixed in the elongated part of the opening and the panel anchor is fixed towards the back-side of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Jan Berglund
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Patent number: 8864085Abstract: A mounting device for securing a cable assembly includes a chassis and a mounting member. The chassis includes a sidewall, and a limiting portion and a positioning portion extending from the sidewall. The mounting member is removably mounted to the chassis and includes a mounting piece and a latching portion. The positioning portion defines a positioning hole. The mounting piece clasps the limiting portion. The latching portion is received in the positioning hole and engaged with the positioning portion. A receiving space is defined between the mounting member and the sidewall for securing the cable assembly therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Wei He, Xiu-Quan Hu, Shang-Nong Fan
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Publication number: 20140299721Abstract: A hose clamp brace providing additional structure to two sections of tubing that are joined by a section of hose. Typical hose and hose clamps are used, and the hose clamp brace comprises a tubing clamp attached to each section of tubing, and a connecting element coupled to the tubing clamps. The connecting element may couple to the tubing clamps with fastening elements. This assembly provides additional integrity for the hose connection, and resists connection failure better than the hose and clamps alone. The fastening elements may be on the tubing clamp or the connecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Tomasz Habrzyk
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Patent number: 8851196Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a leg configured to extend transverse to each of a pair of adjacent parallel spaced beams. The leg includes levered clamp assemblies that are configured for connecting and supporting each end of the leg to a corresponding one of the beams. The levered clamp assemblies include a first plate and a second plate, each plate configured to straddle the beam. The levered clamp assemblies also include a lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a rod passing through corresponding rod openings in the first and second plates, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the rod. The lever includes a cam surface disposed adjacent to the first plate. The lever assembly is configured to reduce spacing between the plates upon actuation of the lever, whereby the leg is secured to the beam.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Flexhead Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul S. F. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
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Publication number: 20140291456Abstract: Sleeves are attached to a bracket bar to support multiple chords. The solid sleeves are mounted to the bracket bar in a substantially parallel orientation. The sleeves are configured to receive and support cords. Clamps may be attached to the sleeves and may secure the cords within the sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Lawrence Rego
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Patent number: 8844955Abstract: An axle mount for a brake system component of an axle/suspension system includes a weld disposed on and between the axle of the axle/suspension system and a brake system component. The weld secures the brake system component to the axle of the axle/suspension system to form a bracket-to-axle connection. The connection includes a peened portion that is formed by working the surface of the connection by mechanical means. The peened portion of the connection exhibits residual compressive stresses that increase the durability of the brake bracket-to-axle connection and also the durability of the axle itself.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: R. Scott Fulton, Phillippi R. Pierce
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Patent number: 8844883Abstract: A cable holder includes: a pair of arm portions to form a holding space for holding a cable; and a guide portion, provided at an end portion of each of the pair of guide portions to block the holding space, to guide the cable into the holding space while elastically deforming the pair of arm portions in directions in which the pair of arm portions move away from each other when contacting with the cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Kenji Tsutsumi
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Publication number: 20140283462Abstract: A conduit clamp for securing a conduit component to channel framing includes first and second jaws each having opposite first and second end portions. The first end portions of the first and second jaws are configured for securement to one another, such that first and second jaws generally oppose one another and the second end portions of the first and second jaws are free from attachment to one another, to define a conduit receiving space between the first and second jaws. Each of the first and second jaws includes a coupling component at the second end portion thereof having a generally dovetail shape configured for reception in an external fitting groove of the channel framing to attach the conduit clamp to the channel framing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Zhihui Zhang, William E. McCarthy, James A. Knutson
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Patent number: 8840071Abstract: A J-hook cable support includes a semicircular saddle, a stem at one side of the saddle, and a tip at the other side of the saddle. The stem includes protruding tabs able to engage snap-on brackets in order to engage structural parts, or to couple multiple cable supports together. The stem may have two pairs of tabs at different heights along the stem away from the saddle. The tabs may be bent pieces of the metal of the stem, bent toward the back of the stem, away from the cable-receiving area defined by the saddle. The snap-on brackets may include one or more pairs of notches for engaging the tabs of one or more of the cable supports. A wire retainer may be used to close off the cable-receiving area, with the wire coupled to both the tip and the stem.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Michael H.-S. Oh, Raymond S. Laughlin
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Patent number: 8833705Abstract: A conduit hanger with at least one bracket element to receive a pipe, with a load-distribution plate that is placed into the bracket element, and with a fastening device for fastening the load-distribution plate to the bracket element. The fastening device has at least one catching element to grip the bracket element as well as a counter-bearing element, which are arranged offset on the load-distribution plate in the lengthwise direction of the plate, and between which a holding space is formed for the bracket element, and that the front of the bracket element has at least one recess that corresponds to the catching element so that the bracket element can be placed into the holding space.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Elio Bragagna, Christoph Wiedner, Ralph Lippuner, Marc Nutzmann
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Patent number: 8820686Abstract: A mounting apparatus for automatic fire sprinkler systems and other objects to be securely attached to the structure of a ceiling of a building, and additionally relates to a mounting clamp for securely gripping the tee of a suspended ceiling in order to mount an object to be held in proximity to the ceiling and a mounting clamp for mounting the sprinkler head of a fire protection system or other type of water system. The system provides means for more rigidly mounting various components of the system to the existing piping and ceiling structure found at an installation location.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventors: William E. Hickle, Mark D. Hickle
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Patent number: 8807492Abstract: A pipe crib-block for supporting a portion of hose or pipe in an elevated disposition. The pipe crib-block comprises a body portion causing a generally flat lower support surface and an upper surface defining a generally wedge-shaped trough in a central portion thereof. A pair of engagement keys project upwardly from the upper surface on opposed sides of the trough and a pair of key receiving apertures are disposed in the lower surface of the body portion. The apertures are axially aligned with the engagement keys and configured to receive therein and cooperate with the engagement keys on a second pipe crib-block such that two or more pipe crib-blocks can be stacked in interlocked parallel or perpendicular orientations so as to define a supporting structure for the pipe or hose at variable elevations.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Western Oilfields Supply CompanyInventor: John W. Lake
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Patent number: 8800938Abstract: A pipe brace assembly includes a main clamp body that can be secured to a brace pipe. A cable, or other flexible tensioning member, can be wrapped around a braced pipe and secured to the main clamp body. The pipe brace assembly includes a method or mechanism for tensioning the cable or flexible tensioning member around the braced pipe. In some embodiments, the tensioning method or mechanism involves moving, such as rotating, the main clamp body to tension the cable or tensioning member. The clamping of the main clamp body and tensioning of the cable or tensioning member can occur simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Cooper B-Line, Inc.Inventor: Richard W. Heath
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Patent number: 8805153Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic retention device to properly accommodate for cable management arrangements and schemes in telecommunication infrastructures that are massive in scale and/or require subsequent adaptation of the infrastructures. The device includes a C-shaped opening and a spring biased door which moves inwardly to allow cable entry and exit to the device. In one embodiment, the spring is an integral extension of the door. In another embodiment, the spring is a separate torsion coil spring.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Paula Rudenick, Dennis Krampotich
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Patent number: 8794580Abstract: A bracket is provided for mounting conduit clamps or pipe clamps to the face of the bracket. The height of the bracket can be adjusted by removing pins that are attached to mounting bracket feet and mounting bracket arms. Multiple holes may be formed in the mounting bracket arm and mounting bracket feet to allow for various alignments of the bracket arms, which will vary the height of the bracket. The height is adjusted through a pair of four-bar linkages that enable a linear motion of the bracket face. The bracket may have a footprint that is smaller than conventional adjustable mounting brackets.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Michael O. Koehler
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Publication number: 20140209764Abstract: A wire management system and, more particularly, a wire management system including a least one wire track unit having mount rotatably positioned on the wire track unit along with an integrally formed tension tang for holding wires in the wire track assembly during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Nicholas Jackson, JR.
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Patent number: 8789799Abstract: A cable holder for a cable includes a guide section for guiding the cable that can be pivoted in sections for a change in direction of a run of the cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Franz Aninger, Dieter Hotz, Cengiz Kücük, Christian Mesarosch, Pedro Sancho, Sebastian Wagner
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Patent number: 8783637Abstract: A temporary shaft support system is provided that can be used with an enclosure such as food processing equipment. The system may include a holder for engaging a shaft to be supported, and a lift that is supported from the food processing equipment at a position that is higher than the shaft to allow the shaft to be suspended and supported without occupying floor space of the food processing equipment. The lift may be supported by a top wall of the food processing equipment or may be supported by a drive mount that attaches a shaft-rotating drive to the food processing equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Cheese & Whey Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Isenberg, John E. Zirbel
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Patent number: 8770525Abstract: A bracket for routing cables in a cable management system that has a mounting portion which is used to mount the bracket to the cable management system and is provided on a mounting end of the bracket. The bracket also has a holding portion that has a plurality of apertures which are to hold the cables. Each of the apertures are provided at a different distance from the mounting end of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Christopher Donaldson, Ted Lichoulas, Lou Guzzo
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Patent number: 8757560Abstract: A cable retention device is disclosed. The device may be used to restrain electrical cables routed along a cable support structure. These support structures are used in both internal and external settings, and the structures provide some physical support and protection to the electrical cables. In some high-power settings, these cables run from substations or electrical generators to a point within a facility. The support structures typically used in these settings do not fully restrain the cables. External forces, such as those that may occur during short circuit conditions, may result in movement of the electrical cables, which can lead to damage. Cable retention devices, referred to at times as cleats or clamps, are needed to restrain the cables. The cable retention device disclosed herein simultaneously restrains the cables and secures the cables to the cable support structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Wanaka Holdings, LLCInventor: Charles A Darnell
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Patent number: 8740157Abstract: A fastening device (10) for a lead has a fastening portion (14) for mounting the fastening device (10) on a support, and a support portion (12) for the lead. The fastening device (10) further has at least one additional holding portion (16) extending from the support portion (12) for pre-fixing the fastening device (10) on the lead.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventor: Stefan Jatzke
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Patent number: 8733560Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from reinforced non-metallic polymers that will not rust or corrode. A cable rack arm up to thirty inches long may be compression molded with long glass fibers in a polyester or vinylester matrix. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to a non-metallic stanchion that may be made from a reinforced, pultruded composite material. Nonmetallic pins may be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable saddles that are snap-fit atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Each saddle may include elastomeric dampening material to reduce shock and vibration in the mechanical and electrical environment in underground tunnels, vaults and manholes.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Underground Devices, Inc.Inventor: Donald P. McCoy
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Patent number: RE45164Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Acbel Polytech Inc.Inventors: Hsuan-Yu Chen, Tien-Wen Lin, Po-Hsuan Yu, Jia-Jiann Huang