With Ring Or Clamp Patents (Class 248/74.1)
  • Publication number: 20120151990
    Abstract: A holder for a liquid separator is disclosed herein. The liquid separator includes a separator body for dividing a sample flow into two separate flows, one of said flows substantially free of liquid being for the gas measurement and another of said flows including at least one of liquid and gas bypassing the measurement, and which liquid separator also includes a detachable liquid container for receiving the another flow. The holder includes a space receiving the liquid separator and also includes a frame surrounding at least partly the space and which frame including a first contact point being in contact with the separator body. The frame also includes a second contact point being in contact with the liquid container and which first contact point together with the second contact point are adapted to hold the liquid separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Juha Viitala, Eero Tapio Hyytiäine, Jukka Anntti Petteri Hakanen, Jani Mikael Kauppi, Anu Kristiina Varis, Kai Erik Karlsson
  • Publication number: 20120153096
    Abstract: A sprinkler irrigation stand for use with an irrigation pipe has a base placed below the pipe for being stabilized by the pipe. The pipe freely rests upon the base so that it may be lifted freely off the base or may inflate freely upwards in the case the pipe is a collapsible pipe. A riser of the stand for supporting a sprinkler may be attached to the pipe and slide up in relation to the stand when attached to a collapsible pipe that is inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: NETAFIM, LTD
    Inventors: Nitzan Vered Shaol, Erez Govrin, Yair Shomer
  • Publication number: 20120153097
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular clamping systems and methods for use. A modular clamping system may be configured to mount a variety of accessories to a portion of tubing. The modular clamping system may utilize multiple strap clamp portions having different clamping diameters in order to mount an accessory to tubing of various diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Michael E. Cazalet
  • Patent number: 8201787
    Abstract: There is disclosed a clamp, a self-advancing climbing device including two such clamps, and a method of coupling such a clamp to a tubular. In one embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a clamp (1) for a tubular, in particular a thin-walled tubular such as the tower (3) of a wind-turbine. The clamp (1) comprises at least one clamp member in the form of a friction pad (9) adapted to grip the tower (3), and at least one flexible elongate energising element in the form of a tendon (16) adapted to exert a force on the friction pad (9) to urge the pad (9) to grip the tower (3), whereby the pad (9) and the tendon (16) are adapted to exert a substantially uniform radial clamp load on the tower (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: ITI Scotland Limited
    Inventors: James Ingram, Stewart Kenyon Willis
  • Publication number: 20120138754
    Abstract: The present invention provides a universal flat panel display frame which includes a supporting arm system, a universal head system and a fixing pedestal system. The universal flat panel display frame applies a translation mechanism with dual connecting rod supported by a spring force, and a crosshead universal head system, so as to allow the flat panel display installed thereon to be adjusted and fixed at a desired position and a desired angle at will. Only one person could activate the flat panel display by hand, and the height, front/back incline angle and right/left incline angle of the flat panel display can be adjusted at random just by applying a little force. Therefore, the present invention is convenient for a user to adjust the flat panel display at a desired position, or to rotate the flat panel display at a desired angle to show the screen to other people.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Seong Wong Lim
  • Publication number: 20120132761
    Abstract: A cable mount 10 defines an aperture for receiving an electrical or fluid conduit, and has upstanding ribs 15 which define a circular track 14 for a cable tie. The ribs also define flat mounting planes to prevent rotation of the mount with respect to a substrate. An additional attachment member (41-46) is positioned to allow adaptation of a mould to different kinds of attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: CABLE MANAGEEMENT PRODUCTS LTD.
    Inventors: Richard Aubrey Elsmore, Robert Gerald Rudd
  • Patent number: 8181917
    Abstract: A clamping device supports or structurally replaces a weld joint between connected pipes. The clamping device includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the connected pipes in facing relation, and at least one clamp bolt connecting the upper and lower clamp bodies and extendable through the connected pipes. One of the upper and lower clamp bodies has at least one shaped depression, which receives a complementary shaped clamp bolt nut engageable with the clamp bolt. The shaped depression prevents rotation of the clamp bolt nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen
  • Patent number: 8181916
    Abstract: To provide a pipe support base light in weight and with good workability, to which loads may given according to need. This problem may be overcome with a hollow cylindrical body with a rectangular cross section and with four sides. A through passage is provided in the center portion thereof. Further, a cross-shaped rib is provided at an approximately central position thereof. Additionally, grooves are formed parallel to the aforementioned through passage on at least any of the surfaces, upon the edges of which are provided engagement plates protruding into the cross sections of the grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Advance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Azuma, Atsushi Hikoyama
  • Publication number: 20120119038
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management tray. The securing board has a securing arm extending upward from the securing board. The cable management tray is hung on the securing arm and includes a base and a door rotatably secured to the base. A hook is substantially perpendicular to the base, and a clasping hole is defined in the door. The door is rotatable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the hook is engaged in the clasping hole, the base and the door together define a space, and a cable is received in the space in a direction substantially parallel to the base. In the second position, the hook is removed from the clasping hole, to disengage the cable from the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: PO-WEN CHIU, WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Patent number: 8177173
    Abstract: A rail which can be bound, by means of a strap, to an elongate object, in particular a cable harness or a line, and has a bearing surface, which is intended to rest against the object, and a binding surface , which is directed away from the bearing surface and accommodates the strap. The binding surface has a plurality of protrusions which are compliant in the direction transverse to this surface. A strap arranged at any desired location of the binding surface is positioned transversely over one or more protrusions, in which case these protrusions are pressed down. Adjacent protrusions which have not been pressed down are located on one side and/or the other, and these resist the lateral displacement of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Hellerman Tyton GmbH
    Inventor: Hagen Spiess
  • Publication number: 20120112016
    Abstract: A conduit harness has an inner part and an outer part which are snap-fitted together to provide redundancy in the event of failure of either part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jack BLANCHARD, David ROUTLEDGE
  • Publication number: 20120104186
    Abstract: A wire harness clamp with at least a pair of tension members that afford for harnesses having different sizes to be held securely by the clamp is provided. In addition, the wire harness clamp can have a length that can protect wire harnesses held within the clamp from proximate objects that can rub, vibrate, etc., against the wire harnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Christa Lynn Shirey, Yuko Haba Miki
  • Patent number: 8167146
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a cable support, and a connecting member. The cable support includes a first support and a second support. A rail assembly includes an outer rail and an inner rail slidably attached to the outer rail. The first support is rotationally attached to the inner rail and the second support is rotationally attached to the outer rail. The connecting member connects the first and second supports and extends a blocking portion. The first support is capable of changing position relative to the second support while the inner rail and the outer rail stay relatively static. The blocking portion is supported by the supporting member and is capable of disengaging from the supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mo-Ming Yu, Hai-Chen Zhou
  • Publication number: 20120097468
    Abstract: A construction machine is provided with a clamp receiver 30 with a projecting attachment pin 42, and a clamp body 31 attached onto the clamp receiver 30. The clamp body 31 includes a pair of clamping members 32, 33 which sandwich a hose 17 from both sides of the hose 17 in the diameter direction thereof, and a coupling mechanism which is operable to couple the clamping members 32, 33 to each other in a state that the hose 17 is sandwiched between the clamping members 32 and 33. Each of the clamping members 32, 33 is formed with a clamping member pin hole 40 for passing the attachment pin 42 therethrough. The clamp body 31 is thereby attached onto the clamp receiver 30 in a state that the clamp body 31 is movable in the length direction of the attachment pin 42.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki TAKEDA, Satoshi Kurushima, Daiki Nakabayashi
  • Patent number: 8161605
    Abstract: A clamp is disclosed, especially for retaining hoses, pipes, cables or the like. The clamp includes an annular curved fixing strip including a first end and a second end, two flanges each connected to a respective end of the fixing strip, and openings in the flanges for guiding though a tensioning device. At least one of the flanges includes a connecting device for producing a riveted joint between flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Norma Sweden AB
    Inventor: Ralf Reichel
  • Patent number: 8157222
    Abstract: A wire harness clamp with at least a pair of tension members that afford for harnesses having different sizes to be held securely by the clamp is provided. In addition, the wire harness clamp can have a length that can protect wire harnesses held within the clamp from proximate objects that can rub, vibrate, etc., against the wire harnesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Christa Lynn Shirey, Yuko Haba Miki
  • Patent number: 8141831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Frank D. Julian, Truman J. Stegmaier, Joseph P. Ismert
  • Patent number: 8141825
    Abstract: Apparatus for use with a mounting panel having a mounting aperture includes a cable tie mount having a cable tie receiving passage extending therethrough, the mount having a planar central rigid portion and first and second side portions self-biased to reside in the plane of the mount central portion and supported by the central portion for deflection relative thereto and a cable tie for disposition in the mount passage, the cable tie having a self-bias to a planar condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cable-Mates, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurus Logan, James J. Daley
  • Patent number: 8141826
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Securus, Inc.
    Inventors: Luis E. Gallardo, Timothy M. McConnell
  • Patent number: 8136771
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular clamping systems and methods for use. A modular clamping system may be configured to mount a variety of accessories to a portion of tubing. The modular clamping system may utilize multiple strap clamp portions having different clamping diameters in order to mount an accessory to tubing of various diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Michael E. Cazalet
  • Publication number: 20120056049
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a clamp device includes a frame including a supporting portion formed on one end thereof. The supporting portion is adapted for abutting against a handle tube; and a clamping unit including two clamping elements. Each clamping element has a connecting portion on one end, a coupling portion on the other end opposite to the connecting portion, and a curved portion between the connecting portion and the coupling portion. The clamping unit is pivotally moved between an open position and a clamping position. The clamping elements are detached from each other in the open position, and the clamping elements are close to each other in the clamping position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Iñigo Gisbert Aguirrezabal
  • Publication number: 20120056048
    Abstract: Fastener retainer brackets and related assemblies and methods are disclosed. One example fastener retainer bracket includes a mounting portion and a restricting portion coupled to the mounting portion. The mounting portion defines a plurality of openings structured to receive a plurality of fasteners received in a support structure. The restricting portion is adapted to permit tool access to heads of the plurality of fasteners when the plurality of fasteners extend through the plurality of openings of the mounting portion. The restricting portion is adapted to contact the head of at least one of the fasteners to inhibit removal of that fastener from the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Astec International Limited
    Inventor: Nikolaos A. Yamvrias
  • Patent number: 8127436
    Abstract: A device for installing aerial electrical power conductors on utility poles. The device includes a frame having a plurality of anchors. The anchors are arranged to provide a place for securing a plurality of pull ropes during installation of the conductors. The device includes a post sized to be received in a hitch on a vehicle. In one embodiment, the device is sized to fit into an aerial platform, such as that used on utility bucket trucks. The device may be lifted to the point of connection on the utility pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Sauschuck, Jr., Ronald William Mege
  • Publication number: 20120049013
    Abstract: A cable/cable tray mounting system comprises a plurality of magnets and a strut. The strut includes a plurality of spaced apart mounting apertures. A suspension assembly pivotally secures each magnet of the plurality of magnets to the strut. The plurality of mounting apertures of the strut allow for varying magnetic arrangements of the plurality of magnets thereby allowing the magnet mounting system to be mounted onto flat surfaces, curved surfaces and/or other shaped surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: David L. Klein
  • Publication number: 20120032036
    Abstract: Blocks of a cable, wire or pipe transition that may be placed together to form a structure of a number of the blocks. Each block has a generally rectangular shape and forms a part of the cable, wire or pipe transition together with at least one further block. Each block has at least one recess placed in the middle of the block. Inside the recess a number of peelable sheets are received. The sheets may be peeled off to adapt the inner diameter of the block to the outer diameter of a cable, wire or pipe to be received in the recess. Each block has elements for fastening further blocks to the block above or below the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Roxtec AB
    Inventors: Jens Andersson, Mats Ericson, Jenny Filipsen, Ulf Hildingsson, Christer Lundborg, Stefan Milton, Ronnie Pettersson, Jörgen Åkesson
  • Publication number: 20120018594
    Abstract: A universal tube clamp, having a head portion with an aperture formed therein with set screws to retain another object thereto, and a clamping portion. The clamping portion has an outer perimeter sidewall defining an opening with knurls formed on inside walls, a generally T-shaped slot with a vertical portion that extends from a bottom of the sidewall upwardly towards the head portion with ears formed on both sides of the slot, and a horizontal slot portion that extends horizontally through the sidewall above the two ears, and a bolt which forces the two ears together to reduce a diameter of the opening. The ear that the bolt head impinges on is narrower than the threaded ear, and the vertical portion of the T-shaped slot is wider at the bottom of the sidewall than at its top where it joins the horizontal slot portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Vladimir Radzinsky
  • Patent number: 8100368
    Abstract: A seismic sway brace includes a clamp for engaging a circular object, a sway brace member, and a pair of connecting mechanisms for coupling the circular object to the sway brace member, and for coupling the sway brace member to building structure. The sway brace member may be a sway brace pipe or rod. Each of the connecting mechanisms may include a pair of strap clamps, held together by a retainer. The strap clamps and/or the circular object clamp may include one or more longitudinal slots. The longitudinal slots enhance wrapping of the clamps that engage the sway brace member or circular object, allowing the clamps to better engage the sway brace member or circular object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Jackson, Eric J. Wilson, Paul A. Hart
  • Publication number: 20120012715
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a metal clad cable clamp. In one embodiment, an apparatus or clamp for mounting a cable to a strut can be provided. The clamp can include a clamp body operable to mount to the strut, wherein a portion of the cable is positioned between the clamp body and the strut. The clamp can also include at least one adjustment device operable to force a portion of the clamp body against the portion of the cable, wherein the portion of the cable is maintained substantially adjacent to the strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: ALCAN PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan M. Andersen, Tom Hirschle
  • Publication number: 20120006948
    Abstract: 2. A clamp for securing components, in particular string-like or linear structural members, like pipelines, hoses, or cables, having at least one clamp part (3), of which the outer contour (4) delimits at least partially a receiving space (5) for receiving the respective component, at least one clamp part (3) having a mechanism (6) for minimizing corrosion, in particular, crevice corrosion, at every component that is held, is characterized in that the mechanism has at least one sacrificial element (7) that is visibly consumed with the onset of corrosion and continued duration of use of the clamp fastener and that the respective sacrificial element (7) is placed, as an independent component, on the outer contour (4) of the assignable clamp part (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Helmut Hiss, Jochen Caspari
  • Publication number: 20110315830
    Abstract: A cable fixing member is provided, comprising: a pair of bracket members that hold a cable therebetween; and a fitting part that fits into the pair of bracket members, wherein the fitting part comprises: a convex portion having an arc-shaped cross sectional face formed in one bracket member of the pair of bracket members; and a concave portion formed in the other bracket member of the pair of bracket members and having an arc-shaped cross sectional face with which the convex portion is fitted, wherein the pair of bracket members are rotatably formed with the fitting part as a rotation center, so that facing surfaces of the pair of bracket members that hold the cable can be opened and closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: HITACHI CABLE, LTD.
    Inventors: Hirotaka ESHIMA, Yoji KOBAYASHI, Hideki HORIKOSHI, Haruhiko SUGAI, Satoshi MURATA
  • Patent number: 8082820
    Abstract: A fastening system for axial fastening of an elongated element with a snap-on fastener to a support, in which the snap-on fastener encloses the elongated element, has a retaining ring with an internal spring and can be inserted by means of a groove into the U-shaped recess in a support and in the fixed state, the retaining ring acts by means of a spring against the support, in order to counteract axial loosening of the snap-on fastener. A support with at least one deep groove relative to the surface of support around the U-shaped recess, a snap-on fastener with an internal spring, which can be adjusted in the direction toward groove, and whose retaining ring has a face, whose shape corresponds to the shape of the groove of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Kongsberg Automotive
    Inventor: Lars Schulz
  • Publication number: 20110309207
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cold-insulated pipe support for a pipeline (R), in particular for a low-temperature pipeline, comprising a pipe receptacle (2) that delimits a receiving space for a pipe section of the pipeline (R) and comprising a holding device (7) for absorbing and transmitting forces and torques acting on the pipeline (R) and on a base (B). The invention further relates to a method for installing the pipe support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: LISEGA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Florian Senkpiel
  • Publication number: 20110303801
    Abstract: A sprinkler elevating apparatus is provided for use on an irrigation device. The sprinkler elevating apparatus includes a sprinkler support body and a midline hose coupling body. The sprinkler support body is configured to support the sprinkler at an elevated position relative to the irrigation device. The midline hose coupling body is carried by the sprinkler support body. The midline hose coupling body has a contact portion configured to affix to a midline section of a flexible hose drop of the irrigation device. A method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Dale Shelton
  • Patent number: 8074945
    Abstract: A conduit mounting system includes a plurality of modular components. Each modular component includes first and second transverse sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another and third and fourth longitudinal sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another. The third and fourth longitudinal sides extend between the first and second sides. Each modular component also includes a fifth side disposed between the first and second sides and between the third and fourth sides. The fifth side includes a conduit support surface disposed between first and second side contact portions. Each modular component also includes a flange having a first flange portion extending beyond a surface of the third side and a second flange portion extending beyond a surface of the first side contact portion of the fifth side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: William Thomas Schoenau, Gene Ray Slinkard, Travis James King
  • Publication number: 20110297798
    Abstract: A capillary mounting clip is disclosed. The capillary mounting clip includes a first planar surface, a second planar surface aligned parallel to the first planar surface, a curvilinear capillary mounting surface carried between the first planar surface and the second planar surface wherein the curvilinear capillary clip mounting surface is sized to smoothly accept a substantially cylindrical outer surface of a capillary tube; and a capillary slot defined within the second planar surface wherein the capillary slot is aligned substantially perpendicular to the first planar surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC.
    Inventor: Keith L. Galle
  • Patent number: 8070113
    Abstract: A sway brace including a U-shaped sling with flanges at each end. The flanges are mounted to two mounting fixtures including block bodies and passages therethrough. Mounting surfaces on the fixtures receive the flanges of the U-shaped sling. Threaded members affix the flanges to the mounting surfaces of the mounting fixtures. The sling includes metal strapping formed in a U-shaped curve about an axis perpendicular to the width of the strapping in a manner to create rigidity and strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Automatic Fire Control, Incorporated
    Inventor: Kraig A. Kirschner
  • Patent number: 8056869
    Abstract: A bracket is provided having a spacer connected to a first and second arms. The spacer has a proximate end and a distal end disposed apart from each other at a suitable distance. The first arm has a base end and a free end, the base end being connected to a first side of the proximate end of the spacer and the free end extending from the proximate end. The second arm has a base end and a free end, the base end connected to the proximate end, and the free arm extending from the proximate end. The first arm, the second arm, and the proximate end substantially form a ring having a gap between the free ends of the first and second arms. Another bracket is provided having a hook and a ring connected to a top of the hook, wherein the ring includes a gap formed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Tellabs Petaluma, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A. Newhouse, Richard F. Gianni, Joseph F. Kidd
  • Patent number: 8047476
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: J. van Walraven Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Walraven
  • Patent number: 8049522
    Abstract: An ice thickness probe includes a longitudinally-extending probe rod, an insulator casing and a sleeve. The probe rod is fabricated from an electrically-conductive material. The insulator casing is fabricated from an electrically-insulative material and is wrapped around, is in contact with and extends along the probe rod. The sleeve is fabricated from a stiff yet resilient material and is wrapped around, is in contact with and extends along the insulator casing. The insulator casing and the sleeve are concentrically disposed about the probe rod as viewed in cross-section. An ice thickness probe assembly includes a frame structure, a reference bar and at least one ice thickness probe. An ice thickness monitoring apparatus is used in a thermal storage coil having a tank containing water and a tube disposed in the water so that, when the thermal ice storage coil is energized, ice is produced and accumulates on the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Evapco, Inc.
    Inventors: Davey Joe Vadder, Jeffrey Michael Kane, Arthur James Marshall
  • Patent number: 8038106
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Xueming Cai
  • Publication number: 20110248126
    Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting one or more pipes are provided. The pipe support system can include a first isolator and a second isolator at least partially disposed about a pipe such that at least a portion of the first and second isolators oppose one another. The pipe support system can also include a third isolator at least partially disposed about the pipe between a first set of ends of the first and second isolators and a fourth isolator at least partially disposed about the pipe between a second set of ends of the first and second isolators such that at least a portion of the third and fourth isolators oppose one another. An inner surface of the combination of the first, second, third, and fourth isolators can surround a perimeter of the pipe to provide an insulated pipe. The pipe system can also include at least one clamp at least partially disposed about the insulated pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Kellogg Brown & Root LLC
    Inventors: Gillian Mark, Edward Schauseil, II, John J. Pothanikat, Jim Williams
  • Patent number: 8033512
    Abstract: A self-secure mount for a tubular object includes an outer holder and an inner holder. The outer holder includes two spaced apart holding panels and an arc-shaped cornering panel extended between the two holding panels for applying an elastic clipping force between the holding panels. The inner holder includes two spaced apart clipping panels overlapping with each other to define a clipping channel therebetween, wherein two inner edges of the clipping panels are extended towards a closed end of the clipping channel. The two inner edges of the clipping panels are adapted for pressing against an outer surface of the tubular object to retain the tubular object in position, such that when the holding panels are pressed to minimize a distance therebetween, the clipping force of the outer holder is substantially increased towards the inner edges of the clipping panels to hold the tubular object within the cornering panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Chin-Hsiung Lien
  • Publication number: 20110244717
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting rack and an electronic device. The mounting rack includes a frame. An interface is defined in the frame. The frame includes a securing member. An electronic device is inserted in the mounting rack from front to back. The electronic device includes a back wall. The back wall is adjacent to the frame and defines a port for receiving a cable. The cable is secured to the securing member and inserted into the interface of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang Hsiao, Hsueh-Chin Lu
  • Patent number: 8020814
    Abstract: A clamp for securing a tubular or hose-shaped object on a support. The clamp includes a clamp jacket having first and second ends, wherein a first leg protrudes from the first end of the clamp jacket and a second leg projects from the second end of the clamp jacket. The first leg has a lug which in the open state protrudes in the direction of the second leg. The second leg includes a fastening section which can be inserted into a gap between the lug and a neighboring portion of the first leg located opposite the lug, wherein, in the closed state of the clamp, the lug is plastically deformed toward the outer side of the fastening section facing away from the first leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Norma Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Geppert, Frank Schmidt, Michael Sommer
  • Patent number: 8020811
    Abstract: A cable bracket and strap assembly includes a cable bracket and a strap secured to the cable bracket. The cable bracket has a plurality of retention elements defining a plurality of conductor openings. The cable bracket also has a mounting flange, which includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The strap is secured to the cable bracket within the first aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 8020812
    Abstract: A clamp for corrugated tubes capable of holding a corrugated tube, whether a corrugated tube of large diameter or a corrugated tube of small diameter, with adequate holding force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Hiroto Matsuno, Masato Ibaraki
  • Patent number: 8011621
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: Richard Korczak
  • Publication number: 20110210215
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a system for securing a portion of a medical device. The system includes a first arm, where the first arm includes a gripper. The system also includes a second arm. The second arm is attached to the first arm, can move relative to the first arm and includes a gripper. The gripper of the first arm and the gripper of the second arm are configured to grip an external object. The system further includes a fastener, where the fastener is configured to releasably attach the first arm to the second arm, and a holder, where the holder is configured to hold at least a portion of a medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Medical Component Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Nitsche, William Woods, Bader Munir, Amy Young
  • Patent number: 8006454
    Abstract: A grid system is provided that is particularly suited for the suspended ceiling system that varies in the vertical plane. An elongated carrier tube is provided the spans substantially the width of the grid system that has a slot therein adapted to receive the strengthening bulb of a main runner. A clip is provided that seats on the carrier tube that has opposed faces for capturing the bulb of the runner, so as to secure the runner to the tube carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Chicago Metallic Corporation
    Inventors: Scott G. Jankovec, Peter G. Jahn, Thomas E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20110204192
    Abstract: A clamp for securing a tubular or hose-shaped object on a support. The clamp includes a clamp jacket having first and second ends, wherein a first leg protrudes from the first end of the clamp jacket and a second leg projects from the second end of the clamp jacket. The first leg has a lug which in the open state protrudes in the direction of the second leg. The second leg includes a fastening section which can be inserted into a gap between the lug and a neighboring portion of the first leg located opposite the lug, wherein, in the closed state of the clamp, the lug is plastically deformed toward the outer side of the fastening section facing away from the first leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: NORMA GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut GEPPERT, Frank SCHMIDT, Michael SOMMER