Separable Patents (Class 248/74.4)
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Patent number: 8616506Abstract: A cable lead-through is disclosed for a switch cabinet, electric cabinet or the like. In at least one embodiment, the cable lead-through is formed of two substantially identical lead-through halves. The lead-through halves are held together by way of two clamping devices. By placing the clamping devices in grooves of the lead-through halves, the cable lead-through is held together.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Roxtec ABInventor: Stefan Milton
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Patent number: 8590846Abstract: A device for bridging a cable harness between two aircraft structure elements of an aircraft includes an elongated connecting rod having a plurality of radial snap-in holes and configured to bridge a space between the two aircraft structure elements and affix to at least one of the two aircraft structure elements. The device also includes a cable guiding element having at least one receiving section for receiving the cable harness and at least one attachment section circumferentially surrounding the connecting rod, the attachment section having a resiliently held radially directed locking pin, wherein the locking pin corresponds to one of the plurality of the radial snap-in holes so as to form a clip connection and a positive locking engagement between the at least one attachment section and the connecting rod.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Hans-Peter Guthke, Lueder Kosiankowski, Martin Schnoor, Andreas Jacobi
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Patent number: 8573543Abstract: A clamp includes first and second parts, each of the parts having a circular central section and a pair of straight extensions extending away from the circular central section in opposite directions. In the first part the holes are closed holes, while in the second part the holes are open holes, connected by slots to an upper edge of the part. Bolts may be pre-located through the closed holes, with nuts threaded onto the bolts, but not tightened. The pre-placed bolts may be received through the slots and into the open holes of the second part. The nuts may then be tightened against the second part to clamp the circular central sections on opposite sides of a circular object, such as a vertical pipe run, between the parts. According to a variant, the bolts are permanently secured to the first part so as to prevent rotation of the bolts.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Daniel S. Mominee, Raymond M. Olle, Michael H.-S. Oh, Raymond S. Laughlin, Eric J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20130256472Abstract: A cable holder includes a first holding unit, a second holding unit, and a fixing unit. The second holding unit hinges on the first holding unit to form an enclosed receiving space for receiving a cable. The fixing unit is connected to the first holding unit or the second holding unit to fix the cable holder on a casing. The first holding unit and the second holding unit are magnetic. The cable holder is utilized to hold and fix the cable stably on a casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen) CO., LTD.Inventors: LEI LIU, GUO-YI CHEN
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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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Publication number: 20130214100Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventor: Airbus Operations Limited
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Patent number: 8500080Abstract: A rod securing device includes a securing plate and a first driving arm. The securing plate is capable of receiving a rod. The first driving arm is located in the securing plate. The first driving arm is capable of moving along a first direction. The first driving arm includes a first engaging portion and is capable of moving from a securing position, where the first engaging portion of the first driving arm is capable of engaging the rod received in the securing plate, to a release position, where the first engaging portion is capable of being disengaged from the rod received in the securing plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wang Hu
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Patent number: 8500073Abstract: A clamp with a first clamp halve with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a second clamp halve, with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a cable opening; and a hinge device for connecting the two hinge portions. The clamp may also include a first clamp halve with a second opening for a closing insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Wayne L. Quesnel
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Publication number: 20130168510Abstract: A pipe support is disclosed for restraining a pipe at a position in close proximity to a joint formed by the pipe and a pipe fitting. The pipe support includes a base configured to be secured to a support surface and to interface with an outer surface of the pipe. The pipe support also includes a clamp operable with the base to restrain the pipe. Additionally, the pipe support includes a hinge coupling the base and the clamp, operable to facilitate relative movement between the base and the clamp. The base positions the outer surface of the pipe at a pre-determined distance from the support surface sufficient to at least offset a distance between the outer surface of the pipe and an outer surface of the pipe fitting, thereby preventing a bending load from occurring at the joint upon securing the pipe support to the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Cooper B-Line, Inc.Inventor: Cooper B-Line, Inc.
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Patent number: 8464987Abstract: An adjustable conduit clamp to secure a conduit to a structure has a clampback and a strap that interfits therewith. The clampback has sidewalls configured to be placed against a structure and a portion of each sidewall configured to support a conduit. A first spacer is positioned between the sidewalls at a first region of the sidewalls and a second spacer positioned between the sidewalls at a second region. A cantilever member extends from the second spacer and is positioned between the first and second sidewalls, the cantilever member having a free end movable relative to the sidewalls and spaced from an end of the first spacer so as to form an opening therebetween for passage of the strap. The strap has a first end portion shaped to contact a conduit and a second end portion dimensioned for passage through the opening in the clampback.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.Inventors: Christopher W. DeCesare, Erik G. Senseney, Joseph M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20130118627Abstract: A duct clamp assembly comprises a polygonal clamp, a fastener, and a mounting piece. The polygonal clamp is clamp formed from two clamp halves, each having a plurality of flat sides constructed to bow in contact with a duct. The fastener holds the two clamp halves together. The mounting piece is attached to the polygonal clamp, and configured to attach to a support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Arthur C. Utay
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Patent number: 8439317Abstract: A grommeted clamp assembly is provided for securing an elongated member to an underlying surface. The grommeted clamp assembly includes a grommet having a generally tubular body with an ovate cross section. An opening extends lengthwise along the body and is sized for receiving an elongated member. The grommet includes at least one transverse projection. The assembly includes a pair of clamp portions each having an anchoring end, an interlocking end, and a curved portion. A second anchoring end is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end. A second interlocking end is configured for being received by a slot of the first interlocking end. A second curved portion cooperates with a first curved portion to collectively support the grommet. At least one of the curved portions includes an elongated slot for receiving the at least one transverse projection for retaining the grommet.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Franklin Fastener CompanyInventor: James M. Sampson
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Publication number: 20130112817Abstract: clamp for attaching pipes or lines. The clamp includes a first arm arranged on a base and a second arm arranged on a carriage. The carriage is slidably arranged in the base so that the first and second arms are connectable to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: NORMA GERMANY GMBHInventor: NORMA GERMANY GMBH
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Patent number: 8436247Abstract: A terminal cover (A) includes an escaping portion (20) formed by cutting off a part of a peripheral wall portion forming a first accommodating portion (11) to allow an internal space of the first accommodating portion (11) to communicate with a second accommodating portion (12), thereby avoiding interference with a linking portion (53) of a terminal fitting (B). The terminal cover (A) also includes a multi-functional portion (26) which can be assembled with the first accommodating portion (11) and is arranged to close at least a part of the escaping portion (20) and capable of pressing the terminal fitting (B) to prevent a displacement of the terminal fitting (B) in an assembled state.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Tsuyoshi Mase
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Patent number: 8403513Abstract: A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Custom Molded Products, Inc.Inventor: William J. Drury
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Patent number: 8387926Abstract: A support arrangement, operable to clamp a cam tube for a drum brake assembly in position relative to an adjacent vehicle component, includes a first jaw having a first pair of arms, each of which has an one opening in an inclined end section, a second jaw having a second pair of arms, each of which has an opening in an inclined end section, and a base associated with the vehicle component and having a third pair of arms. Each of the third pair of arms also has an opening in its end section. Bolts or other such fastener elements are receivable within aligned sets of openings in the first, second, and third pairs of arms, permitting displacement of the first and second jaws relative to the base upon adjustment of the fasteners so that the jaws grip the tube and clamp the tube in its proper position. A clamping process is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLCInventors: Thomas L. Runels, Troy A. Flodin
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Patent number: 8366059Abstract: A clip and cable assembly are configured for attachment to a panel of a vehicle. The cable assembly includes an elongated member. The elongated member includes a radially extending locating feature having a width. The clip includes a housing and a fastener. The housing includes a first section and a second section spaced a distance from the first section and a pocket is defined between the first and second sections. The first and second sections each define a channel that is sized to slidably receive the elongated member of the cable assembly. The pocket receives the locating feature when the elongated member is received in the channel such that movement of clip relative to the elongated member and the locating feature is limited to a length of movement defined as a difference of the distance between the first and second sections and the width of the locating feature.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Joseph P. Fannon, Eugene Ficyk
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Patent number: 8356778Abstract: An extruded or molded elastomeric (e.g., rubber) or polymeric multi-piece (e.g., two-piece) modular pipe support system utilizes a wide base with protrusions and/or recesses, and a separate top with recesses and/or protrusions that engage the protrusions and/or recesses of the top. The tops are configured to securely capture a pipe/conduit without any additional parts, straps, etc. The top may have one or more pipe-receiving recesses for receiving the pipes (conduits).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Mary E. Birli, Scott E. Anderson, Edward J. Lynch, Raymond S. Laughlin, Eric C. Osborn, Raymond M. Olle
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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: 8348204Abstract: A waterproof cable guide device for a railway vehicle comprises an elastic member having a plurality of through-holes penetrating in a forward and backward direction and screw insertion holes penetrating in the forward and backward direction, the plurality of electric cables being inserted into the plurality of holes, respectively, 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 press casing surrounding a front surface and an outer peripheral surface of the elastic member so as not to cover the through-holes and provided with screw insertion holes communicating with the screw insertion holes of the elastic member; and screws inserted into the screw insertion holes, in a direction from forward, and tightened with respect to the cable guide; the screws being inserted into the screw insertion holes in the direction from forward and tightened with respect to the cable guide inType: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shin Kataoka, Kunihiko Takagi, Yutaka Kitagawa, Kazuya Morita
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Patent number: 8342474Abstract: A modular support assembly receives and/or stores elongated objects that may be primarily cylindrical in shape, such as fluid conduits including hydraulic tube, pipe and hose. The modular support assembly includes a plurality of interchangeable modules of differing or similar sizes to create an adjustable assembly whose overall shape and number of modules can change depending upon the intended use of the assembly. The modules comprise sliding engagement portions that are disposed along a periphery of the modules and allow interengageable attachment to other modules. The modules also comprise apertures that can vary in size to accommodate various sizes of objects. The modules can be disassembled by sliding module portion halves apart, facilitating easy assemblage of the modules either before or after the objects retained therein have been positioned, and subsequent removal of individual objects from the assemblage.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: The Gates CorporationInventor: Donald R. Gilbreath
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Patent number: 8322782Abstract: Generally provided is a roof-liner assembly for attaching a wire harness to a roof liner, the assembly having a wire harness that is attached to a roof liner by a harness clip and a harness-clip base, wherein the harness clip has a substantially closed-loop element that substantially surrounds the exterior surface of a wire-harness longitudinal section, and wherein the harness-clip base is secured to the roof liner.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mark Shallcross, Todd Hemmert, Saeed Namakydoost
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Publication number: 20120292462Abstract: A quick-lock-and-quick-release system, using predetermined clamping and releasing methods to be assembled, disassembled, and adjusted for supporting and protecting a recreational-vehicle sewer hose, comprises a first semi-circular sequential-locking end joint, a second semi-circular sequential-locking end joint, semi-circular sequential-locking middle joints, quick-lock-and-quick-release stake-clamping jaw screws, quick-lock-and-quick-release jaw-squeezing chamber nuts, square-cross-section multi-purpose two-way stakes, and semi-circular sequential-locking pipes. The quick-lock-and-quick-release system eliminates permanent frictional forces between the multi-purpose two-way stakes and quick-lock-and-quick-release jaw-squeezing chamber nuts: a) To allow quick and easy assembly of the system, b) To allow quick and easy disassembly of the system, c) To allow the two-way stakes to be used right side up or upside down, and d) To eliminate personal injuries caused by the two-way stakes when they become rusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: DENNIS MARSHALL
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Patent number: 8313065Abstract: A pipe support clamp, a system using the clamp, and a method of supporting a pipe with the clamp are disclosed. The pipe support clamp includes two housings, and a number of high temperature inserts, where at least one high temperature insert is coupled to the first housing and at least one high temperature insert is coupled to the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Frank J. Birch
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Publication number: 20120256059Abstract: An interchangeable, self-locking, cable gripping and adaptive anchoring apparatus comprising a gripping component and adaptor component. The adaptor component comprises a receiving side for a fitting or anchoring device, and connector side to engage with cable or the like. The gripping component comprises a housing having a cable receiving end and dispatching end. The housing holds cable gripping elements comprising a spring, spacer and two jaws, within a tapering bore of the housing. At the dispatching end, the housing comprises an internal bore for engaging around the connector side of the adaptor component. The gripping component is spring-loaded and self-locking for securing a cable. The pressure of the adaptor component connector side against the spring, spacer and jaws, lock the inserted cable in place to only allow the cable to move in one direction. The adaptor component engages flush against the housing and securely to contain the housing components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Feeney, Inc.Inventors: Andrew G. TOIMIL, George SHEVCHUK
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Patent number: 8282049Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for fixing additional parts to a fin-tube block (19) of a heat exchanger and/or for supporting the heat exchanger, said fin-tube block (19) comprising parallel front surfaces (19a, 19b) and lateral surfaces or lateral parts (21). According to the invention, the holder is embodied as a clip connection consisting of two lockable plastic clip elements (1, 10) which receive the fin-tube block (19) thereinbetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignees: Behr France Hambach S.A.R.L., Araymond et Cie.Inventors: Fabrice Kaczmarek, Jean-Claude Meyer, Patrick Jung
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Patent number: 8276854Abstract: A clamp includes first and second parts, each of the parts having a circular central section and a pair of straight extensions extending away from the circular central section in opposite directions. In the first part the holes are closed holes, while in the second part the holes are open holes, connected by slots to an upper edge of the part. Bolts may be pre-located through the closed holes, with nuts threaded onto the bolts, but not tightened. The pre-placed bolts may be received through the slots and into the open holes of the second part. The nuts may then be tightened against the second part to clamp the circular central sections on opposite sides of a circular object, such as a vertical pipe run, between the parts. According to a variant, the bolts are permanently secured to the first part so as to prevent rotation of the bolts.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Daniel S. Mominee, Raymond M. Olle, Michael H.-S. Oh, Raymond S. Laughlin, Eric J. Wilson
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Patent number: 8262035Abstract: A cable retention clip (20) attached or attachable to equipment with which a plurality of cables are or will be operatively associated, wherein the clip comprises a row of upstanding open-topped cable guide members (24) and a semi-flexible or substantially rigid closure member (22) (hereinafter “lid”) securable on top of the guide members to retain cables when present therein, wherein the lid (22) is selectively securable at two or more different heights relative to the guide member (24), to retain cables of different diameters.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem NVInventors: Heidi Bleus, Danny Thijs, Peter Eyckmans
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Patent number: 8235332Abstract: A bracket for attaching a hose comprising a strip adapted to surround a hose, an end portion connected to the strip and a locking portion to close the strip about the hose, in which the locking portion is configured to cooperate with a threaded fastening device to fasten the bracket to a support is provided. The bracket further comprises at least one anti-rotation device adapted to cooperate with one of the threaded fastening device and the support.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Dytech—Dynamic Fluid Technologies S.p.A.Inventor: Carlo Cesarino
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Patent number: 8230883Abstract: There is provided a gas piping system for a fuel cell in which a gas pipe is made of stainless steel containing no nickel and is fixed at normal room temperature to a suspension member or a fixing portion through a fixing tool by means of bolts/nuts. The fixing tool is constituted to include a bracket member and an elastic member, and this elastic member is arranged between the bracket member and the gas pipe. Moreover, the fixing tool is equipped with a notched portion such that the fixing tool may be self-ruptured when an excessive external force is applied to a fuel cell stack constituting a fuel cell system.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masahiro Takeshita, Shigeyuki Inoue
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Patent number: 8226052Abstract: An insulated clamp for securing a pipe to a conventional C-channel including first and second portions each having a recess associated therewith for receiving a portion of a pipe to be positioned therebetween, the first portion including a pair of flanges receivable within the C-channel, an expansion device positioned between the pair of flanges for moving the flanges into engagement with the C-channel, and a coupling mechanism for attaching the first and second portions to each other. The coupling mechanism is engageable with the expansion device to move the pair of flanges into their engaged position with the C-channel when the first and second clamp portions are attached to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Inventor: Daniel J. Hancock
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Publication number: 20120145839Abstract: A support arrangement, operable to clamp a cam tube for a drum brake assembly in position relative to an adjacent vehicle component, includes a first jaw having a first pair of arms, each of which has an one opening in an inclined end section, a second jaw having a second pair of arms, each of which has an opening in an inclined end section, and a base associated with the vehicle component and having a third pair of arms. Each of the third pair of arms also has an opening in its end section. Bolts or other such fastener elements are receivable within aligned sets of openings in the first, second, and third pairs of arms, permitting displacement of the first and second jaws relative to the base upon adjustment of the fasteners so that the jaws grip the tube and clamp the tube in its proper position. A clamping process is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLCInventors: Thomas L. Runels, Troy A. Flodin
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Publication number: 20120132762Abstract: A cable wedge assembly that can streamline installation of cabling assemblies upon trees and other structures is provided. For example, the cable wedge assembly need not require specialized tools for installation. Rather, the unique features and functions of the assembly attach to a cable merely by inserting a cable through the assembly, tightening a portion of the connector upon another and establishing tension in the cable. Once cable tension is established, the integral wedges seat causing attachment to and retention of the cable. This attachment and retention is effected by way of split conical inserts disposed within the housing of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Bryan Casenhiser, Randy Cloud, Naji Sahlani, Chris Mook
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Patent number: 8181917Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventor: Grant Clark Jensen
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Patent number: 8157223Abstract: A holder for at least one elongate article, with a main part on which is formed at least one receptacle into which the article can be introduced, and with a lid part which is movably connected to the main part via a joint and closes the receptacle in a closed position at least the main part having a hard component portion and a soft component portion connected thereto, the soft component portion forming the receptacle for the article. The joint is also formed by the soft component portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Bastian Stau, Ernst-Ludwig Hahn
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Publication number: 20120080567Abstract: A base plate 1 for fixing an object 2 to an installation surface, comprising a plate-like base body 11 having a mounting portion 11a on its upper surface for mounting the object 2, and a fixing piece 12 having bolt-fastened portions 15 which are to be fastened onto the installation surface by means of fixing bolts. Portions to be fitted 13 are provided on side surfaces of the base body 11, a fitting portion 16 is provided at an end of the fixing piece 12 to detachably fit to the portion to be fitted 13, and the fixing piece 12 is detachably attached to the side surface of the base body 11. The base plate 1 has various uses, and also allows for easily fixing of the object even in a narrow and tight place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: ASAHI ORGANIC CHEMICALS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Syunichirou HAGIHARA
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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: 8091839Abstract: A pipe clamp secures an elongate article such as a pipe to as structural channel. The pipe clamp includes a pair of elongate pipe straps each having one end for securement to the structural channel and an opposed end mutually interconnectable. The opposed end of one of the pipe straps is insertable into an aperture in the opposed end of the other pipe strap. A threaded fastener movably couples the ends to compressively secure the pipe strap to the structural channel about the article.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Whipple, Joey D. Magno, Jr., Xueming Cai
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Publication number: 20110303456Abstract: A conduit retention system comprises a base and a plurality of polygonal elements which can snap-fit together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Jack BLANCHARD, David ROUTLEDGE
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Patent number: 8074945Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: William Thomas Schoenau, Gene Ray Slinkard, Travis James King
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Publication number: 20110278402Abstract: A pipe support clamp, a system using the clamp, and a method of supporting a pipe with the clamp are disclosed. The pipe support clamp includes two housings, and a number of high temperature inserts, where at least one high temperature insert is coupled to the first housing and at least one high temperature insert is coupled to the second housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Mueller International, Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Birch
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Patent number: 8056869Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Tellabs Petaluma, Inc.Inventors: Todd A. Newhouse, Richard F. Gianni, Joseph F. Kidd
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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: 8028378Abstract: A clamping device, having a plurality of clamp segments, each clamp segment, having an arcuate base, each arcuate base having an interior side and an exterior side, a first pair of sidewalls extruding radially inward from the interior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an interior channel, wherein the sidewalls are conformable to a fitting inside the interior channel, a second pair of sidewalls extruding radially outward from the exterior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an exterior channel, wherein each clamp segment is interconnected with at least one other clamp segment by a hinge; and a cable tie to keep the plurality of clamp segments in a closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Sanisure, Inc.Inventors: Richard Shor, David Ball
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Patent number: 8020259Abstract: A cable clamp has a body, at least one front binding hole, at least one rear binding hole, multiple front connecting elements, multiple rear connecting elements, a first lateral connecting element and a second lateral connecting element. The front and the rear connecting elements are formed on the body, and the rear connecting elements correspond respectively to the front connecting elements. The first lateral and the second lateral connecting elements are formed on the body, and the second lateral connecting element corresponds to the first lateral connecting element. Each cable clamp is capable of attaching to another cable clamp rather with connecting the front connecting element of the cable clamp to the rear connecting element of another cable clamp or with connecting the second lateral connecting element of the cable clamp to the first lateral connecting element of another cable clamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Cyber Power Systems Inc.Inventors: Lien-Hsun Ho, Shou-Ting Yeh, Hsiung-Kuei Cheng, Pei-Lun Chiang
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Patent number: 8020825Abstract: Hospital equipment includes a member and a clip mounting to the member. The clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member pivotally interconnected with the first clip member about a pivot axis. Each of the first and second clip members has a receiving portion for receiving the member. A biasing member urges the first clip member and the second clip member toward each other wherein when the first clip member and the second clip member straddle the frame or rail member and the frame or rail member is positioned in the receiving portions, the biasing member urges the first and second clip members to engage the frame or rail member. An accessory mounting member is configured for mounting an accessory to the clip and is coupled to one of the clip members wherein the clip may be used for mounting an accessory to the member.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Mélanie Dostaler, Guy Lemire
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Patent number: 7992829Abstract: A clamp apparatus including a first strap and a second strap. The first strap including an attachment end for attachment to an associated structural member, an intermediate portion having a first radius of curvature for contacting an elongate article, and a connection end having a first aperture for receiving a fastener. The second strap including an attachment end for attachment to an associated structural member, an intermediate portion having a second radius of curvature for contacting the elongate article, and a connection end having a second aperture for receiving the fastener. The first radius of curvature is different from the second radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Halex Co./a Scott-Fetzer CompanyInventors: Glenn A. Baker, Michael J. Gardner
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Patent number: 7950619Abstract: A fluid device mounting structure is provided for installing a plurality of fluid devices on a support assembly. The support assembly includes a support member for supporting connecting portions of the fluid devices by the support assembly, so that the fluid devices are freely disposed in three dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: CKD CorporationInventors: Hideyuki Takeda, Tetsuya Ishihara