US3563504A
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Die-cast cable pans
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-05
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-03-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to cable and pipe supporting hangers and hanger supports. The pan is die-cast and is of rectangular cross section at its middle with sides sloping upward from the bottom of the middle portion to form a top portion upon which the cable or pipe rests. The bottom of the pan is attached to a stand off tube which may be welded to a supporting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry K Gordon
- 👤 Dennis H Baerwald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A die-cast pan of various lengths with a rectangular cross section at the middle portion of said pan with sides sloping upward from the bottom of said middle portion with a channel shaped cross section at said sloping sides, and integrally cast holes in the upper and lower surfaces of said pan with the bottom of said pan being definitely thicker than the adjacent sides of said pan and also thicker than the top of said pan with said top having well rounded corners on the lower surface at the ends of said top and furthermore having well rounded projections on the upper ends of said top surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A die-cast pan of various lengths with a rectangular cross section at the middle portion of said pan with sides sloping upward from the bottom of said middle portion with a channel shaped cross section at said sloping sides, and integrally cast holes in the upper and lower surfaces of said pan with the bottom of said pan being definitely thicker than the adjacent sides of said pan and also thicker than the top of said pan with said top having well rounded corners on the lower surface at the ends of said top and furthermore having well rounded projections on the upper ends of said top surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A die-cast pan as defined in claim 1 wherein a special surface on the lower surface of the bottom of the middle portion of said pan is produced by a milling tool such that definite surface teeth, or striations, are produced with said teeth projecting radially from center of said hole in bottom of said pan and extending to the edges of said base of said middle portion of said pan.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
A die-cast pan as defined in claim 1 wherein said sides of bottom of said middle portion of said pan mate with a special washer of variable thickness and size corresponding to various sizes of said pan and designed to permit compression deflection at the center of said washer to allow said pan to be rotated approximately 540* after said pan and fitting washer assembly initially make contact on the lower surface of said washer with a mating stud assembly or counterpart which provides male threads to engage in said hole threads of said pan base such that said thread engagement forces said pan and washer assembly together with said stud assembly or counterpart.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |