US3589657A
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Suspended conduit support bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-15
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-05-15
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a support bracket for use in supporting, spacing and aligning suspended conduits in relation to a self-supported conduit. More particularly, this invention includes a support bracket having a first clamping means for fastening to a self-supported conduit and a second clamping means for fastening to a suspended conduit with laterally adjustable means in a selected one of a plurality of laterally spaced positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde M Pendley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10; F16L3/1091; F16L1/00; F16L1/024; F16L1/06; F16L1/10; F16L3/22; F16L3/24; F16L3/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A support bracket for use in supporting, spacing and aligning suspended conduits in relation to a self-supported conduit comprising: a. a support element defining a first substantially U-shaped supporting surface and a second substantially flat supporting surface with the plane of said U-shaped supporting surface being disposed at an angle relative to said flat supporting surface; b. first adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said U-shaped supporting surface for securing said first surface to said self-supported conduit; c. second adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said flat supporting surface for securing said suspended conduit to said flat supporting surface; d. adjusting means provided on said flat supporting surface for adjusting the lateral spacing of said suspended conduit relative to said self-supported conduit; e. said support element including two substantially flat coplanar supporting surfaces each said flat supporting surface extending radially outward from said U-shaped supporting surface, said two flat supporting surfaces being disposed substantially 180* apart; and f. insulating means operatively associated with said two flat supporting surfaces and said associated clamping means for insulating said suspended conduit relative to said support bracket; g. said support bracket being further characterized in that each of said second supporting surfaces consists of a pair of integrally formed first plate elements formed and disposed in such a manner as to define substantially a 90* angle therebetween with the corresponding plate element of each pair being in a coplanar relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A support bracket for use in supporting, spacing and aligning suspended conduits in relation to a self-supported conduit comprising: a. a support element defining a first substantially U-shaped supporting surface and a second substantially flat supporting surface with the plane of said U-shaped supporting surface being disposed at an angle relative to said flat supporting surface; b. first adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said U-shaped supporting surface for securing said first surface to said self-supported conduit; c. second adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said flat supporting surface for securing said suspended conduit to said flat supporting surface; d. adjusting means provided on said flat supporting surface for adjusting the lateral spacing of said suspended conduit relative to said self-supported conduit; e. said support element including two substantially flat coplanar supporting surfaces each said flat supporting surface extending radially outward from said U-shaped supporting surface, said two flat supporting surfaces being disposed substantially 180* apart; and f. insulating means operatively associated with said two flat supporting surfaces and said associated clamping means for insulating said suspended conduit relative to said support bracket; g. said support bracket being further characterized in that each of said second supporting surfaces consists of a pair of integrally formed first plate elements formed and disposed in such a manner as to define substantially a 90* angle therebetween with the corresponding plate element of each pair being in a coplanar relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
A support bracket as defined in claim 1 further characterized in that said U-shaped adjustable clamping means consist of a U-shaped portion having in extending second plate element projecting laterally outward from each end of said U-shaped portion with said laterally extending second plate elements being in a coplanar relationship, said support bracket and said U-shaped clamping portion being detailed when in a clamped and supporting relationship such that said laterally projecting second plate elements are disposed in a parallel relationship with one coplanar pair of said first plate elements, and wherein said parallel pairs of first and second plate elements are provided with aligned openings for receiving adjustable nut and bolt fastening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A support bracket as described in claim 2 further characterized in that said flat supporting surface lateral adjusting means consists of a series of elongated openings for receiving an adjustable U-bolt at a plurality of laterally spaced positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A support bracket as defined in claim 3 further characterized in that said support bracket includes an insulating bushing detailed to fit around said suspended conduit and to fit within said adjustable U-bolt to thereby insulAte said suspended conduit from said support bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A support bracket as defined in claim 4 further characterized in that said support element includes two substantially flat coplanar supporting surfaces, with one of said flat supporting surfaces extending radially outward from each leg portion of said U-shaped supporting surface and wherein said two flat supporting surfaces are disposed substantially 280* apart.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
210 words
A support bracket for use in supporting, spicing and aligning suspended conduits in relation to a self-supported conduit comprising: a. a support element defining a first substantially U-shaped supporting surface and a second substantially flat supporting surface with the plane of said U-shaped supporting surface being disposed at an angle relative to said flat supporting surface; b. first adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said U-shaped supporting surface for securing said first surface to said self-supported conduit; c. second adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said flat supporting surface for securing said suspended conduit to said flat supporting surface; d. adjusting means provided on said flat supporting surface for adjusting the lateral spacing of said suspended conduit relative to said self-supported conduit; e. said support element including two substantially flat coplanar supporting surfaces, each said flat supporting surface extending radially outward from said U-shaped supporting surface, said two flat supporting surfaces being disposed substantially 180* apart; and f. said support bracket being further characterized in that each of said second supporting surfaces consists of a pair of integrally formed first plate elements formed and disposed in such a manner as to define substantially a 90* angle therebetween, with the corresponding plate element of each pair being in a coplanar relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
210 words
A support bracket for use in supporting, spicing and aligning suspended conduits in relation to a self-supported conduit comprising: a. a support element defining a first substantially U-shaped supporting surface and a second substantially flat supporting surface with the plane of said U-shaped supporting surface being disposed at an angle relative to said flat supporting surface; b. first adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said U-shaped supporting surface for securing said first surface to said self-supported conduit; c. second adjustable clamping means operatively associated with said flat supporting surface for securing said suspended conduit to said flat supporting surface; d. adjusting means provided on said flat supporting surface for adjusting the lateral spacing of said suspended conduit relative to said self-supported conduit; e. said support element including two substantially flat coplanar supporting surfaces, each said flat supporting surface extending radially outward from said U-shaped supporting surface, said two flat supporting surfaces being disposed substantially 180* apart; and f. said support bracket being further characterized in that each of said second supporting surfaces consists of a pair of integrally formed first plate elements formed and disposed in such a manner as to define substantially a 90* angle therebetween, with the corresponding plate element of each pair being in a coplanar relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A support bracket as described in claim 6 further characterized in that said flat supporting surface lateral adjusting means consists of a series of elongated openings for receiving an adjustable U-bolt at a plurality of laterally spaced positions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |