US3112909A
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Support apparatus for piping and the like
Assignee: Bergen Pipe Support Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-26
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1981-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard S Suozzo
- 👤 Michael L Mancini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/16; F16L3/20; F16L3/215; F16L3/217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A PIPING LOAD OR THE LIKE, SUPPORTING MEANS COMPRISING A SPRING SUPPORT DEVICE AND A HYDRAULIC UNIT, SAID SUPPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A HOUSING AND A LEVER CONNECTED TO THE HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST PIVOTAL AXIS, SAID HYDRAULIC UNIT INCLUDING A CYLINDER FOR CONTAINING A SUPPLY OF A SUBSTANTIALLY INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID, A PISTON RECIPROCABLE IN THE CYLINDER, A PISTON ROD CONNECTED TO THE PISTON AND EXTENDING THROUGH AND BEYOND AN END OF THE CYLINDER, A CONDUIT ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CYLINDER, AND A VALVE CONNECTED TO THE CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW THERETHROUGH, SAID LEVER BEING CONNECTED TO THE PISTON ROD FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A SECOND PIVOTAL AXIS, LOAD-CARRYING MEANS CONNECTED TO THE LEVER AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE PIPING LOAD, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO VARIATIONS IN A CONDITION OF THE PIPING LOAD FOR OPERATING THE VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A PIPING LOAD OR THE LIKE, SUPPORTING MEANS COMPRISING A SPRING SUPPORT DEVICE AND A HYDRAULIC UNIT, SAID SUPPORT DEVICE INCLUDING A HOUSING AND A LEVER CONNECTED TO THE HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST PIVOTAL AXIS, SAID HYDRAULIC UNIT INCLUDING A CYLINDER FOR CONTAINING A SUPPLY OF A SUBSTANTIALLY INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID, A PISTON RECIPROCABLE IN THE CYLINDER, A PISTON ROD CONNECTED TO THE PISTON AND EXTENDING THROUGH AND BEYOND AN END OF THE CYLINDER, A CONDUIT ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CYLINDER, AND A VALVE CONNECTED TO THE CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW THERETHROUGH, SAID LEVER BEING CONNECTED TO THE PISTON ROD FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A SECOND PIVOTAL AXIS, LOAD-CARRYING MEANS CONNECTED TO THE LEVER AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE PIPING LOAD, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO VARIATIONS IN A CONDITION OF THE PIPING LOAD FOR OPERATING THE VALVE.
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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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |