US3684220A
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Pipe holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-19
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A pipe holder for use in holding a pipe relative to a structural member can be formed so as to include a plurality of segments, each of which corresponds to part of a cylinder and hinge means connecting these segments so that they can be opened to fit around a pipe. The segments preferably include holding means on their exteriors for engaging a structural member, rib means on their interiors for engaging a pipe and flanges on their adjacent ends for mounting the holder with respect to a structural member. An entire holder is preferably formed as a unitary body out of a polyolefin such as polypropylene.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane D Logsdon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:15
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
346 words
A pipe holder for use in holding a pipe relative to a structural member which comprises a unitary body of a polyolefin polymer said body including: a plurality of segments, each of said segments corresponding to a part of a cylinder and having (a) ends, (b) an internal cylindrically shaped surface, (c) an external cylindrically shaped surface, (d) side edges, (e) a flange on one of said ends extending outwardly from said external surface, (f) holding means for engaging a structural member, said holding means being located on said external surface so as to extend outwardly therefrom, (g) rib means for engaging and holding a pipe so such a pipe is spaced from said internal surface, said rib means being located on said internal surface so as to extend therefrom so as to extend in a direction between the ends thereof, said segments being arranged in edge to edge relationship so as to extend in a cylindrical configuration with said flanges being located on adjacent ends of said segments, a flat, thin, flexible strap hinge means connecting the adjacent edges of said segments except for two of said edges, said hinge means permitting said segments to be opened along said two edges to a position in which said segments can be placed around a pipe, said flanges being adapted to be secured to a structural member so as to hold said holder in place, said flanges and said holding means adjacent to said hinge means being spaced from said hinge means an amount sufficient to permit said segments to be opened without interference between flanges and holding means on adjacent of said segments, said holding means on each of said segments comprising two sets of fins, one set extending longitudinally along part of the length of the segment upon which it is located and the other set extending circumferentiaLly around the segment upon which it is located, the longitudinally extending fins on said segments being located adjacent to said flanges, all of said fins extending the same distance from the surfaces upon which they are located.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
346 words
A pipe holder for use in holding a pipe relative to a structural member which comprises a unitary body of a polyolefin polymer said body including: a plurality of segments, each of said segments corresponding to a part of a cylinder and having (a) ends, (b) an internal cylindrically shaped surface, (c) an external cylindrically shaped surface, (d) side edges, (e) a flange on one of said ends extending outwardly from said external surface, (f) holding means for engaging a structural member, said holding means being located on said external surface so as to extend outwardly therefrom, (g) rib means for engaging and holding a pipe so such a pipe is spaced from said internal surface, said rib means being located on said internal surface so as to extend therefrom so as to extend in a direction between the ends thereof, said segments being arranged in edge to edge relationship so as to extend in a cylindrical configuration with said flanges being located on adjacent ends of said segments, a flat, thin, flexible strap hinge means connecting the adjacent edges of said segments except for two of said edges, said hinge means permitting said segments to be opened along said two edges to a position in which said segments can be placed around a pipe, said flanges being adapted to be secured to a structural member so as to hold said holder in place, said flanges and said holding means adjacent to said hinge means being spaced from said hinge means an amount sufficient to permit said segments to be opened without interference between flanges and holding means on adjacent of said segments, said holding means on each of said segments comprising two sets of fins, one set extending longitudinally along part of the length of the segment upon which it is located and the other set extending circumferentiaLly around the segment upon which it is located, the longitudinally extending fins on said segments being located adjacent to said flanges, all of said fins extending the same distance from the surfaces upon which they are located.
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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |