US3711050A
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Universal tailpipe bracket
Assignee: Tenneco Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-09
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A specially shaped bracket, designed for use in the mounting of automotive tailpipes or exhaust pipes, has flange sections that enable it to be attached on the one hand to the body or chassis of an automobile and on the other hand to a pipe clamp in a wide variety of arrangements thereby standardizing the pipe mounting structures and consequently reducing the cost thereof.
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe comprising a member having a base section and a support section extending at substantially a right angle to the base section, said support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section and said base section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the support section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section, said support section comprising spaced legs at opposite ends of the base section, said base section having a central attachment flange located between said legs and offset from the plane of the base section in a direction opposite to the support section, said base section attachment holes being formed in said offset flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe comprising a member having a base section and a support section extending at substantially a right angle to the base section, said support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section and said base section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the support section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section, said support section comprising spaced legs at opposite ends of the base section, said base section having a central attachment flange located between said legs and offset from the plane of the base section in a direction opposite to the support section, said base section attachment holes being formed in said offset flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said holes in the attachment flange are substantially in planar alignment with the support section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a base section and a support section extending at substantially a right angle to the base section, said support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section and said base section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the support section, said base section Having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section, said base section having an attachment flange formed therein and substantially parallel to but offset from the plane of the base section in a direction opposite to the support section, said base section attachment holes being formed in said offset flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a base section and a support section extending at substantially a right angle to the base section, said support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section and said base section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the support section, said base section Having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section, said base section having an attachment flange formed therein and substantially parallel to but offset from the plane of the base section in a direction opposite to the support section, said base section attachment holes being formed in said offset flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a substantially flat base section and a first support section extending at substantially a right angle to the base section, said member having a second support section extending substantially parallel to said base section and offset therefrom in a direction opposite to the first support section, said first support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section and said second support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the first support section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a substantially flat base section and a first support section extending at substantially a right angle to the base section, said member having a second support section extending substantially parallel to said base section and offset therefrom in a direction opposite to the first support section, said first support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section and said second support section having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the first support section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 4 wherein said first support section comprises spaced legs at opposite ends of the base section and on opposite sides of said second support section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 4 wherein said member comprises a single integral piece of sheet metal and the first support section is bent in one direction from said base section and said second support section is bent in the opposite direction from said base section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a base section and a pair of leg sections located respectively at opposite ends of the base section, said leg sections having end flanges extending at substantially right angles to the base section, said end flanges having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section, said member having central attachment flange located between and separated from the leg sections and offset from the plane of the base section to provide a slot between it and the leg sections, said attachment flange having attachment holes with axes substantially perpendicular to the base section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a base section and a pair of leg sections located respectively at opposite ends of the base section, said leg sections having end flanges extending at substantially right angles to the base section, said end flanges having attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section, said member having central attachment flange located between and separated from the leg sections and offset from the plane of the base section to provide a slot between it and the leg sections, said attachment flange having attachment holes with axes substantially perpendicular to the base section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 7 wherein said end flanges have a length substantially the same as the height of the base section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
116 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a substantially flat base section and substantially flat first and second support sections extending at substantially right angles to each other, said first support section having first attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section, said second support section having second attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the first support section and defining a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the first support section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section and with axes substantially parallel to the axes of said second attachment holes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
116 words
A mounting bracket for an automotive tailpipe or exhaust pipe or the like comprising a member having a substantially flat base section and substantially flat first and second support sections extending at substantially right angles to each other, said first support section having first attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the base section, said second support section having second attachment holes with axes substantially parallel to the first support section and defining a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the first support section, said base section having holes therein to receive a clamp for securing a pipe to the base section and with axes substantially parallel to the axes of said second attachment holes.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |