US3735973A
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Pipe support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-15
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A pipe support assembly for holding pipe to be worked upon including a generally inverted V-shaped base with the top of the base defined by the apex thereof. Plural openings are formed in the top on an axis inclined relative to the intended horizontal positioning of the base. A pair of tubes are provided, being of a size and shape to be received in the openings at an angular orientation to the horizontal during intended use, each tube having roller elements for rotatably supporting the pipe to be worked upon.
Inventors
- 👤 W E Petrie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A work piece support assembly comprising: a base having a bottom for engagement with a generally flat supporting surface and a top; means defining a plurality of work piece support means connection elements in the top formed on an axis extending at an acute angle relative to a midportion of the base and the bottom thereof, and elongated work piece support means engageable with said connection elements for diverging outwardly thereof, said connection elements being the bounds of apertures formed in the upper portion of the base, the apertures being formed on an axis inclined relative to the bottom of the base and the intended supporting surface therefor, an end of each said work piece support means being generally axially and nestably received in a corresponding aperture for divergent extension upwardly and outwardly from the base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A work piece support assembly comprising: a base having a bottom for engagement with a generally flat supporting surface and a top; means defining a plurality of work piece support means connection elements in the top formed on an axis extending at an acute angle relative to a midportion of the base and the bottom thereof, and elongated work piece support means engageable with said connection elements for diverging outwardly thereof, said connection elements being the bounds of apertures formed in the upper portion of the base, the apertures being formed on an axis inclined relative to the bottom of the base and the intended supporting surface therefor, an end of each said work piece support means being generally axially and nestably received in a corresponding aperture for divergent extension upwardly and outwardly from the base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The support assembly of claim 1 wherein tHe work piece support means includes a support element having opposed ends and roller means mounted on said support means closer to one end thereof than the other end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The support assembly of claim 1 wherein the work piece support means are generally tubular and the base is a generally inverted V-shaped structure with said apertures being formed in the apex of the base and in adjacent upper portions thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The support assembly of claim 1 wherein the base is provided with plural connection elements in excess of the intended work piece support means to be connected thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The support assembly of claim 4 wherein the work piece support means includes an elongated support element having opposed ends and roller means mounted on said support means closer to one end thereof than the other end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The support assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said work piece support means includes at at least one end thereof, a relieved formation adapted to overlap within the base, a corresponding relieved formation on the other work piece support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The support assembly of claim 6 wherein each said work piece support means includes roller means mounted thereon closer to said one end thereof than the other end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The support assembly of claim 7 wherein said relieved portion is defined by a notch having a base transverse to the axis of rotation of said roller means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
154 words
A work piece support assembly comprising: a base having a bottom for engagement with a generally flat supporting surface and a top; means defining a plurality of work piece support means connection elements in the top formed on an axis extending at an acute angle relative to a midportion of the base and the bottom thereof, and work piece support means engageable with said connection elements for diverging outwardly thereof, said base being provided with a plurality of said connection elements in excess of the intended work piece support means to be connected thereto, said connection elements comprising the bounds of apertures in the base formed on an axis inclined relative to the bottom of the base and the intended supporting surface therefor, the work piece support means being generally nestably received in the apertures for divergent extension outwardly from the base and being generally tubular, the base being a generally inverted V-shaped configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
154 words
A work piece support assembly comprising: a base having a bottom for engagement with a generally flat supporting surface and a top; means defining a plurality of work piece support means connection elements in the top formed on an axis extending at an acute angle relative to a midportion of the base and the bottom thereof, and work piece support means engageable with said connection elements for diverging outwardly thereof, said base being provided with a plurality of said connection elements in excess of the intended work piece support means to be connected thereto, said connection elements comprising the bounds of apertures in the base formed on an axis inclined relative to the bottom of the base and the intended supporting surface therefor, the work piece support means being generally nestably received in the apertures for divergent extension outwardly from the base and being generally tubular, the base being a generally inverted V-shaped configuration.
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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |