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US4108408A
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Looped tube clamp support
Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1975-06-03
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1995-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A support system and method for supporting parallel tubes. A looped tube support clamp comprising a channel base with scalloped arcuate passages for tube support, the sides of the passages forming upright tabs containing a slotted hole suitable for the passage therethrough of a tapered forming tool causing a clamping action to result on the tubes adjacent the looped tab.
Inventors
- 👤 James Paul Butti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/223; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49938; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A spacer and support device for a heat exchanger having tube portions extending substantically parallel to each other, the device comprising a section formed with recesses to support and space the tube portions and with tabs disposed intermediate the recesses, each tab being formed with an enclosed aperture configuration, the enclosed aperture of each tab being slot like when its corresponding tube portions are set in place in corresponding recesses and adapted to be forcibly deformed to clamp its corresponding tube portions in place while maintaining the enclosed configuration of the aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A spacer and support device for a heat exchanger having tube portions extending substantically parallel to each other, the device comprising a section formed with recesses to support and space the tube portions and with tabs disposed intermediate the recesses, each tab being formed with an enclosed aperture configuration, the enclosed aperture of each tab being slot like when its corresponding tube portions are set in place in corresponding recesses and adapted to be forcibly deformed to clamp its corresponding tube portions in place while maintaining the enclosed configuration of the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A spacer and support device as in claim 1 wherein the section is a unitary structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A spacer and support device as in claim 1 wherein the section is a channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A spacer and support device as in claim 1 wherein the tabs are arranged to form arcuate passageways.
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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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |