US4911387A
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Modular conduit system
Assignee: Creative Systems Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1989-05-22
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Granted: 1990-03-27
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Expires: 2009-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A modular conduit securement system including a back bracket having, in transverse cross-section, a plurality of polygonal back surfaces porportioned for securement to at least one constructional surface, the bracket having a front surface including resilient nesting elements having a partially opened face geometry. The back bracket further includes, along each opposing inner transverse edge thereof, first complemental coupling elements. A conduit, proportioned for complemental coupling to the nesting elements of the back bracket, is provided. Further provided is an inner front plate proportioned, in transverse to cross-section, for complemental engagement with the first complemental coupling elements to thereby provide a modular conduit system formed by the insertion of the conduit into the nesting elements and by the coupling of the front plate over the first coupling elements of the back bracket. The system may also include second complemental coupling elements provided along opposite outer transverse edges of the back bracket, with an outer front plate proportioned for complemental engagement with the second complemental coupling elements to provide both a cover to the conduit and a region within which insulative or other protective material may be held.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Daiglo
- 👤 Gordon J. Grice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10; F16L3/1075; F25; F25J; F25J2270/00; F25J2270/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A modular system for the securement of a conduit to at least one constructional surface, the system comprising: (a) a back bracket having, in transverse cross-section, a partial polygonal back surface having a plurality of faces, each face thereof proportioned for securement to at least one constructional surface, said bracket having front surfaces, defining resilient nesting means having a partially open-faced geometry, said back plate further comprising, along each opposite inner transverse edge thereof, first complemental coupling means; and (b) a conduit proportioned for complemental coupling to said nesting means of said back plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A modular system for the securement of a conduit to at least one constructional surface, the system comprising: (a) a back bracket having, in transverse cross-section, a partial polygonal back surface having a plurality of faces, each face thereof proportioned for securement to at least one constructional surface, said bracket having front surfaces, defining resilient nesting means having a partially open-faced geometry, said back plate further comprising, along each opposite inner transverse edge thereof, first complemental coupling means; and (b) a conduit proportioned for complemental coupling to said nesting means of said back plate.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
58 words
The system as recited in claim l, further comprising: an inner front plate proportioned, in transverse cross-section, for complemental engagement with said first complemental coupling means, whereby a modular conduit system may be formed by inserting said conduit within said nesting means and by coupling said inner front plate to said first coupling means of said back bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system as recited in claim 1, in which said back bracket further comprises: second complemental coupling means along each opposite outer transverse edge thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system as recited in claim 2, in which said back bracket further comprises: second complemental coupling means along each opposite transverse end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system as recited in claim 3, in which said system further comprises: an outer front plate proportioned, in transverse cross-section, for complemental engagement with said second complemental coupling means, whereby a modular pipe system having insulation or protective materials secured within said outer front plate and exterior to said conduit may be formed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system as recited in claim 4, in which said system further comprises: an outer front plate proportioned, in transverse cross-section, for complemental engagement with said second complemental coupling means, whereby a modular pipe system having insulation or protective material secured within said outer front plate and external to said conduit may be formed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system as recited in claim 2, in which said polygonal back surface of said back bracket comprises three surfaces, each oriented at about 45 degrees relative to surfaces adjacent thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system as recited in claim 6, in which said polygonal back surface of said back bracket comprises three surfaces, each oriented at about 45 degrees relative to surfaces adjacent thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as recited in claim 5, in which each of said second complemental coupling means of said back bracket comprise: an elongate radial element projecting radially beyond its surface nearest the surface of said first complemental coupling means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as recited in claim 8, in which each of said second coupling means of said back bracket, each comprise: an elongate radial element projecting radially beyond its surface nearest the surface of said first complemental coupling means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as recited in claim 2, in which said nesting means of said back bracket includes one front radial recess corresponding to each one of said polygonal surfaces, whereby radial resilience is thereby afforded to said back bracket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system as recited in claim 4, in which said nesting means of said back bracket includes one front radial recess corresponding to each one of said polygonal surfaces, whereby radial resilience is thereby provided to back bracket.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as recited in claim 6, in which said nesting means of said back bracket includes one front radial recess corresponding to each one of said polygonal surface, whereby radial resilience is thereby afforded to said back bracket
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as recited in claim 9, in which said nesting means of said back bracket includes one front radial recess corresponding to each one of said polygonal surfaces, whereby radial resilience is thereby afforded to said back bracket.
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