Patent classifications
F16L5/00
Water pipe retainer
A retainer for securing conduit or wire to an opening in metal stud includes a pair of outer retaining portions for securing the retainer to the metal stud. Each outer retaining portion includes a groove for receiving an edge of a panel of the metal stud. An inner retaining portion includes a base connecting the pair of outer retaining portions to one another. The inner retaining portion further includes a pair of retention members defining a retention area therebetween in which a conduit can be secured. Each retention member includes a flexible arm. Each of the outer retaining portions extends away from the base to a free end.
Water pipe retainer
A retainer for securing conduit or wire to an opening in metal stud includes a pair of outer retaining portions for securing the retainer to the metal stud. Each outer retaining portion includes a groove for receiving an edge of a panel of the metal stud. An inner retaining portion includes a base connecting the pair of outer retaining portions to one another. The inner retaining portion further includes a pair of retention members defining a retention area therebetween in which a conduit can be secured. Each retention member includes a flexible arm. Each of the outer retaining portions extends away from the base to a free end.
Profiled section element with stepped sidewall
An elongate profiled section element for a mounting system includes a bottom, a top section opposite the bottom, and sidewalls extending from the bottom to the top section. The top section includes two flanges which extend from the side walls and delimit between them a longitudinal slot. The top section has a smaller width than the bottom. At least one of the side walls is a stepped sidewall having a stepped shape seen in cross section. The stepped sidewall has two wall sections facing the opposite sidewall and an intermediate wall section substantially parallel to the bottom. The intermediate wall section is provided with a row of holes and the bottom is provided with a row of holes aligned therewith, said holes being adapted to cooperate with a self tapping screw.
Profiled section element with stepped sidewall
An elongate profiled section element for a mounting system includes a bottom, a top section opposite the bottom, and sidewalls extending from the bottom to the top section. The top section includes two flanges which extend from the side walls and delimit between them a longitudinal slot. The top section has a smaller width than the bottom. At least one of the side walls is a stepped sidewall having a stepped shape seen in cross section. The stepped sidewall has two wall sections facing the opposite sidewall and an intermediate wall section substantially parallel to the bottom. The intermediate wall section is provided with a row of holes and the bottom is provided with a row of holes aligned therewith, said holes being adapted to cooperate with a self tapping screw.
HYDRANT MOUNTING BRACKET
A mounting bracket for a hydrant that is fully concealed by the hydrant head. The mounting bracket is fastened to the structure and includes tabs which engage the hydrant head to tightly secure the hydrant to the structure. The hydrant head includes a structure engaging periphery such that the mounting screws are fully concealed and protected from the environment.
HYDRANT MOUNTING BRACKET
A mounting bracket for a hydrant that is fully concealed by the hydrant head. The mounting bracket is fastened to the structure and includes tabs which engage the hydrant head to tightly secure the hydrant to the structure. The hydrant head includes a structure engaging periphery such that the mounting screws are fully concealed and protected from the environment.
Valve rod isolation apparatus and assembly
A valve rod isolation apparatus for reducing valve rod exposure to moisture and debris in a subsurface environment, wherein the valve rod is housed within an isolation sleeve that is sealed top and bottom.
Reusable air injector for drywall
A reusable drywall air injector is fashioned from durable, rigid material. A pointed tip for piercing drywall extends from a hollow cylinder around which is disposed a helical blade. A hollow hex section is connected between the hollow cylinder and a hollow nipple, the interiors of the cylinder, the hex section and the nipple interconnecting to form a path for compressed air. Embodiments of the injector further fashion the interior of the hollow cylinder with notches adapted to receive a driver head. The injector is inserted into drywall by driving the injector by means of a motorized drill or screwdriver engaging the injector either by deep well socket around the hex section or, in embodiments, by appropriate driver head engaging the cooperating notches in the hollow cylinder. After use, the injector may be removed from drywall for reuse by the same means operated in reverse.
Reusable air injector for drywall
A reusable drywall air injector is fashioned from durable, rigid material. A pointed tip for piercing drywall extends from a hollow cylinder around which is disposed a helical blade. A hollow hex section is connected between the hollow cylinder and a hollow nipple, the interiors of the cylinder, the hex section and the nipple interconnecting to form a path for compressed air. Embodiments of the injector further fashion the interior of the hollow cylinder with notches adapted to receive a driver head. The injector is inserted into drywall by driving the injector by means of a motorized drill or screwdriver engaging the injector either by deep well socket around the hex section or, in embodiments, by appropriate driver head engaging the cooperating notches in the hollow cylinder. After use, the injector may be removed from drywall for reuse by the same means operated in reverse.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SNAP-FIT CLAMPING ASSEMBLY
A clamping assembly for supporting a tubular object accessing a through-hole in a panel includes a clamp and a retainer configured to be positioned at least partially around the tubular object on a first side and a second side, respectively, of the through-hole. The clamp and retainer respectively include at least one clamp lock mechanism and at least one retainer lock mechanism configured to move between a respective open position and a respective closed position. The clamp includes at least one clamp hook configured to engage with the at least one retainer hole in the retainer in a snap-fit relation when the clamp and the retainer are in the respective closed position at the first side and second side, respectively, of the through-hole. A method of supporting a tubular object and an aircraft having the clamping assembly are also disclosed.