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Stabilization Bracket Device
20230034608 · 2023-02-02 ·

A stabilization bracket device for facilitating servicing of in-line piping regulators includes a bracket, which is removably positionable around a regulator, such as a valve, a pump, a sensor, and the like, which is positioned in-line with a pipe, so that a lower end of the bracket abuts a bottom of the regulator. A support element is engaged to and extends bidirectionally from an upper face of the bracket. Each opposing end of the support element abuts an upper surface of the pipe proximate to a respective opposed end of the bracket. A load imparted by the regulator to the bracket is transferred by the support element onto the pipe, positioning a user to service the regulator.

AIRCRAFT LINE OR HARNESS FASTENING SYSTEM
20230089874 · 2023-03-23 ·

An aircraft line or harness fastening system with a clamp attaching the line or harness to the aircraft. A bobbin within the clamp surrounds the line or harness, wherein the bobbin is smaller than the clamp and is circular in shape to enable rotation of the bobbin within the clamp. The bobbin includes two separate complementary parts that fit together around the line or harness. Each of the two separate complementary parts include a tab and a recess, wherein the tab of one of the complementary parts fits into the recess on the other of the complementary parts.

JOINT-USE BRACKET FOR INSTALLING COMMUNICATION LINES ON UTILITY POLE
20230085769 · 2023-03-23 · ·

A joint-use bracket (JUB) for use for installing multiple cables associated with communication lines onto a joint-use section of a utility pole is disclosed. The JUB comprises: a curved plate having a generally rectangular shape elongated in a longitudinal direction and curved along a lateral direction, the curved plate formed to have multiple attachment holes therethrough and have multiple slots laterally formed on the front surface; multiple platforms, each platform contiguously formed on the front surface of the curved plate and having multiple receiving holes; multiple blocks configured to engage with the platforms, respectively, each block having multiple joining holes; and multiple joining fasteners configured to be inserted through the joining holes and the receiving holes, to fasten the block to the platform to clamp the cable that is placed laterally between the block and the platform, thereby to hold the cable securely.

Pipe support assembly with lockable pipe shield

Disclosed is a lockable pipe shield for a pipe support assembly, a pipe support assembly, and a method of securing a lockable pipe shield to a pipe hanger. Example aspects of the lockable pipe shield for a pipe support assembly can comprise a substantially semi-cylindrical shield body defining a first shield end, a second shield end opposite the first shield end, and an upper shield edge; and a lock tab coupled to the shield body at the upper shield edge, the lock tab bendable relative to the shield body between a first position and a second position, wherein, in the first position, the lockable pipe shield is in an unlocked configuration, and in the second position, the lockable pipe shield is in a locked configuration.

Systems for handling one or more elongated members and methods for using same

Elongated member handling systems and methods for using same. The system can include one or more elongated members. A connector can be formed on or mechanically linked to a first end of each of the one or more elongated members. An optional cover can be coupled to the connector. The system can also include a pulling assembly at least partially disposed about the one or more elongated members and adjacent the first end of each of the one or more elongated members. The pulling assembly can include a support skid. The pulling assembly or, if present, the optional cover can include a primary pulling anchor. The system can also include a jumper winch configured to be mechanically linked to the primary pulling anchor. The jumper winch, when mechanically linked to the primary pulling anchor, can be configured to pull the pulling assembly from a first structure to a second structure.

APPARATUS FOR RETAINING ELECTRICAL CABLES
20230060845 · 2023-03-02 ·

A cable retaining apparatus includes a body defining at least one aperture for receiving a respective cable, a first insulator device arranged in the, or each, aperture for preventing electrical conduction from a cable to a surface of the body facing the cable, and a second insulator device for preventing electrical conduction from a cable to a surface of the body facing away from the cable.

Pipe clamp

Example aspects of a pipe clamp assembly can comprise a pipe clamp comprising a first clamp segment and a second clamp segment, the first clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end, the second clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end; a projection extending from the inner surface of the first clamp segment, the projection defining a linear top edge configured to engage a pipe, the linear top edge oriented distal to the inner surface of the first clamp segment; and a support flange coupled to the pipe clamp proximate to the first end of the first clamp segment and the first end of the second clamp segment, the support flange configured to support the pipe clamp assembly on a support surface.

Integrated Joining System in Tubular Fluid Distribution Elements
20230160504 · 2023-05-25 ·

Integrated joining system in tubular fluid distribution elements includes a tubular element having a first enlarged cup-shaped end and a second opposite end with a radial protuberance, the first end equipped with a flange having an external concentric edge and an inside cavity capable of receiving and retaining an elastomeric gasket, the first end having a concentric radial groove adjacent to the edge, and having an end edge protruding from the tubular element, the assembly of the tubular elements occurs by inserting the second end of a tubular element inside the cup-shaped end of a similar tubular element up to a shoulder of the cup-shaped end with the edge of the second end having passed the gasket, a junction block including two semicircles placed around the tubular element at this concentric edge and end edge which, by tightening by clamping elements, crimps the two tubular elements.

Thermal expansion slide with cable clamp
11651869 · 2023-05-16 · ·

A cable management system configured to account for and accommodate physical movement of the cables being managed. The cable management system includes an elastic element, such as a spring, to accommodate for the anticipated expansion and/or contraction movements of the cables being managed. The cable management system may be applicable for vertical cable installation projects that are installed in outdoor applications.

PIPE CLAMP ASSEMBLY
20230204131 · 2023-06-29 ·

A pipe clamp assembly includes a pipe clamp comprising a first clamp segment and a second clamp segment, the first clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end, the second clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end, the inner surfaces of the first and second clamp segments defining a void extending through the pipe clamp; and a support flange coupled to the pipe clamp between the first end of the first clamp segment and the first end of the second clamp segment, the support flange substantially perpendicular to the void and configured to support the pipe clamp assembly on a support surface; wherein the void is configured to align with a pipe opening formed in the support surface.