US3847331A
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Clamp device, adapted to be assembled in sequence, for supporting and retaining pipes, cables and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-30
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1992-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A clamping device for supporting and retaining pipes, cables and the like which comprises: an elongated base with a hole for the passage of a retainer; a deformable clamp which extends from a rigid, arc-shaped foot with teeth for engagement to corresponding teeth carried by a finger on the said clamp; and a counterelement located in front of the teeth of said foot to define a cavity for prevention of radial displacement of the said finger.
Inventors
- 👤 M Vallinotto
- 👤 L Villata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:08
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A thermal plastic clamping device adapted to be assembled in sequence for supporting and retaining pipes, cables and the like, said clamping device comprising, in combination, an elongated base; an aperture in said base for receiving a fastener therethrough whereby said base may be mounted on a support surface; an arcuate, rigid foot integral with said base, said foot having teeth thereon; a deformable clamp integral with said foot and extending from said foot in an arcuate manner for engaging the pipe; a rigid finger-like terminal on said clamp having teeth thereon that are adapted to engage the teeth of said foot; and a counter-element on said base disposed in front of said teeth of said rigid foot for defining a cavity adapted to retain said finger therein, the teeth of said finger being disengageable from the teeth of said foot only by means of a lateral displacement of said finger, said elongated base including an L-shaped hook at one end of said base and having a first member extending perpendicular to said base and a second member extending parallel to said base and a seat formed at the opposite end of said base by a recess extending inwardly of said end and a raised cross member on said opposite end and extending across said end and partially over said recess for receiving the L-shaped hook of the base of a second adjacent clamping device whereby at least two adjacent ones of said clamping devices may be secured to each other in a common plane or either in internal or external angular planes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
A thermal plastic clamping device adapted to be assembled in sequence for supporting and retaining pipes, cables and the like, said clamping device comprising, in combination, an elongated base; an aperture in said base for receiving a fastener therethrough whereby said base may be mounted on a support surface; an arcuate, rigid foot integral with said base, said foot having teeth thereon; a deformable clamp integral with said foot and extending from said foot in an arcuate manner for engaging the pipe; a rigid finger-like terminal on said clamp having teeth thereon that are adapted to engage the teeth of said foot; and a counter-element on said base disposed in front of said teeth of said rigid foot for defining a cavity adapted to retain said finger therein, the teeth of said finger being disengageable from the teeth of said foot only by means of a lateral displacement of said finger, said elongated base including an L-shaped hook at one end of said base and having a first member extending perpendicular to said base and a second member extending parallel to said base and a seat formed at the opposite end of said base by a recess extending inwardly of said end and a raised cross member on said opposite end and extending across said end and partially over said recess for receiving the L-shaped hook of the base of a second adjacent clamping device whereby at least two adjacent ones of said clamping devices may be secured to each other in a common plane or either in internal or external angular planes.
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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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |