US3944175A
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Pipe supports and hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-04
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A universal pipe support and hanger for use in roughing in plumbing pipes such as water and waste lines, comprising a central body having formed therein a plurality of right and left water pipe receiving recesses and clamps removably associated therewith. A medial area is provided to affix to a waste pipe in adjustable, spaced relationship. Right and left fixed support members may be provided to be affixed in adjustable, lateral orientation to the central body to support the central body from fixed construction members, such as building columns and beams, large waste pipes and large water pipes.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Kearney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/223; F16L3/227; E; E21; E21F; E21F17/00; E21F17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
In a universal pipe support and hanger employing a central body comprising a planar web and a pair of connected flanges wherein the central body is provided with an arcuately curved, transversely aligned, waste pipe contact section, and the flanges are provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced small pipe receiving recesses, the improvement comprising A. waste pipe clamp means maintained in fixed relationship to the central body to clamp the central body to a waste pipe which has a longitudinal axis, said central body having right and left ends, 1. said waste pipe clamp means including a pair of elongated fasteners, a first pipe clamp secured by the fasteners, and a second pipe clamp secured by the fasteners, 2. said waste pipe clamp means including means to orient the plane of the web either in alignment with or at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the waste pipe, and 3. means to secure said first and second pipe clamps in a plurality of positions spaced from the central body, 4. said first and second pipe clamps securing the waste pipe therebetween to secure the support and hanger in stationary position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
In a universal pipe support and hanger employing a central body comprising a planar web and a pair of connected flanges wherein the central body is provided with an arcuately curved, transversely aligned, waste pipe contact section, and the flanges are provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced small pipe receiving recesses, the improvement comprising A. waste pipe clamp means maintained in fixed relationship to the central body to clamp the central body to a waste pipe which has a longitudinal axis, said central body having right and left ends, 1. said waste pipe clamp means including a pair of elongated fasteners, a first pipe clamp secured by the fasteners, and a second pipe clamp secured by the fasteners, 2. said waste pipe clamp means including means to orient the plane of the web either in alignment with or at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the waste pipe, and 3. means to secure said first and second pipe clamps in a plurality of positions spaced from the central body, 4. said first and second pipe clamps securing the waste pipe therebetween to secure the support and hanger in stationary position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein central body web is provided with a first pair of spaced openings and wherein at least one of the flanges is provided with a pair of second spaced openings, the fasteners being engaged in either the pair of first or second spaced openings to maintain the pipe clamp in spaced relationship from either a flange or from the central web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support and hanger of claim 2 wherein the web openings and the flange openings are provided in the central body immediately adjacent the said waste pipe contact section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
The support and hanger of claim 1 wherein the means to secure comprise the said elongated fasteners and first pipe clamp in combination with the second pipe clamp and a plurality of nuts threadedly engaged on the fasteners to affix the first and second pipe clamps in any one of a plurality of spaced positions from the central body at least one of the pipe clamps being secured to the fastener by a nut positioned above the clamp and a second nut positioned below the clamp.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
The support and hanger of claim 4 and a lateral clamp member secured to one end of the central body, said clamp member having a web and at least one flange extending from the web, said clamp member terminating outwardly in a fixed construction contact member and inwardly in a central body rceiving end, said clamp member being provided with at least one opening and said central body being provided with an opening, the clamp member opening and the central body opening being in alignment and a fastener inserted through the aligned openings to secure the central body and the clamp member together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The support and hanger of claim 5 and means to secure the central body to the clamp member with the clamp member web parallel to the central body flanges and wherein the clamp member includes a resilient pipe clamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
The support and hanger of claim 6 wherein the means to secure the central body to the clamp member comprises the flanges of the central body being provided with a plurality of spaced openings and the web of the clamp member being provided with a plurality of spaced openings whereby the clamp member can be secured to the central body by aligning an opening in the central body flange with an opening in the clamp member web and a fastener inserted within the aligned openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The support and hanger of claim 7 wherein the spacing between the openings in the central body flanges is equal to the spacing between the openings in the clamp member web whereby a plurality of fasteners can be employed and wherein the clamp member includes at least one opening, a portion of the resilient pipe clamp being positioned in the opening.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |