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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109475 | Pig tail spring exhaust hanger A pig tail spring exhaust hanger includes a pig tail coil having at one end an upper arm and at the other end a lower arm. The upper arm is mounted to the vehicle underbody, and the lower arm is connected to the exhaust system, wherein the orientation of the upper a... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7883061 | Exhaust pipe support An exhaust pipe support including an elastic body having a ring shape, the elastic body comprising: an upper attachment portion having an upper attachment hole; a lower attachment portion having a lower attachment hole; and a pair of arm portions mutually connecting... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7367363 | Sanitary conduit support systems Apparatus for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposing s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367538 | Suspension system for HVAC equipment A system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to a top support member, one or more channels connected to the top of the HVAC unit, one or more bottom lock plates slidably connected t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353732 | Crossbrace clamp assembly A crossbrace, for fitting between intermediate bent sections of a motorcycle handlebar, is formed at its respective ends with a part spherical knob. It is then clamped to the bar, by way of these knobs, by two clamp portions at each end. Each clamp portion has a par... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350778 | Torque rod A torque rod comprising: a first and second bushing disposed at both ends of the resin torque rod, each bushing having a resin outer casing and a rigid inner casing and a rubber elastic body interposed between the outer and inner casings, and a connecting component ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7320453 | Suspension system for HVAC equipment Generally, the present invention (referred to also as the “suspension system”) is incorporated in a system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to the wood truss, one or more bot... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7281689 | Pipe support assembly A pipe support assembly for supporting a section of pipe from an overhead structure includes at least one support portion and a hanging element or strap for hanging the support portion or portions from the overhead structure. At least one of the support portions def... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276106 | Electrode wire retaining member for an electrostatic precipitator An electrode wire retaining member for an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The electrode wire retaining member includes one or more flexible arm portions extending from the body and formed of an at least partially f... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7265282 | Universal tuner mount with spring-loaded link A universal mount for acoustically coupling a musical instrument tuner to an instrument has a link connected to the tuner at one end, the link adapted and arranged to be repositionable, and a clamp connected to the other end of the link for acoustically attaching th... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261256 | Variable-duct support assembly One advantageous embodiment of the present invention is a variable-duct support assembly (14) for mounting one or more ducts (12a-12c) thereon. This variable-duct support assembly (14) includes one or more rails (18) ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7262370 | Cable support assembly for minimizing bend radius of cables A cable support assembly for routing electrical, communication, or data cables throughout a building. The cable support assembly includes cable trays and brackets for securing the cable trays to an overhead structure. Tray couplers are provided for coupling tray sec... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7240769 | Exhaust volume An exhaust volume (20) of the type including a muffler (24) having a casing provided with an inlet (29) and an outlet (30) for passing gases and adapted to enable the muffler to be mounted in an exhaust system (14). The volume furt... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7219931 | Clamp for elongated objects such as pipe An elongated object clamp 1 which reduces transmission of vibration between an object 2 and a support 3 in a circumferential direction of the object and an axial direction comprises a gripper unit 5 for holding an elongated object such as... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216860 | Bearing seat of a tension strut made of composite materials A mount support of a force connection strut is provided manufactured from plastic/metal composite materials for a chassis of a motor vehicle. The force connection strut has an elongated basic body and a sleeve (H) passing through the basic body. The sleeve (H) has a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7165645 | Fixing device for an automobile muffler A fixing device for an automobile muffler is constructed to effectively support and minimize the vertical and transverse movement of a muffler in relation to a car body via a resilient hanger that is diagonally angled. The rear part of the resilient hanger is attach... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162790 | Fastener and method for supporting elongated material A fastener for mounting elongated material, such as cables and wires, to a supporting structure includes a major body portion having an aperture for receiving elongated materials of various dimensions, and at least one anchor bore through which an anchor is inserted... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152832 | Pipe support apparatus Apparatus for supporting a pipe including a base member having a pipe encircling support attached thereto. In one embodiment, an elongate flexible strap having opposed first and second ends is secured to the base member. The strap has ratchet teeth formed along one ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7096616 | Animal tag A tag (1) for attachment to an animal skin comprising, a body portion (2), a skin penetrating head (4) attached to the body portion, and a locking member (6) attached to the body portion at a different location to the skin penetrating hea... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090181 | Ball and socket mounting assembly A mounting assembly includes a connecting subassembly having first and second exterior arms, and an interior arm having first and second ends disposed between the first and second exterior arms. The first end of the interior arm and a portion of the first exterior a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090173 | Para-seismic support for pipes A para-seismic support for pipes is disclosed. The support has two support members, each for supporting an end of a pipe on either side of a mechanical joint. The support members are joined to each other. The support is provided with a plurality of holes, at least o... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083151 | Laterally-reinforced duct saddle, and method for suspending horizontal flexible duct A laterally-reinforced duct saddle is adapted for hanging a length of horizontal flexible duct from a supporting structure. The duct saddle includes a generally flat, elongated blank adapted for bending around and receiving a portion of the flexible duct. The blank ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073754 | Cable support systems Cable Support Systems for supporting an object at a desired distance below an overhead beam or other overhead structure are provided. Novel clamps for clamping to the overhead structure are fitted to support cables that encircle objects to be supported by the cable ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7062820 | Hand removable tote box lid retainer A tote box retainer made from a cable tie having a tear tab that is attached to the main strap of the tie on one side near a strap-teeth, engaging-pawl enclosure and extending alongside the enclosure in a direction inline with the strap, there being at least one cha... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055785 | Wire carrier apparatus and systems for supporting objects for work performed on elevated structures In one embodiment, a wire carrier structured to support at least a portion of at least one supported object is provided. The wire carrier includes an elongated strap having a proximate end and a distal end, the distal end of the elongated strap having a plurality of... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055784 | Retaining clip for fixing at least one line to a support A retaining clip (1) is described, for fastening at least one line (2), such as an electric line, fuel line, brake line or the like, to a support (3). To said end, the retaining clip (1) comprises at least one bearing region (4) fo... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7028855 | Hanger spacer and transport assembly utilizing same An apparatus for receiving and separating a plurality of hangers having respective necks. The apparatus comprises a body of a substantially rigid material extending along a longitudinal axis. The body has opposite first and second surfaces and a plurality of longitu... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025712 | Suspended squat rack A squat rack squat rack which is mountable to an overhead support beam between respective walls above a floor of a room for a person to perform squat-type exercises. The squat rack includes a pair of barbell support frames each having a frame mount and a cradle adap... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6994307 | Method and apparatus for packaging saw blades A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw b... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6959898 | Cable support and distribution system and method A cable support system provides the organization and support for bundles or runs of communication or database cables, for example, avoiding the mess usually associated with the distribution of such cabling. The system is designed to be a low cost and easier to insta... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6945504 | Adjustable cable management arm for furniture An adjustable cable management arm devise. The device includes a pair of cable arms, pivotal pins, an adjustable arm, and an adjusting member. A first end of a first cable arm is connected to an end of a second cable arm, which is capable of folding each other, so a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6938865 | Gauge mounting assembly An assembly for attaching gauges or other accessories to vehicles provides a base member for securing the assembly to a vehicle surface and a clamp arrangement secured to the base member for superior versatility and customization. The clamp arrangement includes a su... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6915913 | Attachment device for shelving and organizer systems An attachment device and method of providing the same includes opposing flaps or tabs for securing around different portions of shelving, particularly ventilated shelving. The flaps or tabs are generally flexible and sets of the flaps or tabs are generally provided ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6871732 | Lanyard and lanyard with an electrical cable A rail car mounting block assembly for electrical interconnections between railway cars. The assembly comprises a housing having a threaded opening therethrough adapted to receive an electrical plug and electrical cable. The assembly has a securing mechanism for att... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6851506 | Heat shield for exhaust insulator An exhaust insulator adapted for use in a motor vehicle exhaust system includes a vibration dampening mechanism and a heat shield. The heat shield snaps into position around the vibration dampening mechanism. The insulator is used in conjunction with a hanger which ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6781842 | Computer enclosure with drive bracket A computer enclosure includes a hood (30), a bracket (10) attached to the hood, and a base (60). The bracket includes a connective portion (12), and two frames (14, 16) connected with opposite sides of the connective portion. Two L... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6758300 | Exhaust isolator system An exhaust system has a plurality of isolator assemblies which are used to mount the exhaust system to a vehicle. Each of the isolator assemblies has an exhaust rod which is attached to a component of the exhaust system and which includes a first end which engages a... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6719247 | J-shaped flexible duct hanger A hanger for freely seating a flexible duct. The hanger has a proximal end that can be attached to a support structure, such as a beam or joist, and a distal end with a cradle. The cradle includes a near end defining a transition between the cradle and the distal en... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6685144 | Pipe support apparatus Apparatus for supporting a pipe including a base member having a pipe encircling support attached thereto. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposed arcuate flexible gripping arms forming an arc of a circle into which the pipe may be inser... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6622975 | Suspension device for a swinging load, in particular for an exhaust system in a motor vehicle A suspension device has a carrying region, at which it is to be connected to a carrying structure, and also a flexible load beam which essentially consists of elastomer material, is disposed between two articulating zones and has a centrally disposed cent... | 09/23/2003 |
