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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087620 | Retaining device A retaining device includes a fireproof core enclosed by a non-fireproof case, wherein a pre-tensioned fireproof device is integrated in the case and attached to the core. The fireproof device relaxes in such a way, when the case melts, that a construction element i... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8074944 | Clamp member and clamping method A clamp member includes a first member of a substantially L-shaped cross section having at the front end thereof a tongue section and formed to project from the main surface of the clamp member and a second member having at the front end thereof bent sections of a s... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070113 | Sway brace A sway brace including a U-shaped sling with flanges at each end. The flanges are mounted to two mounting fixtures including block bodies and passages therethrough. Mounting surfaces on the fixtures receive the flanges of the U-shaped sling. Threaded members affix t... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8025258 | Electrical wire bracket device An electrical wire bracket including a body having an open loop and at least one mounting foot coupled to the body. The bracket also includes at least one hole through the at least one mounting foot for securing the bracket to a mounting surface. A user can pull ele... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7950609 | Acoustic dampening pipe shoe A pipe support for dampening acoustic propagation from a pipeline is provided. The pipe support can include a support base and a movable base spatially arranged from the support base. One or more fasteners can be disposed through the movable base to the support base... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7946540 | Coupling/splice/end bracket for channel A coupling bracket having a back wall, first and second side walls extending from the back wall to a pair of edges, an open side opposite the back wall, a pair of opposing open ends and a passage extending between the opposing open ends. Each side wall has an open s... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946539 | Device for supporting a safety line Device for supporting a safety line, in particular for preventing the accidental falling of personnel working in places presenting this risk, having at least one elongated tubular element for guiding the passage of the cable of the safety line, wherein this tubular ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7891613 | Lower arm for FPM support having indented cable tray support An inner or lower arm for a spring loaded parallelogram support arm having a trough-like depression on the lower surface. A resilient U-shaped girdle having a plurality of projections attached through slots in the bottom surface of the arm to hold and route cables r... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7878463 | Shaft seal mounting and method A shaft seal mounting assembly and method including a pair of semicircular ring segments assembled onto a shaft with a seal held therein engaging the shaft. A flat surface on the base structure holding the ring segments is held against a wall surface extending aroun... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7878464 | Mounting structure of coupler for sprinkler Disclosed herein is a mounting structure of a coupler for a sprinkler. The mounting structure is constructed so that a coupler to which a sprinkler head and a water supply line are connected is fitted into a clamp in a lateral direction and is secured at a predeterm... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7876554 | Notebook computer A notebook computer includes a host, a supporting frame and a display portion. The supporting frame is pivotally connected with the host and comprising a sliding slot. The display portion has a sliding member, which is pivotally connected with the supporting frame a... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7857264 | Mounting assembly A mounting assembly for mounting two generally parallel elongated members (such as pipes) in close proximity to each other and to an adjacent surface. The mounting assembly is so arranged that the elongated members are permitted a limited degree of freedom of moveme... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7770849 | Rigidly attached cable support for ductwork having at least three flat side surfaces A cable clamp-bracket combination for rigidly connecting to an item to be suspended, especially a HVAC duct suspended from the ceiling of a structure. The combination utilizing, e.g., a commercially available cable clamp rigidly but removably connected to the clamp ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7770848 | Clamp for securing an object to a structure Apparatus and methods provide an electrically isolating clamp that is suitable for use, among other locations, within a composite wing structure and other fuel environments. According to embodiments described herein, the clamp includes a clamp body and cushion. The ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7744042 | Offset hanger An offset hanger has a central retainer portion, a first leg and a second leg. The central retainer portion defines a segment of a generally cylindrical shape. A center axis is defined along the center of the generally cylindrical shape. A first pair of gussets exte... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7722001 | Bar clamp assembly A bar clamp assembly configured to be secured to a structure through a fastener includes a bar clamp, a securing base, and a fastener retention member. The securing base may be integrally formed with the bar clamp, and is configured to receive and retain the fastene... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7658350 | Retaining member A retaining member for holding and supporting an elongated element from a support includes a base portion and a holding portion. The base portion is attachable to the support. The holding portion is connected to the base portion and has a recess for holding the elon... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7635108 | Cable holder for aircraft A cable holder for aircraft comprising a cable receiver section and a main body. The main body is provided with a fastening section to be placed on a surface. The cable holder is essentially made of plastic. In this way, a cable holder is provided, which is easy to ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7621486 | Retaining device Disclosed herein is a retaining device comprising a securing element comprising a handle, wherein the handle comprises a top opposite to a bottom; and a base comprising a horizontal member; a first arm connected to the horizontal member and comprising a side bearing... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7621487 | Twist-lock base for pipe holders A support is provided for conduit held on a channel member having a C-shaped cross section with lips extending toward the back wall of the channel. The support has a base with one surface adapted to fasten to the conduit. The second surface has a twist-lock fastener... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7600722 | Wire attachment device for vehicle A wire attachment device for a vehicle includes a strap having an intermediate partition, a flap extended at one side portion and spaced from the intermediate partition for forming a space between the intermediate partition and the flap and for receiving an edge por... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7540453 | Position adjusting device A position adjusting device includes a base unit with spaced-apart first and second lateral plates. A bracket is elongated and interposed between the first and second lateral plates for mounting an integration rod, and includes opposite first and second open ends. A... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7533852 | Retaining clip with offset latching fingers The holding clip (1) according to the invention, for simultaneous fastening of a plurality of approximately parallel-running, elongate articles (2) to a structure, in particular for the fastening of lines, pipes or cables, having a base part (3)... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7527225 | Bend support bracket for flexible polymeric tubing A bend support bracket for flexible polymeric tubing, the bracket being installable inside a wall and having an arcuate guide surface, an oppositely disposed arcuate gripping surface and a flexible attachment arm, the flexible attachment arm having a fixed end that ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7523896 | Restraint device for electrical wires and cables A restraint device including a catch defining a space for receiving a wire and a movable member mounted for movement between a first position, in which the member is spaced from the catch, such that a wire is able to be inserted sideways into the space, and a second... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7516922 | Sway brace and method for securing a pipe or conduit against sway A sway brace including a U-shaped strap with flanges at each end. The flanges are mounted to two mounting fixtures including block bodies and passages therethrough. Mounting surfaces on the fixtures receive the flanges of the U-shaped strap. Threaded members affix t... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7481401 | Tube assembly one piece bracket A one-piece bracket is provided for mounting a tubular housing of a steering gear tube assembly to a vehicle member. At least one folded portion forming at least one receiving member is adapted for receiving a fastening member therethrough that couples the bracket t... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7472870 | Cryogenic clamp-on pipe anchor A pipe anchor having: a base cradle with a lug; a top cradle with a lug and secured to the base cradle so as to encircle a pipe within the base cradle and the top cradle; a locking mechanism with opposite mating components attached to the base cradle and the top cra... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7467766 | Acoustic dampening pipe shoe Pipe shoe can include pipe retained by clamp attached to top plate. Acoustic isolation block is disposed for compression between top plate and bottom plate. Top plate is retained to bottom plate by stud(s) and nut(s). Flexible peripheral seal is disposed around acou... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7464905 | Tubular material fixation device A tubular material fixation device includes a locating block, which has a clamping groove and two sidewalls disposed at two sides of the clamping groove and defining a respective guide surface portion, a clamping plate, which has a curved portion corresponding to th... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7455267 | Display apparatus A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a stand body arranging cables connected to a main body and reducing costs and time in manufacturing the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a stand base, the stand body, the main body, and... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7439446 | Cable-routing device The invention relates to a cable-routing device including links that are open at the ends, joined together in pivoting fashion and can be angled-relative to each other in at least two directions, said links being arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal dir... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434770 | Pipe, tubing and conduit support and retainer A device for retaining and supporting pipes having a central curved section between two linear ends and being open to receive one or more pipes therein and serving to protect the pipe from being kinked or bent during construction and post-construction activities. Th... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7419124 | Multi-purpose mount for securing insulation and holding cables A mount for an aircraft secures insulation material to a structure of the aircraft in which a plate-shaped element and a connecting element that are implemented from a very heat-resistant material are provided. The remainder of the hanger may be implemented from pla... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7387282 | Hinged clip having a retainer A clip retention system includes first and second body members. A first body member pin is joined by a living hinge to the second body member which permits an angular range of body member rotation. Retention elements partially enclose the pin. Upon living hinge fail... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387281 | Clamp A clamp to be surface mounted on a printed circuit board with a clamp groove into which an optical fiber is inserted. A flexible synthetic resin member is deformed by applying a pressing force so as to narrow the width of the clamp groove. The deformation causes an ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367101 | Filler pipe A filler pipe for introducing a fuel from a fuel inlet to a fuel tank. Connected to the filler pipe 10 is a bracket 14, which has a cross-section of a “hat” shape and is constructed by bottom wall portions 14-1 located at its ends and... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357360 | Rain gutter swivel support A rain gutter swivel support is provided. A gutter retaining portion has a proximate portion having a first portion of a first connector attached thereto. The gutter retaining portion is shaped to secure a gutter. A central portion has a proximate portion, a middle ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7352947 | Cable management support system A cable management support for a conventional equipment rack provides various bars and members to support, order, direct and otherwise manage cables coupled to equipment secured in the rack. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350537 | Valve mounting bracket A valve mounting bracket that has generally opposing first and second clamping components to hold a valve body in position relative to the bracket. The first clamping component is positioned to engage the valve body and bias the valve body into rigid contact with th... | 04/01/2008 |
