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Document | Title | Date |
20080197240 | Coupler for Cable Trough - Elements, couplers, systems, and methods for joining two or more trough members. A locking element for a coupler of a cable trough system includes a frame member including a shaft, a pawl member including first and second ends, and defining an aperture, the shaft of the frame member extending through the aperture so that the pawl member pivots on the shaft, and a member positioned to engage the first end of the pawl member to pivot the pawl member about the shaft into a locked position. When a force is applied to the first end in a direction opposite to that exerted by the member, the pawl member moves about the shaft into an unlocked position. | 08-21-2008 |
20080245932 | Composite tube clamp and method for making same - The present invention is an improved composite clamp having a greatly reduced profile, eliminating most of the block portion of the prior art clamp to substantially reduce the weight. The composite clamp of the present invention can be appropriately described as a “composite strap clamp”. The clamping sections are molded in an arcuate shape without the presence of block material. To provide high strength, reinforcing fibers comprising structural woven carbon fiber cloth are used together with a thermoplastic, thermoset, or thermosettable polymer. Continuous reinforcing fibers extend longitudinally through the clamping sections to provide high strength and low delamination. | 10-09-2008 |
20080277535 | RISER ASSEMBLY - A riser assembly comprising a CPVC standpipe of specified outside diameter receives a riser clamp defined by two identical bars. Each bar has a substantially hemicylindrical section, a long straight section and a short straight section with the hemicylindrical section in the middle. Each straight section has a through hole closely spaced equidistant with the hemicylindrical section to receive fasteners. The long section of each bar is mated with the short section of the other bar. The inside surface of the hemicylindrical section may be radiused a bit to relieve the edges. The resulting riser clamp | 11-13-2008 |
20080283683 | CABLE PROTECTION AND GUIDE DEVICE - A cable protection and guide device includes comb teeth-shaped connecting link units. A plurality of side plates of each unit are interconnected through coupling portions. Stopper links of an opposing unit fit between adjacent side plates and interengage the coupling portions. Stopper links limit the bending angle. Connecting arms are integrally molded with the side plates and reside on the bending inner circumferential side of the device opening/closing arms are integrally molded with one of the side plates and reside on the bending outer circumferential side. The comb teeth-shaped connecting link units are opposed to each other. | 11-20-2008 |
20090001227 | Cable System - A method for mounting a cable duct on a supporting surface. The cable duct includes openings for applying attachment elements, forming parts of the supporting surface into at least three hitches. The hitches are placed corresponding to the openings in the cable duct and the cable duct is mounted on the surface through the hitches. | 01-01-2009 |
20090008512 | WIRE BASKET PATHWAY SYSTEM - A wire basket for supporting cables includes a plurality of wire frames connected together in a side-by-side manner in forming a generally flat bottom and first and second opposed upraised end portions so as to form a generally U-shaped frame. Each wire frame is formed of a single closed section of wire comprising at least one radial bend positioned at opposite ends of the wire frame. The wire frame may also include an extended mounting member attached to the frame such that a distal end of the mounting member is generally aligned with and extends beyond the bottom portion. | 01-08-2009 |
20090026322 | Cable routing device - A cable routing device for installation on a post of a computing system board, includes a tube shaped main body having a hollow inner cavity. The main body includes a lower generally cylindrical portion having a first inner diameter sized to achieve a clearance fit over the post, and a flexible upper portion having a general shape of a truncated cone when in an unflexed condition, the flexible upper portion having slits arranged approximately opposite to each other thereby defining two sides to the flexible upper portion, the flexible upper portion having a second inner diameter proximate to a top of the flexible upper portion. When the flexible upper portion is in the unflexed condition, the second inner diameter is smaller than the first inner diameter and smaller than an effective diameter of the post, and when the two sides are flexed in an outward direction the device achieves a clearance fit over the post. The device further includes a cable clip molded to the main body, and configured to retain a plurality of cables. | 01-29-2009 |
20090026323 | Network Cable Bundling Tool - A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032649 | UMBILICAL-MEMBER PROCESSING STRUCTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOT - An umbilical-member processing structure for an industrial robot which includes a forearm having a tool managing and relaying device and a wrist with proximal end rotatably connected to the forearm and having a work tool mounted on the distal end thereof, with an umbilical-member connected to the work tool being disposed to run along the wrist via the tool managing and relaying device: wherein the forearm has a first reduction gear which reduces the rotational speed of a driving source to drive the forearm in rotation; the first reduction gear having a first insertion hole for passing the umbilical-member therein; and wherein the wrist comprises a first wrist element having a through-path in communication with the first insertion hole and rotatably connected to the forearm, and a second wrist element having a second insertion hole in communication with the through-path and rotatably connected to the first wrist element; and wherein a conduit for passing the umbilical-member from one end to the other end is provided in the first insertion hole of the forearm, in the through-path of the first wrist element, and in the second insertion hole of the second wrist element; and wherein, with one end of the conduit being inserted in the first insertion hole so as to permit movement in an axial direction and in a direction of outer circumference of the conduit, the other end of the conduit is held on the second wrist element in cantilever fashion by a conduit holding member so as to restrict movement of the conduit in the axial direction thereof. | 02-05-2009 |
20090050753 | CABLE ELEVATOR - A cable support apparatus for suspending audio and/or video system cables above the floor. The device is configured as a sandwich of at least three layers of electrically conductive foam, including first and second outer layers fabricated from a low density electrically conductive foam, and an inner layer disposed between said first and second outer layers and fabricated from a foam having a higher density and greater rigidity than the foam of said first and second layers. The inner layer includes a V-shaped crotch for supporting a cable with minimal surface contact. The cable support minimizes floor vibrations transmitted to the cable, breaks up resonant vibration modes within the cable support itself, and neutralizes static-electrical charge differentials between the cable and the floor. | 02-26-2009 |
20090065655 | PART CLAMP AND NAILING MACHINE - A part clamp is temporarily held in a short cylindrical portion provided on a contact arm of a nailing machine and is nailed to a building body or the like by the nailing machine. The part clamp is provided with a base portion having a through hole at its center for inserting a nail therethrough, and an engaging portions for engaging with the short cylindrical portion. When the part clamp is pushed in the axial direction of an injection port of the nailing machine, the part clamp is temporarily held in the short cylindrical portion. The load to push the part clamp to engage with the short cylindrical portion is lower than the load to push the contact arm to slide along the injection port. | 03-12-2009 |
20090065656 | Molded plastic pass through article with flexible transverse lock arms - An electrical connector has a connector body in the form of a molded plastic pass through article that has a cylindrical portion that is inserted into a panel hole. The article has a flange at one end of the cylindrical portion engaging an insertion side of the panel, and a plurality of supports extending from an opposite end of the cylindrical portion in an axial direction away from the cylindrical portion. A plurality of flexible transverse lock arms are attached to the plurality of supports and extend therefrom in cantilever fashion. The plurality of flexible transverse lock arms are spaced from the cylindrical portion in the axial direction and terminate in lock feet that engage the back side of the panel. | 03-12-2009 |
20090078831 | Holder for a pipeline - The invention relates to a holder ( | 03-26-2009 |
20090090819 | HVAC DUCT ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT - A support assembly for supporting a flexible duct includes a radius strap for maintaining the desired angle of bend for the flexible duct. The radius strap retains its shape through ribs along the back side of the strap. The assembly is secured at both ends to the flexible duct via arms branching off of cross pieces which branch off from the radius strap. The arms contain slots which allow varying connection devices to pass through and across indentations at the ends of the ribs to secure the flexible duct to the assembly itself and to varying pieces of HVAC equipment. | 04-09-2009 |
20090108145 | Cable Pathway System - A cable pathway system has a base with a bottom, a generally planar top surface, a first side, and a second side. The base is configured to be secured to an electronic equipment enclosure and also has an aperture formed therein and a wall positioned adjacent to the aperture. The wall has a curved surface that extends from the top surface to the bottom. A first sidewall extends from the top surface along the first side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the first side. A second sidewall also extends from the top surface along the second side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the second side. | 04-30-2009 |
20090121088 | Pipe/cable enclosure and method for enclosing pipes and cables - The invention relates to a pipe/cable enclosure for pipes and cables of a medical diagnostic device, said enclosure surrounding the pipes/cables running from the diagnostic device to a partition wall and having at least one folding wall element with folds which, in the assembled state, is disposed folded at the folds around the pipes/cables, thus surrounding the pipes/cables. | 05-14-2009 |
20090121089 | Industrial robot having electric cable connecting movable body and fixed body thereof - A robot comprises a fixed body, a movable body, and a flat-shaped cable. The fixed body is at least unmovable in a vertical direction. The movable body is movably connected to the fixed body in a predetermined movable range in the vertical direction and has an end to which a tool is attached, the tool performing operations on a workplace. The cable bundle has a plurality of cables for electric power supply and control communication among the fixed and movable bodies and the tool. The cable bundle has two ends. One end is fixedly connected to a fixing position of the fixed body, while the other end is fixedly connected to a fixing position of the movable body which is equal to or higher than the position of the fixed body in the vertical direction in a state where the movable body is located at a highest highest position within the movable range of the movable body. | 05-14-2009 |
20090140105 | Ringed Tubular Sheath and Device for Making Such a Sheath - Ringed tubular sheath comprising two open shells ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090189025 | TELESCOPING COVER FOR CABLE TROUGH SYSTEM - Systems and methods for covering a trough member. A cover system can include a static portion coupled to a side wall of the trough member and defining a pocket. A sliding portion is selectively received in the pocket and is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. Opposite side walls of the trough member each include a static portion, and a sliding portion which telescopes to provide access to an interior of the trough member. | 07-30-2009 |
20090194644 | Shielded Frame - The present invention concerns a frame ( | 08-06-2009 |
20090206210 | BALING BRACKET - The present utility model relates to the field of the baling equipment for tubular goods. Specifically it relates to a kind of baling bracket. The present utility model provides a baling bracket, including a keel, a stem with screw thread, a bracket, a washer, and skidproof veins. The bracket and washer are connected in series with the keel, whose two ends are nested on the stem with screw thread. One side of the bracket is wider and the other is narrower, and two narrower sides of the brackets are connected to form a groove, which has the skidproof veins. The present utility model is low-cost, convenient and will not part and disperse packages easily. It can be applied to tubular goods of various models. | 08-20-2009 |
20090250559 | TUBE HOLDING BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A tube retention block assembly having a support body incorporating one or more tube support passageways of discontinuous character extending across the support body. A displaceable retaining yoke member is adapted for insertion into a slot disposed transverse to the tube support passageways. The retaining yoke member includes one or more engagement cradles adapted to at least partially surround and lock in place tubes extending through the tube support body. | 10-08-2009 |
20090250560 | Utility Tray Module for Power Plant Construction - Utility tray for accommodating cables, pipelines, and other utilities comprises a plurality of tray modules. The tray module has a hanging strip that attaches to the structural component of the concrete, such as welded studs and rebars. Concrete locking groove is provided to interlock the concrete wall, thus rigidity of attachment to the concrete is enhanced. A vertical locking protrusion and a vertical locking groove are provided to position and interlock tray modules vertically. A lateral locking fin and a offset notch are provided to interlock tray modules laterally. Tray modules can be made by extrusion method and roll-formed method. The tray modules are assembled laterally and vertically to form a utility tray of desired length and height. Besides accommodating utilities, the utility tray can serve as the construction mold during concrete pouring. | 10-08-2009 |
20090261210 | Modular Carousel Assembly and Method - A modular rotating carousel assembly for storage and unspooling of pipe or cable is provided that comprises a plurality of triangular subassemblies; each triangular subassembly comprises a base member and at least one pair of connecting members; the connecting members are connected together at one end to form an apex and are connected at the other end to the base member; the base members of the plurality of triangular subassemblies are rotatably connected together to form a first circle; wherein the apexes of the connecting members extend outwardly from said first circle; and a plurality of rotating caster members is positioned beneath the rotatable connection of a plurality of said base members. Additional sets of triangular subassemblies are built up on concentric circles until the desired size of carousel is formed. A drive mechanism is provided that includes a motor that rotates a perimeter drive chain that engages sprocket pads spaced about the circumference of the carousel. A modular hub is provided that includes a set of fixed plates arranged in a circle and a set of adjustable plates that are connected to the fixed plates. A set of segments forming a uniform circular shape is attached to the outside surface of the moveable plates and vertically oriented curved plates are positioned about the outer surface of the set of segments to provide a uniform surface for casters to rotate about. | 10-22-2009 |
20090289151 | Coolant Line Clip Assemblies for Use With Fluid Delivery Systems - The present disclosure provides a fluid clip for use with a coolant system for electrosurgical procedures. The fluid clip includes a clip housing having proximal and distal ends and a channel defined therethrough. The channel is dimensioned to receive tubing for carrying a cooling fluid from a cooling source. The fluid clip includes a luer that includes a passageway defined therethrough. The passageway is dimensioned to securely receive the tubing such that the tubing extends through the luer for reception within the channel defined in the clip housing. The luer includes one or more interface on a surface thereof that matingly engages a corresponding interface on the clip housing. The interface on the luer cooperates with the interface on the clip housing to limit rotation of the tubing. | 11-26-2009 |
20090294598 | Coupling assembly for lighting fixtures - The present invention relates to a coupling assembly ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090314902 | Network Cable Bundling Tool - A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape. | 12-24-2009 |
20090321586 | Cable Retainer - Device including flexible main sheet, two fold regions, and two flexible flap sheets. Main sheet has first and second opposite sides and edge surrounding sides. Fold regions are located along two spaced-apart portions of edge. Each flap sheet has first and second opposite sides. Flap sheets are integrated with main sheet at fold regions. Flap sheets are configured for being bent toward first side of main sheet. Main sheet is configured for being bent to move fold regions toward each other, while retaining bias for moving fold regions away from each other. Apparatus including trough and device. Trough includes base member integrated with two spaced-apart wall members forming side walls in trough. One side of each flap sheet in contact with a side wall. Main sheet is bent with fold regions at least partially positioned toward each other, and configured for retaining bias for moving fold regions away from each other. Methods also provided. | 12-31-2009 |
20100012791 | System and Method for Passing Conduits Through Structural Members with Minimal Adverse Effect - A conduit adapter system enables routing of conduit through one or more structural members of width W with minimal weakening of the structural member or members, and includes a first section of conventional round conduit on one side of the structural member or members, and a second piece of round conduit on an opposite side of the structural member or members, and a bridge conduit section of sufficient length to pass through the structural member or members, the bridge conduit section having a symmetrical cross-section with a first dimension significantly less than a second dimension, and an area at least as large as the area of the round conduit sections. The bridge conduit section passes through an opening through the structural member or members of substantially the shape of the cross-section of the bridge conduit section such that the first, smaller dimension of the opening is in the direction of width W of the structural member, and is joined by adapter sections to the round conduit on each side of the structural member or members. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019104 | HYDRAULIC HOSE GUIDING DEVICE - A hydraulic hose guiding device allowing hydraulic hoses to be connected to an operational pattern switching valve in a construction machine with better operational efficiency is provided. The hydraulic hoses to be connected to the operational pattern switching valve are lead through a clearance between an operator's cab disposed on an upper revolving superstructure and a cooler chamber of a hydraulic power unit. A guide member that holds the plurality of hydraulic hoses neatly in place by preventing their displacement toward the cooler chamber is disposed between the operator's cab and the cooler chamber. | 01-28-2010 |
20100032530 | AUGMENTED TRACK TO FACILITATE REMOVAL OF STIFFENING LAYERS FROM A CABLE RETAINED IN THE TRACK - An apparatus to support a cable is provided and includes a channel shaped track, in which the cable is retained, which is formed to define a plurality of pairs of holes on opposing sides of the track at substantially equal intervals and slots that each extend from respective tops of each of the holes to an exterior surface of the track, and a plurality of support members, each of which extends across the track and between at least a portion of adjacent pairs of the holes, to thereby be respectively positioned to prevent the cable from propagating toward the exterior surface of the track. | 02-11-2010 |
20100044524 | JOINT STRUCTURE OF CABLE RACKS - Disclosed is a cable rack joint structure, which is designed to bite into an inner peripheral surface of a bolt insertion hole so as to establish sufficient electrical conduction between cable racks. In the cable rack joint structure, a bolt insertion hole | 02-25-2010 |
20100044525 | Hinge for Cable Trough Cover - A cable trough system includes a trough member including a base wall and first and second sidewalls extending from the base wall to form a trough. The system also includes a cover including a main body with a first end and a second end, and first and second hinge portions coupled to the first and second ends of the main body. Each of the first and second hinge portions includes a first member that extends to an end positioned to contact an inner surface of the first sidewall, a second member that defines an arm that is positioned to at least partially contact the first sidewall, and an extension member that extends from the second member in a direction opposite to that of the arm. The first and second members have a space therebetween sized to receive a portion of the first sidewall. | 02-25-2010 |
20100072328 | QUICK MOUNT ANCHOR SYSTEM - An anchor system is provided featuring a two-piece toggle having a conduit with a passage in-between for passing one or more wires through, and having one end with a crosspiece formed thereon for passing through an aperture in a mounting surface of another device and engaging one side of the mounting surface and a fastener for frictionally coupling the two-piece toggle to an opposing side of the mounting surface of the other device so as to hold or secure the two-piece toggle in relation to the other device. | 03-25-2010 |
20100078528 | CABLE TRAY FOR A WIND TURBINE TOWER - A cable tray for a wind turbine tower includes a first section; a second section spaced apart from the first section; and an elastomer member connecting the first section to the second section. | 04-01-2010 |
20100123048 | Cable bus support block and system - A cable bus system with a bus housing and a cable bus support block is provided. The support block has a body that has a front face, a back face, and a top face. The body defines a first cable receiving feature that extends from the front face to the back face. Indicia is present on the body for use in indicating a cable that is to be disposed within the first cable receiving feature. Also provided is a cable bus support block with a body formed at least partially by a polymer and an antidrip additive. The antidrip additive functions to minimize dripping of the body during burning of the body. Also provided are one or more slots located at the first cable receiving feature for heat dissipation. | 05-20-2010 |
20100163689 | MANIPULATOR - A manipulator includes a mechanical arm, a cable positioned in the mechanical arm, at least one cable protection device, and a plurality of fasteners. The at least one cable protection device is fixed to the mechanical arm by the fasteners. The mechanical arm defines a receiving slot, in which the cable is partially received. The at least one cable protection device includes a fixing member and a resilient arm. The fixing member is connected to the mechanical arm, opposite to the receiving slot. The resilient arm is capable of swinging relative to the fixing member. | 07-01-2010 |
20100181438 | CABLE ROUTING DEVICE - Device for routing cables, more particularly intended for routing and distributing electric cables having an elongated shape ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100213324 | ARRANGEMENT FOR INSTALLING CABLES ON OUTER SURFACES OF CRANE STRUCTURES - The invention relates to an arrangement for installing cables on outer surfaces of crane structures ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100258683 | Frame - A frame of modular form for cable entries, pipe penetrations or the like is disclosed. The frame comprises at least two identical end modules. Depending on the desired dimensions, one or more intermediate module is placed between the end modules. The modules form at least one opening to receive the cable entries, pipe penetrations or the like. The frame may cover the openings of the frame before the cables, pipes or the like are received. | 10-14-2010 |
20100308181 | PIPE SUPPORT BASE - To provide a pipe support base with good workability which has the solid body, the channel groove formed on one of four side longitudinal surfaces of the solid body, and the engagement member fitting over the surface of the channel groove and designed to function as the rail for the pipe fastener to slide along the channel groove. | 12-09-2010 |
20100320334 | Device and Method for Mechanically Bonding & Grounding Painted Cable Trays - A suspension tray is provided that is adapted to hold a plurality of cables and/or wires that includes a device for electrically bonding and grounding the tray. The tray comprises a series of spokes forming a wire mesh support on which the cables and/or wires are placed. The device (which serves to electrically bond and ground the tray) comprises a plurality of conductive elements affixed to the wire mesh support. Each conductive element may comprise two side portions and a middle portion. The two side portions are preferably sealed with a paint composition and the middle portion comprises a conductive surface that is capable of electrically bonding and grounding the tray. | 12-23-2010 |
20100327126 | STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET FEED LINE - A support system ( | 12-30-2010 |
20110006168 | SUPPORT RAILS - A support rail structured to support a plurality of rods for transport. The support rail has an elongated body with an elongated passage therethrough. The body has a cross-sectional shape resembling two trapezoids coupled along their minor bases with the upper trapezoid being smaller than the lower trapezoid. Passages extend longitudinally through each trapezoidal portion of the body. The passage through the upper portion is structured to accommodate the band. The passage in the lower portion is divided into sub-passages by at least one support. The band is passed through the first passage and wrapped about the rods. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011987 | PORTABLE MANIPULATOR FOR CARRYING OUT WORKS ON ENERGIZED OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINES - A manipulator for lifting conductors of an energized electrical line from a first pole to a second pole. The manipulator has a vertical lifting assembly on which a transverse displacement assembly is mounted. The vertical lifting assembly is attachable to one of the poles by a fastening assembly. The transverse displacement assembly has a mobile element provided with a number of insulators on which conductor holders for receiving the conductors of the electrical line to be lifted are mounted. The transverse displacement of the mobile element and the displacement of another mobile element of the lifting assembly are achieved by motor units controlled by a control unit. | 01-20-2011 |
20110057076 | Cover For Cable Fitting Base - A cover is releasably secured to a fitting base. The fitting base includes a bottom and sidewalls with a top edge. The cover includes a top having a latch receiving area, a bottom opposite the top and a sliding latch. The sliding latch is positioned on the latch receiving area of the cover. The sliding latch includes a first end with a finger tab, a main body and a second end with locking feet. In the closed position, the sliding latch secures the cover to the cable fitting base. | 03-10-2011 |
20110108678 | EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER OF VEHICLE - The present invention relates to an exhaust system hanger of a vehicle, in which two protrusions facing and spaced apart from each other are integrally formed at a center portion between both distal ends of the hanger, and the two protrusions selectively contact each other to increase a spring constant, when the shape of the hanger is elastically deformed by external force beyond a predetermined elastic value. | 05-12-2011 |
20110121141 | MULTIJOINT CABLE PROTECTION AND GUIDE DEVICE - The invention provides a multijoint cable protection and guide device that steadily protects and guides cables and the like that assume flexed and straight postures. The device includes a flexible belt member in which a plurality of center tubular portions through which cables are inserted and a pair of right and left side tubular portions disposed in parallel along the center tubular portions. The center tubular portions and the pair of right and left side tubular portions are integrally molded. A pair of right and left multijoint supporting members is inserted through side tubular portions of the flexible belt member. The multijoint supporting member is composed of a large number of block bodies that are flexibly connected together by concave-convex fittings. | 05-26-2011 |
20110204190 | ELONGATED STRUCTURE FOR MOVABLE SECTION - In an elongated structure for a movable section, a plurality of operational linear elements such as conductive wires are arranged in parallel in a belt-like sheath member, and an outer region of the sheath member, which is defined by a bend of the sheath member, has a larger rigidity than that of an inner region of the sheath member, which is defined by the bend of the sheath member. When the sheath member | 08-25-2011 |
20110266401 | ELECTRICAL WINDING AND TERMINATION INTERFACE - Methods and devices are provided for supporting a wire having a minimum tolerable bend radius. The device comprises a core portion with a longitudinal axis supporting at least a first portion of the wire and a flange portion attached to the core portion supporting at least a second portion of the wire. The device has at least one hole with a first opening in the first surface defined by a first rim and a second opening in the second surface defined by a second rim. The hole allows the wire to pass through and also supports the wire. The hole is oriented in three dimensions to forestall a bend that may occur in the wire having a bend radius that is less than the minimum tolerable bend radius of the wire. | 11-03-2011 |
20110284701 | Cable Tray Cable Routing System - The present invention is directed to a wall mount bracket that supports a cable tray in a cable routing system. The wall mount bracket includes a back wall and a sidewall. The back wall has a top, a bottom, sides and mounting holes positioned therebetween. The sidewall extends outwardly from one side of the back wall. The longitudinal wires of the cable tray are positioned on the sidewall of the wall mount bracket. The sidewall also has a distal end with an engaging member that receives a bottom longitudinal wire of the sidewall of the cable tray. | 11-24-2011 |
20110303797 | POWER POLE EXTENDER - A power pole extender for extending the length of a base power pole includes a housing having a central divider separating a first channel within the housing from a second channel within the housing. The power pole extender interfaces with the base power pole such that the first and second channels communicate with power and communication channels of the base power pole, respectively, allowing power and communication wiring to extend therethrough. The power pole extender includes a first support sleeve partially disposed within the first channel and extending outwardly therefrom and a second support sleeve partially disposed within the second channel and extending outwardly therefrom. The first and second support sleeves provide structural support to the interface between the power pole extender and the base power pole. The power pole extender may be secured to the base power pole by a detachable clip. | 12-15-2011 |
20120056045 | Line Guide - A two piece line guide is shown where the user can remove a pin or screw and rotate one portion of the line guide to open it and allow the user to install, remove or replace a line in the guide. In one embodiment the line guide opens in a vertical manner and in a second embodiment, the line guide opens in a horizontal manner. The line guides can be affixed to a flat surface while others can be affixed to a post or stanchion either with fasteners or lashings or both. | 03-08-2012 |
20120068023 | Cable tray apparatus for a people mover system - A cable tray apparatus is provided a people mover system such as a Sky Train or the like. The cable tray apparatus is made up of a plurality of identical cable trays which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship. The cable trays are selectively laterally horizontally adjustable with respect to one another and are selectively vertically adjustable with respect to one another to correspond to curves in the roadway of the system and to correspond to elevational changes in the roadway of the system. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068024 | Expansion joint for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system - An expansion joint is disclosed for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system. An expansion joint is inserted or positioned between a pair of generally rectangular electrical cable trays having first and second ends. The cable trays are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The expansion joint has first and second ends and is positioned between the pair of cable trays so that the first end thereof is connected to the second end of the adjacent cable tray and so that the second end thereof is connected to the first end of the adjacent cable tray. The expansion joint includes body portions which are slidably movable towards one another or slidably movable away from one another to compensate for expansion and contraction of the cable tray apparatus. | 03-22-2012 |
20120126067 | CABLE ROUTING DEVICE - Device for routing cables, more particularly intended for routing and distributing electric cables having an elongated shape ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120132759 | Cable and Other Element Securing Method - The method includes the utilization of clips or hooks or other securing elements of any configuration or means of attachment that may be affixed to the body of a gutter guard for the purpose of receiving and securing heating cables and/or other cables or elements. Additionally, the method includes the use of openings or grommets within the body of a gutter guard through which cables or other elements may pass and be secured. | 05-31-2012 |
20120153090 | Roof mounted air hose and electrical cord holder - A roof mounted air hose holder is provided which is adapted to be mounted on roofs having different pitches. The air hose holder may also be mounted on a flat roof. In a modified form of the invention, one of the air hose reels of the air hose holder may be replaced by an electrical cord reel. In another embodiment, both of the air hose reels may be replaced by electrical cord reels. | 06-21-2012 |
20120205497 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING AND RECHARGING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An organizer and method of use is disclosed, wherein the organizer includes a plurality of movable and repositionable walls, and securing devices for movably and repositionally attaching the divider walls to a support to accommodate different sizes and shapes of electronic devices to be stored and recharged. Routing devices position cables for recharging electronic devices leaning against the divider walls. | 08-16-2012 |
20120205498 | CABLE PROTECTION AND GUIDE DEVICE - There is provided an articulated cable protection and guide apparatus that can securely guide and cables between a machine frame-side fixing end area and a machine movable-side moving end area without scattering abrasion powder of the articulated supporting members and the cables to the outside and that can be easily installed in the machine frame-side fixing end area and the machine movable-side moving end area. Connector units, fixed to the machine frame-side fixing end area and the machine movable-side moving end area, integrally retain articulated end portions of the articulated supporting member, cable end portions of the cables and slot end portions of the flexible belt member and seal the slot end portions of the flexible belt member. | 08-16-2012 |
20120217352 | Length Profile Device - A long, hollow, multiple sided profile device where at least one of the sides is provided with a bolthole, and where at least one of the sides of the profile is provided with a bolt opening. | 08-30-2012 |
20120228437 | ARTICULATED CABLE PROTECTION AND GUIDE APPARATUS - There is provided an articulated cable protection and guide apparatus that can securely and stably guide a large number of cables, can assure durability of articulated supporting members that operate between straight and bending postures for a long period of time, and can be easily disassembled and assembled at a machine frame-side stationary end-side connector unit or at a moving end-side connector unit. The articulated cable protection and guide apparatus comprises: a stationary end-side connector unit for affixing each stationary end of articulated supporting members, cables and a flexible belt member integrally to a machine frame-side stationary end area; a moving end-side connector unit for affixing each moving end of the articulated supporting members, cables and a flexible belt member integrally to a movable-side moving end area. | 09-13-2012 |
20120256058 | TILTED MODULE FOR ASSEMBLING NETWORK DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A tilted module adapted to assemble a network distribution device and disposed between a frame and at least a panel of the network distribution device, characterized in that the tilted module having a casing adapted to allow a protruding portion to be disposed at a front of the casing of the tilted module and extend toward two ends thereof to form two tilted surfaces positioned proximate thereto, respectively, the tilted surfaces each having a wall disposed thereon and adapted to engage with the panels, wherein a plurality of fixing elements each extend backward from the casing to engage with the frame, such that the casing is mounted on the frame, thereby allowing the network distribution device thus assembled to facilitate wiring management and saves layout space. | 10-11-2012 |
20120286106 | CABLE RETAINING RING HAVING SLIDE CLOSURE AND CABLE SUPPORT TRAY INCLUDING THE CABLE RETAINING RING - A cable retaining ring includes a base having at least one mounting opening or at least one mounting projection for connecting the cable retaining ring to a cable support tray, an elongate interior defining a cable retention region, a gap through the ring for allowing a cable to be placed into or removed from the interior, and a slide mounted on the ring and shiftable between a first position substantially blocking the gap to prevent the cable from being placed into or removed from the interior and a second position unblocking the gap. | 11-15-2012 |
20120298808 | Method and Apparatus For Adjusting The Height of a Failed Furniture Cylinder - A system for adjusting and maintaining the height of a failed adjustable cylinder used in furniture is provided. The clamps | 11-29-2012 |
20120312933 | SUPPORTING AND GUIDING DEVICE FOR POWER LINES FOR EXCAVATION DEVICES - A supporting and guiding device for power lines | 12-13-2012 |
20130009018 | METHOD OF CABLE FABRICATION - The embodiments disclose a method of cable fabrication, achieved by encasing a flat piece of steel in silicone to form a flexrail, attaching two or more flexrails to a cable in a secondary bonding operation to create a flexible self-supporting cable and encasing two or more flat pieces of steel and one or more flat cable elements in a continuous automated encasement bonding operation to create a flexible self-supporting cable of any length. | 01-10-2013 |
20130015299 | ADAPTER FOR FASTENING A SUPPORT PROFILEAANM Koerner; StefanAACI EschenburgAACO DEAAGP Koerner; Stefan Eschenburg DEAANM Neuhof; MarkusAACI Enhringshausen-NiederlempAACO DEAAGP Neuhof; Markus Enhringshausen-Niederlemp DEAANM Root; PaulAACI Bad EndbachAACO DEAAGP Root; Paul Bad Endbach DE - The invention relates to an adapter for fastening a support profile, comprising a profile receptacle having a supporting section, and a fastening side which at least in some areas is spaced from the supporting section, wherein a cable maneuvering compartment is formed between the supporting section and the fastening side and is spatially connected to a feedthrough of the supporting section and at least one cable feedthrough. Using said design, cables coming from a wide variety of directions can be fed to the adapter in a simple and organized manner. | 01-17-2013 |
20130015300 | TELESCOPIC COLUMN, PREFERABLY FOR FURNITUREAANM Klinke; NorbertAACI AugustenborgAACO DKAAGP Klinke; Norbert Augustenborg DK - A telescopic lifting column ( | 01-17-2013 |
20130020445 | POINT-OF-SALE ORGANIZER - Embodiments of organizers for point-of-sale systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an organizer includes a planar surface, a mounting bracket, a pole, and an adjustable arm. The pole illustratively fits within apertures in the planar surface and the mounting bracket, and the adjustable arm is connected to the pole and to a monitor mounting plate. In another embodiment, an organizer includes a surface, a mounting bracket, and a monitor support. The surface is configured to be positioned above a cash drawer and is held in place utilizing a front lip and side lips. The mounting bracket is configured to be positioned below the surface and behind the cash drawer. The monitor support passes through apertures in the surface and the mounting bracket, and is configured to position a monitor relative to the cash drawer. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020446 | RETAINING RAIL FOR ACCOMMODATING A HEATING PIPE - For a retaining rail for accommodating a heating pipe of an underfloor heating system, comprising at least one side wall ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130056588 | ARRANGEMENT RELATED TO GUIDING OF HOSES AND/OR CABLES - The invention relates to a device for guiding hoses and/or cables miming from a crane jib via its nose portion, wherein a first/upper swing joint ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130105638 | SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING PASSENGERS IN A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE | 05-02-2013 |
20130119206 | CABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A cable support structure, used in a solar application or other applications, comprising a cable structure which comprises latitudinal cables extending between two sides of an enclosure of a roof, panels or solar modules being arranged in a row on the latitudinal cables forming an array supported by the cable structure, the cable structure in turn being supported by the sides of the enclosure in such a way that weight of the array and force loads on the array are completely or partially distributed on the sides of the enclosure. | 05-16-2013 |
20130206926 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL CABLE RACEWAY - An electrical cable raceway for an aircraft, the electrical cable raceway being formed at least in part from a ceramic material. | 08-15-2013 |
20130240681 | CONDUIT TRAY, CAM CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An embodiment of the present invention provides a conduit tray that supports various types of conduits. A plurality of cam rungs are positioned within C-channels of the brace members of the conduit tray. Alternative embodiments of the present invention include a brace to retain a cam body member, a cam member to mate with a brace, a cam connector to matingly connect a member therein, a brace and rung structure, and associated methods. | 09-19-2013 |
20130256467 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING A CABLE - The invention relates to a holding device for holding a cable, comprising a sleeve-shaped base part ( | 10-03-2013 |
20130264433 | Expansion Splice Plate for a Cable Tray Run - A cable tray expansion splice plate for connecting first and second cable tray sections end-to-end is disclosed. The splice plate includes an elongate body having a central section, an upper flange section, and a lower flange section. In one embodiment, the lower flange section defines a channel for receiving components of the first and second cable tray sections such that the lower flange section underlies the components. Fastener openings in the central section receive fasteners to fasten the body to the cable tray sections. These openings include slots which permit the cable tray sections to move relative to one another in a longitudinal direction. | 10-10-2013 |
20130277507 | HOSE HORN FOR FIBERGLASS INSTALLATION - A hose guidance device for guiding an insulation hose comprising: a body portion extending between a top edge and an attachment end, where the body portion includes a curved surface, which extends along the length of the body portion, wherein the body portion receives and guides the insulation hose into a wall cavity; and a handle extending from the attachment end of the body portion. The hose guidance device further includes a cord and a belt loop attached to the handle to attach the hose guidance device to a user's belt. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277508 | Retractable Cable Tray for Vertical Structures - The present invention discloses a cable tray assembly for a drilling rig or other vertical structure. In one embodiment, an extendable cable tray assembly is provided for retractable attachment to a section of a mast of a drilling rig. The cable tray assembly includes an upper tray connected to the mast in a stationary relationship. A center tray has a pivot end pivotally connected to the mast, and an articulating end rotatable between a stowed position and a deployed position below, and offset to, the upper tray. A lower tray has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is pivotally connected to the articulating end of the center tray. The lower tray is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position below, and offset to, the center tray. An actuator is provided such that extension and retraction of the actuator results in deployment and retraction of the cable tray assembly. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284860 | WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY - A wheel assembly includes a rigid wheel with a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially outermost mounting elements and a flexible tire mounted on the wheel. The tire engages the mounting elements such that portions of the tire not engaging the mounting elements are separated radially from the wheel by a space, the portions of the tire not engaging the mounting elements being configured to flex inwardly toward the wheel when subject to ground engaging pressure. | 10-31-2013 |
20130284861 | WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY - A wheel assembly is disclosed, the wheel assembly including a rigid wheel including a radially outer rim wall presenting a polygonal shape with a plurality of outermost vertices connecting a plurality of planar faces, and a flexible tire mounted on the outer rim wall. The tire is supported by the vertices of the rim wall and is separated from the rim faces by a space, portions of the tire located between the vertices being configured to flex inwardly when subject to ground engaging pressure. | 10-31-2013 |
20130306804 | PIPE MAT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME FOR COLLECTING FLUIDS DRAINING FROM DRILL PIPE - A pipe mat is provided for use with a tubing tray for receiving, organizing and storing drill pipe tripped out of a drill string on a drilling rig, the pipe mat having a plurality of substantially parallel and spaced-apart support rails to form a plurality of drain channels disposed between adjacent pair of support rails, a plurality of substantially parallel and spaced-apart nub rails disposed on the plurality of support rails, the nub rails substantially orthogonal to the support rails thereby form a lattice structure having openings disposed between the nub rails that are in communication with the drain channels, and a plurality of spaced-apart pipe nubs extending upwardly from the nub rails, which are configured to hold a drill pipe in place when an end of the drill pipe is placed onto one of the pipe nubs. | 11-21-2013 |
20130313374 | CLAMP FOR A SUPPORT BRACKET - A clamp comprises a fastener, a clamp body, and a clamp leg. The clamp body comprises a housing including a cavity and a housing cavity; and a curved arm extending from the housing. The clamp leg comprises a leg body including a leg cavity, and a foot member. The clamp body and the clamp leg are attachable to and detachable from each other, and a portion of the leg body can be inserted into or removed from the housing cavity, and when the portion of the leg body is inserted into the housing cavity, the cavity and the leg cavity form a passageway for the fastener so that threads of the fastener are not externally exposed. | 11-28-2013 |
20130327898 | COLD-INSULATED PIPE SUPPORT - A cold-insulated pipe support for a pipeline comprising a receiving space for a pipe portion, a heat insulating layer of solid insulating material, that surrounds the receiving space, an outer protective casing, a vapor barrier arranged between the heat insulating layer and the outer protective casing, two part-circular support shells The support shells are of a shorter configuration at both support ends in the axial direction than the other support portions, wherein there remains a free support portion. Provided in the region of the free support portions at the two ends are contact elements which bear directly against the ends of the support shells. The contact elements are fixed by means of radially screwed-in headed screws which are anchored through the protective casing and the vapor barrier in the solid heat insulating layer. | 12-12-2013 |
20140001314 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS | 01-02-2014 |
20140014785 | ORGANISER - An organiser for an electrical plug and cable extending away from the plug includes a body having a first surface and a three-dimensional second surface. The first surface includes a plurality of openings for receiving the pins of a plug, the openings arranged to permit the reception of the pins of more than one standard plug type. The second surface is configured to allow the cable to be wound therearound and retaining means is provided for holding the cable in its wound condition. | 01-16-2014 |
20140021306 | SUPPORT STAND FOR SCREENING TERMINALS - Support stands for screening terminals are disclosed, such as a support stand having a main body comprised of a receiving device for a bus bar and a fixing device for fixing the bus bar in the receiving device. According to illustrative implementations, the main body can be latched onto a mounting rail in such a way that, when the bus bar is fixed in the receiving device by the fixing device, the longitudinal extension of the mounting rail is parallel to a longitudinal extension of the bus bar. In further implementations, the receiving device and the fixing device may be designed in conjunction with the bus bar to achieve various configurations and/or arrangements having specified angular position(s) of the bus bar. | 01-23-2014 |
20140042280 | CABLE SUPPORT MEMBER AND CABLE SUPPORT DEVICE - An object of the invention is to provide a cable support member having high durability and excellent manufacturing performance. A cable support member of the invention includes: a plurality of holding members; and an elastic member. Each holding member has an elastic member insertion passage through which the elastic member is inserted, and has joint surfaces enabling a rotation of the holding member with coming into contact with the adjacent holding members at both sides in the longitudinal direction. The elastic member is inserted through the elastic member insertion passages in the holding members so as to align and maintain the holding members, and exerts a compression force on the holding members. With such a configuration, a neutral state where the cable support member is substantially in a linear fashion and a curved state where the cable support member is bending-deformed are obtainable. | 02-13-2014 |
20140054425 | ASSEMBLING CHANNEL OF SUPPORTING TOOL - The present invention relates to an assembling channel of a supporting tool, including: a steel plate which is bent in three layers to configure a central supporting plate, and a wide-width supporting plate and a small-width plate configured at both sides of the central supporting plate; coupling holes formed on each of the supporting plates; cutting portions configured at equal interval on a bent portion, wherein the cutting portions located at both ends are always located toward the central supporting plate in opened states thereof such that firm assembly by using only bolts and nuts after overlapping connective parts without additional connective brackets during assembling of the supporting tool using the channels as well as rapid assembly of the supporting tool can be performed thereby. | 02-27-2014 |
20140070057 | Electric Cable Device for Fixing Electric Cable Wires, Connecting Contact and Method of Manufacturing an Electric Cable - The invention relates to an electric cable ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140077041 | DAMPING DEVICE FOR COVER OF CABLE ORGANIZATION BOX - A cable organization box includes a box with two side panels, a cover, at least one link unit and at least one damping device. The cover is mounted to the box. The at least one link unit is a Z-shaped unit and located between the side panels and the cover. The first end of the at least one link unit is pivotably connected to the cover and the second end of the link unit is connected to the at least one damping device. The at least one damping device makes the cover to slowly close and quickly open relative to the box. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077042 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE PROTECTION IN A MINING SYSTEM - A chain link assembly, a cable chain assembly and a mining system. The cable handler individual links may include an enclosed section for the fiber optic cable separate from other services for the machine. A flexible material or other structure may assemble the fiber optic cable in the cable handler in a manner in which it “snakes” about the centerline to provide ample slack in the fiber optic cable to, for example, prevent over tension. | 03-20-2014 |
20140097302 | CABLE CATCHER - A cable catching device, for installation on a crane boom to catch at least one cable, suspended above at least part of the device when the device is deployed by the crane boom, in the event that the cable falls downwardly, the device having: a base operable with connectors to releasably engage with the crane boom; a post having: a lower end engaged with the base; and an upper end extending beyond the base; a yoke having at least two arms extending upwardly from the upper end of the post, each arm having an upper end laterally spaced apart from the upper end of any adjacent arm, thereby defining an upwardly open yoke mouth between the upper ends of the arms, the yoke mouth being deployed adjacent an underside of the suspended cable wherein the arms are disposed a distance from the suspended cable; and each arm having an arm roller with an outer cable contact surface. | 04-10-2014 |
20140131525 | TRANSMISSION CROSS ARM - A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of weather resistant glass fibre reinforced two component polyurethane based polymers and has a “C” cross sectional shape typically arranged in a double configuration. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole to meet predefined design conditions. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole. | 05-15-2014 |
20140151513 | SECTION OF CABLE TRAY - The invention relates to a section of cable tray, which can be connected to other sections without using additional accessories, allowing the connection of anchoring elements located at one end of the walls of each tray section. The aforementioned anchoring elements take the form of rods bent to form a V-shape that extends into straight extensions which are installed between longitudinal rods. In addition, turns are provided in the aforementioned rods between the straight zones and the V-shape, one turn towards the interior of the tray and another turn towards the exterior. Sections are coupled by sliding the sides of the first transverse rod of the tray section to be joined through the V-shape, such that they remain trapped between the inner turns and the sides of the last transverse rod of the receiving tray section. | 06-05-2014 |
20140166823 | CABLE CLAMP - A cable clamp includes a clamping member for clamping cables and a space-infilling board mounted to the clamping member. The board includes a number of detachable portions to provide adjustability of the overall size of the board, and to allow for the creation of additional cable slots if any are required. | 06-19-2014 |
20140166824 | Adjustable Support - An adjustable support may have one or more screw piles at its base. The bottom side of a bottom plate may be welded to the screw pile. A top plate may be positioned on top of the bottom plate. A threaded stud is then placed over a nut/bushing affixed to the top side of the top plate and threaded into and through the nut/bushing. | 06-19-2014 |
20140197282 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PIPE SUPPORT - A pipe support for supporting pipes on a building surface comprising a strut vertically movable on supporting rods for changing the vertical spacing of a pipe above the building surface and spring clips connecting the strut to the rods, the spring clips having a locking position securing the strut in a fixed position and a release position that permits the strut to move along the rods. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197283 | Pipe Crib-Block - A pipe crib-block for supporting a portion of hose or pipe in an elevated disposition. The pipe crib-block comprises a body portion causing a generally flat lower support surface and an upper surface defining a generally wedge-shaped trough in a central portion thereof. A pair of engagement keys project upwardly from the upper surface on opposed sides of the trough and a pair of key receiving apertures are disposed in the lower surface of the body portion. The apertures are axially aligned with the engagement keys and configured to receive therein and cooperate with the engagement keys on a second pipe crib-block such that two or more pipe crib-blocks can be stacked in interlocked parallel or perpendicular orientations so as to define a supporting structure for the pipe or hose at variable elevations. | 07-17-2014 |
20140209762 | Guiding Support And Kit For Terminating A Transmission Cable - A guiding support for guiding a transmission line is disclosed having a holding structure positioned on a rear end and engageable with a fixation member of an end cap. A seat is positioned on a front end of the guiding support, and is engageable with an adapter member of a terminal. A first transmission line receiving channel is positioned along a longitudinal axis of the guiding support from the rear end to the front end. | 07-31-2014 |
20140217244 | CLAMP - A clamp has a configuration in which a first portion and a second portion having a pair of semicircular inner surfaces are coupled with a thin-walled hinge, a locking portion and a locked portion are provided on free ends of the first and the second portions, the locking portion and the locked portion being lockable to each other, clamping the metal pipe inserted between the semicircular inner surfaces of the first and the second portions. An attaching hole into which an attaching member protruding from the vehicle body can be inserted and locked thereto is provided on the first portion, an opening is provided in a partition portion that separates the attaching hole and the semicircular inner surfaces, a swinging piece projects into the opening, an attaching member contact projection is provided on one side of the swinging piece, and a squeezing rib projects from the other side. | 08-07-2014 |
20140252176 | TIE ROD SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR LARGE PRESSURE VESSEL PIPING - A tie rod support apparatus for a large pressure vessel system. The tie rod support apparatus comprises a tie bar, an upper bearing unit, a bottom bearing unit and a tie rod support base. The upper bearing unit is coupled to a pipe section or other component in the large pressure vessel system and includes a bearing to provide a pivotally moveable connection point. The bottom bearing unit is coupled to the other end of the tie rod and configured with the tie rod support base. The tie rod support base is connected or attached to a support surface (e.g. a concrete slab or block) that is independent from the large pressure vessel system. The bottom bearing unit may include a bearing to provide another pivotally moveable connection point. According to an embodiment, the tie rod support includes a length adjustment mechanism configured to allow adjustment of the length or span of the tie bar. According to an embodiment, the tie rod support includes a spring block configured to allow flexing of the tie rod support assembly. | 09-11-2014 |
20140263865 | FLOOR STAND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRICAL BOX - A floor stand system for mounting an electrical box above a floor includes an electrical box mount having a mechanical interface thereon. A set of substantially interchangeable floor supports have mating mechanical interfaces at their upper ends for connecting to the mechanical interface on the electrical box mount. The set of floor supports includes a plurality of floor supports having different fixed lengths. The floor supports are substantially interchangeable so that one of the floor supports having a fixed length suitable for supporting the electrical box mount at a desired elevation above the floor can be selected and connected to the electrical box mount using the mechanical interfaces to create a floor stand suitable for supporting the electrical box mount at the desired elevation above the floor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140306069 | Method and Apparatus for Retaining Elevated Objects - An apparatus for retaining and securing elevated objects such as cement valves. A harness member is wrapped around the outer surface of an elevated object, and adjustable straps are tightened to secure the harness member in place. An elongate sling member, attached the harness member, is securely attached to a cement head assembly or other nearby support structure. The apparatus provides positive retention should an elevated object become detached, thereby preventing the object from falling and injuring personnel or damaging property. | 10-16-2014 |
20140312182 | SUPPORT CHANNEL - A support channel for a pipe comprises a plurality of basic channel bodies having an elongate form with an arched channel wall seen in cross section. The support channel furthermore comprises at least one interconnecting channel body that is arranged between the end portions of two of the basic channel bodies. The end portions of the basic channel portions are received in the interconnecting channel body. Fixing means are provided to fix the interconnecting channel body and the basic channel bodies together. | 10-23-2014 |
20140339375 | NON-CONDUCTIVE ROLLER ASSEMBLY - A pipe roller assembly includes a roller base; a roller shaft mounted to the roller base, the roller shaft defining an outer shaft surface; a roller defining an outer roller surface and an inner bearing surface, the roller mounted on the roller shaft; and an non-conductive barrier mounted between the roller and the roller base, the non-conductive barrier electrically isolating the roller from the roller base. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339376 | WIRE HARNESS ROUTING DEVICE FOR SLIDING SEAT - The present invention includes one harness rail having a straight line shape, the harness rail extending in a front-back direction adjacent to a lateral surface of a seat rail of a sliding seat mounted in a vehicle; and an extra length accommodation case linked to a front end of the harness rail. The harness rail includes a first slider sliding portion extending in the front-back direction, while the extra length accommodation case includes a second slider sliding portion linked to a front end of the first slider sliding portion and extending in a straight line front-back direction until reaching a front end arced portion. A slider connected to the sliding seat and displacing in the straight line front-back direction is slidably nested with the first and second slider sliding portions. The wire harness is inserted through the slider and into the harness rail and the extra length accommodation case. | 11-20-2014 |
20150060609 | CHAIN LINK - A link of an energy chain has two parallel side flaps and at least one horizontal web. The two side flaps and the at least one horizontal web are connected to each other by positioning, pivoting and engaging. Two pivoting groups are provided, including in each case a contact surface and a relevant intake for positioning the contact surface in such a way that the pivoting groups in the positioned state form a pivoting axis transversely to the longitudinal axis of the chain link. Furthermore, two engagement groups are provided which in each case are formed by a locking element and a relevant abutment for receiving the locking element. A chain link can be assembled in a simple manner by a plurality of different horizontal webs and side flaps, wherein the connection between the horizontal web and the side flap cannot be randomly released. | 03-05-2015 |
20150060610 | MAT WITH CABLE MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide a mat upon which can be placed an electronic device. A cable is routed through a channel that is at least partially inside the mat. One end of the cable connects to the electronic device while the other end can exit the mat through, for example, an opening in the mat's edge, or other opening. Multiple devices and cables can be accommodated. Figures provided herein illustrate different types of mat and channel designs. Other designs are possible. | 03-05-2015 |
20150076291 | Accessory Section for a Cable Tray System - A cable tray accessory section adapted to combine two or more sections of a cable tray system. The cable tray accessory section includes a base and side walls adapted to removably combine with each other via a locking tab connection means. The ends of the accessory section combine with the cable tray sections by weaving flexible members between cross members of the tray sections. | 03-19-2015 |
20150097088 | Mobile Electronic Device Cord Holder - A mobile electronic device cord holder for securing device cords is provided. The cord holder includes a body with a channel extending lengthwise between the ends of the body, an access slot open to the top of the body and having a width whereby at least one electronic device cord is insertable and removable from the channel, a non-skid covering affixed to the channel to provide resistance to motion of the device cords through the channel, and a non-skid surface affixed to the base, whereby with electronic device cords positioned within the channel, the weight of the cord holder and the surface resistance of the base together provide resistance to motion so that the position of the cord holder and the electronic device cords is retained. | 04-09-2015 |
20150136915 | RISER GLOVE, ENCLOSURE GLOVE AND STRAIN RELEASING CONNECTORS - A riser glove for shielding and/or sealing cables extending from a riser conduit includes a wrist portion sized for a sealing fit over the riser conduit, and a plurality of finger portions extending from the wrist portion. The finger portions taper from a widest section adjacent the wrist portion to a narrowest section at distal ends thereof. The finger portions include incremental indicators along lengths thereof corresponding to different cable gauges, respectively. | 05-21-2015 |
20150144744 | LINE PIPE TRAY - A line pipe tray for supporting a line pipe has outer sidewalls operatively coupled to outer end walls, inner sidewalls operatively coupled to the inner end walls, and a bottom surface extending between the inner sidewalls and the inner end walls to form a basin. The tray can further include pipe saddles on the top edges of the end walls and sidewalls. The tray can further include a pour lip on the end wall pipe saddles, and a recess on the end walls for receiving a pail or fluid container. Lifting handles disposed through the end walls can further include a tab for hooking onto a pail or fluid container to keep it from slipping away when the tray is lifted and tilted to pour fluids from the basin into the pail or fluid container. | 05-28-2015 |
20150300534 | Cable Bearing Element, Arrangement of Cable Bearing Elements and Method of Manufacturing a Cable Bearing Element - The invention relates to a cable bearing element, to an arrangement of cable bearing elements and to a method of manufacturing a cable bearing element. The cable bearing element is adapted to position and/or to hold at least one line section of an electric line, wherein the cable bearing element provides at least one guiding channel for the section of the electric line, wherein a base of a first section of the guiding channel is arranged within a first plane and a base of another section of the guiding channel is arranged within a second plane, wherein the second plane is parallel to the first plane and spaced apart from the first plane with a first predetermined distance, wherein the guiding channel comprises a base part and side walls, wherein a geometry or size of the guiding channel is adapted to the diameter of the electric line or cable which is to be arranged within the guiding channel. | 10-22-2015 |
20150322987 | CABLE TRAY SEGMENTS WITH INTEGRATED SPLICE PLATES - A cable tray segment is described herein. The cable tray segment can include a first rail substantially parallel to a second rail. The first rail can have a length and include a first coupling portion disposed at a first distal end of the first rail, where the first coupling portion protrudes from the first rail by a distance, and where the first coupling portion includes at least one first coupling feature. The first rail can also include a second coupling portion disposed at a first proximal end of the first rail, where the second coupling portion includes at least one first complementary coupling feature. The second rail can be disposed substantially parallel to the first rail and have the first length. The second rail can be substantially similar to the first rail. | 11-12-2015 |
20150336425 | WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY - A wheel assembly is disclosed, the wheel assembly including a rigid wheel including a radially outer rim wall presenting a polygonal shape with a plurality of outermost vertices connecting a plurality of planar faces, and a flexible tire mounted on the outer rim wall. The tire is supported by the vertices of the rim wall and is separated from the rim faces by a space, portions of the tire located between the vertices being configured to flex inwardly when subject to ground engaging pressure. | 11-26-2015 |
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20150369415 | HIGH PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTING RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A restraint system for use in securing temporary flow lines that include multiple pipe sections, each pair of pipe sections connected together with a fitting or coupling such as a hammer joint coupling. The system includes multiple pluralities of endless loop slings connected end to end with a cow hitch or girth hitch knot. Disconnectable fittings (e.g., shackles) are placed every three or more slings so that easy disassembly is afforded in case of leakage or other failure. | 12-24-2015 |
20150376908 | WORKING DEVICE WITH STATIONARY BOOM AND ROTARY HEAD - A working device has a base designed as a stationary support column, a motor-driven rotary head and a stack of arms made up of several mast arms which can be moved with respect to each other in pairs, using articulated or sliding joints, supporting a concrete transport line. The stack of arms is articulated on the rotary head about a horizontal rotational axis by a first mast arm. The working device also includes a control mechanism which can be actuated by a control element or a radio path and which is arranged in a control box, and a hydraulic assembly including an oil tank and a motor-driven hydraulic pump for controlling working groups for moving the rotary head and mast arm. A working platform fixed with respect to the base is arranged in the region of the bearing block for emergency operations. In order to ensure that the components required for actuating the stack of arms are not in the way of the engine in the event of an emergency operation, the control box with the control mechanism and the hydraulic assembly with the oil tank and hydraulic pump are arranged on the rotary head above the bearing block. | 12-31-2015 |
20160002937 | WORKING DEVICE WITH STATIONARY MAST AND ROTARY HEAD - A working device has a base designed as a stationary support column, a motor-driven rotary head and a stack of arms made up of several mast arms which can be moved with respect to each other in pairs, using articulated or sliding joints, supporting a concrete transport line. The stack of arms is articulated on the rotary head about a horizontal rotational axis by a first mast arm. The working device also includes a control mechanism which can be actuated by a control element or a radio path and which is arranged in a control box, and a hydraulic assembly including an oil tank and a motor-driven hydraulic pump for controlling working groups for moving the rotary head and mast arm. A working platform fixed with respect to the frame is arranged in the region of the bearing block for emergency operations. In order to ensure that the components required for actuating the stack of arms are not in the way of the engine in the event of an emergency operation, the oil tank of the hydraulic assembly is arranged on the rotary head and includes a contour which is geometrically adapted to the rotary head, defining a window opening for the passage of a ballast boom which is detachably arranged on the rotary head. The oil tank also includes a holder for receiving the control cabinet which can pivot about at least 90° with respect to the window opening about an axis parallel to the rotational axis of the rotary head. | 01-07-2016 |
20160006227 | CABLE TRAY RAIL - A rail for a cable tray having opposite longitudinal ends includes a generally vertical web having opposite upper and lower ends, an upper flange at the upper end of the web, and a lower flange at the lower end of the web. A splice plate retention groove outboard of the vertical web and generally adjacent at least one of the opposite longitudinal ends of the rail is configured to receive a splice plate therein to facilitate positioning of the splice plate on the rail. | 01-07-2016 |
20160025245 | Pipe Support - A pipe support structure comprised of a series of blocks mounted on a base to create opposing ridges arrayed on opposite sides of a central drainage channel. The ridges have a rounded curved outer surface and create intervening valleys that are sloped to direct fluid flow into the central drainage channel. The ridges are arranged and oriented so that the curved outer surface of the ridges support the pipe on its peripheral underside above with the drainage channel and create a space between the bottom of the pipe and the base. The blocks may be angled to further facilitate desired drainage into the drainage channel. | 01-28-2016 |
20160027351 | COLLAPSIBLE SIGN POST - Disclosed is a support post for supporting roadway signs. In one embodiment, a polymer support post is formed of a composition of high density polyethylene—HDPE—, ground rubber and ‘XLPE’/Polycure. All these materials may be sourced from recycled materials. Additionally, the support may include ultra-violet materials and flame retardant materials. In one embodiment, the ultra-violet materials and flame retardant material are included in recycled XLPE material. One or more support rods may be disposed within the polymer support post. Additionally, one or more fragility apertures may extend through the support post to allow the support post to collapse upon impact. | 01-28-2016 |
20160032602 | MOBILE CONCRETE PUMP WITH DISTRIBUTING BOOM AND SUPPORT DEVICE - This disclosure relates to a mobile concrete pump with a support structure, which can be placed on a vehicle frame of a truck chassis, for receiving functional units which form a support device and a distributing boom. The functional unit which forms the distributing boom has a rotary head mounted on a boom pedestal in a rotatable manner about a vertical axis, said boom pedestal being secured to the support structure, and the boom pedestal comprises a tank which engages into the support structure and is provided as a rotary bearing for the rotary head. Each functional unit which forms the support device has a support leg mounted in a bearing in a pivotal and/or telescopable manner, said bearing being secured to the support structure. This disclosure is characterized in that a tank wall of the tank, said wall tapering from the top to the bottom in a truncated cone-like manner or in a truncated pyramid-like manner in the cross section, engages into the support structure and is rigidly secured, preferably welded, into the support structure. | 02-04-2016 |
20160033144 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING HEATING ELEMENTS - An underlayment system is provided that includes a plurality of bosses that emanate form a common base member. The bosses and bases preferably include an opening therethrough that will allow for subsequent layers of adhesive to interact and bond to each other. The bosses are also spaced in such a way to help secure a wire snugly therebetween. | 02-04-2016 |
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20160049777 | CABLE PROTECTOR - A cable protector including a conduit having a top channel having at least one engaging edge and a bottom channel having at least one engaging edge adapted to be removably coupled to the engaging edge of the top channel. The pair of removably coupled engaging edges includes an outer portion having a profile including a projection extending from a step to a tip and an inner portion having a profile including a locking step. When urged against the inner portion, the outer portion is slidingly coupled to the inner portion until the step becomes locked in the locking step to form a cavity within the conduit to accommodate the cables. When pulled from the inner portion, the outer portion is slidingly decoupled from the inner portion after the step becomes dislodged from the locking step to provide access to cables disposed within the cavity. | 02-18-2016 |
20160109038 | CABLE HOLDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE CABLE HOLDER - A cable holder includes a plurality of cable holding portions and a stopper. The plurality of cable holding portions is arranged under an apparatus body of an apparatus that is connectable to another apparatus via a cable, the cable to fit in the plurality of cable holding portions. The stopper is disposed at the plurality of cable holding portions to hold the cable fitted in the plurality of cable holding portions. The plurality of cable holding portions includes outlets communicated with an outside of the cable holder and arranged at different positions from each other. | 04-21-2016 |
20160109039 | TUBE AND LOCKING CAP ASSEMBLY FOR AXIALLY ALIGNING AND SUPPORTING ELONGATE MEMBERS - A tube and fitting assembly for axially aligning and supporting elongate members, that includes a support and centering tube having a first end, a second end, a longitudinal passage running the entire length of the support and centering tube for passing a portion of the elongate member, and coupling structure on or proximate each of the first and second ends; a removable bar for placement in the longitudinal passage so as to form an enclosure with open ends; a locking cap assembly including first and second slotted inner locking caps each having a side slot for passing a small segment of the elongate member and coupling features for connecting to the coupling structure on the first and second ends, respectively, of the support and centering tube; and first and second slotted outer locking caps, each having coupling features for coupling to the first and second locking caps. | 04-21-2016 |
20160133355 | COMPOSITIONS FOR COMPOUNDING, EXTRUSION AND MELT PROCESSING OF FOAMABLE AND CELLULAR HALOGEN-FREE POLYMERS - Described herein are foamable compositions and methods of making foamed compositions. The foamable composition comprises at least one polymer and a foaming agent. The foaming agent comprises a talc or a talc derivative. The polymers described herein comprise a substantially non-halogenated polymer. One or more additives are added to render the compositions flame retardant and/or smoke suppressant. Also described are Power over Ethernet (PoE) cables, having at least one electrical conduit comprising an electrically conductive core, an insulation that at least partially surrounds said electrically conductive core and a polymeric separator extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having at least one channel adapted for receiving the at least one electrical conduit. The PoE cables are capable of carrying about 1 watt to about 200 watts of power. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138734 | SUPPORT SYSTEM PROVIDING PRECISION STAND-OFF ADJUSTMENT FOR ELONGATED STRUCTURES - A support apparatus for an elongated structure includes a pipe flange and a base. The pipe flange has a pipe engaging structure and a base engaging structure attached to pipe engaging structure. The base has a pipe flange engaging structure and a support surface engaging structure attached to the pipe flange engaging structure. The pipe flange engaging structure is translatably engaged with the base engaging structure for allowing a distance between the support surface engaging structure and the pipe engaging structure to be selectively adjustable. A fastening arrangement is provided between the pipe flange and the base for enabling translation of the base with respect to the pipe flange to be selectively inhibited. The pipe flange is preferably made from a metal having a first material composition and the base is made from a metal having a second material composition different than the first material composition. | 05-19-2016 |
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