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Pipe support system

  • US 5,261,633 A
  • Filed: 12/17/1992
  • Issued: 11/16/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A pipe support system comprising:

  • a. a closable annular cushioned carrier unit having a bore therethrough and no less than one edge opening, said carrier unit being comprised of a flexible annular inside cushion member having a generally C-shaped cross-section area, attached to a rigid annular outside member having a generally T-shaped cross-sectional area including a head and a body, such that said C-shaped member fits around the head of said T-shaped member, and such that said carrier unit fits snugly around a pipe; and

    b. an annular hanger having a bore therethrough for holding said carrier unit, said hanger including a means for attachment to a mounting surface;

    wherein said hanger includes an annular groove having sides and a back into which the body of said T-shaped structure fits snugly along the sides of said groove, but leaving a gap between the end of the body and the back of the groove, said gap allowing greater float of said carrier unit in the event of great stress.

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