Patent · US Expired

Modular conduit system

US4901957A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1988
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2270/60
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular pipe system is provided for ease of securement to a ceiling or wall. The pipe system includes a back plate which is secured to the constructional surface, the back plate provided with a nesting surface for receiving a pipe and with longitudinal first complemental coupling means. The pipe is snap-fittably secured into said nesting surface. About the pipe is provided a first plate having longitudinal second coupling means proportioned for snap-fit engagement with the first coupling means such that the first plate will, in radial cross-section area between the interior of the front plate and the interior of the back plate, externally to said pipe. The front plate will be formed fire-resistance rated material such as a mineral-filled Noryl.

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