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Support grid apparatus and method

US7275736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2005
Grant dateOct 2, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/11
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A support grid having a longitudinal axis, having a frame. The frame includes a series of columns that extend generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and a series of girts that intersect the series of columns to form a plurality of windows. The support grid also includes a first retainer integral with the frame. The first retainer extends from the frame into at least one of the plurality of windows at a first axial location. The support grid also includes slider portions that extend in opposed relation for the frame into the at least one plurality of windows.

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