Pipe support bracket
US8523119B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D11/143
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support bracket is provided for use with a fixture for mounting a water closet connected to a water conduit of radius R. The fixture has a plurality of bolts at predetermined locations to which the bracket is mounted during use of the bracket. The support bracket has an elongated member with a longitudinal axis. A first end of the elongated member has at least one aperture sized and located therein to allow the bracket to be fastened to the bolts on the fixture during use of the bracket. A distal end of the bracket has a shaped opening therein. The shaped opening is formed of overlapping circles, resulting in a hole with circular ends of a radius of about R. The shaped opening has two opposing sides each with a cycloid shape and having opposing cusps of the cycloid shape aligned to define at least two circular openings of a radius of about R. The openings are centered on a straight line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The shaped opening can be formed in the bracket, or formed in an insert placed in a hole in the bracket.
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