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Pipe pitch apparatus, system and method of installation

US8944111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2011
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus, system and method of installation of a pipe in fixed association with at least one stanchion, said stanchion having a pipe mount for fixing the distance from a pipe inserted into the pipe mount to a mounting surface, and when two or more stanchions and associated pipe mounts are used to insert a pipe, the distance between the pipe mounts and the mounting surface create a pitch of the pipe in the direction of the sink and away from the source of a liquid insures the proper rate of gravitational flow of the liquid therein.

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