Apparatus and methods for supporting an elongated member
US8985529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.
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