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F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant 5
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1.

AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT HAVING A RELEASABLE CONNECTOR

      
Application Number US2023060169
Publication Number 2023/133464
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-05
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner THE METRAFLEX COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James Reynold
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Diamantopoulos, Thomas

Abstract

An apparatus for supporting a flexible conduit which includes a flexible member and a rigid member in fluid communication with the flexible member. The apparatus has a releasable connector and a shock absorber. The releasable connector has a first member and a second member. When a releasing force is applied to the flexible conduit, the releasable connector separates. The shock absorber is configured to absorb a load when the releasable connector separates. The shock absorber may include a compressible material that includes a metal, such as a metal foam or a corrugated metal sheet. The releasable connector and the shock absorber may be integrally formed together.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/205 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe allowing movement in transverse direction having supporting springs
  • F16F 7/00 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers
  • F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
  • F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
  • F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
  • F16L 3/14 - Hangers in the form of bands or chains
  • F16L 57/02 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against cracking or buckling

2.

Expansion loop for copper piping system

      
Application Number 17355879
Grant Number 11920709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James Reynold
  • Clauss, James D.
  • Taylor, Michael Albert
  • Holbach, Daniel T
  • Kish, Daniel R

Abstract

An expansion loop for a piping system. The expansion loop has a first flexible conduit with a first end and a second end and a second flexible conduit with a first end and a second end. A first rigid conduit is connected between the first ends of the first and second flexible conduits. Additional rigid conduits are connected to both of the second ends of the flexible conduits. These additional rigid conduits include a stainless-steel elbow, a conversion conduit, and a copper conduit. The expansion loop may be installed wherein the flexible conduits are bent, when fluid flows, the flexible conduits straighten out and are not bent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 27/113 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only the ends of the pipe being interconnected by a rigid sleeve

3.

EXPANSION LOOP FOR COPPER PIPING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03164336
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-21
Open to Public Date 2022-12-23
Owner THE METRAFLEX COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James Reynold
  • Clauss, James D.
  • Taylor, Michael Albert
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Kish, Daniel R.

Abstract

An expansion loop for a piping system. The expansion loop has a first flexible conduit with a first end and a second end and a second flexible conduit with a first end and a second end. A first rigid conduit is connected between the first ends of the first and second flexible conduits. Additional rigid conduits are connected to both of the second ends of the flexible conduits. These additional rigid conduits include a stainless-steel elbow, a conversion conduit, and a copper conduit. The expansion loop may be installed wherein the flexible conduits are bent, when fluid flows, the flexible conduits straighten out and are not bent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 51/00 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines
  • F17D 1/00 - Pipe-line systems

4.

Apparatus for supporting a flexible conduit having a releasable connector

      
Application Number 17647201
Grant Number 12055246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-06
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2024-08-06
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James Reynold
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Diamantopoulos, Thomas

Abstract

An apparatus for supporting a flexible conduit which includes a flexible member and a rigid member in fluid communication with the flexible member. The apparatus has a releasable connector and a shock absorber. The releasable connector has a first member and a second member. When a releasing force is applied to the flexible conduit, the releasable connector separates. The shock absorber is configured to absorb a load when the releasable connector separates. The shock absorber may include a compressible material that includes a metal, such as a metal foam or a corrugated metal sheet. The releasable connector and the shock absorber may be integrally formed together.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/14 - Hangers in the form of bands or chains
  • F16F 7/00 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers
  • F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
  • F16L 57/02 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against cracking or buckling

5.

MAGNETIC BAFFLE INSERT FOR USE WITH A BASKET STRAINER

      
Application Number US2021046816
Publication Number 2022/060524
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-20
Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner THE METRAFLEX COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Bollito, Kathleen Elizabeth
  • Patil, Ganesh Appasaheb

Abstract

A basket strainer insert having a body with one or more magnets disposed therein. The basket strainer insert includes a baffle to disrupt the flow of liquid through the basket strainer and facilitates the attraction of metallic particles to the body. The baffle has a plurality of lobes secured to the body with connection portions and separated from each other by gaps. The lobes may have an inward bend, an outward bend, or may be planar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism
  • F16L 55/24 - Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers
  • B03C 1/00 - Magnetic separation
  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions

6.

MAGNETIC BAFFLE INSERT FOR USE WITH A BASKET STRAINER

      
Document Number 03192068
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-20
Open to Public Date 2022-03-24
Owner THE METRAFLEX COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Bollito, Kathleen Elizabeth
  • Patil, Ganesh Appasaheb

Abstract

A basket strainer insert having a body with one or more magnets disposed therein. The basket strainer insert includes a baffle to disrupt the flow of liquid through the basket strainer and facilitates the attraction of metallic particles to the body. The baffle has a plurality of lobes secured to the body with connection portions and separated from each other by gaps. The lobes may have an inward bend, an outward bend, or may be planar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism
  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions
  • B03C 1/00 - Magnetic separation
  • F16L 55/24 - Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers

7.

Magnetic baffle insert for use with a basket strainer

      
Application Number 17021186
Grant Number 11547959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-15
First Publication Date 2022-01-20
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Bollito, Kathleen Elizabeth
  • Patil, Ganesh Appasaheb

Abstract

A basket strainer insert having a body with one or more magnets disposed therein. The basket strainer insert includes a baffle to disrupt the flow of liquid through the basket strainer and facilitates the attraction of metallic particles to the body. The baffle has a plurality of lobes secured to the body with connection portions and separated from each other by gaps. The lobes may have an inward bend, an outward bend, or may be planar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/31 - Self-supporting filtering elements
  • B01D 35/153 - Anti-leakage or anti-return valves
  • B01D 35/16 - Cleaning-out devices
  • B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
  • B03C 1/033 - Component partsAuxiliary operations characterised by the magnetic circuit
  • B03C 1/28 - Magnetic plugs and dipsticks
  • B03C 1/30 - Combinations with other devices, not otherwise provided for
  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B03C 1/035 - Open gradient magnetic separators, i.e. separators in which the gap is unobstructed, characterised by the configuration of the gap
  • B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism

8.

Magnetic baffle insert for use with a basket strainer

      
Application Number 16932325
Grant Number 11253870
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-17
First Publication Date 2022-01-20
Grant Date 2022-02-22
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Bollito, Kathleen Elizabeth
  • Kish, Daniel R.
  • Holbach, Daniel

Abstract

A basket strainer insert having a body with one or more magnets disposed therein. The basket strainer insert includes a baffle that is removable. The movement of withdrawing the baffle from the body allows magnetic debris to be removed. A baffle may be disposed at the center of the elongate intermediate portion of the body. The baffle may comprise a collar and two or more symmetrical lobes, each lobe comprising an upper portion and a lower portion. Alternatively, the baffle may be a hollow shape with a plurality of apertures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B03C 1/30 - Combinations with other devices, not otherwise provided for
  • B03C 1/12 - Magnetic separation acting directly on the substance being separated with cylindrical material carriers with magnets moving during operationMagnetic separation acting directly on the substance being separated with cylindrical material carriers with movable pole pieces

9.

Apparatus for supporting a flexible conduit having a releasable connector

      
Application Number 16862195
Grant Number 11326721
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-29
First Publication Date 2021-11-04
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Clauss, James D.
  • Taylor, Michael Albert
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Kish, Daniel R.
  • Richter, James Reynold

Abstract

An apparatus having a flexible conduit which includes a flexible member and a rigid member in fluid communication with the flexible member, and a releasable connector. The releasable connector has a first member and a second member. When a releasing force is applied to the flexible conduit, the releasable connector separates. The apparatus also includes a shock absorber to configured to absorb a load when the releasable connector separates. The shock absorber may include elastomeric pads between rigid plates, a rotary dampener, a spring, rod and piston, or an elastic strap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/205 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe allowing movement in transverse direction having supporting springs
  • F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant

10.

APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT HAVING A RELEASABLE CONNECTOR

      
Application Number US2021022944
Publication Number 2021/221813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-18
Publication Date 2021-11-04
Owner THE METRAFLEX COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Clauss, James D.
  • Taylor, Michael Albert
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Kish, Daniel R.
  • Richter, James Reynold

Abstract

An apparatus having a flexible conduit which includes a flexible member and a rigid member in fluid communication with the flexible member, and a releasable connector. The releasable connector has a first member and a second member. When a releasing force is applied to the flexible conduit, the releasable connector separates. The apparatus also includes a shock absorber to configured to absorb a load when the releasable connector separates. The shock absorber may include elastomeric pads between rigid plates, a rotary dampener, a spring, rod and piston, or an elastic strap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
  • F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant

11.

Pipeline strainer with magnetic insert and baffle

      
Application Number 16740980
Grant Number 11369900
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-13
First Publication Date 2020-07-16
Grant Date 2022-06-28
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Richter, James R.

Abstract

A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. One or more magnets are removably inserted into the straining element and configured to be removed from the body without causing liquid within the cavity to drain from the pipeline strainer. A drywell is used to house the magnets. The movement of withdrawing the magnets pulls metal particles along the outer surface of the drywell toward a debris drain. A baffle is disposed at the end of the drywell that is adjacent or near the debris drain to reduce turbulence from the fluid flow within the pipeline strainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • F16L 55/24 - Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers
  • B03C 1/033 - Component partsAuxiliary operations characterised by the magnetic circuit
  • B03C 1/28 - Magnetic plugs and dipsticks
  • B03C 1/30 - Combinations with other devices, not otherwise provided for
  • B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism

12.

Pipeline strainer with magnetic insert

      
Application Number 15955143
Grant Number 10967312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-17
First Publication Date 2019-10-17
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James Reynold
  • Kish, Daniel R.
  • Taylor, Michael Albert

Abstract

A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. One or more magnets are removably inserted into the straining element and configured to be removed from the body without causing liquid within the cavity to drain from the pipeline strainer. A drywell is used to house the magnets. The movement of withdrawing the magnets pulls metal particles along the outer surface of the drywell toward a debris drain.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism
  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • B01D 35/26 - Filters with built-in pumps
  • B01D 29/31 - Self-supporting filtering elements

13.

Pipeline strainer with cleaning tool

      
Application Number 15130390
Grant Number 10016709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-15
First Publication Date 2017-10-19
Grant Date 2018-07-10
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Orrico, James
  • Kish, Daniel R.
  • Richter, Brady

Abstract

A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. A cleaning tool is disposed in the body to dislodge debris from the straining element. The debris may be removed from the body through a debris drain. The cleaning tool comprises a portion within the body and a portion outside of the body. A handle may comprise the portion outside of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • B01D 35/16 - Cleaning-out devices
  • F16L 55/124 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced radially into the pipe or hose

14.

Releasable connector for supporting a flexible conduit

      
Application Number 15377365
Grant Number 09856997
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-13
First Publication Date 2017-03-30
Grant Date 2018-01-02
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Holbach, Daniel T.

Abstract

A flexible conduit having a rigid portion, a flexible portion and a releasable connector secured to the rigid portion to support the flexible conduit. The releasable connector includes a male member and a female member. One of the two members are secured together with a biasing element such as a retaining ring, and a detent. Both members may include detents, with each detent on the male member including a retaining ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
  • F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
  • F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
  • F16L 3/01 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets for supporting or guiding the pipes, cables or protective tubing, between relatively movable points, e.g. movable channels
  • F16L 51/04 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of bends, e.g. lyre-shaped

15.

Pipeline strainer

      
Application Number 15130343
Grant Number 10016708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-15
First Publication Date 2016-09-15
Grant Date 2018-07-10
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Richter, James R.
  • Orrico, James
  • Kish, Daniel R.

Abstract

A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. The body has a Y-shape and defines a cavity to receive the straining element. The cavity may be defined in part by a recess that comprises a surface which may be used to guide the straining element as it is inserted into the cavity. The recess may form a dome. The recess, when viewed cross sectionally, may have a linear segment and a curvilinear segment. A rounded protrusion may be created on an outer surface of the body as a result of the recess.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • B01D 29/94 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices for discharging the filter cake, e.g. chutes
  • B01D 29/23 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration
  • B01D 29/96 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operationsParticular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elementsTransport systems for filters

16.

Pipeline strainer

      
Application Number 14597634
Grant Number 10016707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-15
First Publication Date 2016-07-21
Grant Date 2018-07-10
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R
  • Holbach, Daniel T
  • Rogin, Martin I
  • Kish, Daniel R
  • Orrico, James

Abstract

A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. A portion of the straining element is in the path of fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet of the body. A first end of the straining element may be parallel to the inlet, or may be coextensive with the inlet. The second end of the straining element may be disposed proximate a debris drain. A first axis from the inlet for fluid to the outlet for fluid and a second axis from the inlet for fluid to the debris drain may form an angle of less than 30°. A rotatable plug may be disposed in the debris drain. The straining element may include at least one corrugation. A cover plate may be removable secured to the bottom of the body of the pipeline strainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks

17.

PIPELINE STRAINER

      
Application Number US2015065530
Publication Number 2016/114884
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-14
Publication Date 2016-07-21
Owner THE METRAFLEX COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Kish, Daniel R.
  • Orrico, James

Abstract

A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. A portion of the straining element is in the path of fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet of the body. A first end of the straining element may be parallel to the inlet, or may be coextensive with the inlet. The second end of the straining element may be disposed proximate a debris drain. A first axis from the inlet for fluid to the outlet for fluid and a second axis from the inlet for fluid to the debris drain may form an angle of less than 30. A rotatable plug may be disposed in the debris drain. The straining element may include at least one corrugation. A cover plate may be removable secured to the bottom of the body of the pipeline strainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks

18.

RELEASABLE CONNECTOR FOR SUPPORTING A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT

      
Application Number US2015051689
Publication Number 2016/049161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-23
Publication Date 2016-03-31
Owner THE METRAFLEX COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R.
  • Holbach, Daniel T.
  • Rogin, Martin I.
  • Kish, Daniel R.
  • Clauss, James D.

Abstract

A flexible conduit having a rigid portion, a flexible portion and a releasable connector secured to the rigid portion to support the flexible conduit. The releasable connector includes a male member and a female member. One of the two members includes at least one biased plungers and the other includes at least one detent. The plungers and detents are vertically spaced along the longitudinal axes of the members. A clevis may be used to secure the releasable connector to the rigid portion of the flexible conduit. A second support connected to the male and female members may be used. Also a method of supporting a flexible conduit with a releasable connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/16 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe

19.

Releasable connector for supporting a flexible conduit

      
Application Number 14496144
Grant Number 09631743
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-25
First Publication Date 2016-03-31
Grant Date 2017-04-25
Owner The Metraflex Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Richter, James R
  • Holbach, Daniel T
  • Rogin, Martin I
  • Kish, Daniel R
  • Clauss, James D

Abstract

A flexible conduit having a rigid portion, a flexible portion and a releasable connector secured to the rigid portion to support the flexible conduit. The releasable connector includes a male member and a female member. One of the two members includes at least one biased plungers and the other includes at least one detent. The plungers and detents are vertically spaced along the longitudinal axes of the members. A clevis may be used to secure the releasable connector to the rigid portion of the flexible conduit. A second support connected to the male and female members may be used. Also a method of supporting a flexible conduit with a releasable connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
  • F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
  • F16L 3/01 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets for supporting or guiding the pipes, cables or protective tubing, between relatively movable points, e.g. movable channels
  • F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
  • F16L 51/04 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of bends, e.g. lyre-shaped