Break-apart flue support strut and attachment strap

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-27
KOPP JOHN G
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[0016] A still further objective is to provide a set of identical units easily broken away from each other in order to use each one as needed and to conveniently store remaining units for use at a later time.

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However there does not appear in the prior art to be a cost effective and convenient to use standoff strut that is able to be mounted to almost any surface and joined to a flue by a simple strap with a connection that does not require hardware to join the strut to the strap.

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[0024] The above described drawing figures illustrate the described apparatus and its method of use in at least one of its preferred, best mode embodiment, which is further defined in detail in the following description. Those having ordinary skill in the art may be able to make alterations and modifications what is described herein without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, it should be understood that what is illustrated is set forth only for the purposes of example and that it should not be taken as a limitation in the scope of the present apparatus and method of use.

[0025] A first embodiment of the presently described apparatus is shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the apparatus is an exhaust flue support comprising an elongate flue strut 10 having a non-flat channel portion 12 integral with a flat portion 14. The apparatus further includes a mounting strap 20. The strut 10 and strap 20 are formed from a common piece of sheet metal, as shown in FIG. 3, ...

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Abstract

An exhaust flue support includes an elongate flue strut having a non-flat channel portion integral with a flat portion; and a mounting strap, these parts formed from a common piece of sheet metal and joined together by plural frangible tabs whereby the strap is easily broken away from the strut. The strap has fastening elements for joining the opposing ends. The flat portion of the strut provides a bendable tab capable of joining the strut to the strap when the strap encircles an exhaust flue.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT [0003] Not applicable. INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC [0004] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX”[0005] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0006] 1. Field of the Present Disclosure [0007] This disclosure relates generally to the support of exhaust flue pipes and vents and more particularly to an apparatus capable of providing connected but easily broken apart sheet metal portions for supporting such conduits with an elongate strut and companion strap. [0008] 2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98 [0009] Reynoso, U.S., Des 257947 discloses a design for a bracket for mounting a heater vent pipe between joists and rafters. Williamson, U.S. 851720 discloses a flue support cons...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F23J13/00
CPCF23J13/00
Inventor KOPP, JOHN G.
Owner KOPP JOHN G
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