Patent ID: 8038105
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. An arcuate saddle for supporting pipe, comprising: a saddle formed from a sheet of material having a length and a width, wherein the width is formed into an arc defined by a radius; an interior channel defined by said saddle, said channel extending the length of said saddle and defining a lower portion and two opposing side portions; an exterior face on said saddle defining a lower face portion; and, at least one protruding partial rib on said lower face portion, wherein said partial rib has a length direction parallel to said width and substantially transverse to the length of said saddle, wherein the length of said partial rib is less than said saddle width, wherein said rib has opposing ends tapered into said saddle and wherein said rib provides strengthening force to said saddle; wherein said saddle comprises a pair of protruding partial ribs spaced apart along the length of said saddle on said lower face portion, wherein said partial ribs have a length direction parallel to said width and substantially transverse to the length of said saddle and wherein the length of said partial ribs is less than said saddle width.