Patent ID: 7926766
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A trapeze type support assembly for mounting to an overhead support comprising: a strut having a base, the base having an upper surface and a lower surface, the strut also having first and second legs extending downwardly from the lower surface of the base; the first and second legs having lower portions extending to lower edges, the lower portions being downwardly extending without any upwardly extending components thereby effectively eliminating any upwardly-facing, contaminant-collecting troughs at the lower portions of the legs; a support bracket assembly, secured to the base, comprising: a supported element fastener assembly securable to the base so as to secure a supported element to the upper surface of the base of the strut; whereby the support assembly enhances sanitation by effectively eliminating any upwardly-facing, contaminant-collecting trough in the strut.