Patent ID: 7419128
Filing Date: 2008-09-02
Classification: F21V,F21W

Abstract:
1. A pipe mounting apparatus for mounting a device to a pipe, comprising: a swivel base having formed therein at least one lengthwise, ramped swivel base groove; a clamp screw inserted through the swivel base; a ramp nut passing over the clamp screw so as to be positioned offset from the swivel base, the ramp nut having formed therein at least one lengthwise, oppositely-ramped ramp nut groove configured to be substantially offset from and substantially aligned with the at least one swivel base groove; a substantially trapezoidal gripper invertedly and slidably inserted within each respective pairing of the swivel base groove and the offset ramp nut groove so as to project substantially radially outwardly; and a mounting nut threadably installed on the clamp screw and configured to engage the ramp nut so as to control the position of the ramp nut relative to the swivel base as the clamp screw is rotated during use of the pipe mounting apparatus, whereby tightening of the clamp screw shifts the ramp nut toward the swivel base and thus shifts each gripper radially outwardly to engage the pipe and secure the pipe mounting apparatus therein.