Patent ID: 6105216
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A clamp assembly for supporting a tubular member along a support structure, said clamp assembly comprising:a base adapted to be removably attached to the support structure;a saddle portion extending from said base and having a generally C-shaped support surface extending between a pair of spaced apart parallel sides and defining a first pocket extending axially between opposing first and second ends and laterally between said parallel sides for receiving and supporting the tubular member;a generally U-shaped clamp member having a generally C-shaped tube portion extending between a pair of spaced apart parallel legs and defining a second pocket extending axially between opposing first and second ends and laterally between said parallel legs for aligning axially with and closing said first pocket; anda flexible, spring bias snap together connection for selectively interconnecting said U-shaped clamp member and said saddle portion, said snap together connection defined by each of said legs having an inwardly projecting foot for engaging said respective parallel side and releasably locking said legs around said saddle portion.