Patent ID: 8475079
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: E03F

Abstract:
1. A drainage apparatus comprising: a support device including a support segment defining a clamp path, a first clamp member and a second clamp member, wherein at least the second clamp member is configured to be coupled to the support segment while being free to translate along the clamp path; and a wedge including a drive axis, a first edge and a second edge, wherein the wedge is tapered along the drive axis between the first edge and the second edge, and wherein the wedge is configured to be driven in a direction of the drive axis into a locked orientation of the support device wherein the first edge engages the second clamp member and the second edge engages the support segment to lock the second clamp member relative to the support segment while clamping a portion of at least one conduit segment between the first clamp member and second clamp member.