Patent ID: 6149107
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: E03C,F16L

Abstract:
A bracket for mounting and supporting a separate pipe fitting to a surface wherein the pipe fitting comprises an in-line section and a change of direction section, the change of direction section being disposed at an angle between about 5.degree. and about 175.degree. with respect to the in-line section, the bracket comprising:(a) a body;(b) a surround element adapted to be sized and dimensioned to surround the change of direction section when the pipe fitting is supported by the bracket so as to firmly retain the change of direction section;(c) support means comprising an internally projecting radial flange element disposed on the surround element for supporting the pipe fitting; and(d) at least one attachment flange for attaching the bracket to the surface, the attachment flange being disposed in a plane which is substantially parallel to the in-line section when the bracket is supporting the pipe fitting;wherein the bracket is an integral, one-piece unit.