Patent ID: 9038968
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pipe supporting apparatus comprising: a hexagonally shaped grommet having an upper portion and a lower portion that define a pipe passage extending through the grommet; an upper bracket and a lower bracket for supporting the grommet including a securing mechanism for securing the upper and lower brackets with the grommet, the upper bracket and the lower bracket substantially forming a hexagon shape; and a channel having a surface for receiving a mating portion of at least one of the upper and lower brackets to maintain the relative alignment and securing of the grommet and at least one of the upper and lower brackets even where the pipe passage in the grommet is subjected to axial forces from a supported pipe, the channel extending to opposing outer lateral edges of the grommet whereby debris can be washed from the surface of the channel and flow out the side of the grommet; wherein when the grommet is secured around a pipe no fastener threads are exposed that may collect debris.