Patent ID: 6318681
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
Apparatus comprising:a pipe;means for supporting said pipe on an adjacent structure, said means for supporting said pipe comprising an insulating element encircling said pipe and a pipe clip encircling said insulating element and clamping said insulating element against said pipe, said pipe clip having a portion for connection to the adjacent structure;said insulating element comprising:first and second moldings engaging and located between inner and outer carrier strips, said first and second moldings being located alternately around the circumference of said pipe;said inner carrier strip engaging said pipe and being of a compression-flexible material, said outer carrier strip being of non-expanded synthetic rubber and engaging said pipe clip;said first molding being of rigid and dimensionally stable material when clamped against side pipe by said pipe clip, said second molding being of a compression-flexible material;said inner carrier strip being clamped against said pipe and adjusting to the surface shape of said pipe when said pipe clip clamps said insulating element against said pipe.