Patent ID: 7153064

Claim:
A pipe sleeve assembly comprising: a base plate including; a base portion defining a longitudinal axis and configured for receiving a pipe; a first flange extending from the base portion in a first direction generally normal to the longitudinal axis and lying in a first plane, the first flange including an aperture for receiving a first fastener configured to secure the base plate to a mounting surface; and a second flange extending from the base portion in the first direction, spaced from the first flange in a second direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and lying in a second plane spaced from the first plane; a sleeve portion including; a body portion configured for receiving the pipe; and a third flange extending from the body portion in the first direction, the third flange overlying at least a portion of the second flange and including an aperture; and a second fastener extending from the second flange and received in the aperture in the third flange to secure the sleeve portion to the base plate, the second fastener including a head positioned between the first plane and the second plane; wherein the head of the second fastener has a head height, and wherein the first and second planes are spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the head height of the second fastener.