Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Andrea M Basalay

Cheryl L Panasik

Norbert K Kolodziej

Yongping Gong

Robert B Fischer

Mark Ross

Martin J Nilsen

Yonging Gong

Norbert Kolodziej

An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed.

Anchor assembly with large range of motion suspension members, and restraint systems for suspended components

A universal suspended anchor system is configured for attaching to a frame having a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall having first and second bearing surfaces, respectively adjacent to and aligned with one another and defining a gap formed between the adjacent bearing surfaces. The universal suspended anchor system includes a bracket and a threaded block affixed to the bracket. The anchor is inserted into the gap and rests on the bearing surfaces. The anchor enables suspension of building service lines including water, HVAC and electrical services.

Universal suspended anchor system

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Hoffman Estates, IL, United States of America

Andrea M Basalay