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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2009
Applicants:
Thomas A. Benoit, Bourbonnais, IL (US);
Christopher M. Pangallo, Chicago, IL (US);
Brian Peek, Mokena, IL (US);
Inventors:
Thomas A. Benoit, Bourbonnais, IL (US);
Christopher M. Pangallo, Chicago, IL (US);
Brian Peek, Mokena, IL (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 3/00 (2006.01); F16L 3/10 (2006.01); F16L 3/22 (2006.01); F16L 3/08 (2006.01); F16L 39/00 (2006.01); F16L 41/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A tube retention block assembly having a support body incorporating one or more tube support passageways of discontinuous character extending across the support body. A displaceable retaining yoke member is adapted for insertion into a slot disposed transverse to the tube support passageways. The retaining yoke member includes one or more engagement cradles adapted to at least partially surround and lock in place tubes extending through the tube support body.