Richard B Heath

US Patent:

6517030, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Aug 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/929602

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA

Assignee:

Tolco Incorporated - Corona CA

International Classification:

F16L 302

US Classification:

248 62, 248317, 403362

Abstract:

A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.

US Patent:

6634606, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Dec 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/728064

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA

Assignee:

Tolco Incorporated - Corona CA

International Classification:

F16L 312

US Classification:

248 741, 248 62

Abstract:

A hanger for attaching pipe used in fire protection sprinkler systems to structural framing members. The hanger is substantially horseshoe shaped, the pipe being held in the arched section of the hanger by snapping it between protrusions formed on either side of the arch. A support web positioned in slots in the hanger legs restrains movement of the pipe in the event of a strong surge caused by a sudden release of water pressure.

US Patent:

6708930, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

Nov 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/287854

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA

Assignee:

Tolco Incorporated - Corona CA

International Classification:

F16L 302

US Classification:

248 62, 248317, 403362

Abstract:

A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.

US Patent:

6896226, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/260473

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA, US

Assignee:

Nibco Incorporated - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

F16L003/02

US Classification:

248 62, 24823151

Abstract:

It is one advantage of the invention to provide an interlocking swivel connector for attachment to an existing system supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor without the need to disassemble or disconnect any components of the system. The connector is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The connector is removably or permanently attachable to a sway brace clamp or attachment to form a connector-clamp assembly. The assembly is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances. It is another advantage of the invention to provide a sway cable brace clamp or fitting for securely attaching to a bracing cable and for supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor. The cable clamp is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The cable clamp is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances.

US Patent:

6953174, Oct 11, 2005

Filed:

Nov 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/287323

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA, US

Assignee:

Tolco Incorporated - Corona CA

International Classification:

F16L003/02

US Classification:

248 62, 248317, 403362

Abstract:

A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.

US Patent:

7097141, Aug 29, 2006

Filed:

Sep 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/255950

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA, US

Assignee:

Nibco Incorporated - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

E21F 17/02

US Classification:

248 62

Abstract:

It is one advantage of the invention to provide an interlocking swivel connector for attachment to an existing system supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor without the need to disassemble or disconnect any components of the system. The connector is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The connector is removably or permanently attachable to a sway brace clamp or attachment to form a connector-clamp assembly. The assembly is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances. It is another advantage of the invention to provide a sway cable brace clamp or fitting for securely attaching to a bracing cable and for supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor. The cable clamp is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The cable clamp is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances.

US Patent:

7191987, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Sep 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/236951

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA, US

Assignee:

Tolco Incorporated - Corona CA

International Classification:

F16L 3/02

US Classification:

248 62, 248317, 403362

Abstract:

A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.

US Patent:

7219862, May 22, 2007

Filed:

Feb 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/058960

Inventors:

Richard W. Heath - Yorba Linda CA, US

Assignee:

Nibco Incorporated - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

F16L 3/00
F16L 3/08

US Classification:

248 62, 248 744, 248317

Abstract:

It is one advantage of the invention to provide an interlocking swivel connector for attachment to an existing system supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor without the need to disassemble or disconnect any components of the system. The connector is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The connector is removably or permanently attachable to a sway brace clamp or attachment to form a connector-clamp assembly. The assembly is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances. It is another advantage of the invention to provide a sway cable brace clamp or fitting for securely attaching to a bracing cable and for supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor. The cable clamp is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The cable clamp is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances.