# US 12,007,051 B2 · Conduit support device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,007,051 B2 - Document ID: US12007051B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/400,030 - Filed: 2021-08-11 - Published: 2022-02-17 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2020-08-15 - Applicants: Shawn Perry - Inventors: Shawn Perry - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12007051B2 ## CPC - F16L 3/10: divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing - F16L 51/00: Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines (telescopic pipes F16L27/12) - F16L 3/04: and pressing it against a wall or other support - F16L 3/1091: {with two members, the two members being fixed to each other with fastening members on each side} - F16L 3/223: each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes (F16L3/23, F16L3/237 take precedence) - H02G 3/34: using separate protective tubing - F16L 3/18: allowing movement in axial direction - H02G 9/04: in surface ducts; Ducts or covers therefor - F16L: PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES ## Abstract A conduit supporting device used to support a conduit at one or more than one location on said device, and where the device can support and receive one or more than one conduit. The device may placed, set on or affixed to a surface such as a roof, floor, pipe rack, production area, on the ground and other conventional locations where a need exists for conduit support. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for installing a conduit system on a support surface comprising: providing a plurality of conduit components; connecting together the conduit components using at least one coupling component connecting an end of one conduit component to an end of another conduit component; the conduit components being connected to define a conduit plane at a lowermost surface of each of the conduit components; the coupling component defining a coupling plane at a lowermost surface of the coupling component at a height below the conduit plane; and supporting the conduit components at the coupling component with a single conduit support block; wherein the support block includes support surface portions in said conduit plane supporting said conduit components and surrounding the coupling component; wherein the support block includes at least one recessed area recessed from said support surface portions into which the coupling component is received: wherein the support surface portions surround the recessed area; and supporting each of the plurality of the conduit components on a respective one of the support surface portions in a manner without clamping of the conduit component on the respective support surface portion so as to allow expansion and contraction sliding movement of the conduit component along its length relative to the respective support surface portion; the coupling component being supported above the recessed area and inwardly of the support surface portions so that the coupling component is free to move relative to the support block in response to movement of the conduit components; and maintaining a base of the support block in stationary position on the support surface. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the conduit support block comprises a resilient body to dampen or eliminate conduit harmonics or sound. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the conduit support block provides two or more first surfaces of contact on a single support block where the conduit system is supported and/or affixed in one or more locations on the single conduit support. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block provides the conduit system with protection of the coupling component from stress, strain or breakage. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the conduit support block is a square or rectangular in plan. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block is circular, triangular or hexagon shapes. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block includes a flat top where a bottom perimeter is larger in diameter than a top perimeter. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block is made of non-metallic elastomeric, rubber or plastic material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block is made of recycled material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block has an area arranged for marking or labelling, or lighting areas. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block has holes penetrating or passing directly through the support block where other conduits or electrical wiring can be fed or inserted through. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the four support surface portions include recessed conduit attachment areas. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the support block is arranged to equally distribute weight loads thus adapted to support light, medium and heavy loads with equal respect. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein support block is formed of durable and resilient material. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the base of the support block provides a footprint for load distribution on the support surface so that of the support block is suited for installation on any one of synthetic rubber EPDM, polyvinyl chloride PVC, thermoplastic polyolefin TPO, metal, asphalt, tar and roof surfaces covered in rocks. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the base of the support block includes channels or passages which prevent temperature transfer from the conduit components to the support surface or vice versa. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method according to claim 16 wherein the channels or passages also allow watershed preventing standing water, condensate or similar at the support block. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein the a base of the support block has a base lower lip which allows a roof membrane to be overlapped preventing water penetration through the roof membrane. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method according to claim 18 wherein a water tight seal is provided at the base lower lip when overlapped with the roof membrane. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The method according to claim 18 wherein the lower lip of the base has holes or placement markings for connector elements to be used to affix the support block to the support surface. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The method according to claim 20 wherein the support block is provided with connector element holes which are countersunk from the support surface portions to allow for a smooth surface for the roof membrane to be laid flush. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein-the recessed area include a second surface recessed from said support surface portions. ### Claim 23 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein there are provided water discharge holes extending from the recessed area to a position exterior to the support surface portions. ### Claim 24 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein an underside of the support block is recessed to allow stacking of a plurality of the support blocks one on top of another. ### Claim 25 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein there is provided a cover mounted on the support block and covering over the conduit components and the coupling components. ### Claim 26 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein there are provided attachment brackets arranged to fasten the conduit components on the support surface portions. ### Claim 27 A method for installing a conduit system on a support surface comprising: providing a plurality of conduit components; connecting together the conduit components using at least one coupling component connecting an end of one conduit component to an end of another conduit component; the conduit components being connected to define a conduit plane at a lowermost surface of each of the conduit components; the coupling component defining a coupling plane at a lowermost surface of the coupling component at a height below the conduit plane; and supporting the conduit components at the coupling component with a single conduit support block; wherein the support block includes support surface portions in said conduit plane supporting said conduit components and surrounding the coupling component; wherein the support block has a recessed area recessed from said support surface portions into which the coupling component is received; wherein the support surface portions surround the recessed area; and supporting each of the plurality of the conduit components on a respective one of the support surface portions in a manner without clamping of the conduit component on the respective support surface portion so as to allow expansion sliding movement of the conduit component along its length relative to the respective support surface portion; the coupling component being supported within the recessed area and inwardly of the support surface portions so that the coupling component is free to move relative to the support block in response to movement of the conduit components; maintaining a base of the support block in stationary position on the support surface; and wherein there are provided water discharge holes extending from the recessed area to the support surface outside the support block.