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US 7,849,886 B2Granted
Unified conduit array
AssigneeJ. G. Starew Innovative Solutions, L.L.C.
InventorsGregory T. Carew, Matthew J. Kusz
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Abstract
A conduit array configured to route in-floor tubing includes a plurality of elbow conduits. A webbing is positioned between each of the elbow conduits in the plurality of elbow conduits to connect the plurality of elbow conduits. The webbing is configured to allow for separation of at least one of the plurality of elbow conduits from the conduit array, thus allowing for the conduit array to be scaleable or sizeable.
Claims17
A conduit array comprising:
- a plurality of elbow conduits configured to route conductors therethrough, wherein at least one of the plurality of elbow conduits further comprises a support member aligned parallel to a flooring system and configured to receive a screw therein to secure the conduit array to the flooring system;
- and
- a webbing connecting the plurality of elbow conduits and positioned between each of the elbow conduits in the plurality of elbow conduits, wherein the webbing is configured to allow separation of at least one of the plurality of elbow conduits from the conduit array.
A conductor guide assembly comprising:
- an elbow guide array configured to route in-floor conductors therethrough and including a plurality of elbow guides;
- wherein each of the plurality of elbow guides further comprises:
- an angled first end facing in a first direction;
- an angled second end facing in another direction relative to the first end;
- and
- a dimple formed on each of the angled first end and the angled second end.
3 more elements
A unified hydronic junction comprising:
- a plurality of guide sleeves, each of the plurality of guide sleeves sized to fit a plurality of tubes therein, wherein at least one of the plurality of guide sleeves further comprises a support member aligned parallel to a flooring system and configured to receive a screw therein to secure the unified hydronic junction to the flooring system;
- and
- a webbing positioned between each of the plurality of guide sleeves to connect the plurality of guide sleeves, the webbing configured to allow for selective removal of an individual guide sleeve from the plurality of guide sleeves.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.