Supports – Stand – Receptacle
Patent
1998-06-15
2000-11-14
Ramirez, Ramon O.
Supports
Stand
Receptacle
248313, A47G 2302
Patent
active
061457965
ABSTRACT:
The instant invention is directed to an apparatus and methods for restraining a water heater to a supporting structure, such as a wall. The fastening system includes at least one bracket which mounts to the supporting structure and at least one restraining strap, one end of which attaches to a bracket, the other end of which can attach to another bracket, or mount directly to the wall, to hold the water heater tightly against the supporting structure. In some embodiments, the strap is long enough to encircle the water heater. In other embodiments, the strap can be split into two straps and joined at the water heater with tension buckles. In the preferred embodiment, two straps are used, and both are secured to the supporting structure with brackets. One of the straps encircles the water heater, and both connect to each other at the water heater through tension buckles. In the preferred embodiment, the connection of a strap to its tension buckle is made by a single slot, which contains a pointed tab which pierces a hole in the strap to securely fasten the strap to the tension buckle.
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Advertisement--Spacemaker Company--Spacemaker Freestanding Tank Restraint System, published more than one year prior to the filing date of Apr. 29, 1998.
Advertisement--Columbia Supply Co. (Spacemaker Water Heater Support Products) Reeves Journal, Cover and p. 109, Jan. 1996.
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Advertisement--Spacemaker Company--Spacemaker 52 Gallon Water Heater Restraints, published more than one year prior to the filing date of Apr. 29, 1998.
Advertisement--Spacemaker Company--Spacemaker Model E-25 Water Heater Earthquake Restraints, published more than one year prior to the filing date of Apr. 29, 1998.
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