Adjustable base support mount for HVAC equipment

{
  "publication_number": "US6631878B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Adjustable base support mount for HVAC equipment",
  "abstract": "Base support mount for HVAC equipment, comprises a base including a cavity having an outer edge; a body received within the cavity, the body including outside threads, and including a portion to support the equipment in a spaced relationship from a horizontal surface; and a nut engaging the outside threads and the outer edge, the nut being effective to raise or lower the body relative to the base when the nut is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, respectively.",
  "claims": [
    "1. Base support mount for a HVAC equipment, comprising: a) a base including a cavity having an outer edge; b) a body received within said cavity, said body including outside threads, said body including a portion to support the equipment in a spaced relationship from a horizontal surface, said body being vertically slidably movable within said cavity; and c) a nut engaging said outside threads and said outer edge, said nut being effective to slidably raise or lower said body relative to said base when said nut is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, respectively; and d) a setscrew to lock said body relative to said base; wherein said body includes a top surface; and said surface includes adhesive.",
    "2. A mount as in claim 1, wherein said base includes a sleeve portion and a flange portion.",
    "3. A mount as in claim 1, wherein said cavity has a cylindrical surface.",
    "4. A mount as in claim 2, wherein said base includes a plurality of gussets joined to said flange portion and said sleeve portion.",
    "5. A mount as in claim 1, wherein said set screw is carried by said base.",
    "6. A mount as in claim 1, wherein said nut is octagonal.",
    "7. A mount as in claim 1, wherein said nut includes lugs.",
    "8. A mount as in claim 1, wherein: a) said body includes a cylindrical portion disposed within said cavity; and b) said threads are disposed on said cylindrical portion.",
    "9. A mount as in claim 1, wherein said body includes an octagonal portion.",
    "10. A mount as in claim 1, wherein: a) said body is hollow; and b) said body includes an opening to vent the interior of said body.",
    "11. A mount as in claim 1, wherein said top surface has a plurality of grooves.",
    "12. A mount as in claim 11, wherein said grooves are concentric circles.",
    "13. A mount as in claim 1, wherein: said top surface includes a cavity.",
    "14. A system for supporting an equipment above an uneven surface, comprising: a) a plurality of height adjustable mounts to support the equipment above the surface; b) each of said mounts includes a base; c) said base including a cavity having an outer periphery; d) a body received within said cavity, said body including outside threads, said body including a portion to engage the equipment, said body being vertically slidably movable within said cavity; and e) a nut engaging said outside threads and said outer periphery, said nut being effective to slidably raise or lower said body portion relative to said base when said nut is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, respectively, thereby leveling each respective body portion relative to each other; and f) a setscrew to lock said body relative to said base; wherein said body includes a top surface; and said surface includes adhesive.",
    "15. Base support mount for a HVAC equipment, comprising: a) a base including a cavity having an outer edge; b) a body received within said cavity, said body including outside threads, said body including a portion to support the equipment in a spaced relationship from a horizontal surface, said body being vertically slidably movable within said cavity; c) a nut engaging said outside threads and said outer edge, said nut being effective to slidably raise or lower said body relative to said base when said nut is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, respectively; and d) said body including an unthreaded bottom portion to prevent said nut from unscrewing from said body at said bottom portion.",
    "16. Base support mount for a HVAC equipment, comprising: a) a base including a cavity having an outer edge; b) a body received within said cavity, said body including outside threads, said body including a portion to support the equipment in a spaced relationship from a horizontal surface, said body being vertically slidably movable within said cavity; c) a nut engaging said outside threads and said outer edge, said nut being effective to slidably raise or lower said body relative to said base when said nut is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, respectively; d) a setscrew to lock said body relative to said base; and e) said body is hollow and including an opening to vent the interior of said body."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "F24F 13/32",
    "F16M 7/00"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "BRAMEC CORP"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2000-11-03",
  "publication_date": "2003-10-14",
  "grant_date": "2003-10-14",
  "priority_date": "2000-11-03",
  "application_number": "US-70468200-A",
  "family_id": "28792446",
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