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Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to improved clevis hangers and pipe claims and more particularly to spacer assemblies for use with clevis hangers and pipe claims. In one embodiment, a hanger assembly for supporting a pipe or conduit is provided. The hanger assembly includes an upper yoke having two substantially parallel spaced apart legs wherein each leg defines an aperture; a lower yoke configured to engage the pipe or conduit wherein the lower yoke includes two substantially parallel spaced apart arms wherein each arm defines an openings; a tie rod inserted through the apertures defined by the upper yoke and the openings defined by the lower yoke, wherein each leg of the upper yoke is positioned proximate an arm of the lower yoke; and a spacer assembly having a substantially C-shaped engagement portion secured to the tie rod at a position between the spaced apart arms of the lower yoke via a snap fit engagement wherein the spacer assembly includes a groove formed on an inner surface of the C-shaped engagement portion to facilitate the snap fit.

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First Claim