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An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member coupled with the first clamp member. The first and second clamp members each include a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw. Each one of a first plurali

An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member coupled with the first clamp member. The first and second clamp members each include a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw. Each one of a first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies is coupled with each one of the first and second clamp jaws of the first clamp member, and each one of a second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies is coupled with each one of the first and second clamp jaws of the second clamp member. An assembly made from a kit of components is also disclosed. The kit includes an apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, and a plurality of shoe inserts. The assembly includes the apparatus and at least two of the shoe inserts coupled with the apparatus.

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1. An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, the apparatus comprising: a first clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a second clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the fi

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An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, the apparatus comprising: a first clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a second clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a first hinge comprising an elongated portion having a first aperture and a second aperture wherein the first aperture is spaced apart from the second aperture;a first pivot member inserted through the first aperture of the first hinge and pivotally coupling the first hinge to the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member;a second pivot member inserted into the second aperture of the first hinge and pivotally coupling the first hinge to the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member;a second hinge comprising an elongated portion having a first aperture and a second aperture wherein the first aperture is spaced apart from the second aperture;a third pivot member inserted through the first aperture of the second hinge and pivotally coupling the second hinge to the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;a fourth pivot member inserted into the second aperture of the second hinge and pivotally coupling the second hinge to the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member;a first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies being coupled with each one of, and adjustable to vary the longitudinal spacing between, the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member; anda second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies being coupled with each one of, and adjustable to vary the longitudinal spacing between, the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is pivotable between an open position and a closed position;the first clamp member is secured to the second clamp member when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position;each one of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member is configured to surround and engage a respective portion of a first section of pipe when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position; andeach one of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member is configured to surround and engage a respective portion of a second section of pipe when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: the first clamp member is clamped to the second clamp member when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: the elongated portion of the first hinge comprises an edge surface, at least an inside portion of the edge surface of the first hinge being arcuate; andthe elongated portion of the second hinge comprises an edge surface, at least an inside portion of the edge surface of the second hinge being arcuate. 5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: the elongated portion of the first hinge is arcuate;the first hinge further comprises a flange integral with, and extending away from, the elongated portion, the elongated portion and the flange defining an aperture;the elongated portion of the second hinge is arcuate;the second hinge further comprises a flange integral with, and extending away from, the elongated portion, the elongated portion and the flange defining an aperture. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein: the aperture formed by the elongated portion and the flange portion of the first hinge has a generally triangular shape. 7. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising: a plurality of turnbuckle lugs, each one of the turnbuckle lugs comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with the first portion; whereineach one of a first plurality of the turnbuckle lugs couples a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies with the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member;each one of a second plurality of the turnbuckle lugs couples a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies with the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;each one of a third plurality of the turnbuckle lugs couples a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies with the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member; andeach one of a fourth plurality of the turnbuckle lugs couples a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies with the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member. 8. The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising: a pair of latch bolts; whereineach one of the latch bolts is pivotally coupled at one end to one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member, and is clamped at an opposite end to the other one of the first clamp member and second clamp member, when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position. 9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein: each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies comprises a rod, a torquing member secured to the rod, a first clevis threadedly engaged with a first portion of the rod, and a second clevis threadedly engaged with a second portion of the rod, the torquing member being positioned between the first clevis and the second clevis;the first portion of each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle lugs is pivotally coupled with the first clevis of a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle lugs is fixed to the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member; andthe first portion of each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle lugs is pivotally coupled with the second clevis of a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle lugs is fixed to the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein: the first portion of each one of the third plurality of turnbuckle lugs is pivotally coupled with a first clevis of a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of each one of the third plurality of turnbuckle lugs is fixed to the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member; andthe first portion of each one of the fourth plurality of turnbuckle lugs is pivotally coupled with a second clevis of a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of each one of the fourth plurality of turnbuckle lugs is fixed to the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies and each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies comprises a rod and a torquing member secured to the respective rod, the rod comprising a first portion and a second portion, the torquing member being positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the rod;each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies and each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies further comprises a first clevis and a second clevis, the first clevis having a first color, the second clevis having a second color different from the first color; andfor each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies and each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, the first clevis is threadedly engaged with the first portion of the rod, the second clevis is threadedly engaged with the second portion of the rod, and the torquing member is positioned between the first clevis and the second clevis. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein: for each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, the first clevis having the first color is coupled with the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the second clevis having the second color is coupled with the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member; andfor each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, the first clevis having the first color is coupled with the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member and the second clevis having the second color is coupled with the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein: for each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies and each one of the second plurality of the turnbuckle assemblies, the first portion of the rod comprises right-hand male threads and the second portion of the rod comprises left-hand male threads. 14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein: for each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies and each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, the first portion of the rod comprises left-hand male threads and the second portion of the rod comprises right-hand male threads. 15. An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, the apparatus comprising: a first clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a second clamp member hingedly coupled with the first clamp member, the second clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw; anda plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each one of the turnbuckle assemblies comprising a rod and a torquing member secured to the rod, each one of the turnbuckle assemblies further comprising a first clevis and a second clevis, each one of the first clevis and the second clevis being threadedly engaged with the rod, wherein for each of the turnbuckle assemblies:the first clevis and the second clevis each comprise a length;the torquing member comprises a first end surface and a second end surface spaced from the first end surface by a first distance, the first end surface of the torquing member being spaced from the first clevis by a second distance, the second end surface of the torquing member being spaced from the second clevis by a third distance;the length of each one of the first clevis and the second clevis is greater than each one of the first distance, the second distance, and the third distance;each one of a first plurality of the turnbuckle assemblies is coupled with each one of, and is adjustable to vary the longitudinal spacing between, the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member; andeach one of a second plurality of the turnbuckle assemblies is coupled with each one of, and is adjustable to vary the longitudinal spacing between, the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein, for each one of the turnbuckle assemblies: the torquing member comprises a nut having a polygonal shape. 17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein for each of the turnbuckle assemblies: the nut is positioned midway between the first clevis and the second clevis. 18. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising: a first hinge, each one of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member being pivotally coupled with the first hinge; anda second hinge, each one of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member being pivotally coupled with the second hinge; whereineach one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein: the first clamp member is clamped to the second clamp member when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position;each one of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member is configured to surround and engage a respective portion of a first section of pipe when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position; andeach one of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member is configured to surround and engage a respective portion of a second section of pipe when each one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member is in the respective closed position. 20. An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, the apparatus comprising; a first clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a second clamp member hingedly coupled with the first clamp member, the second clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each being coupled with each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;a second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each being coupled with each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member; anda plurality of spacers; whereineach one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member, and each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member, comprises a first frame and a second frame spaced from the first frame by at least a respective pair of the spacers, each one of the first frame and the second frame comprising a plurality of adjoining layered plates. 21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein: for each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member, and each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member, each one of the first frame and the second frame comprises a first end and a second end, with each one of the first frame and the second frame extending arcuately from the first end to the second end. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein: for each one of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member, the respective layered plates of the first frame and the second frame are aligned with one another. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein: for each one of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member, the respective layered plates of each one of the first frame and the second frame are aligned with one another. 24. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein: for each one of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member, the respective layered plates of the first frame and the second frame taper in width from the second end to the first end, with the first end having a reduced width, resulting in an offset among the layered plates at the first end, facilitating positioning of the apparatus around a first, straight section of pipe and a second, adjacent section of pipe having an L-shape. 25. The apparatus of claim 20, further comprising: a plurality of turnbuckle lugs, each of the turnbuckle lugs comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with, and extending away from, the first portion; whereinfor each one of a first plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member;for each one of a second plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;for each one of a third plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member; andfor each one of a fourth plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member. 26. The apparatus of claim 21, further comprising: a first hinge and a second hinge; whereinfor each one of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member, and the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member, the first frame is attached to the second frame, and the first end of each one of the first frame and the second frame is pivotally coupled with the first hinge;for each one of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member, the first frame is attached to the second frame, and the first end of each one of the first frame and the second frame is pivotally coupled with the second hinge; andfor each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member, and each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member:the second end of each one of the first frame and the second frame comprises a radially outwardly extending portion and an ear extending transversely away from the radially outwardly extending portion, which facilitates clamping the first clamp member to the second clamp member. 27. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: the first portion of each of the turnbuckle lugs is adjacent to each one of the first frame and the second frame of the respective clamp jaw. 28. The assembly of claim 20, wherein; the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies are circumferentially spaced along the first clamp member; andthe second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies are circumferentially spaced along the second clamp member. 29. An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, the apparatus comprising; a first clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a second clamp member hingedly coupled with the first clamp member, the second clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each being coupled with each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;a second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each being coupled with each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member; anda plurality of spacers;wherein each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member, and each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member, comprises a first frame and a second frame spaced from the first frame by at least a respective pair of the spacers, each one of the first frame and the second frame comprising a plurality of layered plates;a plurality of turnbuckle lugs, each of the turnbuckle lugs comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with, and extending away from, the first portion; whereinfor each one of a first plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member;for each one of a second plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;for each one of a third plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member; andfor each one of a fourth plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member;wherein the first portion of each of the turnbuckle lugs is adjacent to each one of the first frame and the second frame of the respective clamp jaw;wherein for each one of the first, second, third, and fourth pluralities of turnbuckle lugs: the second portion of each turnbuckle lug is generally T-shaped and comprises a rectangular insert and a pair of posts integral with, and extending away from, the rectangular insert, the rectangular insert being integral with the first portion of the turnbuckle lug and being positioned between the first frame and the second frame of the respective clamp jaw; andone of the posts is positioned within an aperture defined by the first frame of the respective one of the clamp jaws and the other one of the posts is positioned within an aperture defined by the second frame of the respective one of the clamp jaws. 30. An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, the apparatus comprising; a first clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a second clamp member hingedly coupled with the first clamp member, the second clamp member comprising a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw;a first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each being coupled with each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;a second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, each being coupled with each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member; anda plurality of spacers;wherein each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member, and each one of the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member, comprises a first frame and a second frame spaced from the first frame by at least a respective pair of the spacers, each one of the first frame and the second frame comprising a plurality of layered plates;a plurality of turnbuckle lugs, each of the turnbuckle lugs comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with, and extending away from, the first portion; whereinfor each one of a first plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the first clamp jaw of the first clamp member;for each one of a second plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the second clamp jaw of the first clamp member;for each one of a third plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the first clamp jaw of the second clamp member; andfor each one of a fourth plurality of the turnbuckle lugs, the first portion of the lug is coupled with a respective one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, and the second portion of the lug is positioned between, and coupled with, the first frame and the second frame of the second clamp jaw of the second clamp member;a plurality of threaded members; whereineach one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies and each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies comprises a first clevis and a second clevis longitudinally spaced from the first clevis;for each one of the first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies and each one of the second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies, one of the threaded members extends through a solid portion of the first clevis and into selective engagement with the second portion of a respective one of the first plurality of lugs and the second plurality of lugs, and another one of the threaded members extends through a solid portion of the second clevis into selective engagement with the second portion of the respective one of the third plurality of lugs and the fourth plurality of lugs. 31. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein: each one of the threaded members comprises a bolt.