US3087746A
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Hose clamp with screw connected pivotally mounted clamping segments
Assignee: Weatherhead Co
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Filing: 1960-07-13
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Hamilton
- 👤 Richard N Iversen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/22; F16L33/221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN A HOSE CLAMP, A MOUNTING RING HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED OPENINGS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ARRANGED CLAMPING SEGMENTS AT ONE SIDE OF SAID RING FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTSIDE OF A HOSE, A PLURALITY OF ATTACHMENT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A PORTION BEARING AGAINST THE MOUNTING RING AND EXTENDING THEREFROM THROUGH THE RESPECTIVE OPENING IN THE MOUNTING RING AND HAVING A CONNECTION TO THE RESPECTIVE CLAMPING SEGMENT, EACH OF SAID ATTACHMENT MEMBERS BEING ADJUSTABLE PIVOTALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE MOUNTING RING IN A DIRECTION RADIALLY OF THE LATTER FOR SELECTIVE ADJUSTMENT OF THE RESPECTIVE CLAMPING SEGMENT INTO OR OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HOSE, AND SAID CONNECTION BETWEEN EACH ATTACHMENT MEMBER AND THE RESPECTIVE CLAMPING SEGMENT BEING A SCREW-THREADED CONNECTION FOR SELECTIVELY TIGHTENING THE CLAMPING SEGMENT ENDWISE AGAINST THE RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN A HOSE CLAMP, A MOUNTING RING HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED OPENINGS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ARRANGED CLAMPING SEGMENTS AT ONE SIDE OF SAID RING FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTSIDE OF A HOSE, A PLURALITY OF ATTACHMENT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A PORTION BEARING AGAINST THE MOUNTING RING AND EXTENDING THEREFROM THROUGH THE RESPECTIVE OPENING IN THE MOUNTING RING AND HAVING A CONNECTION TO THE RESPECTIVE CLAMPING SEGMENT, EACH OF SAID ATTACHMENT MEMBERS BEING ADJUSTABLE PIVOTALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE MOUNTING RING IN A DIRECTION RADIALLY OF THE LATTER FOR SELECTIVE ADJUSTMENT OF THE RESPECTIVE CLAMPING SEGMENT INTO OR OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HOSE, AND SAID CONNECTION BETWEEN EACH ATTACHMENT MEMBER AND THE RESPECTIVE CLAMPING SEGMENT BEING A SCREW-THREADED CONNECTION FOR SELECTIVELY TIGHTENING THE CLAMPING SEGMENT ENDWISE AGAINST THE RING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |