Quick disconnect clamp
Abstract
Abstract THE SPECIFICATION DISCLOSES A COUPLING DEVICE OF A FAMILIAR TYPE FOR PIPE OR RIGID TUBING MADE UP OF A BAND THAT SURROUNDS THE PIPE, A FLEXIBLE SHEET BETWEEN THE BAND AND THE PIPE, AND AN IMPROVED CLAMPING LEVER WHICH FUNCTIONS IN A TOGGLE-LIKE MANNER AND IS MADE UP OF A LEVER IN THE FORM OF A LOOP. THE LOOP IS MADE UP OF A ROD WITH TWO SPACED PARALLEL PARTS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO ONE END OF THE CLAMP. THE ROD IS BENT BACK AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE TOP SPACED PARTS AND A SECOND ROD PART FORMING AN INTEGRAL HANDLE IS INTEGRAL WITH THE SPACED PARTS. THE ADJACENT ENDS OF THE TWO SPACED SIDE PARTS ARE BENT AT RIGHT ANGLES IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE HANDLE AND A ROD PART EXTENDS BETWEEN THE DISTAL ENDS OF THE SIDE PARTS FORMING A BEARING WHICH IS RECEIVED IN AN END OF THE BAND. WHEN THE HANDLE LIES ADJACENT THE PIPE, THE TWO ENDS OF THE BAND ARE PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER. WHEN THE HANDLE IS SWUNG OVER, THE TWO ENDS OF THE BAND MOVE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER. ONE END OF THE BAND CAN BE RELEASED BY UNHOOKING THE LEVER AND RELEASING THE FLEXIBLE SHEET.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert E Straus
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |