US3859692A
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Restraint for flexible conduits
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-12
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A safety device to restrain the whipping of hoses that are detached while under pressure. A cable halter is formed to provide loops that are engageable about the hoses with a spring biased slide element urging the loop towards tight engagement with the hose structure. Oval sleeves or bushings are used in alternate open and compressed states to provide the slide elements and the cable splices and/or a permanent cable anchoring capability.
Inventors
- 👤 Sherwood V Waterman
- 👤 Roy F Humble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:07
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/314; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/3485; Y10T24/3487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A safety restraint attachment for use on separable flow conduits that are subjected to differential pressure influences comprising a centrally disposed body section, a strand of material doubled on itself and extending outwardly from said body to provide a loop component for engagement about said flow conduit at a position on one side of an expected place of separation of said conduit, an anchor component on said attachment for engagement to said flow conduit at a position on another side of said expected place of separation, a slide bushing at said loop component and disposed about both legs thereof for reciprocal movement therealong to adjust the size of the provided loop, and resilient means acting on said slide bushing and biased to reduce the size of said loop whereby the loop component may be secured to flow conduits of varied size, said central body being a crimped bushing for securely holding the free ends of said strand material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A safety restraint attachment for use on separable flow conduits that are subjected to differential pressure influences comprising a centrally disposed body section, a strand of material doubled on itself and extending outwardly from said body to provide a loop component for engagement about said flow conduit at a position on one side of an expected place of separation of said conduit, an anchor component on said attachment for engagement to said flow conduit at a position on another side of said expected place of separation, a slide bushing at said loop component and disposed about both legs thereof for reciprocal movement therealong to adjust the size of the provided loop, and resilient means acting on said slide bushing and biased to reduce the size of said loop whereby the loop component may be secured to flow conduits of varied size, said central body being a crimped bushing for securely holding the free ends of said strand material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The attachment as set forth in claim 1 where said strand of material extends outwardly from said crimped body in separate directions to provide a plurality of loop components with one of said loops providing the anchor component for said attachment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The attachment as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient means is a coil spring positioned to surround a portion of said strand material for the protection thereof, and the said slide bushings are of oval shape for engagement about the separate legs of said strand material to limit the size of the loop thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
The attachment as set forth in claim 3 wherein said strand material is formed into separate loop components extending in opposite directions from the central body with the free ends of said strand material disposed within said central body and wherein said central body and slide bushings are all of an oval type with said central body being crimped to hold the strand material in the double looped configuration.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |