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Clamp assembly with locking feature
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-10
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A muffler saddle clamp having a nut-locking action by using the flat of a standard finished hex-nut against a stop formed on the base of saddle clamps.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey W. Coop, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:12
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00; F01N13/18; F01N13/1805; F16; F16L; F16L25/00; F16L25/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/924; Y10S411/929; Y10S411/936; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1433; Y10T24/1435; Y10T24/1437
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A muffler saddle clamp assembly comprising: a saddle clamp U-shaped in cross-section having a pair of laterally spaced arms with arcuate aligned notches, said arms being connected together by a base; said base having deformed end portions having bolt holes therein; transverse shoulders at the inner ends of said deformed portions; and wherein there is included a U-bolt having threaded free ends, and nuts having a plurality of exterior sides and points therebetween, said nuts being for threadable reception on said threaded ends, the points of said nuts being adapted to initially engage the shoulders as said nuts are tightened and when fully tightened, a flat side of the nuts engage respective shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A muffler saddle clamp assembly comprising: a saddle clamp U-shaped in cross-section having a pair of laterally spaced arms with arcuate aligned notches, said arms being connected together by a base; said base having deformed end portions having bolt holes therein; transverse shoulders at the inner ends of said deformed portions; and wherein there is included a U-bolt having threaded free ends, and nuts having a plurality of exterior sides and points therebetween, said nuts being for threadable reception on said threaded ends, the points of said nuts being adapted to initially engage the shoulders as said nuts are tightened and when fully tightened, a flat side of the nuts engage respective shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The invention defined by claim 1, including a U-bolt having threaded end portions extending through the bolt holes; said nuts being hex nuts threadably disposed on said threaded end portions, the points of said nuts initially engage the shoulders when the nuts are rotated in the tightening direction and when said nuts are fully tightened and seated on said deformed end portions, a flat side of the nuts are in engagement with the respective shoulders.
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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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |