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Muffler clamp device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-07
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Granted: 1981-04-21
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Expires: 1999-05-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a muffler clamp device. It comprises a longitudinal base member, the opposite ends of which are upright and formed to seat the muffler sleeve and the connecting tail pipe end. U bolts are provided encircling the muffler sleeve and the connecting tail pipe end at longitudinally spaced planes. The object of this invention is to clamp the muffler sleeve and tail pipe end separately at longitudinally spaced locations to rigidly support the connecting ends relative to each other and relative to the longitudinal base member.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Armstrong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:29
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00; F01N13/18; F01N13/1805; F16; F16L; F16L25/00; F16L25/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1433; Y10T24/1435; Y10T24/1437
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A clamp device comprising: a plate member having upstanding ends; a second plate member having upstanding ends, said second plate member being mounted cradle fashion on said first plate member, said upstanding ends of said second plate member being spaced inwardly from said upstanding ends of said first named plate member, said first plate member having holes between said upstanding ends of said first and second plate members; and U bolt members inserted in said holes between said upright members of said first and second plate members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A clamp device comprising: a plate member having upstanding ends; a second plate member having upstanding ends, said second plate member being mounted cradle fashion on said first plate member, said upstanding ends of said second plate member being spaced inwardly from said upstanding ends of said first named plate member, said first plate member having holes between said upstanding ends of said first and second plate members; and U bolt members inserted in said holes between said upright members of said first and second plate members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A clamp device comprising: a plate member having upstanding ends and upstanding sides; a second plate member having upstanding ends, said second plate member being mounted cradle fashion on said first plate member, said upstanding ends of said second plate member being spaced inwardly from said upstanding ends of said first named plate member, said first plate member having holes between said upstanding ends of said first and second plate members; said upstanding sides supporting said upstanding ends of said first plate member; and U bolt members for insertion in said holes between said upright members of said first and second plate members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A clamp device comprising: a plate member having upstanding ends and upstanding sides; a second plate member having upstanding ends, said second plate member being mounted cradle fashion on said first plate member, said upstanding ends of said second plate member being spaced inwardly from said upstanding ends of said first named plate member, said first plate member having holes between said upstanding ends of said first and second plate members; said upstanding sides supporting said upstanding ends of said first plate member; and U bolt members for insertion in said holes between said upright members of said first and second plate members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The clamp device of claim 1 wherein said upstanding ends of said first and second plate members are further characterized as being formed to provide semi-circular seating edges, and said semi-circular seating edges being longitudinally aligned.
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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) | 1984-04-20 | 1984-10-20 | 1985-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-20 | 1988-10-20 | 1989-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-20 | 1992-10-20 | 1993-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |