US4402113A
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Flexible clamp for hose, cable and the like
Assignee: Fluke Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1981-12-30
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Granted: 1983-09-06
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Expires: 2001-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A flexible clamp for hose, cable and the like in the form of a strip with opposite ends joined to produce a band. A portion of the strip is formed into parallel sections with at least one section having a corrugated shape and with another section having a variable length, non-corrugated, and conforming to the shape of the band, with this section having a plurality of overlapping tongues providing a substantially continuous portion of the band. In use, the corrugated section provides flexibility for the clamp permitting change of clamp circumference with temperature cycling and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/02; F16L33/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1441; Y10T24/1443; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/1459; Y10T24/1461; Y10T24/1463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A flexible clamp for hose, cable and the like comprising a single strip having opposite ends and means for joining said ends to form said strip into a band, with a portion of said strip having first and second parallel sections as integral parts of said strip, with said first section having a corrugated shape and with said second section having a variable length and conforming to the curvature of said band, said second section comprising a plurality of sequentially overlapping tongues defining a substantially continuous inner surface for said band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A flexible clamp for hose, cable and the like comprising a single strip having opposite ends and means for joining said ends to form said strip into a band, with a portion of said strip having first and second parallel sections as integral parts of said strip, with said first section having a corrugated shape and with said second section having a variable length and conforming to the curvature of said band, said second section comprising a plurality of sequentially overlapping tongues defining a substantially continuous inner surface for said band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A flexible clamp as defined in claim 1 including a third section parallel to said first and second sections, with said third section having a corrugated shape corresponding to that of said first section, and with said second section between said first and third sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A flexible clamp for hose, cable and the like comprising: a single strip having opposite ends and means for joining said ends to form said strip into a band, with a portion of said strip having first, second and third parallel sections as integral parts of said strip, with said second section separated from said first and third sections by a plurality of U-shaped slits, with each of said first and third sections having a corrugated shape and with said second section positioned between said first and third sections and having a variable length and including a plurality of sequentially overlapping tongues defining a substantially continuous curved inner surface for said band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
112 words
A flexible clamp for hose, cable and the like comprising: a single strip having opposite ends and means for joining said ends to form said strip into a band, with a portion of said strip having first, second and third parallel sections as integral parts of said strip, with said second section separated from said first and third sections by a plurality of U-shaped slits, with each of said first and third sections having a corrugated shape and with said second section positioned between said first and third sections and having a variable length and including a plurality of sequentially overlapping tongues defining a substantially continuous curved inner surface for said band.
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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) | 1986-09-05 | 1987-03-07 | 1987-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-05 | 1991-03-07 | 1991-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-05 | 1995-03-07 | 1995-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |