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Hose/clamp assembly with rubber band holder
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1992-12-30
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Granted: 1993-08-10
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Expires: 2012-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A Hose/Clamp assembly is provided which is easily accomplished, inexpensive and greatly facilitates motor vehicle assembly. A clamp in its open position is located and oriented around a hose and secured in place by a rubber band.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney R. Fix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/02; F16L33/08; F16L33/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A hose/clamp assembly comprising: a) a hose; b) an annular hose clamp in its radially expanded open position placed around the hose in a pre-determined location and orientation, and having means for opening and closing; and c) a rubber band having at least one aperture therein, surrounding the entire circumference of said clamp and hose with said means for opening and closing extending through said at least one aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A hose/clamp assembly comprising: a) a hose; b) an annular hose clamp in its radially expanded open position placed around the hose in a pre-determined location and orientation, and having means for opening and closing; and c) a rubber band having at least one aperture therein, surrounding the entire circumference of said clamp and hose with said means for opening and closing extending through said at least one aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hose/clamp assembly according to claim 1 wherein said rubber band has an axial width which is greater than an axial width of said clamp.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-08-09 | 1997-02-08 | 1997-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-09 | 2001-02-08 | 2001-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-09 | 2005-02-08 | 2005-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |