Clamp assembly

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Bochna, David (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Clamp

C285S365000, C285S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10818253

ABSTRACT:
A clamp assembly for connecting the end of a first pipe to the end of an axially aligned second pipe. The clamp assembly comprises a first semi-circular clamp arm, a second semi-circular clamp arm, a lever, a latch and a gasket. The first clamp arm has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second clamp arm has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the second clamp arm is pivotably attached to the first end portion of the first clamp arm. The lever is pivotably attached to the second portion of the first clamp arm. The latch has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the latch is pivotably attached the second end portion of the second clamp arm. The second end portion of the latch is attached to the lever upon the clamp assembly in a closed position. The first clamp arm defines a groove for seating the gasket. The second clamp arm defines a groove for seating the gasket. The gasket is secured to the first end portions of the first and second clamp arms upon the clamp assembly in an opened position. The gasket is unsecured to the second end portions of the first and second clamp arms upon the clamp assembly in the opened position.

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