Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Bale and package ties – hose clamps – Metal bands
Patent
1992-10-09
1994-08-02
Brittain, James R.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Bale and package ties, hose clamps
Metal bands
F16L 3302
Patent
active
053333608
ABSTRACT:
An externally expandable earless clamp structure, in which a hook-like member in the outer band portion is adapted to engage in a hook-receiving aperture in the end area of the inner band portion to connect the overlapping band portions, a first inwardly pressed-out tool-engaging embossment in the inner band portion is adapted to cooperate with a second inwardly pressed-out tool-engaging embossment in the outer band portion to permit tightening of the clap structure by expansion thereof; and an inwardly pressed-out tab-like member in the outer band portion extending in the longitudinal direction is adapted to engage in a narrow slot in the inner band portion.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3160425 (1964-12-01), Sinnott
patent: 4478437 (1984-10-01), Skinner
patent: 5029907 (1991-07-01), Gundy
patent: 5150927 (1992-09-01), Skinner
Brittain James R.
Craig, Jr. Paul M.
Hans Oetiker AG Mashinen- und Apprate-fabrik
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