Joints and connections – Member ends joined by inserted section – Expansible section
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Joints and connections
Member ends joined by inserted section
Expansible section
C403S291000, C403S292000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004669
ABSTRACT:
A system for clamping two tubular members together in an end-to-end relationship uses a split ring with a V-shaped outer rim that can engage a clamping surface on each member. The split ring has a relaxed closed state where the ends of the ring are adjacent and the outside diameter of the split ring is less than the minimum inside diameter of the members at their ends. The members are clamped when the split ring is spread into an elastically stretched position where the ring rim is pressed tightly against the interior surfaces of the members. Mechanisms are provided for removing the spreader so the split ring will return to the relaxed state, releasing the clamped members.
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ISO 9001 Certified Company, Jupiter V-Band Coupling Clamps, http://www.jupiter-clamps.com/inside—mainfr1—vb.htm, 1 page.
Baty Roy S.
Chapa Agapito C.
Hafenrichter Everett S.
Harris Steven M.
Martinez Marcus J.
Conley William R.
Libman George H.
Miller William L.
Rodriguez Ruth C.
Sandia Corporation
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